The Brickton Weekly, October 31, 2014

Thank You Corner

A big thank you is due to Joe Somers for providing his expert graphic design skills to the creation of the annual report and annual fund brochures.  Thank you to all the parents, grandparents and friends that participated in Trunk-or-Treating and supported classroom parties to make it a delightful Halloween for our community.

Halloween Slideshow

Our Halloween festivities started off with our traditional costume parade followed by trunk-or-treating.  Enjoy the slide show and Happy Halloween!

Extracurriculars Rescheduling

Two of our after school extracurricular classes are being rescheduled this week.  Future Hits Enrichment was cancelled on Monday, 10/27 and is being rescheduled for Monday, 11/17. Sports Club is cancelled on Friday, 10/31 and being rescheduled for Friday, 12/5.

Picture Retake & Sibling Photos – Wednesday, November 5^th.

If you would like to have your child’s photo retaken or have sibling photos, please let Sara/Kelly know by calling or stopping in the office.  If your child has already had their photo taken, you will need to return your proof packet for the original photo as part of the retake process.  

Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF

In your parent folder you will find an orange UNICEF box.  The children may bring these boxes with them when trick or treating and say “trick or treat for UNICEF” to accept monetary donations.  For those parents accompanying their children, a gentle reminder to extend their little orange box after filling their bags with treats will make a real impact on the lives of children worldwide.  Please let Agnes Guerra in Room 101 know if you would like additional boxes for siblings. Please return the boxes to your child’s Directress or Director by November 6. 

Make it a Halloween for our Heroes!

Donate your leftover candy to the USO for our troops! We will be collecting at school the week after Halloween, look out for special boxes. Last year, Brickton students donated 130 lbs of candy!

Club Day Friday, November 7^th

Next Friday, November 7^th is a Club Day at Brickton. All full day students may attend at no extra charge. Students in the Core or Half Day programs may attend if they are pre-registered and pre-paid in the amount of $50. So that we can arrange adequate staffing, please let Kelly know if your child will be attending.  You can email her at kelly.mcdermott@brickton.org.

Call for Book Donations

As part of the Illinois Family Reading Nights here at Brickton, the Middle School students are hosting a used book sale.  They already have a great selection of kids picture and chapter books and adult fiction and non-fiction titles, but they are asking for donations to help them round their selections.  If you have books to donate, you can leave them in the front office or in the Middle School classroom, Room 106. Stay tuned for details about the Reading Nights.

Brickton Ladies Night Out!

Let your creative side show while you mingle with old friends and meet new ones on Friday, November 7^th from 7:00-10:00pm, at If An Elephant Can Paint Studio. If an Elephant Can Paint is a paint-your-own pottery studio that empowers everyone to discover their own creativity!

The $25 price includes painting materials and one piece of pottery. It’s also BYOB drinks and appetizers. BYOB reception begins at 7 pm and painting begins at 8 pm. If An Elephant Can Paint, 6677 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60631, (773) 467-4595.Tickets may be purchased tickets in the office. Checks can be made payable to Brickton Montessori School. Space limited to 30 ladies, so please RSVP to kelly.mcdermott@brickton.org by November 5^th.

Upcoming Events

Trunk-o-Treating, Friday, October 31^st, 8:30am

Club Day, Friday, November 7^th

Open House, Sunday, November 9^th, 10:00am – 12:30pm

Pizza Lunch, Friday, November 14^th

Illinois Family Reading Night, Thursday, November 20^stand Friday, November 21^st

Conferences and Club Day, Friday, November 21^st

Manna Orders Due, Friday, November 21^st

School Closed – Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 27^th – Friday, November 28^th

Pizza Lunch, Friday, December 5^th

Manna Orders Due, Friday, December 5^th

Breakfast With Santa, Saturday, December 6^th 10:00am – 12:30pm

Scholastic Book Fair, Monday, December 8^th – Thursday, December 11^th

Manna Orders Due, Friday, December 12^th

Hot Dog Lunch, Friday, December 18^th

Winter Break – School Closed, Monday, December 22^nd – Monday, January 5^th

School Resumes, Tuesday, January 6^th

Pizza Lunch, Friday, January 9^th

Open House, Sunday, November 11^th, 10:00am

Board Meeting, Thursday, January 15^th, 7:00pm

Manna Orders Due, Friday, January 16^th

Club Day, Monday, January 19^th

Hot Dog Lunch, Friday, January 23^rd

Manna Orders Due, Friday, January 30^th

In School Celebration – Room 107, Friday, January 30^th, 8:30am

The Brickton Weekly, October 24, 2014

Thank You Corner

Thank you to Megan Bucaro (mother of TJ in Room 104) for helping with Operation Child Find which made the process run more smoothly for the children. Betty Boduch, mother of Malina (Upper Elementary) and Stefan (Children's House Rm. 101) has extended an invitation to attend a wonderful concert by the Del McCoury Band, honoring Woodie Guthrie, free of charge at The North Shore Center For The Performing Arts in Skokie tonight. Details can be found by following this link and remember to use the code "Betty" when calling to reserve your tickets! Thank you, Betty, for this unique opportunity!

