Registration 2025-2026
 Registration forms will be sent home on February 3rd
 
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 16th  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.

 
REMINDER!
The school will be completely
closed on Monday, February 17th for Presidents’ Day
and
Friday, April 18th for Good Friday.
 
There will be NO
Extended Care.
 

 
Coming Events

2025-2026 Registration due
Tuesday, February 18th

 
Valentine’s Day Party
Friday, February 14th
 
Presidents’ Day
No School/No Extended Care
Monday, February 17th
 
Spring Break
No School/No Extended Care
Monday, March 24th through Friday, March 28th
 
Good Friday
No School/
No Extended Care 
Friday, April 18th
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Valentine’s Day Party
Our next celebration is fast approaching...another opportunity to spread good cheer to everyone!  On Friday, February 14th, the children will celebrate Valentine’s Day.  We ask that every child bring in (see count below) signed Valentine cards for each class that they attend.  These cards should be in BLANK envelopes.  PLEASE DO NOT ADDRESS THE CARDS.  Special containers are also not necessary because the children will be making their own items in the classroom.  Although parents do not attend, if you are interested in contributing items for the party such as plates, napkins, cups, fruit, etc., please call the office at 614-761-2020 and we will let you know what your child’s teacher has requested.
Classroom 1— 22 Children AM/20 Children PM
Classroom 2—24 Children
Classroom 3—22 Children AM/18 Children PM
Classroom 4—24 Children AM/18 Children PM
 

Parent-Teacher Conferences
 Conference sessions are offered each school year for parents to discuss the progress of their children.  The first session is Thursday,  November 7th from 12:40 p.m. concluding at 5:00 p.m. and Friday, November 8th from 8:00 a.m. concluding at 5:00 p.m.   The second session will be in April. 
 You will receive your Progress Reports on October 30th.  If you would like to schedule a parent-teacher conference, please call the school for 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 9th. 
We must have the originals returned 
There is no school during the conference sessions, however the Extended Care Program is in session.

Policy Change
Due to multiple Postal issues you may now turn payments into the office instead of mailing.  Thank you

Classroom Rosters are Ready! Please call the office to request a classroom roster.

Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour.
​Daylight Savings Time ends November 3rd,2024.
 
Coming Events
Thursday, November 7th
Parent-Teacher Conferences
NO PM CLASSES
All Day K and All Day classes
dismiss at 11:30
Extended Care Program In Session
 
Friday, November 8th
Parent-Teacher Conferences
NO SCHOOL
Extended Care Program
In Session
 
NO SCHOOL
Thanksgiving Holiday
 Wednesday, November 27th Through Friday, November 29th
 
NO SCHOOL
Winter Break
Monday, December 23rd through Monday, January 6th
School resumes Tuesday, January 7th

Cold weather is approaching so please check your child’s spare
clothing box to see that the shorts and tee shirts are replaced with pants and long sleeved shirts. It is also very helpful to label all jackets, hats and gloves.

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!
 


 

​Last Day Celebration
Our annual tradition of celebrating the school year on the last day at the Columbus Zoo will continue!  On Friday, May 24th, all children and family members are invited to the zoo for the celebration!  The day will begin with a ceremony to acknowledge those children who have completed their Kindergarten year at Dublin Montessori Academy, and are entering first grade.  The ceremony will be followed by a continental breakfast.  The festivities will begin at 9:30 a.m. and conclude around 11:00 a.m.  The rest of the day is yours!  Hopefully, the weather will be beautiful and you can enjoy the zoo with your family and friends!  Gates will open at 9:00 a.m.  It will be necessary for everyone to enter through the public admission gates.  Please be sure to allow enough time as lines do usually begin to form.  This year we are having our celebration at the Pavilion.  It is located near entry plaza on the left, past the gift shop.
We will be sending an invitation home with your child in the coming weeks.  A RESPONSE IS REQUIRED.  The school will be paying for any non-member students and their parents.  This invitation will help us to determine how many admissions to purchase as well as how many guests to expect.  If you are a member of the zoo, be sure to bring your membership card as it will be checked upon entering.  All other guests will need to pay admission.  Children under 2 are free and parking passes will be provided to non-members.  Check your invitation for details on how you can pre-purchase admission tickets. The school will be closed with no Extended Care available.  All children must be accompanied by an adult at the ceremony.  We hope that everyone can attend! 


