Montessori Shreveport

New Information

The Journey Through the Environment – You can still attend The Journey Through the Environment!Remember that you can get one hour of volunteer service for each program that you attend. There are registration forms in the office.

Volunteer Opportunities for Outdoor Education –

Parent Volunteer Opportunities – Please contact Mr. Jon (572.4080 or jonksoul@gmail.com) if you are available from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. this Friday, January 27, to help prepare the outdoor classroom and gardens for Open House this weekend. We have some great things to share!

Trail chaperones – Parents of Pre-Primary students may volunteer as chaperones for our exciting trail walks during outdoor education. Ask your teachers about this volunteer opportunity.

Friendly Reminders

Open House – This Sunday, January 29, the Annual Open House will be held from

2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the school. There will be a Toddler Presentation at 2:30 p.m. and Pre-Primary students will be demonstrating lessons from 2:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please remind your friends to stop by.

Preparation for Open House – Thank you to those who have offered to help us “spiff up” the school this week. If you have a few hours available tomorrow or Friday, we can still use you. This is a great way to get volunteer hours.

Half-Day – Friday, January 27, will be a half-day in order to prepare for The Journey and Open House.  Carpool will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Extended care will be available for those who usually participate.  Please note that because Friday will be a half-day, Lunch Bunch this week will be tomorrow, Thursday, January 26.

New Information

The Journey Through the Environment – We had a large number of parents respond to our Journey survey, however, we don’t have your registration forms.  Please turn these in as soon as you can.  Another registration form is attached.  Remember that you can get one hour of volunteer service for each program that you attend. There are also registration forms in the office.

Friendly Reminders

Open House – On Sunday, January 29, the Annual Open House will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the school. If you would like to send someone an invitation, please call Carolyn in the office.

Volunteer Opportunities for Open House – Easy volunteer hours! Remember, 10 hours are expected for the year.

Clean up: We could use parents’ help in preparing the school for this important event.  If you have a few hours available in the next two weeks, please call the office.  This is a great way for parents to earn their hours. Thank you for helping us look our best for the Open House.

Half-Day – Friday, January 27, will be a half-day in order to prepare for The Journey and Open House.  Carpool will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Extended care will beavailable for those who usually participate.  Please note that because Friday will be a half-day, Lunch Bunch next week will be Thursday, January 26.

Parenting Meeting – The Topic: “Bringing Montessori Home”

When and Where: This Friday, January 20 from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. in the Pre-Primary

Late Care Room

Please bring your lunch and join our school counselor, Heidi Cooper, while we share and discuss ways to bring Montessori home.  Are you amazed at what your child does in his or her classroom on their own, such as making their own snacks, putting away their lessons, and being independent?  Come learn and share tricks that you can use to bridge the gap between school and home.  We will also have helpful materials on display that could be adapted for use at home.

New Information

Open House – On Sunday, January 29, the Annual Open House will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the school. If you would like to send someone an invitation, please call Carolyn in the office.

Volunteer Opportunities for Open House – Easy volunteer hours! Remember, 10 hours are expected for the year.

Clean up: We could use parents’ help in preparing the school for this important event. If you have a few hours available in the next two weeks, email Carolyn at mssadmit@comcast.net. This is a great way for parents to earn hours. Thank you for helping us look our best for the Open House.

Refreshments: We also need help serving refreshments on Sunday, January 29 at Open House. Please call or email Carolyn (861-6777 or mssadmit@comcast.net) if you can help with the following. Thank you!

• 1 volunteer to help with set up at 1:15 p.m. and take care of refreshments from 1:45 – 2:45 p.m.

• 1 volunteer from 2:45 – 4:15 p.m. to help take care of refreshments and help with clean up.

The Journey Through the Environment – Based on our parent survey, we are offering the following choices for this event. You may choose sessions from either or both days based on your personal needs.

• Saturday, January 28, 2012

• Lower Elementary 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

• Upper Elementary 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

• Sunday, February 5, 2012

• Upper Elementary 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

• Middle School 3:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Registration forms are due this Friday. Please remember that you can get one hour of volunteer service for each program that you attend. There are registration forms in the office and attached to this note.

