MMA Friday Montessori Moments
July 20, 2018
A Message from our Director, René Baker
Teamwork
Upon my return, I had the pleasure to meet with several families who had excellent questions and insights about MMA. I would like to encourage you to set up a meeting with me if you, too, have questions or suggestions. Please email me at rbaker@mariamontessoriacademy.org or call the office to set up an appointment at 801-827-0150.
Congratulations!
Ms. Lana has been chosen to serve as MMA's Assistant Administrator!! We are thrilled for her to join the MMA leadership and support team. Ms. Lana is a credentialed Montessorian who brings 5 years of teaching experience and team leadership.
Thank you to the teachers, office, and support team members who participated on the assistant administrator interview panel.
Staffing Updates
Ms. Joy will not be returning for the 2018-19 school year. We appreciate her contribution to MMA and wish her the best moving forward.
Ms. Martha will take Ms. Joy's former class and transition to be the lead teacher in early childhood. She is excited to put her summer learning from Westminster College's Montessori Institute into action for the 2018-19 school year.
Ms. Christina is coming to MMA from Indiana and will take over Ms. Lana's lower elementary class. Ms. Christina's is early childhood Montessori credentialed, has experience working in a public Montessori school, and looks forward to continuing her Montessori training into lower elementary.
We are in the process of hiring general education and special education teaching assistants as well as a front office administrative assistant. If you know anyone who would be a great candidate to work at our school, please have them email René at rbaker@mariamontessoriacademy.org.
Click the ICYMI (in case you missed it) link at the bottom to review the last newsletter, which also contains staffing updates.
Seeking Volunteers
MMA is participating in several community outreach events and we are seeking volunteers to help staff these events. Please contact the front office if you would like to volunteer - info@mariamontessoriacademy.org or 801-827-0150.
We would love your help as we walk the Pioneer Day parade route at 8:30am (after the children's parade and before the big parade) to pass out bags with MMA info inside.
We need volunteers to staff a booth at Ogden's National Night out on August 1st in the evening. You could educate people about MMA, pass out swag, share works, or run the plinko game.
We will be hosting another booth with swag, works, and games at the Harrisville Heritage Day on Saturday, August 4th.
Get a head start on your family volunteer hours by signing up today!
Construction Update
Things are really coming together nicely as the construction on our addition nears completion. We have official occupancy of our new space, which means teachers can finally get in and start situating their new classrooms.
We have sprinklers, fencing, and grass! Furniture deliveries are arriving daily. North Ogden City is still working on installing the drainage pipe that runs the length of our property line. In the next few weeks our parking lot will be re-paved and our new, awesome playground equipment will ship.
Check out the ribbon cutting ceremony details below!
Join MAPA on Facebook
The Montessori Academy Parent Association (MAPA) is the Parent-Teacher Organization for Maria Montessori Academy. This organization is used to facilitate communication and involvement between parents and teachers. MAPA is currently seeking volunteers who are interested in joining this organization to ensure that the needs of Maria Montessori Academy’s student body are being fulfilled.
Come Visit Us
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Pool Party!
Sneak a Peek
You are invited to our Sneak A Peak event on Monday, August 20th from 1:30-3:30pm. On the half hour, beginning at 1:30pm, then again at 2pm, 2:30pm, and 3pm - each teacher and assistant will greet families, give an overview of the classroom and expectations. There will be time for families to ask questions and meet each other.
There is no RSVP; just show up at a time that is most convenient for you. With four time slots, families with multiple children attending MMA have time to visit all their teachers. Please be on time and honor the half hour time frames to allow everyone an opportunity to visit.
Building Closure
Returning Student Registration
To guarantee your spot at MMA and to allow teachers to best prepare the classroom for your child, please complete this last step in the process by the date indicated in the email.
If you have questions, please call the front office at 801-827-0150 or email info@mariamontessoriacademy.org.
Class lists
René will be emailing families next week to inform them of their 2018-19 teacher assignment. Teachers are encouraged to touch base with families before they return to school on August 14th but not required as we want to honor their summer break.
Please check out the teachers' blogs for school supply lists: https://www.mariamontessoriacademy.org/?page_id=4623. Our new teachers may not have their lists up just yet.
Email Migration
Junior High Schedules
Coming Soon!
Maria Montessori Academy
Email: info@mariamontessoriacademy.org
Website: www.mariamontessoriacademy.org
Location: 2505 N 200 E, North Ogden, UT, United States
Phone: 801.827.0150
Facebook: facebook.com/MMAofUT
Twitter: @MMAofUT