Casa Ginkgo
Children's House (33 months - Kindergarten)
“To aid life, leaving it free, however, to unfold itself, that is the basic task of the educator."
Dr. Maria Montessori
Dear Families,
We feel that we’ve had enough excitement with this extreme weather and I’m very
hopeful that this is the end, and that the temperature cooperates so we can enjoy the
outdoors more often! The children truly have done an amazing job indoors exploring
new dance moves as we intend to do Zumba and as much large muscle movements as
possible. We can’t wait to go outside and enjoy the hills full of snow and the crisp air.
During our Friendship celebration, the children had a great time passing around their
Valentine’s, giving each other compliments and of course preparing and eating our
delicious Friendship Fruit Salad. Also, it was wonderful to see the different decorated
Valentine Boxes and Bags. What a wonderful and priceless family activity!
We’re looking forward this month and nicer weather as well as learning about Ireland.
If you ever have a question or concern please don’t hesitate to call me before 8:45 a.m. or after 3:30 p.m.
Thank you,
Maria & Pamela
Reading Valentine’s cards!
Painting
Time for Valentine’s cards!
Spanish Vocabulary:
- Marzo ………………………. march
- Happiness …………………. Felicidad
- Rainbow …………………… arcoiris
- To help ……………………… ayuda
Reminders:
- March 5th – 8th Maria will be out for daughter’s wedding.
- March 18th, 19th, and 20th Conferences.
- Sat. April 6th Cultural Potluck
- Friday, March 22 rd Spring Break begins.
Meet Our Casa Ginkgo Friends!
Reminders & Special Notifications
· Please arrive on time. Our session begins at 9:00 a.m. A quick and lovely good bye right at the door of the Treehouse or right by the cubbies in Casa Ginkgo will help prevent separation anxiety on some children. An adult will be greeting each student and ready to help them with what they need.
· Please feel free to stop by Casa Ginkgo every time you have an opportunity, it would be nice to say hello and also for you to check our bulletin board updates.
· Thank you for being extra careful and not sending anything that may have Eggs, Peanuts or Tree nuts in their lunch. Your help is truly appreciated it.
· Also, there is no need to send juice boxes in your child’s lunch, we provide milk and water daily. Thank you for preparing well balance lunches.
· All nap items will go home on Friday to be washed, but please be so kind to send them back on Monday.
· Please make sure your child has appropriate clothes for the outdoors, we try to go outside daily.
If you ever have a question or concern please don’t hesitate to call me or e-mail me.
Thank you- Gracias
Maria & Pamela
(952)448-5232
Maria Libra
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Montessori Material: Practical Life and Phonetic Object Box
Favorite Restaurant or Coffee Shop: Tea Shops
Birthday Month: January
Favorite Color: I love them all!
Email: mlibra@jonathanmontessori.org
Website: jonathanmontessori.org
Phone: 952-448-5232
Pamela Longtine
Fun Facts about Pamela
Favorite Treat: milk chocolate
Favorite Musical Instrument: The fiddle which is another name for the violin.
Birthday Month: October
Favorite Color: Maroon red, but I love all colors.