From Outdoor Education – Electronic Waste Update
1) A parent volunteer has successfully mailed two boxes full of qualifying items to be recycled by the Funding Factory! These include cell phones, inkjet cartridges, laser cartridges, digital cameras, MP3 players, and GPS systems. In addition to protecting our environment, MSS will receive redeemable “points” and/or cash for these items. Please continue to recycle these at MSS by placing them in the box in the main building hallway.
2) For all other items, such as TV’s, computers, key boards, monitors, towers, printers, batteries and a host of other electronic and hazardous household waste items, see the attached flyer for a list of local business that will take them. Thank you!

Outdoor Education Volunteer Help needed this weekend! Please call Mr. Jon (572.4080) if you can deliver items, including florescent tubes, to the Hazardous Household Collection Day this coming Saturday morning, January 14, at 9:00 a.m. You will be able to take your own household items as well!

Half-Day – Friday, January 27, will be a half-day in order to prepare for The Journey and Open House. Carpool will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Extended care will be available for those who usually participate. Please note that because Friday will be a half-day, Lunch Bunch that week will be Thursday, January 26.

Friendly Reminders

Martin Luther King Holiday – The school will be CLOSED this Monday, January 16, for the Martin Luther King Holiday.

Parenting Meeting – The Topic: “Bringing Montessori Home”

When and Where: January 20 from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. in the Pre-Primary Late Care Room

Please bring your lunch and join our school counselor, Heidi Cooper, while we share and discuss ways to bring Montessori home. Are you amazed at what your child does in his or her classroom on their own, such as making their own snacks, putting away their lessons, and being independent? Come learn and share tricks that you can use to bridge the gap between school and home. We will also have helpful materials on display that could be adapted for use at home.

New Information

Board of Trustees – The Board will meet at 11:15 a.m. on Monday, January 9, at the school. All interested parents are invited to attend.

Martin Luther King Holiday – The school will be CLOSED Monday, January 16, for the Martin Luther King Holiday.

The Journey Through the Environment – Thank you to everyone who responded to our Journey survey a few weeks ago. Saturday mornings and Sunday afternoons continue to be the times that the majority of parents prefer. Therefore, we have scheduled a Journey for Lower and Upper Elementary on Saturday, January 28, and a Journey for Upper Elementary and Middle School on Sunday, February 5. (A Pre-Primary Journey will be scheduled for a later date.) Please see the attached form to RSVP and register.

Open House – On Sunday, January 29, the Annual Open House will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the school. The purpose of the Open House is to recruit new families and to spread the good word about The Montessori School for Shreveport. We send out invitations, ads are placed in local media and we rely on our parents to promote the event as well. Please encourage any interested friends to come by. If you would like to send someone an invitation, please call Carolyn in the office.

From Outdoor Education – Shreveport Green is accepting Christmas Trees through January 9 at their office at 3625 Southern Ave. (near the southwest corner of St. Vincent Mall and next to Osborne Funeral Home). They are making the trees available for fishermen to use as habitat and will turn the remainder into mulch. Drive around to the back of the office and place them on the trailer in the back parking lot. After that date, Eco Sod and Mulch, located at 6105 Saint Vincent Ave., will take them at no charge.

Parenting Meeting – The Topic: “Bringing Montessori Home”
When and Where: January 20 from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. in the Pre-Primary Late Care Room

Please bring your lunch and join our school counselor, Heidi Cooper, while we share and discuss ways to bring Montessori home. Are you amazed at what your child does in his or her classroom on their own, such as making their own snacks, putting away their lessons, and being independent? Come learn and share tricks that you can use to bridge the gap between school and home. We will also have helpful materials on display that could be adapted for use at home.

Friendly Reminders

Lunch Bunch – Session II of Lunch Bunch (Spring Session) begins Friday, January 6. If you have not already signed up for Session II and you would like to participate, the form on the website. (See last week’s Montessori Weekly)  This form is due today. Please contact Kecia Vekovius if you would like to volunteer to help with Lunch Bunch.

Winter Holiday Schedule:

Half-Day – Friday, December 16, will be a half-day with all students leaving at noon, except for those who stay in late care. Carpool will be from 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon.  Extended care will be available for those who usually participate. Lunch Bunch will be tomorrow, Thursday, December 15.

