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Statement of Educational Philosophy 


Montessori's philosophy respects and embraces the natural worlds, the panorama of cultures, knowledge and arts. It respects both the individual and the community in its efforts to provide well-rounded education with the following emphases:

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        Intellectual: Hands-on material and teacher-facilitated learning creates a stimulating curriculum, responsive to individual learning styles and developmental stages ("sensitive periods"), that treats the child as both teacher and student, that fosters order, independence and creativity in thinking, and that provides a strong basis for scholastic ability and for optimizing intellectual potential.
         
        Social: Adults and children in multi-age classrooms act as models for one another and encourage appropriate choices and behaviors that honor the feelings of self and others. They demonstrate mutual respect for members of the classroom and global communities and foster qualities of leadership and group contribution.
         
        Physical: Participation in play, fine and gross motor activities, fitness and performing arts reinforce the mind-body connection and enhance agility.
         
        Creative emphasis with performing artsCreative: Exposure to visual and performing arts curricula strengthens, broadens, and enhances intellectual and cultural development.
         
        Moral: Opportunities exist to learn and use ethical judgement and civility within the family-like order of the classroom so that universal values such as respect, responsibility, honesty, self-discipline, compassion, perseverance and loyalty are supported.

        We encourage you to visit our school, observe classes and speak with our staff. We believe you will see a school true to its Montessori roots yet open to contemporary research about how children and schools learn and thrive.

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        Administrator's Newsletter - May 2010

         

        Dear Families,

        As we approach the end of our year together, I would like to thank you all for your support and encouragement during my first endeavor as administrator of FMA. This experience has been most educational and I hope that my contributions have aided in the success of this year as I hoped they would. I look forward to beginning the 2010-2011 school year with confidence and excitement.


        As May draws to a close and we begin June, I would like to recap and update you on some very important topics.


        May Field Trips:

        The Upper Elementary students traveled to The Grand Canyon and other exciting locations May 1st-9th.

        Lower Elementary students visited Cleveland Playhouse for a performance on 5/7, The Cleveland Zoo on 5/7 and Sheldon’s Marsh on 5/25.


        Extended Day students visited Sheldon’s Marsh on 5/14, Pegasus Horse Farm on 5/21 and Back to the Wild on 5/27.


        The Toddler Class will visit the Wilken Farm on Saturday, May 29th. Please see Miss Theresa for details.


        June Field Trips:

        The Lower Elementary will have their annual Beach Day on Tuesday, June 1st.

        Preschool and Extended Day students will take their annual Beach Walk on Friday, June 4th.


        Fundraisers:

        Stella & Dot Trunk Show – This event was hosted by Micah Roberts (Tyler’s mom) and held at Quarry Hill Winery. It was a very nice evening and over $600 was donated back to FMA! Thanks Micah!


        FMA Spring Plant Sale – Our plant sale was a success and brought in over $300 for FMA. Thank you to Nikki and Ken Auvil for your tireless efforts and organizational skills!


        Alumni News:

        Matthew Schmiedl, a 7th grader at Adams Junior High in Sandusky, received a number of awards at a recent honors event. Matt was awarded the Citizenship Award, The Scholar Athlete Award, Outstanding Academic Achievement Award and the prestigious Presidential Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence. Matthew attended FMA from preschool through the 6th grade.


        FMA Summer Camps:

        Toddler Camp with Miss Theresa and Miss Nikki:

        “Discovering the Great Outdoors” – July 5th-9th

        “Art Camp” – July 12th-16th

        “Classroom Readiness” – July 19th-23rd

        Preschool Art Camp with Miss Margaret:

        “Painting” – July 12th-16th

        “Clay” – July 19th-23rd

        Camps are from 9am-12pm at FMA. Camp registration is now closed and all camps are full!


        Registration:

        If you have not done so already, please turn in your 2010-2011 registration paperwork and payment. Spots in our classrooms are quickly filling up! Please feel free to contact the main office with any questions or concerns about registration.


        End of the Year Picnic:

        The annual FMA End of the Year Picnic will be held on Tuesday, June 1st at 5:30pm at Osborn Park (Shelter #2 near the playground). The potluck list is as follows:


        Toddler Families: dessert

        Preschool/Extended Day Families: salad

        Lower Elementary Families: side dish

        Upper Elementary Families: dessert


        FMA will provide hot dogs, buns, and lemonade, water and paper products. Join your FMA family for a fun-filled evening!


        Pizza Day:

        FMA will be providing pizza from Pizza House to all students and staff that stay for lunch on Friday, May 4th. Please pack any beverages and additional sides that your child might enjoy with his or her pizza.


        Pack a Lunch:

        Please remember to pack a lunch on June 7th and 8th. The McCormick lunchroom will be closed for the year.


        No School:

        There will be no school on Monday, May 31st in remembrance of Memorial Day.


        Last Day of School:

        The last day of the 2009-2010 school year will be Tuesday, June 8th. We will be dismissing at 1pm and there will be no After Care on this day. Yay Summer!


        Summer Office Hours:

        The FMA main office hours have been set for the summer. The main office will be closed and locked outside of these set hours.


        Chana’s summer office schedule is as follows:

        June 9th-18th- Regular Office Hours (8am-3pm)

        June 21st-25th: Office Closed!

        June 29th- August 6th: Summer Hours (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am-2pm)

        August 9th: Regular Office Hours Resume


        I will be available by appointment. Please feel free to contact me via phone or email as needed.


        Thank you for reading. I wish you and your families an idyllic summer full of sweet corn, ice cream, watermelon and s’mores.


        Sincerely,


        Rachel Stewart-Administrator  Firelands Montessori Academy       

        419-433-6181               rstewart@hfma.pvt.k12.oh.us
        29 July 2010
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