Cross Country Update

On Monday, Brickton’s cross country team participated in a Montessori Tri-Meet with Rogers Park Montessori School and Chiaravalle Montessori School.  The students could choose to run in 1 or 2 mile races, and some opted to run in both! This was the last meet of the season and our runners did not hold back with many setting personal best times.  Great job Brickton runners!

School Picture Orders

Proofs of the school pictures have arrived and have been distributed to the parent folders.  Ordering is easy - simply go to the Inter-State website and enter your child's order code number. You can get creative - there are several choices of backgrounds and borders.

Picture Retake Day will be on Wednesday, November 5 for children who were absent on the first picture day and also for siblings.  If you were not satisfied with the first portrait, you can request a do-over.

Let the office know if you would like to have a sibling picture taken and also if you would like a retake.  If you would like a retake, the first set of proofs must be returned to the office.  

Please call Sara, in the Main Office, if you have questions.

Scholastic Book Orders

Scholastic Book Orders are back!  You have received Scholastic Books flyers with just a small selection of the great book and e-book choices available for your family. We encourage you to visit scholastic.com/bookclubs for customized recommendations, special collections, holiday books, and flyers for different ages and reading levels. It is very easy to set up an account, and when you order online, your classroom earns free books, audio library books, and free shipping!  There are always great values for your growing reader(s) or to give as gifts.

Books are conveniently sent directly to Brickton and distributed to classrooms when they arrive. See a letter in your parent folder for all the details.  The first due date is October 30^th.

Brickton Reads

Brickton Parents know how important it is to have books at home and read daily. As you develop your home libraries, there are many valuable resources.  The Children's Book Council Joint Committee and the Quicklists Consulting Committee for the Association for Library Service to Children (a division of the American Library Association), can help with titles you and your children will love.

Brickton also has some resources for parents. Please take a look at the shelf across from the Frog Tank in the school lobby.  You will find some books for you and to share with your children.  Happy occurrences at Brickton include many new teeth and a few new babies. Please feel free to borrow the books on these subjects as well as the CDs in our new Music library.

As you plan your holiday book purchases, keep our Manna program in mind.  Scholastic Books, Family Reading Night (Nov. 20-21), and the Brickton Book Fair in December are all good resources.  You might also consider including carefully chosen books for birthdays, milestones, family get togethers and JFBY gifts.  (Just for Being You!)

Kinderdance Update

Kinderdance is cancelled on November 12^th. A make up class will be held November 19^th.

Spirit Wear Orders

The deadline for Brickton Spirit Wear orders is extended until Monday, October 27^th. You can find order forms in the lobby on the bulletin board.  Spirit wear is a fun way to support the school and look great doing it!

Taste of Montessori

Please join us to get a taste of what it’s like in your child’s classroom and to meet other families.  The families will meet in the Great Room for a potluck dinner from 5-6pm, then move into the classroom to join the students to work until 7pm. Toddler families will meet in the classroom for an hour of work and snack time with their child.  Check the list below to Save the Date for your child’s Taste of Montessori. 

Room 103 (Children’s House – Jen Cozad): Tuesday, October 28^th

Trunker Treating

Brickton will celebrate Halloween on Friday, October 31^st with a costume parade and Trunker Treating.  Once the children have completed the parade route through the school and the Red Mane offices, Trunker Treating will begin.  Participating parents will park their cars in the main parking lot with their car trunks open where they will have Halloween treats for the students.  Use the same consideration as for the classroom treats, especially by providing treats which do not contain nuts.  Expect about 120 TrunkerTreaters.  In case of rain, Trunker Treating will take place in the Great Room. If you choose to decorate your car, please do so prior to the parade. There is only a moment or two between theend of the parade through the Great Room to the beginning of Trunker Treating for the head of the line. If you are interested, please RSVP to Kelly at kelly.mcdermott@brickton.org or Sara in the office.