Only the Pre-Primary classes will hold holiday parties on Friday, December 16.

Parents are invited to join their children in C1, C2, C3, and C4 for a holiday celebration from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Please let your child’s teacher know if he will not have a visitor for the party.  Also, your child is welcome to leave after the party.  Some children will be staying until noon or in extended care. Please discuss this with your child so that he will know what his schedule will be and will not be disappointed.

The other classrooms (Toddler, Lower and Upper Elementary, and Middle School) will not have parties with parents. They will be having holiday activities in the classrooms.  These students should be picked up at the half-day carpool, unless they stay in extended care.

The school will be CLOSED Monday, December 19, through Friday, December 30. Classes will resume on Monday, January 2. Enjoy your holidays!

Tuition Payments – Please remember that semi-annual payments are due before Tuesday, January 10, 2012.

Holiday Shopping reminder – When holiday shopping online, please keep in mind: www.boxtops4education.com, www.onecause.com, and www.forsmallhands.com (account number 115242 - “forsmallhands”). And don’t forget to bring your Box Tops from home.  There is a jar outside the main office where you can drop them off.

New Information

Lunch Bunch – Session II of Lunch Bunch (Spring Session) begins Friday, January 6. If you have not already signed up for Session II and you would like to participate, see attached form.   This form should be completed and returned to the office by next Wednesday, December 14. Please contact Kecia Vekovius at kecia@pcnetoffice.com if you would like to volunteer to help with Lunch Bunch.

From Outdoor Education – Please see the attached flyer about our Outdoor Movie Experience at the school this Saturday, December 10. Fun for the whole family! Please RSVP (jonksoul@gmail.com) so we will have a head count for food.  Parking will be in the teachers’ parking lot on the side of the school (Sevier St.).

Friendly Reminders

Extended Care Enrollment – An Extended Care Enrollment form was sent with the Montessori Weekly last week and is now available on our website. Please complete the form and return it to the office by this Friday, December 9, if you would like to change your child’s extended care schedule for January through May. The form does not need to be returned if your child’s schedule will remain the same.

Winter Holiday Schedule:

Half-Day – Friday, December 16, will be a half-day with all students leaving at noon, except for those who stay in late care. Carpool will be from 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon.  Extended care will be available for those who usually participate. Lunch Bunch next week will be on Thursday, December 15.

The Pre-Primary classes will hold holiday parties on Friday, December 16.  Parents are invited to join their children in C1, C2, C3, and C4 for a holiday celebration from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Please let your child’s teacher know if he will not have a visitor for the party.  Also, your child is welcome to leave after the party.  Some children will also be staying until noon or in extended care. Please discuss this with your child so that he will know what his schedule will be and will not be disappointed.

The other classrooms (Toddler, Lower and Upper Elementary, and Middle School) will not have parties with parents. They will be having holiday activities in the classrooms.  These students should be picked up at the half-day carpool, unless they stay in extended care.

The school will be CLOSED Monday, December 19, through Friday, December 30. Classes will resume on Monday, January 2. Enjoy your holidays!

Tuition Payments – Please remember that semi-annual payments are due before Tuesday, January 10, 2012.

Holiday Shopping reminder – When holiday shopping online, please keep www.boxtops4education.com and www.onecause.com (new home of www.schoolpop.com) in mind.  Both have access to several shopping sites that can donate a percentage of your purchase to our school.  And don’t forget to bring your Box Tops from home. There is a jar outside the main office where you can drop them off.

Montessori Services Shopping – You can also shop from the For Small Hands catalog from Montessori Services.  If you wish to make a purchase from the catalog, you can place your order online: www.forsmallhands.com or call: Orders/Customer Service: 877-975-3003 or 707-579-3003 M-F, 8-4:30 Pacific Time; 24-Hour Orders Only: 800-214-8959

If your order happens to be $25.00 or more, you can mention that your child attends The Montessori School for Shreveport at 2605 C. E. Galloway Blvd. in Shreveport, LA  71104, and the school will receive a credit equal to 10% of the amount of your purchase to be used on a future school order.   Our school’s account number is 115242.  This promotion is available on all orders placed from the catalog until December 31.  Orders for holiday delivery can be placed by December 11, or December 18, with expedited delivery.  (Copies of the catalog will also be available in the office.)

