With our winter break just around the corner, we reflect on the enormous satisfaction and joy we feel in teaching your children.  Each day we begin fresh with the hope that some concept or process will inspire a student and that they will experience a true joy for learning.

It is in the repetition of handling the materials and in completing the processes that a Montessori education really takes hold.

So many components go into creating and sustaining a productive Montessori classroom including the space, the materials, the teacher’s experience; but the most profound ingredient is the children, and, by extension, their families.

We know that you are the foundation of FMS, and it is your attentive care for your children that makes our work so rewarding.  

During this holiday season when the “doing” can be overwhelming, and it is easy to tire out, we hope that you will find quiet moments of “being” together.

The gift of time that we share with one another can not be overlooked.  It is in the unhurried moments of spending time together that nourish the whole person.

Laughing together, snuggling with a good book or watching a favorite movie are all the layers of love that leave a lasting impression on both the child and the parent.  We wish you a peaceful and joyful winter break, and are looking forward to being together again in the new year.

Thanks to all our families who made our sing-a-long so merry and bright!

COOKING PROJECT:

We were clapping in time with a Russian accordion player and two dancers as they brought Russian songs, dances, music and language to our students during a recent assembly.  Moving at a rapid pace, the accordion player taught us Russian words for “mommy, daddy, please, thank you, yes, and no!”   He also kept the pace flowing with each of his performers presenting traditional Russian dances.

Special thanks to Amalia (Guillermo’s mom) for sharing her first hand knowledge of Spain with our classroom.

We also enjoyed David (Jonny’s uncle) coming in to share his daily experience of living in Prague.

REMINDERS

Winter Break begins on Friday, 12/22  School dismissal is at 11:15am.

School resumes on Tuesday, 1/9/2018!

No school on Monday 1/15 in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. day.

Kindergarten enrollment night is on Wednesday 1/31 at 5:00.  A great opportunity to learn about what makes the FMS Montessori Kindergarten program so special.

First grade enrollment information night is on Thursday 2/1 at 5:00.  Enjoy a thorough description of making a smooth transition from our primary to our lower elementary grade level, including the diverse and rich curriculum.

THANKS:

Thanks to Keely, Valentina, Vivian and their families for supplying healthy and beautiful snacks, and flowers for our classroom.