Montessori Memo
March 7, 2022
WAMCS Vision: Guiding children to become lifelong learners and global citizens of moral character.
WAMCS Mission: Through the use of Montessori principles, including experiential learning and individualized instruction, we help students to achieve academic success, advance their awareness of self, encourage their responsibility to and for each other, and guide them to work together towards improving their community and the larger world.
Head of School - Highlights
Dear WAMCS Family,
For the month of March, we are focused on the virtue of "Commitment". We continue to encourage all students to take the time to recognize their peers (by filling out a Virtue Voucher) who are exemplifying our monthly virtues.
Spring Break is only 9 school days away and I hope you all have plans to enjoy every moment!
Warmly,
Mrs. Channel
Spring Flower Sale
Summer Learning Registration has Begun!
We are pleased to share with you that Summer Learning registration for students in 4K - 5th grade is now open. Our 4K - 5th grade programs will offer a wide variety of morning and afternoon activities. A brief summary of the options for each grade level are below. Please click HERE for details on all the programming that is offered as well as directions for the registration process (Elementary Tutorial)
There will be transportation provided from every Wausau School District school to Summer Learning sites. Detailed busing information will be available at a later date on the district website and will also be sent with student registration confirmation packets the week prior to Summer Learning.
Overview of Summer Learning by Current Grade Level
Wednesday, June 8 - Thursday, July 21, 2022
Monday through Thursday, No Programs on July 4 or 5, 2022
Free Breakfast 7:45 a.m.- 8:00 a.m.
Class Time 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Free Lunch 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (staggered lunches)
*You will want to select a site closest to your home or daycare provider!*
4K Options at G.D. Jones, Lincoln, Jefferson, Hawthorn, or Riverview
Morning program “Transitioning to Kindergarten” (AM and midday busing available)
Kindergarten Options at G.D. Jones, Lincoln, Jefferson, Hawthorn, or Riverview
Morning program “Transitioning to 1st Grade” (AM and midday busing available)
Afternoon program “G2M Community Connections” (No PM busing, $40 cost)
1st Grade Options at G.D. Jones, Lincoln, Jefferson, Hawthorn, or Riverview
Morning program “Transitioning to 2nd Grade” (AM and midday busing available)
Afternoon program “G2M Community Connections” (No PM busing, $40 cost)
Week 7 (July 25 - 29) Summer Stretchers at G.D. Jones (no busing)
2nd Grade Options at G.D. Jones, Lincoln, Jefferson, Hawthorn, or Riverview
Morning program “Transitioning to 3rd Grade” (AM and midday busing available)
Afternoon program “G2M Community Connections” (No PM busing, $40 cost)
Week 7 (July 25 - 29) Summer Stretchers at G.D. Jones (no busing available)
Week 7 (July 25 - 29) World Cultures at G.D. Jones (no busing)
3rd Grade Options at G.D. Jones, Lincoln, Jefferson, Hawthorn, or Riverview
Morning program “Transitioning to 4th Grade” (AM and midday busing available)
Afternoon program “Academy- STEM, Art, Music, or World Languages” (midday bus to Horace Mann, PM bus available)
Afternoon program “G2M Community Connections” (No PM busing, $40 cost)
Week 7 (July 25 - 29) Summer Saunters Ice Age Trail at G.D. Jones (no busing available)
Week 7 (July 25 - 29) World Cultures at G.D. Jones (no busing)
4th Grade Options at G.D. Jones, Lincoln, Jefferson, Hawthorn, or Riverview
Morning program “Transitioning to 5th Grade” (AM and midday busing available)
Afternoon program “Academy- STEM, Art, Music, or World Languages” (midday bus to Horace Mann, PM bus available)
Afternoon program “G2M Community Connections” (No PM busing, $40 cost)
Week 7 (July 25 - 29) Summer Saunters Ice Age Trail at G.D. Jones (no busing available)
Week 7 (July 25 - 29) World Cultures at G.D. Jones (no busing)
5th Grade Options at John Muir or Horace Mann, and School Forest
Morning program “Camp School and Middle School Transition” (AM and midday busing available)
Afternoon program “Academy- STEM, Art, Music, or World Languages” (midday bus to Horace Mann, PM bus available)
Week 7 (July 25- 29) Summer Saunters Ice Age Trail at G.D. Jones (no busing)
If you have questions or need additional details, please contact:
Elementary (Current PK - Current 5th grade)
Contact Amy Louis at 715-261-0530 or alouis@wausauschools.org.
Community Connections (G2M)
Contact Sandy Wawrzaszek at 715-261-0580 or swawrzas@wausauschools.org.
How does the April 5th Referendum affect for our Montessori school?
The last Referendum Information Session is scheduled for Tuesday, March 8th @ 5:00pm at Stettin Elementary.
Upcoming Events
March 17: Spring Music Concert, Art Show, and Scholastic Book Fair!
March 18: Early Release @ 11:15 am; End of 3rd Quarter
March 21-25: NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
April 4 - 29 - Forward Exam Testing Window for 3rd - 6th Graders
Park Meetup
Thursday, March 10th @ Riverlife Park from 5-6pm
Join WAMCS families at the park for a causal time of letting kids burn off some winter energy! The goal of this meetup is to continue to buld our school community and provide kids with more outdoor, fun time together. Meet Montessori families and bring your questions about our experience at WAMCS!
*This will be an ongoing event held on the second Thursday of each month.*
Contact Dana Moore with any questions at 715-218-0593!
Be Informed, Get Involved!
WAMCS Governance Council
President/Vice-President: Tiffany Rodriguez-Lee
Secretary: Chris Dietsche
Upcoming Meetings:
Tuesday, March 15th @5:30pm - ANNUAL MEETING
Tuesday, April 19th @ 5:30pm
Tuesday, May 17th @ 5:30pm
Tuesday, June 21st @ 5:30pm
Location: Montessori Library (Room 141) - Come into the building through Door 3
WAMCS Parent Connect
President: Dawn Dietsche
Vice-President: Melissa Schreiber
Secretary: Elayna Clark
Upcoming VIRTUAL Meetings:
Thursday, April 7th @ 6:00pm
Thursday, May 5th @ 6:00pm
Meeting ID
WAMCS Bingo Night
Wausau School District - Announcements
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