New Information

Extended Care Enrollment – Here is an Extended Care Enrollment form. Please complete the form and return it to the office by Friday, December 9, if you would like to change your child’s extended care schedule for January through May. The form does not need to be returned if your child’s schedule will remain the same.

Tuition Payments – Please remember that semi-annual payments are due before Tuesday, January 10, 2012.

Annual Fund Drive – Thank you to all those who participated to the 2011 – 2012 Annual Fund Drive.  We had 52% family participation and raised over $40,000.  If you forgot to make a pledge, it is not too late. Any gift, big or small, acknowledges your commitment to improve The Montessori School for Shreveport to the extent you can.  You can still mail in your check or pledge, or drop it off at the school office. You may also give through monthly bank drafts. If you did not receive a pledge request in the mail, please let the office know.

Winter Holiday Schedule:

Half-Day – Friday, December 16, will be a half-day with all students leaving at noon, except for those who stay in late care. Carpool will be from 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon.  Extended care will be available for those who usually participate. Lunch Bunch that week will be on Thursday, December 15.

Only the Pre-Primary classes will hold holiday parties on Friday, December 16.

Parents are invited to join their children in C1, C2, C3, and C4 for a holiday celebration from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Please let your child’s teacher know if he will not have a visitor for the party.  Also, your child is welcome to leave after the party.  Some children will also be staying until noon or in extended care. Please discuss this with your child so that he will know what his schedule is and will not be disappointed.

The other classrooms (Toddler, Lower and Upper Elementary, and Middle School) will not have parties with parents – they will be having holiday activities in the classrooms.  These students should be picked up at the half-day carpool unless they stay in extended care.

The school will be CLOSED Monday, December 19, through Friday, December 30. Classes will resume on Monday, January 2. Enjoy your holidays!

Found Ring – A ring was found at Angie’s house after Trunk or Treat.  Please call the office if you are missing this item.

Friendly Reminders

Board of Trustees – The Board of Trustees will meet on Monday, December 5, at 11:15 a.m. in the Main Building.  All interested parents are invited to attend.

Holiday Shopping reminder – When holiday shopping online, please keep www.boxtops4education.com and www.onecause.com (new home of www.schoolpop.com) in mind.  Both have access to several shopping sites that can donate a percentage of your purchase to our school.  And don’t forget to bring your Box Tops from home. There is a jar outside the main office where you can drop them off.

NOTICE FOR PARENTS

In order to provide parking for our special guests,  on Friday, we have secured a parking lot and trolley service for parents.  Parking for parents will be at the corner of Knight Street and East Washington – 2810 Knight Street.

The trolley will run constantly from 8:00 – 11:00, so you should not have to wait more than 5 minutes to catch a ride. Please allow enough time to park and ride.

This is a great opportunity to teach our children to show respect for their elders and guests.

Fall Newsletter: The Fall Newsletter was emailed last Friday.  Some did not go through due to the size.  It is posted on our web site under the Parent’s Secure Page.  Please take some time to check it out!

Annual Fund Drive Reminder - The Annual Fund Drive ends on November 18, 2011.

Half-day – Friday, November 18, will is a half-day. Extended care will be available for those who usually participate.  Lunch Bunch will be on Thursday, November 17.

Thanksgiving Holidays – The school will be CLOSED Monday, November 21, through Friday, November 25, for Thanksgiving.
Outdoor Education: Thanks to all that came Saturday to the Coates Bluff second-annual trail opening celebration. This morning (Tuesday, Nov.15) on Red River Radio (89.9), local historian Gary Joiner, did a fantastic piece about Coates Bluff on his “History Matters” segment. You can hear it by going to- http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/rrr/local-rrr-993792.mp3.

Grandparents’ Day-

Information for Parents, Grandparents

and Special Friends

Please remember:  Toddler North and Toddler Main will not have Grandparents’ Day celebrations. It is just too disruptive for our youngest students.

Dear Pre-Primary, Elementary and Middle School Parents, Grandparents and Special Friends:

We are so excited about Grandparents’ Day!  The children will be showing you some of the exciting things they are discovering. They will also have snacks to share.  So please dress casually and come and enjoy!

