Archive for the ‘Urgent Alerts’ Category

Electric Power Restored!

Saturday, November 3rd, 2012

As of Saturday morning, we again have power at The Montessori House.  We’re inspecting our facility and checking with teachers, and hope to re-open Monday on our normal schedule. 

By Sunday afternoon, parents will receive a special communication on our final plans for Monday, November 5th.

School Closed Friday, November 2nd

Friday, November 2nd, 2012

The Montessori House school is still closed as we continue to have no electric power on Friday, November 2nd.

The most up-to-date information continues to be found at 201-816-8343. We will update our information by 6:00 a.m. Monday. Please call 201-816-8343 after 6:00 a.m. Monday for the latest information.

Finally, we have extended our deadline for any payments that were due November 1st.  Please deliver November 1 payments on the first day school is open. 

 We hope all families are safe, and that your electric power (and ours!) is restored this weekend!

Weather Emergency: Still Closed on Wednesday, October 31

Wednesday, October 31st, 2012

The Montessori House is still closed today,Wednesday, October 31st.  Happy Halloween! (Trick or Treat?) 

The school has not elecrtric power, and until power is restored we cannot re-open.

We have very limited access to the internet.  The most up-to-date information can be found by calling 201-816-8343 — we will update our message each day by 6 a.m. to let you know our status.  

For the most up-to-date information,  PLEASE CALL 201-816-8343

Weather Emergency: Closed Monday, October 29th

Monday, October 29th, 2012

The Montessori House is closed today, Monday, October 29th. 

It is likely school will also be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, October 30th. 

We will provide an update on school closing as follows:

  1. Here in NEWS on the website.
  2. Via the phone message at 201-816-8343.
  3. Via e-mail to our 2012-13 parents and teachers.  

In case you see no further update in NEWS, we’ve probably lost internet communications. 

Generally, for the most up-to-date information,  PLEASE CALL 201-816-8343.

Still Closed for Tuesday, November 1st

Monday, October 31st, 2011

Still without power at 7 p.m. Monday.  We will be closed on Tuesday, November 1st.

Our playground is littered with large branches and will need professional attention and repairs (to fences after branches are removed) before it’s safe for the children.

We hope power returns before Wednesday, and will continue to keep parents posted.

PLEASE NOTE: If you haven’t had an e-mail or NEWS post that confirms when the school will reopen, please call the office and listen to the message.  Without power, our access to internet is limited, but we can always update the phone message.

Weather Emergency: Possible School Closing Monday, October 31st

Sunday, October 30th, 2011

We currently have no power at The Montessori House, and much of Tenafly has no power this Sunday morning. 

Right now we plan to open school on schedule tomorrow, Monday, October 31st. 

We will provide an update on school closing two ways:

  1. Here in NEWS on the website.
  2. Via the phone message at 201-816-8343. 

If possible we will send an e-mail update as well.  In case you see no further update in NEWS \, this means we’ve lost internet communications.  In that case, PLEASE CALL 201-816-8343 Monday morning for the latest information.

CLOSED: School and office closed Wednesday, February 2

Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011

Classes at The Montessori House school are canceled for Wednesday, February 2, 2011. 

The office will be closed, all classes and tours are canceled.  We expect to return to our normal schedule and hours tomorrow.

Wow!  That ice is really something!

School is open Tuesday, February 1 on the normal schedule

Tuesday, February 1st, 2011

The Montessori House will be open on its normal schedule, Tuesday, February 1, 2011. 

Local conditions vary; parents, please exercise caution planning your time and route to school today.  Feel free to keep your children at home, arrive late, or pick up early,  if that is your best, safest course of action.

CLOSED: Thursday, January 27 (due to snow)

Thursday, January 27th, 2011

Classes at The Montessori House school are canceled for Thursday, January 27, 2011. 

The office will be closed, all classes and tours are canceled.  We expect to return to our normal schedule and hours on Friday, January 28.

Enjoy the winter weather!

School is open Friday, January 21 on the normal schedule

Friday, January 21st, 2011

The Montessori House will be open on its normal schedule, Friday, January 21, 2011. 

Local conditions vary; parents and teachers please exercise caution planning your time and route to school today.  Parents, feel free to keep your children at home, or arrive late, if that is you best, safest course of action.