Brickton Ladies Night Out!

Let your creative side show while you mingle with old friends and meet new ones on Friday, November 7^th from 7:00-10:00pm, at If An Elephant Can Paint Studio. If an Elephant Can Paint is a paint-your-own pottery studio that empowers everyone to discover their own creativity!

The $25 price includes painting materials and one piece of pottery. It’s also BYOB drinks and appetizers. BYOB reception begins at 7 pm and painting begins at 8 pm.If An Elephant Can Paint, 6677 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60631, (773) 467-4595.Tickets may be purchased tickets in the office. Checks can be made payable to Brickton Montessori School. Space limited to 30 ladies, so please RSVP tokelly.mcdermott@brickton.org by November 5^th.

Upcoming Events

Manna Orders Due, Friday, October 24^th

Hot Dog Lunch, Friday, October 24^th

Room 103: Taste of Montessori, Tuesday, October 28^th, 5:00-7:00pm

Trunker Treating, Friday, October 31^st, 8:30am

Club Day, Friday, November 7^th

Open House, Sunday, November 9^th, 10:00am – 12:30pm

Pizza Lunch, Friday, November 14^th

Conferences and Club Day, Friday, November 21^st

Manna Orders Due, Friday, November 21^st

School Closed – Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 27^th – Friday, November 28^th

Pizza Lunch, Friday, December 5^th

Manna Orders Due, Friday, December 5^th

Breakfast With Santa, Saturday, December 6^th 10:00am – 12:30pm

Scholastic Book Fair, Monday, December 8^th – Thursday, December 11^th

Manna Orders Due, Friday, December 12^th

Hot Dog Lunch, Friday, December 18^th

Winter Break – School Closed, Monday, December 22^nd – Monday, January 5^th

The Brickton Weekly, October 17, 2014

Thank You Corner

The Middle School students would like to thank Janet Contursi and Diane Grassi for training them in CPR/First Aid.  We really appreciate your help to get CPR certified!

Fond Farewell

We will be wishing Molly Arnoldt a fond farewell as she takes a position with Lutheran Social Services working on the Advancement Team.  Molly followed her son and daughter to Brickton in 2004 when she became an Advocate for Montessori Education.  Her great affinity for Brickton will remain but she will be wearing her “parent volunteer hat” with her daughter Ellie in the Middle School Program.  Molly’s last day with us will be October 31^st so plan to stop by and wish her well.

Brickton Reads

Two weeks ago Brickton Reads reported that Matthew Messina enjoyed readingI Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban.  This weekMalala Yousafzai, the heroic 17 year old author, won the Nobel Peace Prize!  Thanks for the timely recommendation Matthew!And here is another timely opportunity, not too far from Brickton:  a spectacular Story Telling festival at Dominican University.

Looking ahead, on November 20^th and 21^st Brickton will participate in Family Reading Night, a program of the Illinois Center for the Book.  A variety of activities are in the planning stages.   Stay tuned for updates! 

Taste of Montessori

Please join us to get a taste of what it’s like in your child’s classroom and to meet other families.  The families will meet in the Great Room for a potluck dinner from 5-6pm, then move into the classroom to join the students to work until 7pm. Toddler families will meet in the classroom for an hour of work and snack time with their child.  Check the list below to Save the Date for your child’s Taste of Montessori. 

Room 100/102 (Upper Elementary): Tuesday, October 21^st

Room 104 (Toddler): Thursday, October 23^rd

Room 103 (Children’s House – Jen Cozad): Tuesday, October 28^th  

Trunker Treating

Brickton will celebrate Halloween on Friday, October 31^st with a costume parade and Trunker Treating.  Once the children have completed the parade route through the school and the Red Mane offices, Trunker Treating will begin.  Participating parents will park their cars in the main parking lot with their car trunks open where they will have Halloween treats for the students.  Use the same consideration as for the classroom treats, especially by providing treats which do not contain nuts.  Expect about 120 TrunkerTreaters.  In case of rain, Trunker Treating will take place in the Great Room. If you choose to decorate your car, please do so prior to the parade. There is only a moment or two between theend of the parade through the Great Room to the beginning of Trunker Treating for the head of the line. If you are interested, please RSVP to Kelly at kelly.mcdermott@brickton.org or Sara in the office.

Brickton Ladies Night Out!

Let your creative side show while you mingle with old friends and meet new ones on Friday, November 7^th from 7:00-10:00pm, at If An Elephant Can Paint Studio. If an Elephant Can Paint is a paint-your-own pottery studio that empowers everyone to discover their own creativity!

