• APRIL 2013 •

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Earth Day – April 22, 2013, Get Children and Adults Excited About Doing Their Part For The Environment!
We will celebrate Earth Day by planting a tree!

Delaware State University Agricultural Tour – Tuesday, April 23rd @ 10:00 am. We will be going on a field trip to Hickory Hills Farm to learn about farmers, farm life and about how important they are to us. There will be farm animals, equipment, etc. We will be leaving promptly at 10 am. Parents are needed to drive on the trip. Please arrive to drive at 9:45 a.m.

*Note – Parents, please limit the number of “heat-up” lunches – we have very little time and children are hungry at lunch so please pack sandwiches or cold food items! Thanks!

• MAY •

MRT Tests (Metropolitan Readliness) Will be May 14th, 15th, and 16th as well as 21st, 22nd, and 23rd. Morning testing only for children ages 4 1/2 – 6 years old (9:30 to 10:30 am)

Summer/Fall Registration: The Dover Montessori Country Day Academy maintains an active “wait list” of students throughout the year. Our school policy is to register our existing students first, then to accommodate new students from the “wait list”. We will keep registration open until Tuesday, May 28th. Spaces are now limited for Fall 2013. Summer camp students must be 3 yrs. or older and MUST BE fully potty-trained.

Air Mobility Command Museum Tour Tuesday, May 14th. For the 4 1/2 to 6 years olds. We will be leaving the school by 1:30 pm We will be back by 2:45 pm. Parents are welcome to join in on the trip.

• JUNE •

Lolly Pop the Clown Date To Be Announced. During the last week of school, Lolly Pop will visit the school to entertain the children. Party favors, balloons, face painting, etc.

* School will be closed Monday, May 27th for Memorial Day and will reopen on Tuesday the 28th.

All Parents please fill out form on the back:
Please sign up for Summer program by filling out form and leaving in basket.
(Limit 20 Children)
Summer begins: Monday, July 8th – Friday, August 30th. • Please reference handout for
information and website for camp schedule. Sign-up info on back side.

*Last day of School – Friday June 14th. Children will need swimsuits for last week of school. (Sprinklers & Pools!)

It has been our privilege to serve you and your child! Have a Great Summer!!

Montessori Mini Campers: By popular demand we now have 1/2 day 3 day and 1/2 day 5 day camp schedule. The price will remain at $100.00 for 3 1/2 day and $120.00 for 5 day 1/2 day. We will remain @ $150.00 per week for the all day 5 day and 120.00 for the all day 3 day. This will provide some flexibility and allow our 3 yr olds to participate! Campers are no younger than 3. Register now spaces are limited.

Sincerely,

Ms. Peg, Ms. Lacy, Ms. Larkin, Ms. Shi
Granny Frannie, Ms. Pam & Ms. Bonni

March 2013: Here Comes Spring!
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Being Green is not only about St. Patrick’s Day. It is also about caring for our environment and trying to change the way we do things so that we stop harming and polluting the world around us. Earth is facing massive problems at the moment, but everyone can do something to help. There are many problems facing our planet. Much of the air is no longer clean to breathe; a lot of the land and many rivers and oceans are polluted. Tropical rain forests are being chopped down. Plants and animals are dying out. We are using up the Earth’s supply of fossil fuels, such as oil and coal. What can we do? Everything that you do, no matter how small has an effect on the world around you. Children can help to make the world a better place. The future of the Earth is in your hands. Be Green and Keep it Clean!!!

March Activities: March is National Dandelion Month, National Peanut Month, St. Patrick’s Day, National Wildlife Week, The Spring Equinox, Early Spring’s Indoor Gardens, Windy Projects, March Field Trips, Enrichment Objectives. These are the topics and ideas that we are incorporating for the month of March activities along with our Montessori Curriculum. When the weather is gets warmer we will be exploring the world around us and making new discoveries. Each child will need a dollar store magnifying glass and sketch pad to record their findings.

Garden Party: Bring in your favorite flower seeds by March 11th. This month we will be starting your flowers from seeds. After watching our seeds sprout, we will transfer them to our outside garden. We look forward to some beautiful flowers.

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day: In observance of Saint Patrick’s Day, please bake green goodies to share with our children on Friday, March 15th. Parents wanting to contribute please sign-up at desk.

Easter Egg Hunt and Party: Each child needs 2 or more hard boiled eggs by Monday, March 25th. Egg Hunt on the playground will start at 11 am Thurs., March 28th at the school. We might just see the Easter Bunny! Pizza will follow the hunt – no lunch is required. Parents please bring one or two bags of chocolate candies for the easter baskets by Wednesday, March 27th. Parents please see the sign up sheet at front desk area for party treats. Thank you! Please be advised – School will have an early dismissal Thursday after lunch at 1:00 pm.