Graduation Rehearsal
 Traditionally, on the final day at the school before graduation, the graduates have a practice ceremony at 10:00 a.m.  We ask that all afternoon kindergartners who are graduating to first grade arrive at school on Thursday, May 23rd at 10:00 A.M. 
After practice, the graduates will be treated to lunch with the teachers.  The lunch will be pizza, carrot sticks, apple slices and ice cream.  If you wish to supplement your child’s lunch, please feel free to do so.  If you have any questions, please call the office.

Proper Footwear Required!
With the spring weather comes lots of outdoor time!   Proper shoes are necessary for the play area as safety is our main concern.  We ask you to dress your child in an athletic type shoe and keep the sandals, backless shoes and heels for other times.  Thank you.
 
 
Last Community Service Project for the Year!
 This year has flown by and with that we are excited to announce our final community service project.  A mission of all the teachers at Dublin Montessori is teaching the children about inclusion of children of all abilities. With that in mind, from May 1st to May 23rd we will be raising funds for Team Heart and Sole; a community of runners (teammates) that push “champions” via special wheelchairs adapted for endurance running.  To learn more about the team you can visit their website:  www.teamheartsole.org.  (You may donate online as well).  Dublin Montessori will be collecting “paper money”  and Miss Sheidler will be delivering the donations to the team on race day!  Your donations will be used to purchase new equipment as well as help with race fees.  We are inviting  two of the  champions to visit the school and share what this group means to them and their families.  We would like to invite our families to participate in the 2FGR race on May 23rd.  With varying distances from kids fun run to a 10K, there are many ways to participate while seeing Team Heart and Sole in action!  You can sign up here: www.signup.com (2 FGR Presents the DSACO Run for Down Syndrome).  Thank you for your generous donations throughout the year and we hope to see many of you on May 23rd!
 
Coming Events
 
Friday, May 3rd
2024-2025
Tuition Agreements Due
 
Thursday, May 23rd
Graduation Rehearsal and Kindergarten
Pizza Party

Thursday, May 23rd
Last Day of School

 Friday, May 24th
Graduation Celebration At the Zoo
 

​School Closings
If it becomes necessary to close school  because of winter weather you will receive a text  to alert you of school closings due to weather,  special events, scheduled days off, etc.  By now you should have received some messages, please let us know if you haven’t received any messages. 
Montessori classes will close when Dublin City Schools close.  You may also contact the school regarding the status.

Monday, January 15th
Martin Luther King Day
NO SCHOOL/NO EXTENDED CARE

Thursday, January 25th 
Parent Open House
4:30 to 6:30 pm

Open House for Our Parents
 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 25th.  The venue is open house which begins at 4:30 and concludes at 7:00.  Stay tuned for more information regarding this fun event.
 
 Coming Soon! Registration 2024-2025
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.
 
Kindergarten in Montessori
 With registration right around the corner, many of our families are deciding whether to keep their children in Montessori for the kindergarten year or send them to their local or private school. The parent meeting on January 11th is designed to answer questions or concerns parents might have regarding this quandary.  If you have any questions regarding keeping your child in Montessori for their most important year…..please feel free to reach out to us so that we can address your concerns.  All questions are important, and we want to be able to help you with your choices. 
Thank you so very much!


Reminder
The school will be completely closed on Monday, February 19th for Presidents’ Day. 
There will be NO Extended Care on that day.
 

 


 

 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

December 2023

Planning Ahead
With all the special activities within the classroom this time of year, it would be helpful to know if your child will be absent prior to our Winter Break.  If you are planning on leaving early, would you please send a note letting us know.  Thank You! 
 
Montessori classes will close when Dublin City Schools close, however we make every effort to keep the Extended Care program open.  You may call the school if you are in doubt, as the status of the school will be announced on our text system as well as on the voicemail. 
 
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 26 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.
​
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. 
  
