Registration 2017-2018
 All registration forms for the next school year were due on Friday, February 17th.  If you overlooked turning your registration form in, please contact the office.  We will soon begin to accommodate new student requests for admission.

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 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.

Daylight Savings Time Begins Sunday, March 12th
Daylight Savings Time Ends Sunday, November 5th
  
Coming Events
NO SCHOOL
Spring Break
No Extended Care
Program NOT In Session
Monday, March 27th through
Friday, March 31st
Montessori Classes and Extended Care Resume
Monday, April 3rd

NO SCHOOL
Parent-Teacher
Conferences
Extended Care
Program IN
Session
Monday, April 10th

NO P.M. CLASSES
Parent-Teacher
Conferences
All Day Children
Dismiss at 11:30
Tuesday,
April 11th

NO SCHOOL
Good Friday
NO EXTENDED CARE
Friday, April 14th

Graduation Day at the Columbus Zoo
Friday, May 26th


Parent Sharing!
 As you know, the children have an opportunity every day to share something with their classmates as a group.  March and April is their opportunity to share you!   We would greatly welcome you and/or your child to share something about you.  This might include an occupation, hobby, culture, or special passion/tradition that your family practices!  Your presentation does not need to be long...remember the attention span of your audience!  One half hour is suggested to be the maximum amount of time for your presentation.  Please call the office to submit your topic and schedule your day.  We look forward to hearing from you!

A big Thank You to all our parents that contributed cookies, frosting, strawberries, etc. for our Valentine’s party!  The children really enjoyed their day!

Dear Parents,
Believe it or not the end of the year is right around the corner.  And with it comes our graduation ceremony at the Columbus Zoo.  The day is set aside for us to say thank you to all our families for a wonderful year, and all families are invited.  However, the focus is on those children who will be leaving us and entering into first grade.  These are our graduates and they are being acknowledged for completing a path and being ready to step into the next adventure…First Grade! 
 
The only children who participate in the ceremony are those who are actually going onto first grade.  You will find this explained in your Handbook and it is quoted as follows:
 
A graduation ceremony is held at the end of May.  The participants are students who have completed their kindergarten course of study at Dublin Montessori and are advancing to first grade. The number of years the child spends in the school is inconsequential, whether it is two, three or four. The ceremony is to acknowledge their entrance into first grade and celebrate them, their achievements and independence.
 
If you have any questions, please contact the office.
 

 
 

 

 


 

Coming Events

Valentine’s Day
Party
Tuesday,
February 14th

Presidents’ Day
No School/
No Extended Care
Monday,
February 20th

2017-2018
Registration due
Friday,
February 17th
 
Spring Break
No School/
No Extended Care
Monday, March
27th through Friday, March 31st


Registration 2017-2018
Registration forms were distributed on February 2nd for next school year.  These forms are only for current students planning to return next year.  Siblings and referrals must register with a different form which can be obtained in the office.  If you do not receive a registration form for your current student , please call the office.  Forms are due by Friday, February 17th  accompanied by a $200 deposit.  After this deadline, when all currently enrolled students and siblings have had the opportunity to register, the school will then confirm new students for any remaining classroom openings.
 
BEWARE!
  We have been aware of some very unfortunate incidents in the near vicinity of our school.  One involved a purse being stolen from an unlocked vehicle while the parent went into the daycare to pick up their child.  This was around 5:45 in the evening.  Child care centers tend to be targeted for these types of crimes as valuables are most often left behind in vehicles for short amounts of time unattended.
  The other incident involved several cars being broken into in a church parking lot between 9:30 and 10:30 am on Sunday, January 8th.  Windows were shattered and possessions were stolen. Also, the Liberty/Powell YMCA has been the latest target.
  Please take extra care and caution when taking that quick trip into school, a grocery store or drug store.  Lock your vehicle and make certain that all personal items are not visible through a casual glance in your car.

Observations
    One of the best ways to learn about Montessori, and to see how and what your child is doing, is to come and observe through the observation windows.  The school has an open door policy in which you are welcomed and encouraged to come and see your child in action.  At first, you will only focus on your child, but after a few visits, you will be able to see other children, watch the interaction and socialization, observe children working with the didactic materials, and be taken in by the activity and flow of a classroom of twenty four independent explorers.
  The observation windows are for your convenience and allow observations without disrupting the classroom.  We do ask that at anytime the classroom is in session, whether it is at the beginning or at dismissal, that you do not enter the room while the class is in session.  If you need to get your child, please ask and we will be happy to do this for you.  We thank you for respecting your child’s environment.

The school will be completely closed on Monday, February 20th.
There will be NO Extended Care.

Please Label Clothing
Please label your child’s clothing (hats, mittens, etc) for ease of finding the owners if lost.   Also, when sending in replacement clothing for your child’s clothing box make sure you put the child's name on the bag.

