August 15, 2018
JMS Newsletter
Jonathan Montessori School
Email: office@jonathanmontessori.org
Website: http://www.jonathanmontessori.org/
Location: 112090 Hundertmark Road, Chaska, MN 55318, USA
Phone: (952) 448-5232
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/JonathanMontessoriSchool/photos/?ref=page_internal
Hello JMS Families!
You will find supply lists with what your child needs to bring on the first day of school (or transition week if applicable). Also, you can find the updated 2018-2019 Parent Handbook. The last page of the handbook is a form that acknowledges an agreement to follow the policies laid out in the handbook. Please have both parents sign and date the form and return it to the office before school starts.
We have also included important upcoming dates and the forms that need to be completed before students begin their year at JMS. Also a reminder that the August Board meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday August 28th at 6:00 pm.
Did you know that we have re-named the Casa's at JMS? Check out the newsletter links below from The Acorn Community, Casa Ginkgo and Casa Willow. In addition, the Before and Aftercare room (formerly Casa 2) was renamed "The Treehouse" and the Infant Program carries our theme as "The Nest".
As always, we would love to have parents involved at JMS. There is a link to a Google form below to fill out if you are interested in sharing your time and talents. A special Thank You to our many volunteers who have helped with laminating, assembling library shelves, cutting paper and helping with our construction project in Casa Gingko.
Thank you for your help in preparing our school and your children for a spectacular year!
New Family Parent Orientation Night
- August 23rd from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
- Parents only at this event
- At least 1 parent should be in attendance
- Completed forms (Immunization, Emergency and Medical Release, Health Care Summary) can be turned at this event
Upcoming Dates
8/23 - 5:30-7pm New parent orientation night
8/27 - Toddler family home visits
- Children's House new children 9:00-10:00am
8/28 - Toddler new children 9:00-10:15am
- Children's House new children 9:00-10:30am
8/29 - Toddler new children 9:00-10:45am
- Children's House new children 9:00-11:00am
8/30 - Toddler new children 9:00-11:15am
- Children's House new children 9:00-11:30am
8/31 - All children invited to attend our half-day (9:00-12:30)
- 12:30 welcome back picnic for all families at JMS (bring your own nut-free lunch and blanket/chair)
9/4 - First day of school - Welcome back everyone!
9/9 - Steamboat Days Parade, Carver (12:30 arrival time) - JMS sign up to come
Summer Camp Week 8: Construction Camp
Drilling Holes
Completing our Crayon Holder
Learning about the Pulley System
Forms for New and Returning Parents
Form Directions:
1. Please print the Immunization Record and Health Care Summary forms (one per child)
2. Bring forms to your medical care provider to fill out and sign
3. Return both forms to the JMS office before your child(ren) and return to school for the
2018-19 school year (JMS Office Fax: 952-448-7616)
4. Please print and complete the Emergency Medical Treatment form (one per child)
5. Bring the Emergency Medical Treatment form, signed by a parent, back to JMS before you child(ren) return to school
2018-2019 Parent Handbook
Back-to-School Supply Lists
Toddler and Children's House Newsletters
Email Contacts
Emails about policies and procedure updates, school closures and delays, signups, registration information, board information, and much more will come from the office email.
nalkhouja@jonathanmontessori.org
Nada Al-Khouja - Infant Teacher
Megan Wylie - Toddler (Acorn) Guide
Maria - Guide in Casa Ginkgo (Casa 1)
trice@jonathanmontessori.org and kmeyer@jonathanmontessori.org
Taryn and Kasey - Guides in Casa Willow (Casa 2 and Casa 3)
eleskee@jonathanmontessori.org
Information about before and aftercare, enrollment, and enrichment opportunities. Feel free to email Emily Leskee with any questions.
Summer Camp Week 9: Music Camp
Volunteer Here!
Are you handy? Excited by the idea of building shelves? Like painting? Love using power tools? Well, you're in the right place :)
We will happily use your expertise with a couple of quick building maintenance items and care of the beautiful, blooming JMS grounds. Please fill out the Google Form below to volunteer. We promise to utilize you!
Courtyard Beautification Project
JMS is still in need of...
- 20 bags of brown mulch (2 cubic feet/bag)
- Mums- assorted colors (yellow, orange, purple) (10-15)
- Tulip bulbs- planted outside both Casas for a beautiful spring flower garden that the children can use with flower arranging
Please chat with Miss Kasey (Casa Willow) if you are able to donate.
Summer Camp Week 10: Language Camp
Household Items
Can you help donate an old household item?
A desktop computer for our Guides and Assistance to use in the conference room. Simple Microsoft office applications and internet is all it will be used for.
JMS on Instagram!
Board Meetings
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Meetings are held the third Tuesday of every month
The August Board of Directors Meeting is postponed until Tuesday, August 28th.
@ JMS from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Parents are welcome to attend the open session of each Board meeting (6pm-7pm) in the conference room at JMS.