| Upcoming Events: Parent Information Meetings PIMs start on Thursday, August 26 with the UE/ME meeting. Each meeting is listed on the School calendar for each level. PIMs are a terrific way to explore what your child does each day, learn about the classroom academics and schedule, meet other parents, and understand the Montessori method. Be sure to attend your child's level PIM. You are also welcome to explore the next level PIM to become familiar with what happens at the next level and to meet the teachers. Used Uniform Sale September 8, 2010 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. - MPR September 9, 2010 7:45 - 10:45 a.m. - MPR Please bring items you wish to sell to the MPR on Wednesday morning, September 8th from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. The items should be in good condition, clean, and labeled with the student's name, room number, parent's name, phone number, size, and whether it is for a boy or girl. Discontinued items and items with the old logo may not be sold. You may pick up your money on Thursday afternoon. Unsold items left after Thursday evening will be considered a donation to MA. Click here for a list of specific instructions for sellers and buyers. Helpers Needed: Please email Natasha Freeman. Fall Picnic - September 10, 2010  5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Granny White Park  This annual, all-community family event is a terrific time to meet other parents, teachers, and staff members in an informal setting. Please bring two dishes of food to add to the "Pot Luck" table. If you would like to volunteer to help as part of your PIP commitment, please contact Catherine Stutzner.After School Care closes at 4:30 p.m. - Late Fees Apply Art Room News Kindergarten students will focus on the seasons and media. They will explore lots of materials and learn how to use them safely and creatively. Lower Elementary students will focus on art from around the world. They will study Asian art, Middle Eastern and Indian art, South American art, African art, and Native American art. Upper Elementary and Middle School students will focus on the Renaissance and 20th century art. They will learn about great artists i.e., Rembrandt, Leonardo De Vinci, Raphael, and Arcimboldo. Middle School students will complete a face mask using plaster gauze and work on advanced drawing and painting. Art Room Requests:
Please visit the art room on Mondays and Wednesdays while Mrs. Mattingly is on campus. Music News The UE/MS Music block is off to a great start. Students have chosen band, chorus or strings and have begun practicing from 2:00-3:00 p.m. on MWF. On T/Th, Mr. Woodward meets with the entire group for music theory/history and general music. On Monday and Wednesdays, the students take turns with art taught by Mrs. Mattingly and drama with Mr. Woodward. Quote of the Week - "When other schools are cutting music programs across the nation, I am so thrilled and grateful that you are actually adding to your music and fine arts program. This will help our students in every aspect of their education." - Donna Gilroy, Montessori Academy Parent |
2010-2011 Enrollment
The Montessori Academy legacy is an extraordinary vision come to life. Established as the first Montessori school in Nashville, started by neighbors under the visionary leadership of Mrs. Eileen Bernstorf, the school was moved to the Cloverland campus and renamed. Forty-three years later, it remains a beacon of academic excellence using the Montessori Method and philosophy as its foundation. Montessori Academy developed lifelong learners before the phrase became popular in educational circles. It is the only school in Middle Tennessee that holds dual accreditation with the American Montessori Society (AMS) and SACS CASI (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement). The rigorous standards set by both accrediting organizations keep the focus on a commitment to academic excellence and continuous improvement.
This unique, diverse community offers an unexpected and astonishing alternative to traditional education in the Middle Tennessee area. We invite you to come, tour, and learn about this caring community of academic excellence as the first step in the admission process. Please contact Ms. Anna Vaughan or Ms. Cathi Boswell to schedule your tour. Download Registration Forms |
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our VISION
our MISSION
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Montessori Academy, in partnership with teachers, parents, and students, empowers every student
to become an independent, self-directed, self-confident, a motivated learner, and a contributing member of our community.
This dynamic partnership and the exceptional Montessori environment enable each student to achieve his or her maximum potential academically, physically, socially, and spiritually while promoting living in harmony with others.
School calendarSeptember 2010 September 2 Toddler Parent Information Meeting (3:00 dismissal for Toddlers) 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. In Classroom - parents only. Primary Parent Information Meetings 6:15 - 8:00 p.m. In Classrooms - parents only. September 6 Labor Day - School Closed September 8 Used Uniform Sale 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. MPR September 9 Used Uniform Sale 7:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. MPR September 10 Annual Fall Picnic 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. (Bring 2 dishes to share) ASC closes at 4:30 p.m. September 16 Lower Elementary Parent Information Meetings 6:15 - 8:00 p.m. In Classrooms - parents only. September 23 Montessori Materials Parenting Workshop 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Room 10 September 24 School Closes at 11:15 a.m. Teacher In-Service End of First Grading Period (29 days) September 27-30 Portraits October 2010 October 1 Open House Primary, LE, UE/MS 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Report Card #1 October 11 Parent Conferences - School Closed Progress Reports PL/PK October 13 Class Portraits October 14 Intro to Positive Discipline Parenting Workshop 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Room 10 For a full 2010-2011 Montessori Academy School Year Calendar, please click here.
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