Una’s Chat

Dear Families,

The following poem is one of Shel Silverstein’s wonderful commentaries on life.  It caught my eye because it so captures what I feel parenting is all about: modeling. 

 “Don’t Tell Me”                         
Please don’t tell me I should hug,                       
Don’t tell me I should care.
Don’t tell me just how grand I’d feel
If I just learned to share.
Don’t say, “It’s all right to cry,”
“Be Kind,” “Be fair,” Be true.”
Just let me see YOU do it,
Then I just might do it too.

Our children are designed, as Dr. Montessori put it, “to be acculturated to their time and place,” and parents are the blueprint that they follow to accomplish this. This is particularly true of the early years when children become what they experience.  Your young child experiences life through your lens. Your response becomes his or her response, so if you consistently model a positive approach to life, problems and obstacles so will your child.

Go to it, have fun and a great weekend. 

Una

P.S.  If you haven’t already been introduced to the books of Shel Silverstein, you and your child are missing a treat. The following books are a must read for your older Primary child and beyond.  Enjoy! 

The Giving Tree
Falling up
A light in the Attic
The Missing Piece
Where the Sidewalk Ends

Saturday, March 10 10am-12pm

Cirque Du Montessori: A Celebration in the French Circus Tradition

Help Needed:
2-3 people to cut hat templates
1 person to cut pre-measured ribbon
1 parking manager 9:45-10:30am
2 face painters (will be trained in simple designs at 9:30am)

Work can be done individually from home. Great for grandparents and extended family who want to be involved!

Contact Amanda Aronson with info. or to volunteer on event day.

A BIG-TOP Thank You to the many MSGH families, grandparents and alumni who are already beginning to prep supplies over break.

Reminder for Suzuki Cellists and Elementary Parents

The MSGH Suzuki Cello Ensemble and the MSGH Elementary Chorus will be performing at Heart of Montessori.

Entire event runs from 10am-12pm on Saturday, March 10; performance pieces will run from 11:30-12ish. Thank you for marking your calendars!

FA News

Staff Appreciation Day: Friday, March 9
Shhh...but we are just pulling together the final details of the gift portion of the event, as well as the food. Please be sure to return the information requested from your family by Tuesday, February 28.

Call for Cooks and Bakers:
We are still looking for 2 green salads, 2 fruit salads, and 4-5 desserts. 

If you can help bake or have any questions regarding Staff Appreciation, please contact Lorraine Tobrocke, Event Chair, or Rebecca London, FA Co-Chair. 

Thank you!

Recess Programming Sign-Ups Are Now Open

Click here to see our Winter Break programming,
which runs from 2/21-2/24.

Click here to see our Summer Days programming,
which runs from 6/18-8/10.

Come See My School

Primary parents, please mark your calendars for your child's Come See My School day and time.  This is a very special day for the children and they love to have a parent or special family friend come in to see their classroom. 

P1: Monday, March 5
P2: Tuesday, March 6
P3: Wednesday, March 7
P4: Thursday, March 8

Your teacher will be sending you an invitation with a time and day to Come See My School. Feel free to contact the office with questions and to let them know that you will be attending, or see the calendar for more information.

2012 Art of Learning Gala

Do you have a fascination with bogeys, a hankering for Spanish tapas, or a need to detox with some yoga? A day at the Traveler's Championship, a delicious dinner at Barcelona, or a series of yoga classes at Sacred Rivers Yoga Studio could all be yours at this year's Annual Gala Auction on Friday, May 11.

The donations are starting to roll in for this year's event. If you would like to donate an item or help arrange for a donation, please fill out this donation form and send it to Susan Rich-Bye or drop it off in the Main Office.

Enjoy Your Wedding, Ms. Toko!

Congratulations to Ms. Toko and Steven Odorczuk, who will be married this Friday, February 17. We look forward to sharing photos when they become available.