The $25 price includes painting materials and one piece of pottery. It’s also BYOB drinks and appetizers. BYOB reception begins at 7 and painting begins at 8.

6677 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60631

(773) 467-4595

Purchase tickets in the office. Checks can be made payable to Brickton Montessori School                          Space limited to 30 ladies, so please RSVP to kelly.mcdermott@brickton.org by November 5^th.

Upcoming Events

Operation Child Find, Monday, October 20^th – Tuesday, October 21^st

Cross Country Montessori Tri-Meet, Monday, October 20^th, 4:00 pm Winnemac Park with Rogers Park and Chiaravalle

Upper Elementary: Taste of Montessori, Tuesday, October 21^st, 5:00-7:00pm

Toddler: Taste of Montessori, Thursday, October 23^rd, 5:00-6:00pm

Manna Orders Due, Friday, October 24^th

Hot Dog Lunch, Friday, October 24^th

Room 103: Taste of Montessori, Tuesday, October 28^th, 5:00-7:00pm

Trunker Treating, Friday, October 31^st, 8:30am

Club Day, Friday, November 7^th

Open House, Sunday, November 9^th, 10:00am – 12:30pm

Pizza Lunch, Friday, November 14^th

Club Day, Friday, November 21^st

Manna Orders Due, Friday, November 21^st

School Closed – Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 27^th – Friday, November 28^th

Pizza Lunch, Friday, December 5^th

Manna Orders Due, Friday, December 5^th

Breakfast With Santa, Saturday, December 6^th 10:00am – 12:30pm

Scholastic Book Fair, Monday, December 8^th – Thursday, December 11^th

Manna Orders Due, Friday, December 12^th

Hot Dog Lunch, Friday, December 18^th

Winter Break – School Closed, Monday, December 22^nd – Monday, January 5^th

The Brickton Weekly, October 10, 2014

Thank You Corner

Thank you to Meg Ricard and Colleen Lembo, mother and grandmother of Sean (Room 107) and Ella (Room 104) for helping the children in room 107 re-pot many of their plants. It was a wonderfully educational and fun experience for the children.

Thank you very much to Meg Ricard (mother of Sean (Room 107) and Ella (Room 104)) and Lauren Zureikat (mother of Juliyana (Room 103)) for your help with picture day ensuring the process ran so smoothly.

Taste of Montessori

Please join us to get a taste of what it’s like in your child’s classroom and to meet other families.  The families will meet in the Great Room for a potluck dinner from 5-6pm, then move into the classroom to join the students to work until 7pm. Toddler families will meet in the classroom for an hour of work and snack time with their child.  Check the list below to Save the Date for your child’s Taste of Montessori. 

Room 107: Tuesday, October 14^th

Room 100/102: Tuesday, October 21^st

Room 104: Thursday, October 23^rd

Room 103: Tuesday, October 28^th  

Trunker Treating

Brickton will celebrate Halloween on Friday, October 31^st with a costume parade and Trunker Treating.  Once the children have completed the parade route through the school and the Red Mane offices, Trunker Treating will begin.  Participating parents will park their cars in the main parking lot with their car trunks open where they will keep Halloween treat for the students.  Use the same consideration as for the classroom treats, especially by providing treats which do not contain nuts.  Expect about 120 TrunkerTreaters.  In case of rain, Trunker Treating will take place in the Great room. If you choose to decorate your car, please do so prior to the parade. There is only a moment or two between the end of the parade through the great room to the beginning of trunker treating for the head of the line. If you are interested, please RSVP with Kelly at kelly.mcdermott@brickton.org or Sara in the office.

An Exciting Opportunity

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be on the set of the filming of a real live music video?!?!  Or, better yet...  BE IN A MUSIC VIDEO?!?!  Well, here is your chance!  
POOCHAMUNGAS will be shooting a music video for their song Bah Humbug Halloween and they are inviting all Brickton students to be a part of the experience!
When: This coming Saturday, October 11th
Time: 1:00 p.m. - ? (plan to spend a couple of hours)
Where: 5500 W. Cullom in Chicago (on the block of the Somers' family home)
Pizza and beverages will be served.
**Students should come dressed in their Halloween costume (preferably not trademarked). Ghosts, monsters, heros, princesses, pirates, etc.**

A Letter From the Board

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased to welcome you back to school.  Brickton’s Board of Directors has three main leadership roles:  fiduciary (oversight and assessment of the school mission and finances), strategic (planning focused on a 2-5 year time frame), and generative (developing and sharing a vision for the future of the school).

