MMA Monday Montessori Moments
September 25, 2017
A Message from our Director, Rene Baker
Parents,
MMA is an inclusive school. Inclusion is when children with and without disabilities and gifted students contribute and learn together in the same classes. This is in alignment with our school’s mission and the Montessori philosophy based on the belief that children are born intelligent, they simply learn in different ways and progress at their own pace.
Successful inclusive education requires the coordinated effort of teachers, support staff, school leadership, and parents. We believe that parents are their child’s first teachers and we need your trust, support, and communication to further your child’s education.
At MMA, inclusion means the presence of additional support staff in classrooms for all or part of the day. Qualified teachers and assistants add a third professional to classrooms. All students have access to the expertise these three adults provide for the purpose of remediation or acceleration of content.
Inclusive education is hard work and we truly believe that this hard work is valuable and worth our efforts because inclusive education fosters diversity and benefits all students.
Studies have shown that students with learning disabilities in inclusive settings make more academic progress. Inclusion also enhances non-disabled students’ educational outcomes. We believe that inclusive classrooms mirror the real world and foster leadership and compassion among all students.
For more information and details related to the educational studies cited visit:
http://www.mcie.org/usermedia/application/6/inclusion_works_final.pdf
http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/learning-disabilities/inclusive-education/
As always, thank you for your support and entrusting us with your children,
Rene Baker
Director
Cross Country Championships
Thursday, Sep 28, 2017, 04:15 PM
Mount Ogden Park
Chess Club
Thursday, Sep 28, 2017, 03:15 PM
MMA South Kiva
Honor Choir Begins
Wednesday, Oct 4, 2017, 07:30 AM
MMA library
Hiking Club Begins
Thursday, Oct 5, 2017, 04:00 PM
Check flyer for locations
MMA Substitute Training
Thursday, Oct 5, 2017, 09:00 AM
MMA Conference Room
MAPA Meeting
Friday, Oct 6, 2017, 08:45 PM
MMA Conference Room
School Picture Day
Wednesday, Oct 11, 2017, 09:00 AM
MMA Gym
Yearbook Orders
Don’t forget to order your yearbook!
Get yours for the early price of $20 (+2 if you want it personalized).
Order online:
https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/. Yearbook ID is 13283718.
9th Grade Parents
Student Intent Forms and $50 deposit for the Crow Canyon Trip are due by Friday, September 29th.
Chaperone Intent Email is due to Ms. Kacee by October 13th.
6th Grade Parents
Trip Fee for the California Redwoods of $260 is due November 16th.
Chaperone Intent Email is due to Ms. Rene by September 29th.
Basketball Coach Needed
801.827.0150.
Are you a Registered Nurse?
Contact Melanie Singleton at 801.827.0150 / msingleton@mariamontessoriacademy.org
MMA Chess Club
3:15 - 4:45pm in the south Kiva.
Bring your chess board and pieces.
Available for Grades 3-6.
Beginners are welcome.
Job Shadow Hosts Needed!
Attention Business Owners!
Job Shadow Hosts Needed!
We are looking for employers who are interested in hosting a 7th or 8th-grade student for a day!
Benefits to our students include:
- Becoming informed consumers
- Meeting positive role models
- Discovering how classroom learning relates to the workplace
- Learning about career choices
- Understanding what skills are required to get a good job
- Career exploration
Benefits to Job Shadow Hosts
- Sharing a passion for your profession
- Informing students about potential careers
- Inspiring young minds
- Meeting incredible teens
- Supporting the next generation and their journey into the workforce.
Job shadow experiences will take place on November 16th or 17th, 2017.
If you are interested, please send your contact information and the number of students you are willing to host to Ms. Kacee.
Cross County Team
Our Cross Country team braved the cold, wet weather on Thursday to compete at Syracuse Arts Academy.
Our girls continued their winning streak taking half of the top spots.
Congratulations Mountain Lions! Come and cheer them on at the Championships, Thursday, September 28, 4:15 pm at Mount Ogden Park.
Spirit Shirts!
If you ordered MMA Spirit Shirts last month, they are here to pick up in the Office! Remember you can always order them online at
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