March Recap:

What an exciting month March was. The children loved learning about dinosaurs, Spring and Africa! It was fun to visit each of the classrooms and see what they were learning. I loved seeing the primary students try and see just how big the dinosaurs were by having the children lay down side-by-side and our teachers trace around them! The children were amazed at just HOW BIG those animals really were. The children also enjoyed making African art by paining savannah pictures and designing African masks.

 

We celebrated St. Patrick’s Day and wore green! The children learned about Leprechauns and Irish traditions and culture. At the end of the month, we had our first spring egg hunt. What a blast! The children could barely contain their excitement as they ran across the playground hunting for hidden eggs. The Walkers class was especially intrigued. With each egg they found, they would stop, open it, and explore its contents. It was so cute to watch them explore and discover.

April News:

Moving into April, our focus will be on Planet Earth and Oceania. The children will discuss ways to keep our beautiful planet healthy and learn about recycling. They will explore Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. April also brings us the Week of the Young Child, celebrated April 16^th-April 20^th.  The Week of the Young Child is celebrated across the country to focus and celebrate the needs of young children. Each day we will have a special activity to celebrate our children:

Monday, April 16th– Sports Day

Wear your favorite team or sportswear.

Tuesday, April 17th– Crazy Hair or Hat Day

Get creative with a wacky hat or crazy hair!

Wednesday, April 18^th -Class Picnic

We will be having lunch on the playground.

Thursday, April 19^th -Super Hero Day/Princess Day

Wear your favorite Super Hero shirt or princess outfit.

Friday, April 20^th -Pajama Day

Wear your favorite Pajamas but please remember wear shoes safe for the playground.

February Recap: 

Our February Info Night was a success! We had many prospecting parents come by to meet the teacher’s and learn more about our Montessori curriculum. February was filled with learning about different cultures and family traditions. Valentine’s Day was a fun celebration of our friendships. We even made some treats to take home! Children spent time learning about the continent of Asia and the Winter Olympics. Lunar New Year was celebrated in the classrooms. They learned it is the Year of The Dog from the Lunar Calendar and what makes this celebration special to so many people around the world. The Sandbox was completed, and the children have had fun digging and playing in the new space. Thank you to all the parents and families that contributed to our fundraiser to make it possible!

January Recap:

January was a great month of setting into old routines after returning from the Winter Break. We have welcomed new families and staff and will continue to do so as the months continue. In the classrooms, we learned about Winter Animals and Hibernation. Hopefully, many came home talking about all they have learned about the process and animals who sleep the winter away. We learned about the continent of Antarctica and who works there, what animals live there and what the climate is like. Children learned the difference of what the continent looks like on a globe vs. a map and why it is so cold!

December Recap: 

The year is coming to an end and at Montessori School of San Clemente, December was filled with learning about different holidays, adopting a family for our ‘Giving Tree’ and days leading up to winter break filled with holiday fun. We decorated cookies, made ornaments, gifts for our families, a visit from Santa and PJ Day! Thank you everyone who attending our holiday performances and family time. We also want to express our gratitude from all the staff for the lunch provided by our school families. The teachers enjoyed bite! It was quite touching to give all the donated gifts to our family in need on Thursday. They were very appreciative and thankful. Every donation, large and small was amazing and we look forward to continuing this tradition as our school grows. We wish everyone safe and happy holidays and we will see you when school resumes on January 2^nd.