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April 8, 2016

Lower Elementary Community News

Our class recently heard a story about the coming of humans. We discussed what makes humans different from other animals, such as our mind, our capacity to love, our hands and that we walk on two legs. This spawned great conversation, and the children wrote wonderful journal entries about why it is special to be human. Soon, we will begin studying the various types of early humans.

measure

Our common math subject is measurement. We have worked with linear measurement and are now working with temperature measurement.

In the coming weeks, we will study the water cycle and food chains/webs, along with a focus on Earth Day.

Upcoming Events

April 22: Jacksonville Arboretum Field Trip, 9 a.m.-1:20 p.m.
April 23: Spring Performance, 10 a.m. to noon, Atlantic Beach Theatre
May 13: Cumberland Island, 6:45 a.m.-6 p.m.
May 25: Third-year Bridge Ceremony and Sixth-year Graduation, 11 a.m.
May 31: School Picnic and Pool Party
June 1: Summer programs begin

Visitations

It’s such an exciting time of year! MTS’ rising first-year students are visiting the Lower Elementary classroom, and third-year students are visiting the Upper Elementary classroom.

Field Trip Update

It is time to finalize the number of people attending the Cumberland Island field trip. We will be checking with you at drop off and pick up to see if you are planning to join us. The fee for adults attending will be $38 and will need to be turned in to Mr. Brad no later than May 1.

Spring Performance

The children are working hard to prepare for the performance on April 23. Please let us know as soon as possible if your child will not attend.

Each child will need to bring in a white T-shirt that will be tie-dyed for our spring performance. Please have shirts in by April 13.

Donations

  • Shoeboxes
  • Modeling clay
  • Organic soil
  • Tablets or iPads for research

By Nancy Hatton / Filed Under: Lower Elementary Newsletters Leave a Comment

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About Nancy Hatton

Nancy Hatton’s hometown of Beech Grove, Indianapolis is where she first heard about the Montessori approach to education. While reading the Indianapolis Monthly she discovered a Montessori school nearby. This was the school her children first attended and marked the beginning of her personal Montessori journey. Currently Nancy has been with the Montessori Tides community for over ten years. Watching young children develop the inner desire and joy of learning is what captivates her most. Standing back to observe her class is an unexpected joy to embrace daily. In her spare time, you can find her practicing yoga, relaxing at the beach, or reading her personal favorites, mystery novels.

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