Brickton’s Head of School (HOS), Cheryl LaCost, and the Administrative Staff lead the day-to-day operations of the school. The board is not involved in decisions regarding student admission, curriculum development, or faculty and staff hiring and evaluation. The board hires and appoints the HOS, evaluates HOS performance annually, and partners with the HOS to help deliver Brickton’s mission.

Brickton’s board operates via a committee structure. There are currently seven committees:   executive, nominating, operations, marketing, gifting, finance, and community.  The board also appoints ad hoc task forces as needed to address specific topics such as technology.  These committees are chaired by a board member and comprised of parents, staff, and the HOS.

The full board meets at least five times during each school year. Typically, committees meet monthly. Their agenda is set by our current strategic plan, direction from the executive committee, and emerging needs of the school. The committees perform significant work aligned to the strategic plan and make recommendations for consideration by the entire board. All policy decisions and major expenditures are discussed and voted on by the entire board. All meetings of the full board are open to any members of the community. Please check the family calendar and the Brickton Weekly for meeting dates and times if you would like to attend.

During 2014-2015, the board will launch an effort to develop Brickton’s next strategic plan.  The strategic plan will articulate our vision and chart the path to help us reach it.  As part of this work it is critical that we obtain the feedback of a wide variety of members within our community.

If you would like to be interviewed by a member of the board in support of our strategic planning efforts or volunteer to serve on a board committee, please send me an email at bmsboardpresident@brickton.org.

I look forward to hearing from you and working with you to ensure Brickton’s continued success.

Best Regards,

David Anthony

President, Board of Directors

Brickton Reads

'Tis the season to put the Boo into Books!  Lower E. students are requesting Edgar Allen Poe for their Reading Team.  This is not a good option for this age group:  far too dark and disturbing.  But we will find something that captures the spirit of the season and their keen interest! Some kids like spooky stories, and some are terrified.  All can find great reads this time of year because nearly every popular book character has a Halloween edition: Biscuit, Clifford, Curious George, Fancy Nancy, and, of course, Charlie Brown.   For the next level of readers there are Halloween chapter books:  Horrible Harry, Amelia Bedelia, the Littles, Magic Tree House and all the mystery series! The DragonBreath #5 book has a GREAT Halloween story for kids and adults.  These seasonal editions are worth your book dollars because kids can return to these books year after year. When you pull out the decorations the books reappear. You can talk about how your little "pumpkin" has grown in reading tastes!  And more importantly, when your child makes friends with a literary character, especially at an early age, it is really fun to have a visit now and then.  Halloween, Thanksgiving and all holiday books are a great investment.  

For the youngest readers, now is a great time to enjoy fun-filled digraphs.  Check it out:  wh, ch, sh and th are everywhere!  Point out these letter combinations and have your child say the single sound in witch, chills, thrills and shiver. 

Upcoming Events

Pizza Lunch, Friday, October 10^th

Manna Orders Due, Friday, October 10^th

Cross Country Sectionals, Saturday, October 11^th, Busse Woods, 9:15 check-in

School Closed – In-service Day, Monday, October 13^th

Room 107: Taste of Montessori, Tuesday, October 14^th, 5:00-7:00pm

Board Meeting, Thursday, October 16^th, 7:00-9:00pm

Cross Country State Finals, Saturday, October 18^th, Springfield, IL

Operation Child Find, Monday, October 20^th – Tuesday, October 21^st

Cross Country Montessori Tri-Meet, Monday, October 20^th, 4:00 pm Winnemac Park with Rogers Park and Chiaravalle

Upper Elementary: Taste of Montessori, Tuesday, October 21^st, 5:00-7:00pm

Toddler: Taste of Montessori, Thursday, October 23^rd, 5:00-6:00pm

Manna Orders Due, Friday, October 24^th

Hot Dog Lunch, Friday, October 24^th

Room 103: Taste of Montessori, Tuesday, October 28^th, 5:00-7:00pm

Trunker Treating, Friday, October 31^st, 8:30am

Club Day, Friday, November 7^th

Open House, Sunday, November 9^th, 10:00am – 12:30pm

Pizza Lunch, Friday, November 14^th

Club Day, Friday, November 21^st

Manna Orders Due, Friday, November 21^st

School Closed – Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 27^th – Friday, November 28^th

The Brickton Weekly, October 3, 2014

Welcome Jeff Fredrickson

We are pleased to announce the newest addition to our staff, Jeff Fredrickson, as the Physical Education teacher.  He earned his Bachelor's degree in Physical Education from Eastern Illinois University and has been teaching PE for over 25 years. Jeff coaches cross country and track at the high school level and in his free time enjoys running and working out.

