March Madness

So basketball may not be our forte, but our March madness manifests in other ways. Whether we are juggling enrollment for the upcoming school year or observing a little "spring fever" among the students in the classrooms-we are still "mad" for Montessori! 

Each year at this time we hope all students and families could stay forever but we understand some age out of the program and must move on. Of course we would love to keep all our kindergarten students too, but realize we will lose some to public school. This is always a bittersweet time for us as we understand the immense opportunity the third year-five year old to six year old experience is for students. We can't help but feel sad when families disagree for whatever reason. 

During Kindergarten, children have the opportunity to assume a leadership role as well as refine critical learning skills for future academic work, self-regulation and social-emotional development. The environment fosters children to be eager, self-motivated learners throughout their educational experience. This is an amazing year of growth and sets children up for an easier transition into first grade.  

As the enrollment process subsides, it gives way to that little thing you might be feeling-"spring fever". The sun is warmer and peeking through the clouds more often. The temperature is rising and the beginnings of new growth can be seen all around. Our children must feel a change since the energy in the classrooms is heightened. We love to see this spirit in the children and make sure we have more engaging works, movement and fun built into each day.  

Our madness continues as the end of the school year fast approaches. Before you know it we will be "sprucing up" the school with faculty and family volunteers, showcasing children's work in our annual art show, holding our bridging ceremony for departing Pre-Primary students and finally, celebrating the 2015/2016 school year with the end of year Ice Cream Social! It is busy but worthwhile and I say this year as in every year; "bring it on!"