School is Open Today — Thursday, February 25

February 25th, 2010

The Montessori House school is open today.

Parents, please use your judgment about whether it is safe or convenient to bring your children to school today.  Don’t hesitate to keep your children home, and feel free to pick up your children earl, if you feel the weather warrants.

Note: After Care is canceled for today.

Suzuki Violin Program: New Private Lesson Options

February 23rd, 2010

Thanks to the parents who attended our meeting last night on the upcoming Suzuki Violin program, commencing March 1.  Parents should receive a detailed e-mail describing the program, in particular the options we added for scheduling private lessons. 

If there’s sufficient interest, Ms. Lisa will conduct private lessons at the school on Wednesdays as well as Mondays (when we’ve scheduled the weekly group lesson).  Also, you can schedule private lessons with Ms. Lisa at her home at any agreed up time.  Parents can also schedule 2 private lessons each week. 

Look for the e-mail!  If you need more information, call Tony at the office or e-mail us.

Volunteer for International Festival: Wednesday, March 3, 7 p.m.

February 22nd, 2010

Through the efforts of parent and family volunteers, International Festival is a celebration of the great variety of cultures and nations represented at The Montessori House.

The Montessori House will hold its International Festival the afternoon of Saturday, May 22, 2010.  Please hold the date!

All parents are invited to a planning meeting at The Montessori House school on Wednesday, March 3, at 7 p.m.  .

 Please RSVP to the Anne Marie in the office at 201-816-8343.

Rescheduled Violin Meeting for Parents: Monday, Feb. 22, 7 p.m.

February 21st, 2010

Violin Group Classes commence Monday, March 1, 3 p.m.

If there’s sufficient interest among our families, starting Monday, March 1, The Montessori House will offer an after-school program of Suzuki violin instruction.

Please come to a meeting Monday, February 22 at 7 p.m. to meet our instructor, Lisa, and to learn more.

The program is open to children enrolled in Pre-Primary, Enrichment, and Kindergarten programs at the school, and will run through the end of the school year.  Instruction consists of  a weekly 30-minute group lesson (each Monday school is in session; 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm) and a weekly 15-minute private lesson (Monday afternoons at the school, or at the instructor’s home at other times, to be scheduled with the instructor).  Children who attend the morning Pre-Primary session may return Monday afternoon for violin.

Parents should have received a flyer or an e-mail with information on the program, the instructor, and an enrollment form.  If you cannot make the meeting on Monday, February 22 at 7 p.m., we will send out an e-mail reporting any significant points raised at the meeting.  Or if you need a copy of the flyer, please call the office at 201-816-8343.

School Closed Feb 15-19, Classes Resume Feb 22

February 12th, 2010

The Montessori House is closed  February 15-19, 2010 f or winter vacation.  There are no classes and the office is closed.

On Monday, February 22, 2010, the office will reopen and classes will resume on the normal schedule.

Enjoy the break!

CLOSED: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11

February 10th, 2010

The Montessori House School will be closed again on Thursday, February 11.

We expect to resume classes on Friday on the normal schedule.

Snow Day! — Montessori House closed Wed., February 10, 2010

February 9th, 2010

The Montessori House school will be closed on Wednesday, February 10, 2010, due to predicted severe winter weather.   We expect to reopen on our normal schedule Thursday, February 11, 2011.  The parent meetings scheduled for Wednesday afternoon (violin) and Wednesday evening (International Festival) are canceled.  Parents, monitor your e-mail for further information.

Violin at The Montessori House — Parents Meeting Feb. 10, 3 p.m.

February 5th, 2010

If there’s sufficient interest among our families, The Montessori House will offer a program of Suzuki violin instruction starting Monday, February 22.

Please come to a meeting Wednesday, February 10 from 3 pm to 4 pm to meet our instructor and to learn more.

The program is open to children enrolled in Pre-Primary, Enrichment, and Kindergarten programs at the school, and will run through the end of the school year.  Instruction consists of  a weekly 30-minute group lesson (each Monday school is in session; 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm) and a weekly 15-minute private lesson (Monday afternoons, to be scheduled with the instructor). 

Please click here for information on our violin program, including background on the instructor, schedule, costs and an enrollment form.

School is Open Today — Wed, February 3 (Let it Snow … More!)

February 3rd, 2010

The Montessori House school is open today.

Parents, please use your judgment about whether it is safe or convenient to bring your child to school through the snow.   Don’t hesitate to keep your children home, or arrive late  for school today.

International Fest Call for Volunteers: Meeting, Wed., Feb. 10, 7 pm

February 2nd, 2010

Through the efforts of parent and family volunteers, International Festival is a celebration of the great variety of cultures and nations represented at The Montessori House.

The Montessori House will hold its International Festival the afternoon of Saturday, May 22, 2010.  Please hold the date!

All parents are invited to a planning meeting at The Montessori House school on Wednesday, February 10, at 7 p.m.  .

 Please RSVP to the Anne Marie in the office at 201-816-8343.