If grandparents cannot come, parents or special friends are welcome.  Please contact your teacher if your child will not have anyone visiting.

Also, please know that this is a half-day and your child is welcome to leave after the class party with his parent, grandparent, or friend.  Some of the children will be staying until noon or in extended care.  Please discuss this with your child so he will know what his schedule is and will not be disappointed.

Here are some of the specific events that have been planned:

8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Pre-primary

C1 – The students will be celebrating and sharing their lessons with visitors.  A short presentation of songs will begin at 8:40 a.m.

C2 – The students will be celebrating and sharing their lessons with visitors. A short presentation of songs will begin at 8:50 a.m.

C3 – The students will be celebrating and sharing their lessons with visitors. A short presentation of songs will begin at 9:10 a.m.

C4 – The students will be celebrating and sharing their lessons with visitors. A short presentation of songs will begin at 9:00 a.m.

9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary and Middle School

E1M Class celebrations with parents, grandparents, or special friends. Class presentations on Native Americans will begin promptly at 9:45 a.m.

E1N Class celebrations with parents, grandparents, or special friends. Class presentations on Native Americans will begin promptly at 9:45 a.m.

E1S Class celebrations with parents, grandparents, or special friends. A Salute to The United States of America will begin promptly at 9:45 a.m.

E2N Class celebration and open house for parents, grandparents, or special friends.  Beginning at 9:45 a.m., the students will share some lessons with their visitors.

E2S Class celebration and open house for parents, grandparents, or special friends.  Beginning at 9:45 a.m., the students will share some lessons with their visitors.

MS Class celebration with parents, grandparents, or special friends beginning at 9:45 a.m.

All students are welcome to leave after the parties.

New Information

Parents Interested in Volunteering at the School – We are always working to provide a safe and secure environment for our students, employees, and volunteers.  We have an Abuse Policy Regarding Sexual Misconduct which requires we perform background checks on all volunteers.  Our insurance company also requires a signed statement from volunteers acknowledging they are aware of policy requirements.

If you will be working with our students in any manner or driving on field trips, please complete the attached form and return it to the office as soon as possible.  NOTE:  If you completed one of these forms last year, you do not need to complete it again.

Volunteer Opportunities From Parent Group - Volunteers are needed for the upcoming teacher luncheon on Wednesday, November 16:

2 volunteers to make beef chili
2 volunteers to make chicken chili
1 volunteer to bring 3 gallons of tea
1 volunteer to bring lemon and ice
1 volunteer to bring Fritos and crackers
1 volunteer to bring sour cream and grated cheese
3 volunteers to bring a desert
1 volunteer to bring 2 fruit trays
1 volunteer to bring salad
3 volunteers to help clean up from 1-1:30

Remember, volunteering to bring items counts toward your required volunteer hours for the school. If you can help out with this upcoming event, please email Renee Eason at reneeeason6919@aol.com or Rachel Thomas at rthomas@milbar.net

From Outdoor Education – Trail-time is finally here! Join us this Saturday, November 12, any time between 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. in order to grab a trail key and take a walk along a forested wetland and historic route. You can follow in the footsteps of former and current MSS students that have used the trail to study local flora and fauna, our area’s first settlements, and as a connector between neighborhood schools. There will also be a professional naturalist from Walter B. Jacobs Nature Park on hand in order to answer all of your “what’s this?” questions.

Please see the attached flyer for further details. The outdoor classroom, gardens, and school playgrounds will also be open!

Friendly Reminders

Annual Fund Drive Reminder - The Annual Fund Drive ends on November 18, 2011.  Please see the attached letter from Don Wiener, Annual Fund Drive Chairman.

Electronics Recycling – Please see the attached flyer.

Half-day – Friday, November 18, will also be a half-day. Extended care will be available for those who usually participate.  Lunch Bunch will be on Thursday, November 17.

Thanksgiving Holidays – The school will be CLOSED Monday, November 21, through Friday, November 25, for Thanksgiving.

Grandparents’ Day-

Information for Parents, Grandparents

and Special Friends

Please remember:  Toddler North and Toddler Main will not have Grandparents’ Day celebrations. It is just too disruptive for our youngest students.