Winter Break Begins
Thursday, December 21st

Winter Break Ends
Tuesday, January 2nd

Classes Resume
Wednesday, January 3rd
 
Parent Meeting
Thursday, January, 11th
7:00 - 8:30 pm
 
NO SCHOOL/NO EXTENDED CARE
Martin Luther King Day
Monday, January 15th 

Open House for DMA Families
Thursday, January 25th
4:30—6:30 pm
 
Thank you for providing such wonderful prepared snacks.  Please keep in mind that the portions need to be small.  For example:  2 apple slices, 1/2 banana, 6—8 grapes cut in half lengthwise, 2 carrots cut in half lengthwise, 2 orange slices, no more than 6—8 pretzels, 1/4 cup of goldfish, 2 crackers, etc.  We greatly appreciate all the extra effort in providing nutritional  safe servings for our children.  As always, if in doubt, please contact the office.
 
 



 
 
 

​

May 2023​

As the school year comes to an end we want to thank you for a wonderful  year.  The children have grown not only physically but also in so many other ways.  What a joy it is to spend time with them.  Thank you for sharing your most special gifts with us.  It is a privilege to be a part of their lives! 
 
To the graduates- we will miss you next year, but know that you are well prepared for the adventure that lies ahead.
 
The newsletter will resume in October.  If there are any comments or suggestions as to additional content you  would like to see in it , please let us know!  We hope you all enjoy your summer!
 

Graduation Rehearsal
 
Traditionally, on the final day at the school before graduation, the graduates have a practice ceremony at 10:00 a.m.  We ask that all afternoon kindergartners who are graduating to first grade arrive at school on Thursday, May 25th at 10:00 A.M. 
After practice, the graduates will be treated to lunch with the teachers.  The lunch will be pizza, carrot sticks, apple slices and ice cream.  If you wish to supplement your child’s lunch, please feel free to do so.  If you have any questions, please call the
office.
 
Last Day Celebration
 
Our annual tradition of celebrating the school year on the last day at the Columbus Zoo will continue!  On Friday, May 26th, all children and family members are invited to the zoo for the celebration!  The day will begin with a ceremony to acknowledge those children who have completed their Kindergarten year at Dublin Montessori Academy, and are entering first grade.  The ceremony will be followed by a continental breakfast.  The festivities will begin at 9:30 a.m. and conclude around 11:00 a.m.  The rest of the day is yours!  Hopefully, the weather will be beautiful and you can enjoy the zoo with your family and friends!  Gates will open at 9:00 a.m.  It will be necessary for everyone to enter through the public admission gates.  Please be sure to allow enough time as lines do usually begin to form.  This year we are having our celebration at the Pavilion.  It is located near entry plaza on the left, past the gift shop.
We will be sending an invitation home with your child in the coming weeks.  A RESPONSE IS REQUIRED.  The school will be paying for any non-member students and their parents.  This invitation will help us to determine how many admissions to purchase as well as how many guests to expect.  If you are a member of the zoo, be sure to bring your membership card as it will be checked upon entering.  All other guests will need to pay admission.  Children under 2 are free and parking passes will be provided to non-members.  Check your invitation for details on how you can pre-purchase admission tickets. The school will be closed with no Extended Care available.  All children must be accompanied by an adult at the ceremony.  We hope that everyone can attend! 
 

Coming Events

 
Wednesday, May 10th
2023-2024 Tuition Agreements Due
 
Thursday, May 25th
Graduation Rehearsal and Kindergarten Pizza Party
 
Thursday, May 25th
Last Day of School

Friday, May 26th
Graduation Celebration At the Zoo
 

Mrs. Bennett C-SLDI is still accepting clients for the summer who may need reading intervention and for language difficulties.  She is also offering fun literacy sessions to keep children engaged over the summer.  Please contact the office for Mrs. Bennett’s contact information.

Parent Teacher Conferences
The second conference session for the school year will be offered on Wednesday, April 5th and Thursday, April 6th.  There will be NO PM CLASSES on April 5th and NO CLASSES on Thursday, April 6th, however, the Extended Care Program will be in session.  Progress reports will be distributed the week before the conference session and should be signed and returned at your scheduled time or by Tuesday, April 4th if you will not be attending.  Please call the office to schedule an appointment.

