Come and See the Magic of Montessori!

West Seattle Montessori School & Academy

Pre-Primary Viewing

Tuesday, May 7

Details:

*Tours will be offered every 30 minutes, 9-11am & 1-2pm.

*No appointment necessary!

TOUR TIMES

9:00am

9:30am

10:00am

10:30am

11:00am

1:00pm

1:30pm

2:00pm

For more information, please contact our main office at 206-935-0427

or email us at wsmontessori@aol.com.

May 2013

Each lunch includes a

slice of cheese pizza, apple slices, Pirate Booty

and a bottle of water

$5 for 1 slice or $6 for 2 slices

Dates: (4 Fridays)

• May 3*
• May 17
• May 24
• May 31

* Pre-primary field trip to Tilicum Village on May 3

April

Continuing for the month of April, we will host Hot Dog Fridays.

• * April 5

Each lunch includes a hot dog (beef or veggie), Pretzels, Veggies and 100% Juicy Juice!

$5 for 1 or

$6 for 2

*  April 5 is the only Friday we are in session this month due to spring break and parents conferences.

A Special Congratulations is in order

as we celebrate the recent wedding

of our School Director, Angela Ruth

to

Francisco Jander Dias Ximenes

March 9th, 2013

Wishing You the Best!

March 7, 2013

@ 6:00 pm

Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite blanket or stuffed animal and listen to stories read by our own teacher and parent. Stuff your own pillow or make a bookmark.

Stories by:

• 6:15 pm & 6:45 pm- Ryan Boudinot

USED BOOK EXCHANGE CHILD & ADULT

Please send your used book to the school for the book exchange ASAP

Also, a Barefoot Books rep will be there selling new beautiful books (great for gifts)

Treats for all  (I get to help out with this, they will be fun and tasty!)  ;-)

Announcing: TWIG Auction 2013

Save The Date | Thursday, March 21, 6pm

Theme: Safety and Security
On the road and on school grounds

After hundreds of hours of work and the amazing creativity and generosity of our community, it is finally done:

TWIG 2013 Catalog Of Offerings

Prepare to be impressed. There is not a finer catalog at any school anywhere. Packed with one-of-a-kind offerings that money cannot ordinarily buy, and world-class art projects by our kids, this alone will make you want to attend. (we hope!)

And if you do, you will see for the very first time, our own professional Slide Show Film of photos of our kids. Every single child in our school has been included. (not an easy feat!)

It’s not too late. Tickets in advance are $65 each, including beer and wine. This is the lowest price of any school in West Seattle, public or private. It will not be this low again. And just by attending, even if you don’t buy a thing, you are helping our cause of Safety and Security. You can come to the door as well, and get in for only $69, but you will not have assigned seating (with your friends or class parents) nor will you have a personalized welcome/bid package (just a generic one). So please buy in advance! (but if you don’t, still come!!!)

A record 81% of families have either:
- donated an item/experience
- volunteered for the TWIG committee
- bought tickets
- donated cash if they couldn’t

If you are part of the 19%, it’s not too late! Whether you attend TWIG, make a cash donation, or simply drop off a bottle of wine for the Wine Grab (value $20 or more) you will be helping. 100% participation is the key to success.

Your fellow parents have poured hundreds and hundreds of hours into this so far. Show them you appreciate their efforts and PARTICIPATE in some way. Let’s make it 100%!

Thank you!
Melissa Overdorf
POMS President

2013 TWIG Auction Committee

Middle School/ Elementary School Play

Check out the latest WSMS/WSA school play info and updates on the school website:

Update (Jan 30, 2013)

Against the backdrop of a beautiful but divided Caribbean isle, two young people from vastly different backgrounds are brought together through unique circumstances.

Wednesday, February 6 at 7pm

and

Friday, February 8 at 7pm

at Chief Sealth High School Theatre (2600 SW Thistle Street)

Tickets on Sale Now… Order yours today!

Ticket Prices: Adults, $10 and Students, $6 each

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Update (Jan 23, 2013)

3rd year students will be performing BOTH nights in “Once on This Island” on WED, Feb. 6th and FRI, February 8th.

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Update (Jan 22,2013)

Hi Everyone,

Due to scheduling conflicts, Sealth High School informed us that we will not be able to use the theatre on Thursday, February 7.  The only solution we could find is to change Thursday’s performance to Wednesday, February 6.  We know this is late notice and many of you have friends and family flying in for this and we apologize for the last minute change.  This also alters the load in and rehearsal schedules for that week.  Please refer to the online calendar for the most up to date information.  Here is the link in case you need it:

https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=heck.michelle@gmail.com&ctz=America/Los_Angeles&gsessionid=A_aw41Iu-VDj3uHV-Xpc7Q

We appreciate you patience and will keep you informed of any updated changes to the rehearsal schedule.

