June South Preschool Newsletter

Hello June~

This month, the South Preschool students will learn about shells. They’ll complete seashell matching and sorting work and a sensory-related shell project. Additionally, the preschool students will complete a special project in celebration of Father’s Day!

“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

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Dates to remember:

• Tiny Tots at Benaroya Hall on June 7, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
• Father's Day Donuts with Dad on June 14, 7:30-9:00 a.m.
• Preschool Graduation on June 28

Quick Classroom Reminders:

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

June Birthdays:

Aria (4) June 2

June North Preschool Newsletter

Hello June~

This month, the North Preschool students will learn about hummingbirds. They’ll study the anatomy, habits, and life cycle of the hummingbird. Additionally, the preschool students will complete a special art project in celebration of Father’s Day!

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

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Dates to remember:

• Tiny Tots at Benaroya Hall on June 7, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
• Father's Day Donuts with Dad on June 14, 7:30-9:00 a.m.
• Preschool Graduation on June 28

Quick Classroom Reminders:

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

June Birthdays:

Anna (3) June 22

June Toddler Newsletter

Hello June~

This month, the toddler students will study insects. They’ll enjoy sorting and matching different types of insects and complete insect-themed art. Additionally, we’ll work with insects in Play-Doh—a classroom favorite! During circle, we’ll sing “The Ants Go Marching One by One,” “The Insect Song,” and “A Fly is on My Toe.”

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

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Dates to remember:

• Tiny Tots at Benaroya Hall on June 7, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
• Father's Day Donuts with Dad on June 14, 7:30-9:00 a.m.
• Preschool Graduation on June 28

Quick Classroom Reminders:

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

June Birthdays:

Lars (2) June 1

June Infant Newletter

Hello June~

This month, our theme is summer! We will have several summer-related works on the shelves, including puzzles, art, and bottle shakers.

Weekly focus—

• Week one: Cognitive (put and take)

• Week two: Practical life (sandal and hat basket)

• Week three: Fine motor (stacking)

• Week four: Sensorial (shakers)

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“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

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Dates to remember:

• Father's Day Donuts with Dad on June 14, 7:30-9:00 a.m.
• Preschool Graduation on June 28

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!

June Birthdays:

Coming soon!

May South Preschool Newsletter

Hello May~

This month, the South Preschool students will learn about strawberries. They’ll learn how strawberries grow and complete matching strawberry-focused language cards and art.

“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

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Dates to remember:

• Early Closure (12:00 p.m.) for May Day on May 1
• Mother's Day Brunch May 10, 7:30-9:00 a.m.
• PFM Closed May 27 for Memorial Day

Quick Classroom Reminders:

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

May Birthdays:

Freya (3) May 4 ; Zoe (3) May 7 ; Sienna (5) May 14 ; Noah (3) May 19

May North Preschool Newsletter

Hello May~

This month, the North Preschool students will study insects! They’ll focus on the lifecycle and body parts of butterflies, beetles, and ants. The students will complete art projects to share what they learn.

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

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Dates to remember:

• Early Closure (12:00 p.m.) for May Day on May 1
• Mother's Day Brunch May 10, 7:30-9:00 a.m.
• PFM Closed May 27 for Memorial Day

Quick Classroom Reminders:

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

May Birthdays:

Zora (3) May 19 ; Frida (3) May 22 ; Aarav (4) May 28

May Toddler Newsletter

Hello May~

This month, the toddler students will study frogs. They’ll learn about where they live, what they eat, and complete several fun frog art projects! During circle time, we’ll sing “Five Green and Speckled Frogs.”

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

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Dates to remember:

• Early Closure (12:00 p.m.) for May Day on May 1
• Mother's Day Brunch May 10, 7:30-9:00 a.m.
• PFM Closed May 27 for Memorial Day

Quick Classroom Reminders:

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

May Birthdays:

Daphne (2) May 7 ; Emery and Quinn (2) May 23 ; Nathaniel (2) May 25

May Infant Newletter

Hello May~

This month, our theme is color! We have new colorful work on the shelves, via mobiles (for young infants), and other classroom decor. Teachers will sing the colors of the rainbow to familiarize the infants with the names of each color. The infants will continue to experiment with paints and crayons, and we look forward to sharing their creations with you!

Weekly focus—

• May 1-3: Fine motor (ring pegs)

• May 6-10: Practical life (pitcher and cup)

• May 13-17: Sensory (colorful fabric and texture)

• May 20-24: Cognitive (puzzles)

• May 27-31: Self-help (zippers)

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“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

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Dates to remember:

• Early Closure (12:00 p.m.) for May Day on May 1
• Mother's Day Brunch May 10, 7:30-9:00 a.m.
• PFM Closed May 27 for Memorial Day

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!

May Birthdays:

Dax (1) May 11