December Newsletter 2014

PARENT CONNECTION
It’s Christmas Time Again
The Montessori
Centre, Rodney
Heights, Gros-Islet
Tel: 758-452-8114 or
758-450-1592
Fax: 758-452-9409
School Motto: “We
Strive to be the best
that we can be”
December 2014
Inside this issue:
Christmas Song
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Character Quality
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Highlights of Staff
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Social
Upcoming Events
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Announcements
Announcements
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Announcements
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Holiday
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Wishes
Highlights
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Joyfulness
DECEMBER
vs. Self—Pity
Character
Quality
Maintaining a GOOD ATTITUDE, even when faced with unpleasant conditions
I Will…………
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Look for good in all things.
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Smile at adversity.
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Not give in to discouragement
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Not allow my emotions to rule
my mind
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Take time out of every day to
laugh and to sing
“Joy is the life of man’s life” - Benjamin Whichcote
Joyfulness in the home includes:
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Remaining positive even when the family situation is not ideal or things are not going according to plan.
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Smiling and speaking kindly to family members even when they forgot to do what was asked of them.
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Finding ways to solve family problems positively
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Cheerfully praising one another instead of blaming
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Greeting each other each morning with a cheerful smile
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Keeping the home bright with uplifting music
Staff Social Activity
Down the Teacher Tools! We can play too!
Friday 21st was the day that the Staff of The Montessori Centre and Wee Wisdom
International participated in the year’s first staff social activity. It was great seeing
the staff from both campuses have fun together.
The activity took the form of a fun sports, where teachers immersed themselves in
activities such as tag, lime and spoon relay, sack race, balls race and water relay and
Captains were selected and each group had to select a name for their team. They were
“Fire N’ Ice”,” 007” and “Partners in Kryme” respectively.
The participants’ competitive spirit was very apparent as every team member vied for
first place in each event. It was wonderful to hear laughter and loud cheers from the
sidelines as the activities went on. Which emerged victorious? “Partners in Kryme”.
The goal was to have an activity where teachers would be free to D-Stress after weeks
of hard work in the classroom. We also celebrated staff birthdays for the months of
July to November.
It was deem a success. Thanks teachers for participating, Mrs. Murray for your
continued support and Social Committee members for planning and executing the
plan.
Upcoming Events December 2014
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1st-4th - End Of Term Assessment
6th – Staff Awards and Dinner
10th – Christmas Concert/12 pm Dismissal
11th – Christmas Party/1 pm Dismissal/Last day of school
12th – Parent/Teachers Conference
15th – Holiday School Begins
DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Happy Birthday to all our Staff, Students and Parents born in this month
SCIENCE FAIR
The Annual Science Fair is scheduled to take place on January 29th - 30th 2015. Please
discuss with your child possible topics he/she would like to explore for the science fair.
Forms will be sent out during the Christmas break.
Announcements
We would like to say thanks to the Parents of Kertanya Compton of Grade 3/2 for the
donation of children books to the library.
The staff and students of The Montessori Centre/Wee
Wisdom International would like to send sincere
condolences to the family of Aidan Popo ( Reception 1) on
the passing of his grandfather
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Announcements
The Montessori Centre would like to thank our students who
participated in the M&C Art Competition 2014, which was held in
recognition of our company’s 150th Anniversary.
Twelve (12) winning pieces have been selected and the students of the
winning art work will each
receive a prize and a certificate and their artwork will be featured in the
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M&C 2015, 150 Anniversary Commemorative Calendar.
It is with great pleasure that we announce the following winners :1st Place – Grades 1-3: Erin Charles
2nd Place – Grades 1-3: Dayana Sleiman-Chreiki
1st Place – Grades 4-6:
Elizabeth Kabiye
2nd Place – Grades 4-6: Jaydon Devaux
Dental Spelling Bee
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Three cheers for Our Spelling Bee
Representative!
On Monday 24th November, 2014, Kertanya Compton of Grade Three represented
The Montessori centre at the District One Dental Spelling Bee. The
event was sponsored by Colgate and was held at the District One
Office at Balata.
Eight of the primary schools from the district were represented at
the Bee. At the end of the first round Kertanya was tied at first
place with four other participants. She was a warrior to the end
being in the final two. In the end Kertanya attained second place.
Our representative gave a good account of herself and we are very
proud of her.
Our heartfelt thanks go out to her mom who helped in her
preparation.
Announcements
Toddler News
Class continues as normal for the Toddler class in December.
HOLIDAY SCHOOL
There will be Christmas Holiday School for students ages 2½ - 7years
Dates: December 15th - 30th
Time: 8am - 1pm or 8am - 3pm
Cost: $40.00 per day to include snack & lunch
School reopens on Tuesday the 6th January 2015
Congratulations to The Byrne family on the birth of their baby boy,
brother to Lucia Byrne of Grade 3/2 .
Morgan Schell– Grade 3/2
International Field Placement / St. Norbert College USA,
Staff and students of Grade 3/2 and Grade 6/1 will be saying good bye to
Morgan Schell and Rachel Losselyong who successfully completed a seven -week
internship with that group of children from October 20th to December 11th ,
2014.
Rachel Losselyong—Grade 6/1
It was a really interesting experience
for Morgan and Rachel. The children
enjoyed being with them and we wish them
success in their academic career.
The staff of The Montessori Centre and Wee Wisdom
International School would like to wish all Parents and Students a
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The Montessori Centre,
Rodney Heights, Gros-Islet
P.Box 220
Tel: 758-452-8114 or 758-450-1592
Fax: 758-452-9409
E-Mail:montessoricenter@candw.lc
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Highlights of Sneak Peak Concert
The Staff and students of The Montessori Centre was given a sneak peak into the concert
“An Evening of Argentine Tango Music” on Wednesday 26th November from 1:00—1:45.
Students and staff enjoyed the mini concert .
The actual concert takes place on Saturday 29th November, at Golden Palm Event Centre at
7.30pm.