Head of School Newsletter: May

PFM Families,

We are excited to enter the month of May here at Pacific First Montessori.  The children and teachers will be spending more time outside as the weather gets warmer and extended dayers (the oldest kids at PFM) will be taking their learning outside as their teachers prepare outdoor activities for them.

This month we welcome Lucie and her family to the toddler room.  Jack Bell has made his transition to South Preschool and is doing a great job!  We said goodbye to Avery from North Preschool, as she moved to Minneapolis with her family and we look forward to keeping in touch with them as pen-pals . Our classrooms are full of engaged and thriving young children, and we couldn’t be happier!

On May 10, we welcome mommies to come into our classrooms to have Mother’s Day brunch with us from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. We look forward to this event each year, and the children really love having their moms visit the classroom to enjoy treats with them.

New tuition rates and the 2019-2020 school calendar will be sent out to families soon as well as summer enrollment forms.

Warmest regards,

Teddi Blades

Director & Owner, PFM

April South Preschool Newsletter

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Hello April~

 
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This month, the South Preschool students will learn about flowers. We will discuss the different parts of a flower, the life cycle of flowers, and incorporate flowers into art and practical life projects.

“There is a great sense of community within the Montessori classroom, where children of differing ages work together in an atmosphere of cooperation rather than competitiveness.”--Maria Montessori

Dates to remember:

  • Tiny Tots on April 12, at Benaroya Hall

Quick Classroom Reminders:

  • Please be sure your child has extra clothes in his/her cubby

 

 

 

 

April Birthdays:

Olivia (4) April 25 ; Jane (4) April 28

 
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April North Preschool Newsletter

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Hello April~

 
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This month, the North Preschool students will study frogs! They’ll learn about the life cycle of a frog, its different body parts, and complete several frog-related art projects. North Preschool will also welcome two new students, Camilla and Frida!

“The goal of early childhood education should be to activate the child’s own natural desire to learn.”--Maria Montessori

Dates to remember:

  • Tiny Tots on April 12, at Benaroya Hall

Quick Classroom Reminders:

  • Please be sure your child has extra clothes in his/her cubby

 

 

 

April Birthdays:

Jackson (4) April 1 ; Ivan (3) April 18 ; Taani (3) April 30

 
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April Toddler Newsletter

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Hello April~

 
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This month, as our weather improves, the toddler students will learn about spring! This includes discussing the change in season, learning about flowers, and naming different bugs. During circle time, we will sing “Itsy Bitsy Spider.”

“The senses, being explorers of the world, open the way to knowledge.”--Maria Montessori

Dates to remember:

  • Tiny Tots on April 12, at Benaroya Hall

Quick Classroom Reminders:

Please check to see that your child has extra clothes and diapers in the classroom.

 

 

 

April Birthdays:

Coming soon!

 
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April Infant Newsletter

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Hello April~

This month, we welcome a new child to our classroom—Max. Isabella will transition to the toddler classroom! We know she will do well in her new environment. Our theme for the month of April is weather. We have weather flash cards, books, and fun decor for the infants to enjoy. We hope to spend as much time as possible outdoors, and our teachers will talk to the students about weather patterns!

Weekly focus—

  • April 1–5: Sensory

  • April 8–12: Practical Life

  • April 15–19: Fine Motor/Cognitive

  • April 22–30: Object Permanence

 
“An authentic child is one who feels secure, autonomous, competent, and connected.
When we help a child to feel secure, feel appreciated, feel that ‘somebody is deeply, truly interested in me,’ by the way we just look, the way we just listen, we influence that child’s whole personality, the way that child sees life.”
— RIE Principal
 

Dates to remember:

  • Coming soon!

Classroom reminder:

Please label your child's bottles and/or food with their first and last name, date, and the type of milk or food. Let us know if your child has dietary restrictions! We'll update thier file and ensure these are monitored during communal snack times. Thank you!

April Birthdays:

Michael (1) April 5 ; Cruz (1)

 
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March Infant Newsletter

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Hello March~

This month, we have several infants on the verge of walking. It’s an exciting time in their development and a privilege to witness in the classroom! To support this developmental milestone, we have several “pushing works” in our environment. (This is something you can emulate at home if your child is close to walking.) Pushing work helps prepare an infant for weight shifting to their feet, strengthens hand-eye and bilateral coordination, and encourages the movement of walking! We have several rolling carts and cars throughout the classroom for students to enjoy.

 
“An authentic child is one who feels secure, autonomous, competent, and connected.
When we help a child to feel secure, feel appreciated, feel that ‘somebody is deeply, truly interested in me,’ by the way we just look, the way we just listen, we influence that child’s whole personality, the way that child sees life.”
— RIE Principal
 

Dates to remember:

  • Valentine's Day Craft Night--February 7, from 4:00-5:30pm
  • PFM closure--February 18 for President's Day

Classroom reminder:

Please check your child's cubby at pickup to see whether they are low on supplies. Also, please label your child's bottles and/or food with their first and last name, the date, and the type of milk or food. Let us know if your child has dietary restrictions! We'll update thier file and ensure these are monitored during communal snack times. Thank you!

 
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Head of School Newsletter: April

PFM Families,

We had a fantastic March! This year’s auction was incredibly successful thanks to the generous donations and purchases from our families. We thank you for helping make this school as great as it can be! Because of your support, we will be able to send teachers to the AMS Montessori Conference next year and one teacher will get to go to the RIE Conference as well! Teacher education is incredibly important, and we are lucky to be able to further our learning to support all of the children in our care each day.

Grace’s little sister Max joined the infant room this month! We are so excited to have both of the Van Osdol kiddos at the school now. Frida joined North preschool, and Camilla transitioned to North class from the toddler room.

In April, the toddlers and preschooler students will take a trip to “Tiny Tots” at Benaroya Hall. This is always one of our favorite events. We also begin preschool conferences in the month of April. We strongly encourage all families to sign up for a parent-teacher conference to learn about your child’s progress in the classroom.

Looking forward to a great month ahead!

Teddi Blades

Director & Owner, PFM

March Afternoon Preschool Newsletter

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Hello March~

Hello afternoon preschool parents!

This month, the students will visit the grocery store! They’ll “shop” for grocery items and purchase everything we need to make a birthday cake. The students will also learn about different responsibilities within the home, including cooking, cleaning, and finishing laundry.

This classes will take turns playing and learning about the different themes!

Afternoon Preschool Themes:

  • Grocery store

  • Laundry and cleaning responsibilites

  • Pizza parlor

  • Bakery

Afternoon Preschool Schedule:

If you'd like to see our afternoon preschool program in action, we invite you to visit our space anytime between 4:00-4:45pm!

 
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Contact

tblades@pacificfirstmontessori.com