Spring Vacation: Closed Good Friday March 29th – School will be open for daycare April 1st-5th. Check sign-in desk for field trip info. Regular rates will apply. Please let us know if your child will attend. SIGN UP NOW! Summer camp too!

Time for Spring Cleaning? We would appreciate parents donating ANY outside toys, especially used riding toys, buckets, shovels etc.- please make sure thay are in good condition! Thank you!

*Our sign up sheets are at the front desk.Summer camp is reserved for 20 students only! Reserve now!

Thank you,
Margaret A. Kling – Directress A.M.I. and Staff

We Will Be Closed: President’s Day – Monday, Feb. 18th.

Spring Break will be April 1st – 5th
We will offer daycare only – no extra programs this week.
Rates will remain the same. Half day and all day students are welcome.
Daily drop offs are $40 per day. Regular classes will resume Monday, April 8th.

February 2013: Month of the Heart!
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Your body is a fine machine. Your heart keeps your body going. Your heart pumps the blood through your body. Then the blood comes back through your veins (the little tubes your blood moves through.) The blood comes back to your heart and it is pumped out and away through your body again. Every time your heart pumps, the vein stretches a little. The stretching is what makes your pulse. Your pulse tells you how fast your heart is beating. When you are well, your pulse is nice and steady. If You’ve been running, your pulse is fast. When you are sick your pulse may be slow. You can feel your pulse now. Put the inside of your middle fingers against the inside of the wrist of your other hand, below your thumb. Do you feel your pulse?
How fast is your heart beating?

Valentine’s Day Celebration: (Thursday, Feb. 14th) Valentine mail boxes (shoe box) can start coming in now. We will be making Valentine Mailboxes with the children. Each child will have their own to take home filled with Valentines! Please bring in a regular size shoe box (no boot boxes please) for your child. All Shoe boxes and Valentines must be in NO LATER than Monday, February 11th. On this special day the children will exchange their Valentines. We have mail-persons who will make a special appearance to deliver the mail to the children. (The class list is attached to the newsletter, be sure to include each child on the list.) For lunch we will eat pizzas. The children will not need to bring their lunches on Thursday Feb. 14th. (The pizzas will be all cheese – no meat)

Black History Month: This month we will be viewing a movie series from the Dover Library on famous black Americans, such as composers, inventors, painters, etc.

All About the Heart:  A presentation to demonstrate various pieces of cardiovascular equipment and talk with the children about the functions of the heart. We will get to hear our very own heart beat!!

Good Dental Health Tips: What can you do to help keep your teeth healthy? You can eat some raw vegetables every day; it’s good exercise for your teeth to really chew some foods. You can drink milk or eat yogurt because they give your body calcium to help build up your teeth. And of course, brushing and flossing your teeth keep them clean and free of the germs that destroy teeth if they get the chance.

Our Children Need You! Please set aside 20 to 30 minutes of your time to do a presentation – you will be happy you did!

We have some Star Readers at Dover Montessori! They are eligible to see Mrs. Peg to check out books over the weekend!

Our commitment as teachers is Literacy First!
Make sure your Star Reader returns their books to Mrs. Peg on Monday!
* Lost items could result in additional cost to parents *

Thank you,
Margaret A. Kling – Directress A.M.I. and Staff

At Dover Montessori, we strive to not just educate all students in the montessori curriculum but ensure we help you better understand as a parent your child’s strengths and weaknesses and where together we can improve. That said, January 2013 conference times will be scheduled on the following dates:

January 14th

January 16th

January 21st

January 23rd

Times are from: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

The conference period will last approximately 30 minutes and will be for adults only. There will be a calendar posted (and a sign-up sheet) with available dates and times. Please jot down any questions or concerns you may have regarding your child in advance of our conference.

Lastly, please strive to make your conference time as we cannot reschedule. Thank you.

Hope to see you soon,
-Ms. Peg

Dover Montessori has never had a formal “911″ and we a proud of our safety record.  Safety of our children and staff is our first priority. We have decided to take another precautionary step to keep students and staff safe from unauthorized personnel. As some of you may have noticed we have implemented an access control measure at the main entrance of the building.  Parents are pleased to know that no one can enter the building unannounced.  Visiting patrons must ring the doorbell and identification must be verified before access is granted.

Thank you again for entrusting us the education of your child and we look forward to continuing a rewarding and nurturing 2013.

See you soon,

-Ms. Peg & staff

We hope you had a great Christmas and Holiday break with your children, family and friends! Quick note: school resumes on Wed. Jan 2nd, regular hours. Please plan this week accordingly.

We look forward to welcoming your student again for a great 2013 montessori learning experience!

-Dover Montessori Staff

Please click on ‘Field Trips’ under Photo Albums to find and view them. Hope to see you on our next field trip!

Again, we welcome parents to join us and experience these moments with their child. They are one of a kind and add to the overall experience!

-Dover Montessori Staff