Dear Parents,

A warm welcome to all our returning children and families, as well as those who have joined us for the first time!

We have created a peaceful and engaging educational environment based on the Montessori method and curriculum. Our goal is to support each and every student to have a joyful learning experience. We are already noticing children practising independence, learning the classroom routine, and enthusiastically exploring the learning materials.

We will start by introducing Flower Arranging as an activity in Practical Life. This gives the children an opportunity to appreciate the color and fragrance of different flowers, and instills care and love for nature. The activity involves a young child choosing his/her favorite flower, carefully cutting the stem, choosing a vase, pouring water through a funnel into the vase, inserting the flower, and finally carrying and placing the flower vase on a table of his/her choice. A complete sequence of this work (including the subsequent cleanup) gives a sense of accomplishment and immense satisfaction to the child. What a great lesson in Grace & Courtesy to learn at a young age! In order to support this work, all the children will take turns in bringing home the flower basket given out every week. We request parents to send flowers (home grown or store bought) with their child on the following Monday. 

Our students' favorite Show and Tell program will be held every Tuesday. Please help your child to bring one item of their choice to show to their classmates. This is a great opportunity for them to describe their special items in their own words, promoting public speaking and communication skills.

Please use stickers, labels or permanent markers to label the following items. Labeling these items will be helpful for children to organize and keep track of their belongings. Also it helps morahs to spend more quality time with students. 

  • Water bottles

  • Snack containers

  • Extra change of clothes in a zipper bag.

We look forward to getting to know each child and working with them to make a successful year!

Have a wonderful week!

-Morahs Uma, Kara, Kristy, Chaya