 
Coming Events
NO SCHOOL
Spring Break
Monday, March 20th through
Friday, March 24th
Extended Care Program
NOT In Session
 
Montessori Classes and Extended Care Resume
Monday, March 27th
 
NO PM CLASSES
Parent-Teacher Conferences 
Extended Care Program IN Session
Wednesday, April 5th
All Day K/Classes
Dismiss at 11:30
Conference Hours
12:40 to 4:40 pm

NO SCHOOL
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Extended Care Program IN Session
Thursday, April 6th
8:00 am to 4:40 pm

NO SCHOOL
Good Friday
Friday, April 7th
 
Graduation Day at The Zoo
Friday, May 26th

​Friendly Reminder
It is important that your child arrive at school on time.  Many magical things happen at the beginning circle!
 

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 Zoo is making some adjustments to their program and we will keep you informed if changes may occur with our event. 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.
 

Daylight Savings Time Begins Sunday, March 12th
 
Daylight Savings Time Ends Sunday, November 5th
 
American Sign Language
The month of March (hopefully) brings warmer weather and our springtime themed book When Spring Comes. We will practice signs such as grass, egg, mud, bubbles, spring, and flowers. Additionally, our class will reiterate our manual alphabet now that we know A-Z with P.D. Eastman’s The Alphabet Book. We will also enjoy another book by Taro Gomi entitled Over the Ocean where we will learn signs such as ocean, farm, city, building and country.
 
New Labels on Various Snacks—Please Read Labels.
 It has come to our attention that some brands on the market are adding a statement under the ingredient list that states:  May contain almonds, cashews, pecans, milk, wheat, soy.  As you know we are “nut free” when serving classroom snacks and celebration treats.  Please be diligent in reading labels when shopping for your child’s school snacks.  We do like to see that all of snacks brought in to be in the original containers making it easier for us to read the ingredients. When baking for the classroom as in snacks or celebration treats, please include a list of ingredients.  If any snack brought in contains nuts or hydrogenated oil (trans fat) it will be sent home for your family to enjoy.  Please also check juices as they need to be 100% juice. 
Thank you
 

Thank You!
Thank you to all the parents that helped provide the napkins, plates, cups, cookies, frosting, strawberries and milk for the Valentine’s Day party.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 

Registration 2023-2024
Registration forms are attached to the newsletter. 
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 10th  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.
Effective for the 2023-24 school year:
A change to the tuition policy will be as follows:
1. First child—full tuition under all circumstances
2. Second child— 20% discount on full tuition for this child only.
3. Three or more—10% discount on full tuition for each child beyond two.
These discounts apply to the Montessori tuition only.  They are not applicable to extended care fees.
 
 
Coming Events
2023-2024 Registration due Friday, February 10th

Valentine’s Day Party
Tuesday, February 14th
 
Presidents’ Day
No School/No Extended Care
Monday, February 20th

Spring Break
No School/No Extended Care
Monday, March 20th through Friday, March 24th
 
 
REMINDER!
The school will be completely closed on Monday, February 20th
for Presidents’ Day.
There will be NO Extended Care.
 
Parent Provided Class Snack Information
Some parents have wondered “When is snack served in the classroom?”  With the exception of special occasions such as birthdays or days of Mindful Music and Movement or American Sign Language where 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 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. 
 
A couple friendly reminders…
Fruits and vegetables are ideal snacks.  When providing them, please make certain that they are cut into safe portions for serving children 3—6. Examples:  Grapes sliced lengthwise, oranges peeled and carrots cut in half.
 
Our school is NUT FREE—please read all ingredients to be assured there are no nuts.  So many labels now say “may contain nuts” and cannot be served.
 
Individual portions are not necessary, please provide snacks in original packaging as we check all ingredients.
 
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’.
 
The 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. 
 
Thank you for your interest and participation!

Outside Play Please excuse the Mud!
Following the rules of ODJFS 5101:2-12-17, all children who are in attendance four or more consecutive daylight hours must go outside.  Suitable weather: a minimum of 25° to a maximum of 90°.  Therefore during the freezing and thawing days, our play yard gets very muddy.  Please provide boots for your children so that they may partake in the outdoor activities.

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.
 


 

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 26 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. 
 
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. 
 
Planning Ahead
 With all the special activities within the classroom this time of year, it would be helpful to know if your child will be absent prior to our Winter Break.  If you are planning on leaving early, would you please send a note letting us know.  Thank You! 
 
School Closings
 Montessori classes will close when Dublin City Schools close, however we make every effort to keep the Extended Care program open.  You may call the school if you are in doubt, as the status of the school will be announce on our text system as well as on the voicemail. 
 
