Athena Montessori Academy
May 2022 Newsletter
"The greatest sign of success for a teacher... is to be able to say, ’The children are now working as if I did not exist.’"
-- Dr. Maria Montessori

Check out the Athena Parent Calendar and stay tuned to important school events!
Important Dates
May
Asian American Month
Pacific Islander Month
Jewish American Heritage Month
Sunday, May 1st
May Day
Tuesday, May 3rd
Eid al-Fitr
National Teacher's Day
Thursday, May 5th
African Heritage Day
Cinco de mayo
Sunday, May 8th
Mother's Day
Parent Workshop with Amber Dawn Wellness (virtual)
Avoiding Burnout in Parenthood
Wednesday, May 11th
12-1pm (flyer to come)
Friday, May 13th
Field Day
Friday, May 27th
Last day of Spring semester
Monday, May 30th
Memorial Day
Wednesday, June 8th
First Day of Summer Camp
T3 Team Spotlight
1. What is your favorite aspect of the Three to Six Plane of Development?
Zach: There's so much to love, but I think my favorite aspect is seeing the emergence of the child's personality, and I love being part of the early stages of their journey to being the people they're going to be for the rest of their lives!
2. What is a sweet moment you have experienced this school year?
Lina: A few weeks ago, a parent told me that their child told them that her guides help her heart grow! It was really sweet.
3. Name something that people generally think very young children cannot do, but you have seen them do.
Sydney: Cook a complete breakfast!
4. If you could own only one book on early childhood, which book would you pick?
Zach: I would pick the Tao of Montessori. I've been reading it throughout my training, and I think it's full of beautiful wisdom on living and being with our students. Every chapter I read is the exact words that I needed!
Follow the link below to read the full Tots 3 Spotlight:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wd1AOZ4jWKaugoK3rENkcy0UpIELxfQ6iQ4iV9OO5I4/edit

Lights Out, Texas!
Happy Birthday!
Student Birthdays:
Blake C. -- 5/2
August B. -- 5/4
Josephine K. -- 5/7
Paxton U. -- 5/9
Dviti S. -- 5/10
James F. -- 5/13
Bennett P. -- 5/16
Elliott -- 5/16
Camille R. -- 5/17
Grace R. -- 5/17
Tavian S. -- 5/17
Harlow R. -- 5/21
Daphne E. -- 5/22
Cooper K. -- 5/23
Lucy C. -- 5/28
Beckett B. -- 5/30
Staff Birthdays:
Rocio Lopez-Cortez -- 5/19
Haley Prescott -- 5/27

Enrollment Notices
Tots enrollment for the 2022-2023 school year is complete. While we wish we could have offered every Tots-aged child a spot for this fall, we are hopeful to be able to welcome you all to Athena in the future!
We have limited spots still available in our Primary program for the 2022-2023 school year. If you would like your 3-5 year old child to be considered for admission this August, you may submit an application here.
As always, please direct admissions & enrollment questions to Joy Jacobson.
You can email her directly Admissions@AthenaMontessoriAcademy.com

School Supplies
Need labels? Oliver's Labels has labels for backpacks, shoes, clothes, lunch boxes, and water bottles! Click on the image above to purchase customized labels and Athena will receive 20% of your purchase!
For Small Hands carries a wide variety of items for children, all child-sized, fun and developmentally-appropriate! Use our code below, and Athena will get a percentage of the sale to apply towards materials for school. CODE 165595