Montessori Matters
November 9, 2018
Simple Conversation
In a world full of technology, overbooked schedules and never ending to-do lists, how many of us take the time to have a GOOD conversation? When was the last time you sat with a friend to talk about important matters? Better yet, when was the last time you sat down as a family to have conversations about what is happening with everyone? Do you utilize the drive to and from school to check-in with your children? There is so much that can come from these conversations. A conversation can change someone's mood, enlighten a situation or even strengthen a bond among those talking. A conversation can smooth out misunderstandings, give explanations, challenge ideas, ask questions and simply clarify. Let's teach our children the art of a good conversation.
What can we talk about?
- Ask teachers for specific topics regarding school to trigger conversation
- Talk through a good or bad day
- Have conversations about WHY we do things (i.e. practical life, community service)
- Discuss consequences for behaviors and creating guidelines for the home
- Read a book as a family and have a discussion about the book
"Be brave enough to start a conversation that matters." -Margaret Wheatley
Everything in its place
Diya Lamp
Diwali
Dates to Remember
November 16 - Reindeer Run registration forms due
November 20 - Thanksgiving Blessing
November 21-23 - Thanksgiving Holiday, all programs closed
December 4- Elementary Parent Education Night
December 6 - Middle and High School Parent Education Night
Harvest
Monkeying Around
Buddies
Full Beds
Planting
Yummy
Reindeer Run
MSA will be participating in the Anderson Area YMCA 18th Annual Reindeer Run elementary school competition for a chance to win $500 or possibly even $1,000. A few years ago we were the champions for FIVE years in a row with the highest percent participation (counting staff and K5-5th grade students). We would like to start our next winning streak! Please stop by the office to get a registration form and return it** with your entry fee (made out to Anderson Area YMCA) to the school office by Friday, November 16th.
**If they are not turned in at MSA we will not be able to get credit for those runners.
Microscopes
Plant Observation
Plant Observation
National Geographic
STEM
STEM
Psychology Observation
Flu Vaccinations
New Readers
Montessori School of Anderson
Email: mdabney@msasc.org
Website: msasc.org
Location: 280 Sam McGee Road, Anderson, SC, USA
Phone: 864-226-5344
Facebook: http://facebook.com/MontessoriSchoolofAnderson