Category: Monthly Newsletter

Dates to Remember
March 5th  Mom’s Night Out
March 6th Tuition Due (4 weeks)
March 12 & 13th  No School (Teacher Inservice)
March 25th  Post dated tuition checks due for April
March 30-April 6th  Spring Break
April 7th School Resumes
April 10th 1st week deposit of 2015-2016 due

In Gratitude…

We would like to acknowledge that we recognize and appreciate that you as parents had to take the time off and/or find alternative plans for your child for teacher in-service days on March 12-13th. You will be pleased that you did.             These professional development days truly do benefit your child. Research confirms that the most important factor contributing to a student’s success in school is the quality of teaching. Good teaching is not an accident. Especially, when it comes to Early Childhood Education. A teacher can never know enough about how a student learns, what impedes the student’s learning, and how the teacher’s guidance can increase the student’s learning. Professional development is the supportive means for teachers to gain such knowledge that applies to your child.  The theme of the conference is “Fitting the Pieces Together.” This encompassed peace education, language development, science curriculum, nature learning and so much more to help us assist your children with their learning.  The theme rings true, together we can take your child to the next level of learning and the foundation that is built will enable them to naturally have the love of learning from preschool onward.

Montessori in the Public Eye

Countryside Montessori Educators along with other local Montessori schools will be at The Bubbler at Madison’s Central Library. The Madison Friends of Montessori invite you to Madison’s first Montessori Glass Classroom. This is a public demonstration of Montessori where a primary classroom of mixed ages will be set up over two days.
Montessori trained guides will work with children while the public, media and policy makers are welcome to come witness Montessori in action. This year marks the 100th Anniversary of Maria Montessori’s first Glass Classroom in 1915 at the Panama Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco.
LOCATION: The Bubbler at Madison’s Central Library:

FRIDAY, MARCH 6th 3:00-5:30

SATURDAY, MARCH 7th from 9:00-11:30

Volunteers Needed for Parents Night Out 2015!

CMP has an annual Parents Night Out event in the fall. It is an evening of food, drink, silent auction and just plain fun with fellow preschool parents! In order to kick this off we need a PNO committee. If you are looking for a way to participate and meet other CMP parents this is a great place to start. Please see Ms. Patty or Jenna Gay (Parent Advisory Board President; jennakgay@gmail.com) to jump on board!  Thank you!

Dates to Remember
February 6th Tuition Due
February 8th Open House 10:30-2:30 p.m.
February 12th PAB Meeting, 630pm at CMP
Classroom Valentine Celebrations
March 12 & 13th No School (Teacher Inservice)

Save the Date for Moms Night Out!
Thursday March 5th 6:30 p.m. at CMP. Please plan on attending this fun night out, and feel free to bring a friend or two! Chatting, socializing with other mom’s while enjoying coffee/wine. There will be some great vendors as well to offer a bit of shopping/fundraising!

Getting ready for tax season?

CMP’s Tax Id # 39-17-53172

If you are in need of a childcare receipt, please let Debby know. Receipts will be processed in order of request on Mondays.

2015-2016 School Year Letters of Intent
Letters of Intent with the tuition prices are out this week. Please review and turn in as soon as possible to avoid not getting the spots you desire. Note: Both the form and material fee need to be turned in together to ensure placement. We encourage you to talk with your child’s teacher if confused or unsure of next year, especially in regards to 4K and Kindergarten.

Parent Advisory Board
We welcome all parents to attend parent advisory board meetings, held the second Thursday of every month. The parent advisory board gives the opportunity for parents to learn more about CMP and its values. Being a board member or guest gives you the opportunity to get to know your child’s teachers on a different level. Friends are made, your knowledge about your child’s environment and education is broadened, and you are given a chance to make a difference for not only your child, but the children your own child shares their days with! I hope to see you there and hear your ideas about how to make CMP even better! Jenna Gay, mother of Brody (Ms. Brandie) and Owen (Ms. Patty), PAB board president
Questions? Please feel free to email me at jennakgay@gmail.com!

Camp Countryside 2015

We are just about full! If you haven’t enrolled your child, please see an administrator (Debby or Patty) to discuss your options.

Refer a Friend
Don’t forget to tell that neighbor or friend about this great school! When they enroll, (after their first month), you get a free week as a thank you from CMP! Let an Administrator know about the families you are referring.

Pick Up and Drop Off Reminders
Thank you for being sure to arrive at least 5 minutes before your scheduled pick up time. This is VERY important. Ex: 12:15 pick ups- arrive OUTSIDE by 12:10. 2:15 & 5:30, arrive in coatrooms no later than 5:20 please. Thank you for your attention and help with this.
1.) Drive in slowly, and please be aware of children
walking in the parking lot.
2.) No cell phone use, unless in a parked car please.
3.) Do NOT allow children to climb on the snow mounds
in the parking lot at any time.

Happy Valentine’s Day!
Valentine’s Day is coming soon…..it will be February 12th at CMP. Be sure to read your classroom newsletter to get the details for your children’s Valentine’s Day party!

Develop Your Child’s Internal Guidance System
When our children “misbehave,” it is easy to be tempted to say, “Stop doing that!” or “If you do that again, I will send you on a time out!” or “Do you want me to take that away from you?” One thing that all of these phrases have in common is that none of them cause the child to do internal reflection and are doomed for failure. They all represent some external control by us as the parent. Our goal is to have our child develop his/her own Internal Guidance System (IGS).

Parenting Practice: This month practice asking questions that cause internal reflection. For example, to a child that back talks ask, “Was that respectful? Backtalk does not sound good.” Or to a child who says something mean to a younger sibling ask, “Was that helpful?” Make sure you ask these questions in a light, curious tone of voice. If you say it in an admonishing or judgmental tone your efforts will be nullified.

“At Countryside Montessori Preschool,

We do second chances,

We apologize, we forgive,

We respect each other,

We keep our promises,

We never give up,

We encourage one another,

We laugh often,

We belong,

We are a family.”

Dates to Remember

• Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Founders of Google.com
• Jeff Bezos, financial analyst, Founder, Amazon.com
• Alexander Graham Bell
• Thomas Edison
• Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Nobel Prize winner for Literature Katherine Graham , Owner/editor of the Washington Post
• Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, Editor, former first lady
• Sean ‘P.Diddy’ (formerly known as Puffy) Combs, rap artist
• Anne Frank, famous diarist from World War II
• Prince William and Prince Harry, English royal family
• T. Berry Brazelton, noted pediatrician and author
• Julia Child, famous chef
• Elizabeth Berridge, actress
• Kami Cotler, actress
• Melissa and Sarah Gilbert, actors
• Helen Hunt, actress
• David Blaine, street magician
• George Clooney, actor
  

  ---

Dates to Remember