Chesapeake Montessori School
Volume 29, Issue 8
December 20, 2007
Head's Corner

Reminder, our primary classes will present their winter holiday program tomorrow morning at 9:00 a.m. in Ms. Zodtner's classroom.  If you are on campus before 9:00 a.m., please join us in the cabana for coffee.  Once the children are prepared, we will walk from the cabana to the classroom.  There will be light refreshments in your child's classroom after the program.  Feel free to take your child home after the refreshments. 

Late day parents, when picking up your child, please do not park in such a way that you block the driveway.  Others might need to pass while you are in the building. 

"Late Parents," please remember that you need to walk your child to their classroom.  It is not permissible to let your child out of the car and permit him/her to make their way to the classroom alone.  In addition, kindly go to the office and sign the late book. 

If you are missing some of your child's belongings, check our lost and found basket outside Ms. Zodtner's classroom. 

Finally, it was wonderful to see that so many people were able to attend the holiday program.  As I said at the program, since the beginning of recorded time, humanity has expressed a deep longing for hope during the Winter Solstice, that moment when light overtakes the darkness of night.   After her experience of World War II, Maria Montessori expressed her belief that children are humanities best source of hope for a peaceful world.  Experiencing the talent, wonder, and beauty of our children at the holiday program,helps to prove Montessori correct.  May we all continue to grow in recognition of our children as our hope for the future.  My best wishes to all of you for a wonderful and safe holiday and new year. 

 

Bob Mattingly

Head of School

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
 
Classroom News
 
 
PTO News

Thank you Lori Smith, Suzanne Roberts, Barbara Obert and everyone else who helped make the Family Holiday Craft Day a big success! We hope that everyone is ready to enjoy a wonderful holiday season and gear up for a fantastic New Year! Mark your calendars! Thursday February 28th there will be a PTO meeting at 7:00 pm. And the date for the May PTO meeting has been changed from Thursday May 22 to Wednesday May 21 at 7:00 pm.
 
Development
CMS Building

As a reminder save the date for Winter Escape: Saturday, February 23, 2008! What is Winter Escape? It is a wonderful evening of community spirit, competitive bidding on class projects, trips and more along with fabulous food, drink and great company! So make sure you reserve your baby sitter now so you won't miss this great community event!

In This Issue
Head's Corner
Pictures
Classroom News
PTO News
Development
Montessori Minute

Gail Guthry

by Gail Guthery

The Fourth Plane of Development  

 

During the fourth plane, the individual reaches adulthood.  As in the second plane, this is a period of calm, good health, and intellectual growth.  The adult is able to fully express himself as part of the society in which he lives.

 

2007 Calendar
 
12/21
Primary Holiday Program
 
12/21
Last Day of School
 
1/10
Primary & Upper Elementary Parent Education
 
1/17
Toddler & Lower Elementary Parent Education
 
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