Coming Events
Winter Break Begins
Monday, December 19th

Winter Break Ends
Friday, December 30th

Classes Resume
Monday, January 2nd
 
Parent Meeting 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Thursday, January, 12th
 
NO SCHOOL NO EXTENDED CARE
Martin Luther King Day
Monday, January 16th

Open House for DMA Families
4:30—6:30 pm  
Thursday, January 26th

 
Annual Food Drive for St. Stephen’s Community House
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 November 30th through December 9th, 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 are not limited to:  rice, pasta, canned tuna/chicken, cereals, baby food and dry baby cereal, formula, spaghetti sauce, soups, peanut butter & jelly, canned beans, canned vegetables, breakfast bars, Hamburger Helper, fruit snacks, and macaroni & cheese dinners.  Gift cards to local grocers are always welcomed.       
Collection November 30th to December 9th
 

American Sign Language
In the month of November our American Sign Language class explored several books including : If You Take a Mouse to School. The Thank You Book and My Friends.  We learned the signs for various things you find around the classroom (blocks, paper, pencil, table, books to name a few).  We also learned the signs for various animals including bat, snake, bird, worm and many more.  We studied letters A thru J and can sign at least one thing that begins with these letters.
In the month of December our American Sign Language class will take a look at If You Take a Mouse to The Movies and Five Little Penguins Slipping on the Ice.  We will learn to count to 25 with one hand.  We will also practice cold weather signs through song.
 
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Thank you for providing such wonderful prepared snacks.  Please keep in mind that the portions need to be small.  For example:  2 apple slices, 1/2 banana, 6—8 grapes cut in half lengthwise, 2 carrots cut in half lengthwise, 2 orange slices, no more than 6—8 pretzels, 1/4 cup of goldfish, 2 crackers, etc.  We greatly appreciate all the extra effort in providing nutritional  safe servings for our children.  As always, if in doubt, please contact the office.
 

​Parent-Teacher Conferences
 Conference sessions are offered each school year for parents to discuss the progress of their children.  The first session is Thursday,  November 10th from 12:40 p.m. concluding at 5:00 p.m. and Friday, November 11th from 8:00 a.m. concluding at 5:00 p.m.   The second session will be in April. 
 You will receive your Progress Reports on November 3rd.  If you would like to schedule a parent-teacher conference, please call the school for 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 9th. 
We must have the originals returned 
 
 There is no school during the conference sessions, however the Extended Care Program is in session.
 
Parent Rosters are Ready! 
Please call to request a classroom roster.


Congratulations Miss Sheidler!!
We would like to congratulate Miss Sheidler for her success in completing the Columbus Marathon and raising over a thousand dollars for Nationwide Children’s’ Hospital.  With her swift speed, agility, and determination she ran a time of 3 hours, 47 minutes, and 6 seconds, which qualified her for the Boston Marathon! It is you, our wonderful parents, who need to be congratulated for your generosity and giving spirit.    We thank you for supporting our first community fundraising campaign and helping the children and families at Nationwide Children’s’ Hospital.
 
Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour.  Daylight Savings Time ends November 6th,2022.
 

Coming Events

Parent-Teacher
Conferences
NO PM CLASSES
All Day K and All Day classes
dismiss at 11:30
Extended Care Program
In Session
Thursday,
November 10th
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Parent-Teacher
Conferences
NO SCHOOL
Extended Care Program
In Session
Friday,
November 11th
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 NO SCHOOL
Thanksgiving
Holiday
Wednesday,
November 23rd
Through Friday,
November 25th
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NO SCHOOL
Winter Break
Monday, December 19th through Friday, December 30th

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!



You may have noticed that we keep classroom windows and doors slightly open to encourage air circulation. With the weather cooling down, you may want to have your child bring in a sweater or jacket to wear in the classroom if they get cold during the day.  Sweaters/jackets can be left on their hooks for convenience.
 
Also, the children will be outside daily with weather permitting.  We are suggesting that you send in boots for outside play when wet—the boots can also remain here at school. 
 
We also would like to remind you to label all clothing that gets taken off during the day. (Jackets, coats, etc).
Also check your child’s spare clothing to replace shorts and tee shirts with pants and long sleeved shirts.


 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 is not permitted. 
 
· Taking pictures of the classroom is not permitted.