Thank you to all of the parents and teachers who attended the meeting on Wednesday evening. We had a good turn out with some new faces!
Here is a quick recap from the meeting:
- Some successes so far this month:
- The first teacher appreciation lunch went well. Thanks to all of the parents who contributed. Stay tuned for when the next one will be, probably sometime near the end of November.
- The teacher picture board is up. People commented that they really appreciate seeing the pictures. There are three new teachers and hopefully Melinda will be able to get some new pictures up soon.
- Laura went over some of the suggestions that came in from the previous month and gave them to the directors.
- Melinda talked a bit about some aspects of Montessori philosophy with a focus on staying consistent in discipline. Laura included some links for more reading: http://www.montessori.org/ and http://www.montessori-ami.org/articles1/article01.htm
- Nadien is spearheading the fundraising committee. She is having a fundraising meeting at her house next Wednesday, October 19th, at 6:30 pm. Comment here if you are interested in attending and we can get you her contact information. Even if you can't attend, make your voice heard either by commenting on the website or emailing Nadien.
- The Harvest Festival is this Saturday, October 15th, from 10-1. Try to stop by.
- The teachers at the meeting suggested that parents bring in some extra shoes. This way, if students are playing outside and get wet/muddy, they can change. As with everything: LABEL, LABEL, LABEL. If you haven't checked the lost and found recently, take a peek. It is overflowing with clothes.
- Melinda reminded us that there is a posted snack chart in each room that shows the snacks/meals for the month.
- Portside will soon have a texting service for interested parents. Keep an eye out for the forms in your boxes.
- There is going to be an outdoor cleanup day coming soon - probably near the end of November or early December. Melinda and Maureen will keep us posted.
- There is a field trip next Thursday, October 20th, to the pumpkin patch for the early learners. Forms should be in your boxes.
- Finally, Trisha Butler volunteered to be in charge of the volunteering committee.
As always, please feel free to use this blog as a way to communicate, discuss ideas, suggestions, ideas, concerns, etc. If you have an idea for a post, either comment and I can get back to you or email me: juliegoldman@gmail.com.
Thanks again for a great meeting.
