The Montessori School

School community enjoys annual Spring Festival

admin — Sun, 06 May 2012 19:04:45 +0000

The Montessori School community enjoyed a lovely day on Saturday, May 5 for the annual Spring Festival. Beautiful weather, lots of exciting activities and the fun of family and friends made the day extra special. For a look at some of the fun, click here for photos.

Art Show held to benefit Kids Are Heroes

admin — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 05:55:39 +0000

A lovely Art Show was held on April 20 and 21. The school community raised over $1,000 for Kids Are Heroes. Families also enjoyed meeting new Head of School Tamara Sheesley Balis at the event. Click here for photos and story…

Spring…a great time to visit Montessori!

admin — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:36:00 +0000

Springtime is here, and the Emerson Farm campus is full of buds and “budding gardeners!” Our farm-like setting on seven beautiful acres gives students the opportunity to explore the outdoors, plant flowers, and learn about nature. If you are interested in learning more about Montessori education, we invite you to come to one of our open houses this spring:

Toddler/Primary (Ages 2-6)- May 17 at 9:15 a.m.

Elementary/Middle School (Grades 1-8)- By appointment.

Please call the school’s Admissions Office at 410-321-8555 to register in advance or register online below. During the open house you will have the opportunity to observe in the classroom, take a tour of the campus and discuss Montessori education with faculty and administrative staff. Open houses are for adults, and usually last about 90 minutes. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Tuition Payment Plans Available

admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:06:40 +0000

The Montessori School is a partner with FACTS Management Company which offers convenient tuition payment plans. A variety of payment options are available. To enroll in the FACTS plan click here.

Education loans are also available through Tuition Solution, which offers low fixed-rate loans with no upfront fees. Please call the Business Office, 410-321-8555, ext.104, for more information or to obtain an enrollment form if you are not applying for a payment plan online.

Summer Fun at Montessori 2012!

admin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:17:00 +0000

Look here for exciting programs and adventure this summer at Montessori! We host a variety of programs for children ages 2 to 12… recreational sports, drama, arts, crafts, music, robotics, dinosaurs, nature, cooking, Summer Montessori and Toddler Preschool… just to name a few! If you would like a summer brochure mailed to you, please call the school office at 410-321-8555.

See Mustang News!

admin — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:06:41 +0000

Look for photo highlights, stories, poetry, artwork and more by our students in “Mustang News.”

Faculty & staff members celebrate anniversaries!

admin — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:12:47 +0000

Several of our faculty and staff members at The Montessori School are celebrating milestone anniversaries this year.

Physical education teacher Phil Adams and primary teacher Vicky Porterfield both celebrate their 30th anniversaries, and classroom assistant Manel Nagahawatte marks her 25th year with the school.

Other faculty and staff members who are celebrating anniversaries this year include: primary teacher Nancy Palmquist, 15 years; middle school French teacher and library assistant Marie Weeks, 15 years; classroom assistant and computer teacher Dianna Curley, 10 years; and after-school (P.M.) assistant program director and classroom assistant Sherry White, 10 years.

We appreciate the service that these many dedicated individuals have given to our school and students over the years. Congratulations!

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Open Houses for 2011-2012

admin — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 16:46:19 +0000

We invite you to come and visit our school during one of our open houses this fall. The open house tour usually takes about 90 minutes. During that time you will have the opportunity to observe children working in the classroom, tour our beautiful campus, and ask questions during a discussion with the head of school, academic dean, faculty members and the admissions director.

The Montessori School has rolling enrollment which means that a child does not have to start school in September, bu may begin at anytime during the school year up until our spring break.

OPEN HOUSE DATES

Toddler/Primary:
Thursday, February 2, 2012—9:15 a.m.
Thursday, March 1, 2012—9:15 a.m.
Thursday, April 12, 2012—9:15 a.m.

Elementary/Middle School:
Thursday, February 16, 2012—9:00 a.m.
Thursday, March 8, 2012—9:00 a.m.

Please R.S.V.P. if you would like to come to an open house using the form below or call the school office at 410-321-8555. Open houses are for parents and other care givers, please do not bring children.

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Campus Tour

admin — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 17:16:01 +0000

Take a tour of our beautiful campus.

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Important Dates for the 2011-2012 School Year

admin — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 16:37:01 +0000

First Day of School (for returning students): Wed., Aug. 31, 2011.

Labor Day (school closed): Mon., Sept. 5, 2011.

First Full Day of Classes for Primary & Toddlers: Tues., Sept. 6, 2011.

Thanksgiving Break: Wed., Nov. 23, 2011 – return Mon., Nov. 28, 2011.

Holiday Break: Fri., Dec. 16, 2011 (noon) – return Mon., Jan. 2, 2012.

Martin Luther King’s Birthday (school closed): Mon., Jan. 16, 2012.

President’s Day (school closed): Mon., Feb. 20, 2012.

Spring Break: Fri., Mar. 16, 2012 (noon) – return Wed., Mar. 28, 2012.

Easter Break: Fri., Apr. 6, 2012 – return Tues., Apr. 10, 2012.

Memorial Day (school closed): Mon., May 28, 2012.