Cobb Tales September 13, 2013

september 13, 2013
The Cobb Tales
our weekly newsletter
Friday 9.20.2013
Friday 9.27.2013
Friday 10.4.2013
Saturday 10.5.2013
All School Parent
PIC begins 9-10am
Grandparents’ &
40th Anniversary
Coffee at the O’Deas
Suzuki Music begins
Special Friends’ Day
Country Fair
8:30-10am
10:45-11:45am
10am-12pm 12pm dismissal
11am-2:30pm
except Nest & all-day YCC
This week at The Cobb School
I told a story last night at the Elementary meeting that I’d like to
share with all of you.
As I sat in each class this week, observing your children at work, I
was struck by how quickly our new and returning children have
settled in. At one moment, as I walked the halls observing through
the windows, I was amused by a stuffed monkey popping out of a
backpack and staring in with me. I wondered if he was as delighted
as I was to watch the children buzz about.
Yesterday I had the pleasure of eating lunch with the Nest children. I
introduced myself and they introduced themselves. I said I lived in
Simsbury and they shared their hometown, until one said, “I live in
North America!” One after the other said, “I’m four,” and held up
four small fingers, until one said, “I’m 52!” We continued with our
conversation over lunch, and I was again reminded of our mission.
If we believe in the child, if we treat each child with dignity and
respect, if we provide each child with a safe environment -- not just
physically but emotionally safe -- we are changing the world. Seeing
this love in action continues to fill my soul. All my best,
The Cobb School, Montessori
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112 Sand Hill Road
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Simsbury, CT •
A Window into our World
Every week we provide a video that
highlights an important element of
our school. These videos typically
include photos from the week,
providing a window into the
children’s world. Occasionally we
share a video produced elsewhere
that helps explain Montessori or our
mission. This week we are sharing a
favorite: Trevor Eisler’s Fastdraw:
Montessori Madness!
Click HERE to watch.
06070
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860.658.1144
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www.cobbschool.com
september 13, 2013
Notes & Reminders...
The Cobb School welcomes...
Invitations to our October 4, 2013 Grandparents’ and
Special Friends’ Day were mailed this week! Please ask
your child’s guest to be on the look out for the invitation
and to RSVP to mail@cobbschool.com by 9.30.2013. If
you did not submit a name through a form in your
August mailing, please email windy.jansen@
cobbschool.com with contact information.
...Raji! Congratulations, Kamal,
Roshni & Rhea. June 14, 2013
Inside your Parent Night folder you will find our new
Volunteer Handbook. Please read it carefully and
consider joining one or more of our committees!
Volunteer forms may be submitted to Windy Jansen
through Miss Margaret in Reception. Forms are due
9.19.2013.
Dress Code Reminders:
Elementary No lettering or large logos
No athletic pants
No short skirts or shorts
No flip-flops or crocs
...Axel! Congratulations, Christian,
Crystal & Michaela. July 13, 2013
Primary
No lettering or large logos
No flip-flops, crocs or light-up shoes
All clothes encouraging independence
(Full description in the
Parent Handbook pp. 15-18)
Thank you to everyone who
could make it to Thursday’s
Parent Meetings. If you couldn’t
attend, be sure to pick
...Ezlynn! Congratulations, Andrew,
Ericka & Avelina. August 22, 2013
The Cobb School, Montessori
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112 Sand Hill Road
up your folder at dismissal today.
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Simsbury, CT •
06070
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860.658.1144
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www.cobbschool.com
september 13, 2013
The Cobb School, Montessori
Hosts Open House October 16th
On Wednesday, October 16th at
6:30pm, The Cobb School,
Montessori in
Simsbury will host
its first open house
of the year. All
parents of babies,
preschoolers, and
elementary aged
children are
encouraged to attend.
At this open house guests will learn
about the Montessori philosophy
and how The Cobb School provides
a comprehensive and individualized
education for each of its students
before enjoying a tour of the
classrooms and grounds.
Those interested, even beyond
prospective parents, such as
physicians, psychologists, childcare
providers, realtors, etc. are
encouraged to call Sallie Ann
Jacobs at 860-658-1144 to register.
The Cobb School opens its doors to
any professionals in the community
working
with
parents.
Playground Rules
Please review these rules with your
children and be sure to supervise
them at all times after dismissal in
order to keep the playground safe.
Thank you!
• Use swings in seated position
• Use slide one at a time
• Do not climb up the slide
• Do not climb on the hut
Don’t be shy! Let your friends,
neighbors and colleagues know
about our upcoming open house.
Call 860.658.1144 to register.
The Cobb School, Montessori
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• Keep sandbox & storage units tidy
• Do not go behind the fence
112 Sand Hill Road
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Simsbury, CT •
06070
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860.658.1144
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www.cobbschool.com
september 13, 2013
Drop-off Procedures for All Parents
• Morning drop-off begins at 8:15am
• Parents should not enter the main corridor
before 8:15am
• All parents, except YCC, should drive through
the drop-off line
• YCC parents should escort their child to the
classroom, preferably entering the building
through the library foyer door
• Children should be unbuckled and seated on the
exiting side of the car
✴New Security Cameras
We’ve installed 5 additional security cameras. Today
• Cars should never pass in the drop-off line
the entire perimeter of the school is viewable by our
• Parents needing to enter the building with their
three, new, six-split screen monitors.
children should separate cheerfully and quickly
✴Doors Locked
in Reception, allowing a staff member to escort
Please enter the building ONLY through Reception,
their child to class
except for the library foyer during arrival and indoor
• Parents helping their child with extra items,
pick-up. Do not enter or exit
through corridor doors.
such as laundry and flowers, should separate
cheerfully and quickly at the classroom door
✴Sign-in & Identification
• Parents arriving after 8:30am must park and
Guests will continue to be asked to
escort their child into Reception
• All parents must drive very carefully through the
parking lot
sign in and anyone unfamiliar will
be asked for identification.
Next week at The Cobb School
Have a wonderful weekend!
The Cobb School, Montessori
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Monday 9.16 New Morning Primary 8:30-11:45
Tuesday 9.17 first full morning
piano lessons
piano lessons
3:15-
3:15-
Thursday 9.19 Volunteer Handbook forms due to Director
of Development, Windy Jansen
Friday 9.20 All School Parent Coffee 8:30-10
piano lessons
3:15-
112 Sand Hill Road
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Simsbury, CT •
06070
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860.658.1144
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www.cobbschool.com