Thanks,
Michelle

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Update (Jan 18, 2013)

Hello Owl Families,

Update (Jan 6, 2013)

Happy New Year everyone!  Attached is the online, public calendar by Google we will be using for this year’s production of Once On This Island.  It will be updated periodically, especially with after-school rehearsals.  Please let me know if you have any questions.  I know the URL looks a little funky, but it’s all good.  Please bookmark this site and refresh if you leave it up to get the latest updates.

https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=heck.michelle%40gmail.com&ctz=America/Los_Angeles

Please note that there are after school rehearsals this Tuesday for Ton Ton, Mama, Agwe and Ti Moune. (Not for elementary students.)

Volunteers:  Thank you to everyone who has turned in their sign-up sheets.  I will sort through those this week and let everyone know where we are.

Thanks!

Michelle

Latest Update (Jan. 2013):

• Doors are locked from 9am until dismissals.
• All pick-up persons must be on child’s student pick-up list or we must have written parent permission in order for us to release a child.  Identification is required.
• Quarterly emergency drills will be conducted in each classroom, along with our required monthly fire drills.  The staff will be discussing specific procedures at our next staff meeting this Wednesday, January 9.

New Protocols & Procedures:

• All visitors entering our school campus must sign in at the main office and must wear a West Seattle Montessori lanyard distinguishing themselves as visitors.  This includes all reader parents, FareStart workers, birthday celebration participants, etc.
• A four-camera security system has been purchased for WSMS & WSA.  This equipment will give us full viewing of all surrounding areas as well as the main hallway.
• A new code for the front door will begin after Mid-Winter break.

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Dear WSMS & WSA Families,

As many of you know, last week I was observing Montessori schools on the east coast. The news of the Connecticut school shooting was absolutely heart shattering. I was about 30 minutes away from the location and the terror shook the entire state as well as the nation. When a horrifying tragedy such as this occurs, one cannot help but reflect on their current situation. I was absolutely terrified to hear of such malice. I couldn’t help but think of the precious children at our school.

Please know the health and safety of the children at WSMS and WSA is our number one priority. We will continue to follow all safety policies and procedures, conducting lockdown and emergency safety drills, and will communicate the importance of these drills with your children. In addition, we are also looking into ways to heighten security and do the best we can to ensure the safety of our students.

Many of you have also inquired about communication with students regarding this devastating event. We will leave these discussions to you, the families, at your discretion. However, if your child has questions and you would like us to help answer them, in a child friendly way, please let us know and we will have a conversation with him or her privately.

Each and every child is a special gift. Again, the health and safety of the children at WSMS & WSA is our number one priority. We will continue to strive for the very best.

Sincerely,
Angela Sears
Director

Graison & Ava’s 2nd Annual Crayon Drive for Children’s Hospital of Seattle

Each year Graison and Ava Poledna donate books, toys and infant supplies to Children’s Hospital in honor and remembrance of their brother Elijah Stone. They wanted to get their friends involved in the fun again this year by collecting Crayola brand crayons for the hospital! Last year you all helped donate a total of 8,140 crayons. Let’s try to beat that number this year!

Please bring your donation of New Crayola brand Crayons anytime between

Monday, Dec. 3 – Friday, Dec. 14

Thanks for your support!

Please contact Chandra Poledna with any questions @ chandrasandoval@yahoo.com

December 3-December 14

The holidays can be tough for kids in foster care, many of whom face the season without parents, relatives or siblings.  When you live in foster care, you’re never sure if you’ll wake up to find a gift with your name on the tag.

That is why WSMS & WSA is hosting our fourth holiday Treehouse Toy Drive for foster kids.  This donation drive will help Treehouse give new toys and warm winter clothes to foster kids this holiday season!

Here’s how you can help:

SELECT A HOLIDAY GIFT LIST TAG OFF THE HOLIDAY TREE

1. Choose a holiday gift list tag on the holiday tree for a child of a specific age.
2. Purchase the items on your tag or write a check for the amount it costs to purchase those items.
3. Place toys/clothing (unwrapped) in the school donation bin, located by the holiday tree in the hallway or give your check to Dolores in the main office.  Please write your checks out to Treehouse.

OR

PURCHASE A TOY OF YOUR CHOICE

1. Purchase a toy(s) of your choice to donate.
2. Place the unwrapped toy(s) in the school donation bin, located by the holiday tree in the hallway.

THANK YOU!

http://www.treehouse4kids.org/