Snow Boots
When sending your child to school in snow boots, please make sure to send in a pair of shoes to change into.  Snow boots make it difficult for a young child to maneuver around the classroom during the day. 

 Snack Information
 Some parents have wondered “When is snack served in the classroom?”  With the exception of special occasions such as birthdays or days that French is taught and time is restricted, snack is placed in the classroom at the beginning of the session.  Two children at a time may take a seat at the designated snack table and serve themselves the snack that has been provided by a parent according to the snack calendar.  If you know that your child will be late or absent on your assigned day, we ask that you call another parent to exchange days.  If snack does not arrive at the beginning of the session, a substitution will be made in order to allow enough time for every child to participate.  The children really enjoy this time to eat and visit with a friend.  Thank you for your interest and participation!
 A couple friendly reminders…
     Avoid snacks with trans fat (partially hydrogenated oil).  Trans fats are industrial fats that keep products shelf stable, so all your crackers, all your snack chips have fat in them, and that fat is usually going to be a trans fat.  The only way to know that it’s trans fat is to look at the ingredients and see the words ’partially hydrogenated oil’.
       Large napkins are greatly appreciated accompanying a birthday snack, also, school does not keep a supply of spoons.  Therefore, if the snack you provide for your child’s class requires spoons, please be sure to send them along with the snack. 
For Preschoolers (Ages 3-5) the following preparations are recommended:
· Prevent choking by shredding or cutting meat into small pieces, no larger than one-half (1/2”) cubes.
· Cut cheese into thin slices or small one-half inch (1/2”) pieces.
· Round foods like grapes should be cut in half lengthwise so the shape is no longer round.
· Cut cherry tomatoes, grapes (lengthwise) and strawberries in half.
· Peanut butter—spread peanut butter thinly on toast, crackers, fruit or vegetables.  Do not serve in large globs. (This reference is for packed lunches, not snack as we do not serve nuts at our school).
· Hard candy over 1/2” in diameter and gum should not be provided to preschoolers in child care.
Thank you.

Child Pick Up
Thank you for providing the office with a note regarding the transportation of your children.  Just a reminder,  when both parents are out of town and transportation has been assigned to friends, neighbors or relatives; please be certain to indicate their contact information on the permission note.
 

 



 

 

 
 

 


 
 

School Closings
​If it becomes necessary to close school  because of winter weather, it will be on radio stations:  WTVN (610 AM), WSNY (94.7 FM), WNCI (97.9), and WCOL (92.3 FM) and television stations:  WCMH-NBC4, WSYX-Channel 6, WTTE-FOX28 and WBNS10TV.  PLEASE NOTE:  Dublin Montessori will be listed under DELAWARE COUNTY and not Franklin County where other Dublin schools are listed.  Montessori classes will close when Dublin City Schools close, however we make every effort to keep the Extended Care program open.  Montessori classes will be in session normal hours even if Dublin City Schools are on a delay.  Please use your own discretion regarding the safety of your family.  You may call the school if you are in doubt, as the status of the school will be on voicemail.


Coming Soon!
Registration 2017-2018
 Registration forms for next year will be going out in February.  It is already time to begin thinking about what you would like to do.  If there is a sibling that you would like to register, please let us know and we will send home the appropriate form.  It is different than what current students will receive.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the office at 614-761-2020.
 
Parent Meeting
 A parent meeting on January 12th from 7:00 to 8:30 pm, is designed to allow open dialogue between parents of upcoming eligible kindergarten children and the Dublin Montessori staff to ensure that all your questions are addressed regarding the Montessori kindergarten year.
 
 The meeting is open to all parents, however, the topic will be exclusively the importance of fulfilling the final year of the Montessori three to six program.

Coming Events
Winter Break Ends
Tuesday,
January 3rd

Classes
Resume
Wednesday,
January 4th
 
Parent Meeting
Thursday,
January 12th
7:00 to 8:30 pm

No School
Monday, January 16th
Martin Luther King Day
Extended Care
 IN Session
 
Parent’s
Open House
Monday,
January 16th
Thursday, January 26th
4:30 pm/concludes at 7:00 pm
This occasion is a time for you to spend with your child in the classroom.  Your children are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to show you what they have achieved and what they are striving to accomplish.  Plan on enjoying some homemade refreshments!  Please mark your calendar for Thursday, January 26th.  The venue is open house which begins at 4:30 and concludes at 7:00.  Stay tuned for more information regarding this fun event.
 

Reminder
The school will be completely
closed on Monday, February 20th for
Presidents’ Day.  There will be
NO Extended Care on that day


Snack Program
Thank you for providing such healthy, wholesome snacks for our children.  Just a reminder, we would like to forward the food preparation requirements from our licensing agency the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.  These can be found in our Nutrition Guidelines.  Please feel free to contact us with an questions.  The staff greatly appreciates your efforts in helping us provide a safe environment for all.
 
Choking Hazards are a concern with infants and toddlers and preschoolers.
 
