December 2023

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.
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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.
 
 



 
 
 

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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.