Happy 2023!!

Salado Montessori
Newsletter

Happy New Year!
 
 The classroom is abuzz with the happy murmurings of kiddos doing their work.  
It has been just beautiful to observe the growth and development of 
every one of our little learners.  As we march forward into 2023, we look forward to seeing what the new year will bring.  

 Announcements
 
Re-enrollment will begin mid-late February and are due, at the latest, Friday May 12.  
 
Tuition increases for 2023-2024 will apply to new students only.  
If your child is currently enrolled, your family is locked into the old rates until they transition to the extended day/Kindergarten program.   Tuition for siblings will be at the new rates. 
 
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Thank you!
 
We would like to extend a BIG thank you to our newest monthly donor: 
Darla Reeder, Owner of Susan Marie's in Salado

And, thank you to everyone who participated in our holiday food drive.  The folks at Operation Phantom Support were blown away by the amount of food our sweet little community gathered to give.  
 
 We are so grateful for your generosity - Thank you!

 
Parent Volunteer Hour Worksheet
 
This month's PVH worksheet covers the importance of Table Washing in the Montessori classroom.
Click the button below to access the worksheet.
Each worksheet is worth 2 volunteer hours!
Please turn in worksheets via email or the drop-off/pick-up line.

The Montessori Table Washing Worksheet

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Montessori Materials in the Classroom

The Knobbed Cylinders

 
The Montessori knobbed cylinders introduce young children to changes in dimension. 
Of the cylinders, Maria Montessori said: 
 
"The aim is not an external one, that is to say, it is not the object that the child should learn how to place the cylinders, and that he should know how to perform an exercise. The aim is an inner one, namely, that the child trains himself to observe; that he be led to make comparisons among objects, to form judgments, to reason and decide; and it is in the indefinite repetition of this exercise of attention and of intelligence that a real development ensues."
 
For more information on the knobbed cylinders, check out Cynthia Brunold-Conesa's article below!
 
Adapted from The American Montessori Society Blog

The Knobbed Cylinders

Blog of the Month
 
Alphabet of Inspiration for the 
New Year
by Munir Shivji
 
 This compilation of 26 links highlights inspiring, informative, and innovative concepts from the Montessori method.  
 
Written by the Executive Director of the American Montessori Society, each of the links takes you to a fun or quick read or video that will augment your parenting journey.  
Click on the image and enjoy! 

Upcoming Dates
 
February 17 & 20- No School
 
February 24 - Parent Night, 6:00

Calendar

Around the Classroom

We hope everyone is staying warm and enjoying this unpredictable Texas winter! 
Thank you for being part of our community.   

- The Salado Montessori Team

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