The following is from the Department of Job & Family Services regarding Food Preparation Requirements.  Please keep in mind when preparing your child’s lunch and also when providing snack for you child’s classroom.
 
For Preschoolers (Ages 3-5) the following preparations are recommended:
· Prevent choking by shredding or cutting meat into small pieces, no larger than one-half (1/2”) cubes.
· Cut cheese into thin slices or small one-half inch (1/2”) pieces.
· Round foods like hot dogs and grapes should be cut in half lengthwise so the shape is no longer round.
· Cut cherry tomatoes, grapes (lengthwise) and strawberries in half.
· Peanut butter—spread peanut butter thinly on toast, crackers, fruit or vegetables.  Do not serve in large globs. (This reference is for packed lunches, not snack as we do not serve nuts at our school).
· Hard candy over 1/2” in diameter and gum should not be provided to preschoolers in child care.
 

Cold Weather
 
If the cold weather would ever decide that it is here to stay, it will be important for your child to dress appropriately so that he or she can participate in outdoor play.  The classes will go outside if the temperature is above 32 degrees and weather permits.  This becomes  challenging for your child to remember the additional articles of clothing.  Please discuss with your child colors, etc. of their clothing so that they may readily identify their things.  All items should be labeled so that we can help your child find what belongs to them.  We often have duplicate articles so labeling is especially important.  You may also want to change your child’s extra set of clothing that you provided at the beginning of the year. 

School Closings
 
If it becomes necessary to close school  because of winter weather, it will be on radio stations:  WTVN (610 AM), WSNY (94.7 FM), WNCI (97.9), and WCOL (92.3 FM).  Montessori classes will close when Dublin City Schools close, however we make every effort to keep the Extended Care program open.  DMA will be open regular hours even if Dublin City Schools is on a delay.  You may call the school if you are in doubt, as the status of the school will be on the voicemail. 

The Tradition Continues
 
One tradition that we have had for many years is a food collection for St. Stephen’s Community House.    The need this year is more dire than ever with empty shelves in many  food pantries around the United States.  With our support, St. Stephen’s offers hope and encouragement to many families during the holiday season.   They are truly grateful for our donations.  Beginning December 1st through December 16th, your child can bring in any canned goods or unopened non-perishable food.  This is a wonderful way to show the children how their individual efforts can come together and affect so many!  Requested food items include, but is not limited to:  rice, pasta, tuna, cereals, dry baby cereal, formula, spaghetti sauce, soups, peanut butter & jelly, baby food, tuna, canned beans, canned vegetables, cake mixes, frosting, juice, fruit snacks, and macaroni & cheese dinners.  Gift cards to local grocers are always welcomed .  Collection ends December 15th.
 
 Coming Events

Winter Break
Begins
Thursday,
December 22nd

Winter Break
Ends
Tuesday,
January 3rd

Classes
Resume
Wednesday,
January 4th


 

Cold Weather
 If the cold weather would ever decide that it is here to stay, it will be important for your child to dress appropriately so that he or she can participate in outdoor play.  The classes will go outside if the temperature is above 32 degrees and weather permits.  This becomes  challenging for your child to remember the additional articles of clothing.  Please discuss with your child colors, etc. of their clothing so that they may readily identify their things.  All items should be labeled so that we can help your child find what belongs to them.  We often have duplicate articles so labeling is especially important.  You may also want to change your child’s extra set of clothing that you provided at the beginning of the year. 
 
School Closings
 If it becomes necessary to close school  because of winter weather, it will be on radio stations:  WTVN (610 AM), WSNY (94.7 FM), WNCI (97.9), and WCOL (92.3 FM).  Montessori classes will close when Dublin City Schools close, however we make every effort to keep the Extended Care program open.  DMA will be open regular hours even if Dublin City Schools is on a delay.  You may call the school if you are in doubt, as the status of the school will be on the voicemail. 
 
The Tradition Continues
 One tradition that we have had for many years is a food collection for St. Stephen’s Community House.    The need this year is more dire than ever with empty shelves in many  food pantries around the United States.  With our support, St. Stephen’s offers hope and encouragement to many families during the holiday season.   They are truly grateful for our donations.  Beginning December 1st through December 16th, your child can bring in any canned goods or unopened non-perishable food.  This is a wonderful way to show the children how their individual efforts can come together and affect so many!  Requested food items include, but is not limited to:  rice, pasta, tuna, cereals, dry baby cereal, formula, spaghetti sauce, soups, peanut butter & jelly, baby food, tuna, canned beans, canned vegetables, cake mixes, frosting, juice, fruit snacks, and macaroni & cheese dinners.  Gift cards to local grocers are always welcomed .  Collection ends December 15th.

We ask that all cell phones be turned off when entering our building.  It can be distracting to others as they are observing their child.  If you do need to use your cell phone while at our location, feel free to step into an empty room or outside.