November 2025 Newsletter

          After a very busy October, it is time for us to make that all-important effort to slow down and  pause to reflect on what we are thankful for.  It seems that although our lives become simpler with technological advances, we still cannot find the time to stop and give thanks for someone or something.  We are very thankful for our Dublin Montessori families who have invested in the Montessori philosophy of education! 
 
                            
                          Parent - Teacher Conferences

Conference sessions are offered each school year for parents to discuss the progress of their children.

· Thursday,  November 6th beginning at 12:40 p.m. and concluding at 5:00 p.m.

· Friday, November 7th beginning at 8:00 a.m. and concluding at 5:00 p.m.   

· You will receive your Progress Reports on October 29th. 

· Please call the office to schedule an appointment.

Conferences are twenty minutes long.  Children do not attend the conference.  Please bring the Progress Report with your signatures to the conference.  If you do not wish to have a conference at this time, please sign the report and return it by Wednesday, November 5th. 
  We must have the originals returned 

· There is no school during the conference sessions, however the Extended Care Program is in session.

· The second session of conferences will be in April. 


                                       Coming Events
 
Thursday, November 6th:  Parent-Teacher  Conferences, NO PM CLASSES
All Day K and All Day classes dismiss at 11:30
Extended Care Program In Session

Friday, November 7th: Parent-Teacher Conferences, NO SCHOOL
Extended Care Program In Session
 

Wednesday, November 26th through
Friday, November 28th                                                         NO SCHOOL- Thanksgiving Holiday
 

Monday, December 22nd through
Friday, January 2nd.                                                                      NO SCHOOL-  Winter Break
School resumes Monday, January 5th
 
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                           Helpful Hints When Observing
 
 We welcome our parents to observe the classroom at any time. 
We respectfully request that certain guidelines be followed:
 
· Hand sanitizer is available at the front door for your use as entering building.
  
· The best time to observe is after the children are in the classroom.  This allows them the needed space to get their coats.
 
· Please refrain from distracting your children during work or line-up times.
 
· Do not open the classroom door to talk to the teacher or your child.  If you need assistance please see someone at  the front office for help.
 
· The small window on the door does not have a privacy film, your children can see you.  Please use the large window when watching your child in the classroom. 
 
· If possible, please use a quiet voice while observing; your voices can be heard in the classroom.
 
· Use of cell phones and taking pictures of the children is not permitted.
 
 
                                 Illness Policy

        In compliance with state law, our communicable disease policy as related in the Parent Handbook states that a child with a temperature of 100 degrees or higher, must be free from fever without the aid of fever reducing medication twenty-four hours before returning to school. 
         We appreciate your cooperation in helping us to maintain a healthy environment.  Please help us show consideration for each other’s children by complying with this policy.  If your child is ill and is going to be absent from school, a phone call to the school is appreciated.  If the illness is communicable, we need to know so that we can inform other parents to watch for symptoms.
 

 Thank you for your efforts in keeping the school a cell phone free zone.  Your children
appreciate it more than you know!  And you and your child will reap the rewards!