Faculty & Staff attend Annual Montessori School of Connecticut Conference
This past Friday, the entire faculty attended the MSC Conference in West Hartford. Howard Gardner, renowned educator and architect of “multiple intelligences” was the keynote speaker. Teachers not only connected with other Montessori educators from the state, but also attended lectures and discussions with topics relevant to their field. Making time for faculty to learn more about their craft and ways to be more knowledgeable about the children they teach is essential to their development as educators. Thank you for your support!
FWM hosts the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary
Yesterday FWM welcomed the CVHAS to the school for their October “Sunday at the Sanctuary” event entitled: Not So Spooky Anymore! The school’s nature trails served as the perfect place to explore dead logs and look for tiny creatures! It was great to see so many FWM families in attendance and to be able to support such a great organization! We look forward to welcoming them back for their January and March 2019 Sunday at the Sanctuary events. Additional information on this organization can be found here.
Halloween on Wednesday
All parents are invited to watch the Halloween Parade that Lower Elementary through Middle School will be participating in on Wednesday starting at 9:00am. Below are some important parent guidelines for Halloween at FWM:
For Toddler children: On Wednesday, October 31st the toddlers will continue with their daily routine. Children at this level won’t be wearing costumes, but are invited to wear Halloween type clothing (images of Halloween or other clothing decorated with autumn themes).
For Primary children: On Wednesday, October 31st Primary will be participating in autumn activities in the classroom. Children at this level won’t be wearing costumes, but are invited to wear Halloween type clothing (images of Halloween or other clothing decorated with autumn themes).
For Lower/Upper Elementary and Middle School children: On Wednesday, October 31st the Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary, and Middle School children will participate in a Halloween Parade at 9am. They will also have Halloween parties in their classrooms; each level will have their own time and method for celebrating. Costumes are encouraged and children should wear their costumes to school. Please make sure your child has a change of clothes so they can change into dress down clothes after their parties. Below are some guidelines for costumes:
- No weapons or accessories
- No costumes that denigrate a particular gender, culture, or religion
- No gory masks (e.g. blood dripping down)
- If wearing face paint, please have your child bring in wipes to help remove the make-up
Parent & Teacher Conferences are Over – Now What?
Though Parent & Teacher Conferences are complete, a reminder that parents do not have to wait till the next Parent & Teacher Conferences on February 14th to speak with teachers. If you have any concerns or you would like to know how your child is progressing, parents are invited to schedule a conference at any point of the year.
Playground Update: The Zip Line Cometh!
The lower anchor of the Zip-line was re-installed. KOMPAN realized the pitch was too steep so they had to return and make the needed corrections. The next step will be to attach the cable and have the safety mulch delivered. Our goal is that the Zip Line will be available to students in the next two weeks.
Family Event: Global Culinary Night – November 6th – 6:30-8:00pm
Taste foods from all over the world. This is an entire family event not be missed. RSVP here by November 2nd. So far we have food from: Italy, France, Spain, Ireland, Costa Rica and more!
Parent Social & Education Event: November 13th – 7:00pm
Avielle Foundation, Brainstorm Experience: The Gift of Failure, by Jessica Lahey NY Times best selling author. Use the promo code: BEFWM for a 20% discount for FWM parents. Secure your tickets here to attend this excellent parent education presentation. More details to come about plans for a 5:30pm dinner together and an optional childcare service at FWM during the dinner and presentation for parents who need babysitting.
Social Media Use Survey
Thank you to those parents that have completed the anonymous social media use survey that was recently sent out. If you didn’t complete one, there is still time – please complete it here. Thank you for your help!
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