Dear Pre-Primary, Elementary and Middle School Parents, Grandparents and Special Friends:

We are so excited about Grandparents’ Day!  The children will be showing you some of the exciting things they are discovering. They will also have snacks to share.  So please dress casually and come and enjoy!

If grandparents cannot come, parents or special friends are welcome.  Please contact your teacher if your child will not have anyone visiting.

Also, please know that this is a half-day and your child is welcome to leave after the class party with his parent, grandparent, or friend.  Some of the children will be staying until noon or in extended care.  Please discuss this with your child so he will know what his schedule is and will not be disappointed.

Here are some of the specific events that have been planned:

8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Pre-primary

C1 – The students will be celebrating and sharing their lessons with visitors.  A short presentation of songs will begin at 8:40 a.m.

C2 – The students will be celebrating and sharing their lessons with visitors. A short presentation of songs will begin at 8:50 a.m.

C3 – The students will be celebrating and sharing their lessons with visitors. A short presentation of songs will begin at 9:10 a.m.

C4 – The students will be celebrating and sharing their lessons with visitors. A short presentation of songs will begin at 9:00 a.m.

9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary and Middle School

E1M Class celebrations with parents, grandparents, or special friends. Class presentations on Native Americans will begin promptly at 9:45 a.m.

E1N Class celebrations with parents, grandparents, or special friends. Class presentations on Native Americans will begin promptly at 9:45 a.m.

E1S Class celebrations with parents, grandparents, or special friends. A Salute to The United States of America will begin promptly at 9:45 a.m.

E2N Class celebrations with parents, grandparents, or special friends. Beginning at 9:45 am students will share some lessons with their visitors.

E2S Class celebrations with parents, grandparents, or special friends. Beginning at 9:45 am students will share some lessons with their visitors.

MS Class celebration with parents, grandparents, or special friends beginning at 9:45 a.m.

All students are welcome to leave after the parties.

New Information

Fall Fest/Trunk or Treat – Special thanks to the Day Family for such a wonderful time in the country. Forgotten Items: LSU cap, black scissors, pink gloves, ghost mask, cobra walkie-talkie and bug spray are available for pickup in the office.

From Outdoor Education – Don’t trash your pumpkins!  Bring them (free of seeds and accessories) to the outdoor classroom drop-off area (the trailer in the teacher’s parking lot).  We’ll send them back to where they came from.

Individual Picture Retakes – The date for picture retakes will be November 8. Children who were absent previously can be photographed then.  If you were not satisfied with your child’s proof, you may also have a retake for a charge of $3.00.  Please let the office know if your child will be having a retake made.

Pre-Primary Food Drive – As a community service project, the Pre-Primary classrooms will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Northwest Louisiana Food Bank.  We are working together with a former MSS student to help him earn a Boy Scout badge.  Barrels will be placed in the school’s main hallway from November 7-11.  Thank you for your support of this worthwhile cause. 

Grandparents’ Day – Friday, November 18, is Grandparents’ Day.

Please remember:  Toddler North and Toddler Main will not have Grandparents’ Day celebrations. It is just too disruptive for our youngest students.

Pre-Primary, Elementary and Middle School Celebrations – Parents or special friends may attend if grandparents cannot attend.    Invitations will be mailed directly to grandparents of children in these levels. An invitation for special friends and an informational letter will be sent home with your child next week. If you need additional invitations, please come by the office.

Pre-Primary Classrooms will celebrate from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Elementary and Middle School Classrooms will celebrate from 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Students are welcome to leave after the parties.  Please talk to your child so that they know what to expect.

Half-day – Friday, November 18, will also be a half-day. Extended care will be available for those who usually participate.  Lunch Bunch will be on Thursday, November 17.

Thanksgiving Holidays – The school will be CLOSED Monday, November 21, through Friday, November 25, for Thanksgiving.

Friendly Reminders

Annual Fund Drive Reminder - The Annual Fund Drive ends on November 18, 2011.  Our aim is for 100% of the families to participate, even if some parents give a little as $10.  Any gift, big or small, acknowledges your commitment to improve The Montessori School for Shreveport to the extent you can.  Please mail in your check or pledge, or drop it off at the school office, on or before November 18. You may also give through monthly bank drafts.  If you did not receive a pledge request in the mail recently, please let the office know.