Montessori Garden Academy Friday Flyer

Montessori Garden Academy Friday Flyer
January 9, 2015
M o n t es s or i Ga rd en
A c ad e m y
Volume 2, Issue 1
Inclement Weather Reminders
Inside this issue:
Inclement Weather
Policy
1
Kids Kreations
1
Wrap Around
2
Art Fair & Auction
2
Bringing Montessori 3
Home
In the event of inclement weather, the
Montessori Garden Academy may need to
delay or close the school for the safety of the
students and staff. Please review the
reminders below regarding the inclement
weather procedures.
1. MGA does not follow the Perry Township
closings and delays. In case of inclement
weather, the MGA administration will make a
decision to ensure the safety of students and
staff.
5. When IPS is closed, Crouching Tigers will
be closed.
6. Due to the extended school day schedule
offered at the Montessori Garden Academy,
snow make-up days will only be scheduled in
the event of three or more missed school days
during the academic year.
Please contact the school office (317) 7829990 with questions or concerns.
2. In case of closings or delays, MGA will post
updates with Fox 59. Weather announcements
are posted on the Fox 59 website:
www.fox59.com. Weather announcements are
also posted on the school’s Facebook page,
the school website and emailed to the parent
mailing list.
3. Because the Montessori Garden Academy
does not rely on buses for transportation, the
school will often be open when other schools
are not. Students that are absent during
inclement weather due to safety concerns will
not be penalized.
Important Dates:
January 19th-MLK Jr. Holiday
4. When Perry Township is closed, NO HOT
LUNCH will be delivered to the school.
February 16th-Presidents’ Day
March 6th-MGA Annual Art Fair &
Auction
March 23rd-April 3rd-Spring
Intersession Camp
Kids Kreations
MGA will be participating in
a Kids Kreations art activity
fundraiser again this year!
Kids Kreations allows each
participating student artist to
have artwork professionally
processed into a variety of
exclusive items that make
wonderful keepsakes and
gifts. Keepsakes include
keychains, phone covers,
mugs, vases, and many other
items that all feature the
student artist’s work. Kids
Kreations will be part of our
upcoming MGA Art Fair &
Auction event. Personalized
catalogues will go home with
students prior to the art fair.
All proceeds from this
fundraiser will benefit our
nonprofit school.
Montessori Garden Academy Friday Flyer
Page 2
Wrap Around Care
MGA will not have classes
on Monday, January 19th
and Monday, February
16th. Miss Tosha will offer
wrap around child care on
provided at least five
students sign up per day.
Fees are $20 for half days
(7am-12:30pm) and $30 for
full days (7am-6pm). Fees
should be paid directly to
Miss Tosha. A sign-up sheet
will be available at the front
desk for anyone interested.
Please remember students
attending wrap around care
need to pack a sack lunch.
Hot lunch is not offered
during school breaks.
Contact Miss Tosha or the
school office with any
questions regarding the
upcoming holidays and/or
wrap around care.
“MGA will be hosting
its 3rd Annual Art Fair
& Auction on Friday,
March 6th from 6pm8pm at the Wheeler
Arts Theatre.”
MGA Art Fair & Auction
Save the date for this fun,
family event! MGA will be
hosting its 3rd Annual Art
Fair & Auction on Friday,
March 6th from 6pm-8pm at
the Wheeler Arts Theatre.
This event will feature a
student create art exhibit,
food, music, children’s art
activities, and a live arts &
crafts auction. This year’s
theme is Art through History!
The students have been
exploring artists and art
techniques throughout history
to create their pieces. They
are looking forward to
sharing their work with you.
More details will be
available as this event nears.
The art fair committee is
meeting on Sunday, January
25th at 10am at the
Garfield Eatery. If you are
interested in volunteering for
this event, you are welcome
to attend. If you are
interested, but unable to
attend, please contact the
school office (317) 7829990.
Volume 2, Issue 1
Page 3
Bringing Montessori Home
Dealing with Separation Anxiety at the Start of the Montessori School Year: Tips for Parents
 Create and establish peaceful (and happy) morning routines.
 Place “love notes” in your child’s lunchbox and a picture of his/her family in their backpack.
 Always say goodbye to your child and include a light hug and/or kiss. Tell him/her you’ll be
back when school is out. Prolonged goodbyes are harder on both child and parent.
 Allow the teacher to assist him/her in the classroom.
 Stay positive and enthusiastic at drop off. Children often pick up on adult anxieties.
 Don’t linger and peek through the classroom door or window.
 Don’t linger in the parking lot.
 Read books together about going to school.
 Be prompt at pick-up and provide your child with focused attention.
Separation anxiety can resurface in students of any age during the first days of school. This transition can be difficult for both parents and students. Please know MGA teachers and administrators are always available to provide updates and support.
Tips for Parents Source: montessoritraining.blogspot.com
Thank you all for making my time as
the School Administrator at MGA so
wonderful! If you have questions or
concerns after today, Nadine Kwok is
stepping in as the interim School
Administrator until the position is filled.
She will be available in the school
office at (317) 782-9990 or
admin@montessorigardenacademy.org
Liz Jackson
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