Wauwatosa Montessori School
October 4, 2019
Dear Families:
- Parent Education: PTSA stands for Parent Teacher Student Association. Learn about the purpose of the PTSA, what it supports and how you can get involved! PTSA
Battle of the Books: 4th-8th grade students will have the opportunity to participate in Battle of the Books this year. We are looking for Parent Volunteers to assist the teacher advisors. Please email Ms. Imperiale if interested. A brief summary of responsibilities include:
Flexible weekly or bi-monthly “check in” with your team for 20-30 minutes (very flexible and may be over a lunch period, before school or after school.
Creation of a team name and team poster. (Materials available upon request.)
Motivational support for your team in completion of their reading lists, learning titles and authors, creating questions and practice battles.
Encouraging your child to read the chosen books from the Battle of the Books booklist is key! Participating students are placed on a team where collectively all members will need to cover the booklist. All questions are answered after conferring as a team for a set amount of time.
The final team battles take place online against teams from across the state. Good luck!
- Montessori Micro Marathon: Next week, WMS students will be participating in the Montessori Micro-Marathon. Students will be able to walk, jog, or run the Breitlow Field warning track (outfield perimeter) during their regularly-scheduled gym classes. This fun run is one of the children's favorite events during the year. This year the kids will have 30 minutes to run laps around the roughly 350-meter course as many times as possible (just under a quarter mile). Afterwards they will be treated with a popsicle, a student favorite! See your child's Friday folder for pledge information! here://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C4FA4AE2DAA8-kathys
- Library Fun: The Montessori Library is hosting a festive, friendly competition - storybook pumpkin painting contest. See flyer in your child's Friday folder or HERE.
Brownies (2nd/3rd graders): The first meeting of Brownie Troop 1192 is scheduled from 3:20-5pm on Monday, October 7 in the Art Room, and on the first Monday of every month throughout the school year. This year, the troop will partake in many exciting activities that focus on building friendships, independence, financial literacy, creativity and leadership skills. It’s going to be a really fun year!! If you’re interested in signing up your daughter(s), please contact Mychale Thomas at zoochica@gmail.com.
Have a great weekend,
Ashley Imperiale
Principal
Upcoming Dates
- Friday, Oct. 4: PTSA Parent Social 6-9pm @ Rays Growler Gallery
- Monday, Oct. 7: Brownie Troop 1192 Meeting 3:30-5pm (Art Room)
- Wednesday, Oct. 9: Picture Makeup/Retake Day 9-11am
- Wednesday, Oct. 9: Montessori Micro Marathon in PE Class(Burmeister, Grassmann, Milich)
- Thursday, Oct. 10: Montessori Micro Marathon in PE Class (Kobinsky, Dolkiewicz, Raasch, Anderson)
- Friday, Oct. 11: Children's House Field Trip to Pumpkin Farm
- Monday, Oct. 14: Green Bay Packer Spirit Day
- Monday, Oct. 14: Lower Elementary to Camp Minikani
- Tuesday, Oct. 15: Upper Elementary to Camp Minikani
- Friday, Oct. 18: October Birthday Lunch 11:30am
- Friday, Oct. 18: PTSA Costume Parade & Dance 6-8pm
- Wednesday, Oct. 23: Children's House to Camp Minikani
- Thursday, Oct. 24: Elementary Conferences (PM)
- Friday, Oct. 25: No School - Elementary Conference Day
- Tuesday, Oct. 29: Elementary Conferences (PM)
- Friday, Nov. 1: No School - Staff Professional Learning Day
Photos from the Week
PTSA
Due to the unpredictable Fall weather, the Montessori Micro-Marathon has been postponed until next week! We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. Please check the SignUpGenius for updated dates and times. Thank you for your support!https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0544ACA928A1F58-montessori
The Annual Costume Dance/Parade is coming up on Friday October 18th. All students, siblings and parents welcome! Enjoy the craft station, food from AP, Inc, and professional DJ! Watch the Friday folder for full details!
Come socialize with Wauwatosa Montessori families (new and old) at our Parent Social on Friday, October 4 6:00pm-9:00pm at Ray’s Growler Gallery. Any drinks bought or products from the store, earn WMS 5% of the sales (all day)! This is a great way to help the school and have fun!
WMS Service Society
11/22/19- All school maker fair- In the morning, students of all ages will participate in different service projects as well as learn One Step CPR from the Wauwatosa Fire Department. In the afternoon, AP students will volunteer at a local social service agency. *We will need parent volunteers for the morning event. If interested, please contact Kristin Pelot at krismartin500@yahoo.com or Margaret Stockbauer at margaret.stockbauer@gmail.com*
Wauwatosa Montessori School
Email: imperias@wauwatosa.k12.wi.us
Website: http://www.edlinesites.net/pages/Wauwatosa_Montessori_School
Location: 12121 West North Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI, United States
Phone: (414) 773-3300
Twitter: @TosaMontessori