Having finished up parent teacher conferences last week, we were impressed by the insights we learned from each one of you about your child(ren).  As teachers, we know the parent-child relationship is primal and sacred.  It is the foundation for the child’s life giving them the template for communication, problem solving, and the tools to create a well balanced self image.  It is the daily bread relationship that influences and supports our school experience with your child.   We are grateful to be surrounded by parents who bring such a strong level of support and presence to our classroom.  It is truly the combination of home and school that together nurtures and teaches each child in our class.

  A big “book” thank you to the generous donations of new books to our classroom library. 

 Thank you for the wonderful snack provided by Addie  and her family last week and by Zoey and her family this week.  Snack in the Montessori classroom provides more than the opportunity for the student to nourish their bodies (although you are all doing a great job at that), it is a natural way for children to practice Dr. Montessori’s dictum of “grace and courtesy” There is a protocol each child must follow in order to participate in that area of our classroom, including hand washing, taking the prescribed amount of snack and eating with manners in the company of another student.  Thanks to all of our families for providing healthy snacks.

 Please be reminded that picture day is next Tuesday, October 16^th.