Mary's Message - November

Dear Montessori Families,
Happy Thanksgiving! We have lots to be thankful for at our school – I’m especially thankful for all the wonderful families I have been blessed with for the 2008 – 2009 school year. Thank you for trusting us with your children!

Weather Policy
Please note our policy for the weather delays. Always check the Westfield Washington school listing for delays or school closings on channels 6, 8, and 13. You can also check out their delays and closings on their website at: http://www.wws.k12.in.us/delnclos.htm.

Once in awhile the listing will come up as Montessori School of Westfield – the reason for this is that the Westfield schools are closed for the day – or we have a problem at the school. This has happened twice in 15 years due to the street being without power. Always check for the Westfield Washington schools or Montessori School of Westfield for delays and school closings.

Here are our Important Dates to Remember for November:
-November 3 (Monday)                            December tuition due
-November 7 (Friday)                               Photo Retake Day
-November 19 (Wednesday)                Health and Wellness Talk by Anne Marie Frasz for PARENTS ONLY. From 1:30-2:30 PM in the Casa de Familias.  Call the office to RSVP @ 867-0158
-November 19-21, 24, 25                            The Scholastic Book Fair to benefit our LIBRARY!!  Please stop by for all your Christmas and holiday gifts
-November 25 (Tuesday)                           Thanksgiving Feast
-November 26-28 (Wed-Fri)                NO SCHOOL—Thanksgiving Break
-December 3 (Wednesday)                     Montessori Kindergarten and 1st Grade evening for PARENTS ONLY: 6:30-7:30 pm

As you know, our school is committed to involving our students and their families in service to others less fortunate. Here are a variety of projects we have on-going this school year. Although they are listed by classroom, please feel free to contribute to any and all that speak to you personally. Thank you in advance for your generous support to these wonderful causes.

  • Toddler class:  Collecting soap for the Amanda Strong Foundation (Today-December 8th)
  • Children’s House 1:  Collecting food for the Amanda Strong Foundation (Today-December 8th)  **This is an ALL SCHOOL drive**
  • Children’s House 2:   Mrs. Bowe and Mrs. Franzen would like to thank all the parents and students who participated in the Hamilton County Coats for Kids program this year—all of our new and gently-used donations will be passed out to kids in our community on Saturday, November 1st.
  • Children’s House 3:  Collecting school supplies to support the Chobots’ mission trip to Mexico (Starting Winter/Spring 2009)
  • Elementary 1:  Collecting toys for the RTV6 Toy Drive (Today-December 15th) **This is an ALL SCHOOL drive**
  • Elementary 2:  Collecting new, “Hip” clothing for the homeless teenagers at the Outreach Program (Today-December 1st)

God Bless,
Mary Lyman
Directress, Montessori School of Westfield