Please join us in welcoming Jeff to our staff.

Thank You Corner

Thank you so much to the Parent Alliance for providing Brickton’s staff with a lovely lunch on Friday during the Fall Conferences.  Your generosity was appreciated by all of us and fueled us through a long and busy day!

Taste of Montessori

Please join us to get a taste of what it’s like in your child’s classroom and to meet other families.  The families will meet in the Great Room for a potluck dinner from 5-6pm, then move into the classroom to join the students to work until 7pm. Toddler families will meet in the classroom for an hour of work and snack time with their child.  Check the list below to Save the Date for your child’s Taste of Montessori. 

Room 101: Thursday, October 9th

Room 107: Tuesday, October 14th

Room 100/102: Tuesday, October 21st

Room 104: Thursday, October 23rd

Room 103: Tuesday, October 28th  

Mixed Bag Fundraiser Update

Thank you all for your support of this exciting new fundraiser for our school.  We made just over $1,000! If you have not picked up your purchase yet, it is available in the office.

Save The Date

Brickton’s Annual Big Leap event is set for Saturday, March 7th.   This exciting benefit dinner and auction is Saturday, March 7th.  This is an exciting benefit dinner and auction is not to be missed so mark your calendars!

Upper Elementary Trip Nature’s Classroom

The Upper Elementary students have spent the week in Wisconsin, participating in experiential environmental education at Nature’s Classroom Institute. Enjoy some photos of the students’ exciting adventures.

Brickton Reads

As the first month of school transitions into the second, we all know a little better what we need to know!  Brickton's Parent Handbook is an essential guide to all things Brickton which can be found on the website or by following this link.  It is just one example of "How-To" books that liven up learning at our school.  One parent highly recommends  “How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It (Love and Stosny)”.  Megan White loves how-to books on cake baking and sewing.  The following are some “how-to” Scholastic titles for students:  How to Sing, Tomatoes to Ketchup, Fruit Salad, Building a House, Chop Simmer Season.  And for some seasonal fun:  A Monster Sandwich.  Consider a DIY (kids) Halloween:  How to Apply Costume Makeup, How to Carve Your Pumpkin or How to Make Your Own Halloween Costume. The final three are not Scholastic but can be found at local libraries.   

There's always more to check out at your library!  Many students have reported exciting additions to their neighborhood libraries including Tumblebooks and Playaways.   Nate Noe is an expert on the Park Ridge library. He is one of many students who report on great fun and friendships with their children's librarians.  This can be a critical component in a child's literary life.  It can also be a GREAT support to parents. With Columbus Day approaching, perhaps your family can do some exploring - start with your Library!

Upcoming Events

Cross Country Meet, Wednesday, October 8th, Notre Dame, 3:30pm Check-in

Room 101: Taste of Montessori, Thursday, October 9th, 5:00-7:00pm

Manna Orders Due, Friday, October 10th

Pizza Lunch, Friday, October 10th

Cross Country Sectionals, Saturday, October 11th, Busse Woods, 9:15 check-in

School Closed – In-service Day, Monday, October 13th

Room 107: Taste of Montessori, Tuesday, October 14th, 5:00-7:00pm

Board Meeting, Thursday, October 16th, 7:00-9:00pm

Cross Country State Finals, Saturday, October 18th, Springfield, IL

Operation Child Find, Monday, October 20th – Tuesday, October 21st

Cross Country Tri-Meet, Monday, October 20th, 4:00 pm Winnemac Park with Rogers Park and Chiaravalle

Upper Elementary: Taste of Montessori, Tuesday, October 21st, 5:00-7:00pm

Toddler: Taste of Montessori, Thursday, October 23rd, 5:00-6:00pm

Manna Orders Due, Friday, October 24th

Hot Dog Lunch, Friday, October 24th

Room 103: Taste of Montessori, Tuesday, October 28th, 5:00-7:00pm

Club Day, Friday, November 7th

Open House, Sunday, November 9th, 10:00am – 12:30pm

Board Meeting, Thursday, November 13th, 7:00 – 9:00pm

Pizza Lunch, Friday, November 14th

Club Day, Friday, November 21st

Manna Orders Due, Friday, November 21st

School Closed – Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 27th – Friday, November 28th