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Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Our Garden....
We had volunteers donate 2 beautiful raised beds and seeds to help us get our garden started! This week children have been going out in small groups to plant. So far we have zucchini, hot pepper, fennel, pumpkin, and marigold! Next we will be working on herbs!
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Valentine's Day/Arizona's Birthday
We do not have a Valentine's Day party at school. If your child would like to bring cards for friends please have enough for every child (28). Please do not put names on them, but do sign the cards. The cards will be put into bags for the children to take home at the end of the day to open with you!
Arizona became the 48th state on February 14, 1912. We will be celebrating in class that day with birthday snack.
Arizona became the 48th state on February 14, 1912. We will be celebrating in class that day with birthday snack.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
NY Times Bestseller on Motivation Praises Montessori Schools
NY Times Bestseller on Motivation Praises Montessori Schools
February 17, 2010
Daniel Pink's new bestseller Drive discusses our changing understanding of motivation and
what leads to high performance and success, especially as we advance into the 21st
century. Within that context, Mr. Pink showcases Montessori as one of a select group
of "forward-thinking" educational models that "get it" when it comes to education and
motivation.
Drive synthesizes decades of research into human motivation and exposes the disconnect
between what scientists now know, and how businesses and schools function. He
illuminates the need to transition from a 20th century perspective on motivation and
performance (what he calls "Motivation 2.0") to a 21st century view ("Motivation 3.0").
About Montessori schools Mr. Pink writes:
"Many of the key tenets of a Montessori education resonate with the
principles of Motivation 3.0 -- that children naturally engage in self-directed
learning and independent study; that teachers should act as observers and
facilitators of that learning, and not as lecturers or commanders; and that
children are naturally inclined to experience periods of intense focus,
concentration, and flow that adults should do their best not to interrupt.
Although Montessori schools are rare at the junior high and high school
levels, every school, educator, and parent can learn from its enduring and
successful approach." (from Drive by Daniel H. Pink, 2009, p. 182).
February 17, 2010
Daniel Pink's new bestseller Drive discusses our changing understanding of motivation and
what leads to high performance and success, especially as we advance into the 21st
century. Within that context, Mr. Pink showcases Montessori as one of a select group
of "forward-thinking" educational models that "get it" when it comes to education and
motivation.
Drive synthesizes decades of research into human motivation and exposes the disconnect
between what scientists now know, and how businesses and schools function. He
illuminates the need to transition from a 20th century perspective on motivation and
performance (what he calls "Motivation 2.0") to a 21st century view ("Motivation 3.0").
About Montessori schools Mr. Pink writes:
"Many of the key tenets of a Montessori education resonate with the
principles of Motivation 3.0 -- that children naturally engage in self-directed
learning and independent study; that teachers should act as observers and
facilitators of that learning, and not as lecturers or commanders; and that
children are naturally inclined to experience periods of intense focus,
concentration, and flow that adults should do their best not to interrupt.
Although Montessori schools are rare at the junior high and high school
levels, every school, educator, and parent can learn from its enduring and
successful approach." (from Drive by Daniel H. Pink, 2009, p. 182).
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Class Portrait Composite
We are taking orders for the Class Portrait Composite which is available to preview on the office bulletin board. They are $12.00 and a portion is given to the school as a Fund Raiser! Please let us know if you would like one and the fee will be added to your billing statement. Order deadline is January 13th.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Show & Tell - Gift
For Show & Tell next week (Dec. 9th & 10th) we are asking that the children bring in an unwrapped gift to donate to the Child Crisis Center. This item does not have to fit in their cubby.
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