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Community News Table of Contents Elementary At-A-Glance............. 2 Primary At-A-Glance .................. 3 Music Curriculum ....................... 4 Lorraine’s Corner.………………..5 PVO. ............................................ 6 Summer Camp……………………7 Miscellaneous Tidbits ................. 7 United Nations............................ 8 Student Spotlight ........................ 9 Family Spotlight………………...10 Business Spotlight…………...…10 End of Year Wrap Up…………..11 Community Contacts ................ 11 Information & Events for Spring 2010 Dear Families, Happy Spring! We are excited that the weather is warming up. We are so fortunate to announce the Annual Fund generated $21,000.00 for the Primary and Elementary music program. All of the instru- ments have been purchased and are in the hands of our children. It was wonderful to see everyone at the Birthday / Art Show, and we look forward to spending time with you at the Scholastic Book Fair, the Ele- mentary Oceanography Overnight, and the Barry Science Fair. With Friendship, Sheila and Scott Heads of “The Cool School” ~ Fox 35 News End of the Year Dates June 1st and 2nd - Half Days Elementary & Siblings Dismissal 12:30, Primary Dismissal 12:45 June 2nd - Last Day of School Scholastic Book Fair April 19 - 23 We are all excited about our upcoming Book Fair. An amazing selection of books is headed our way! In addition to the individual classroom shopping, we will have a new and special Family and Friends Day on Friday, April 23, where grand- parents, aunts, uncles, and friends can join in on the fun. Mark you calendar for this date. Happy Reading The essential thing is to arouse such an interest that it engages the child's whole personality. ~ Maria Montessori ~
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Community News
Table of Contents
Elementary At-A-Glance............. 2
Primary At-A-Glance .................. 3
Music Curriculum ....................... 4
Lorraine’s Corner.………………..5
PVO. ............................................ 6
Summer Camp……………………7
Miscellaneous Tidbits ................. 7
United Nations ............................ 8
Student Spotlight ........................ 9
Family Spotlight………………...10
Business Spotlight…………...…10
End of Year Wrap Up…………..11
Community Contacts ................ 11
Information &
Events for
Spring
2010
Dear Families,
Happy Spring! We are excited that the weather is warming up.
We are so fortunate to announce the Annual Fund generated
$21,000.00 for the Primary and Elementary music program. All of the instru-
ments have been purchased and are in the hands of our children.
It was wonderful to see everyone at the Birthday / Art Show, and we
look forward to spending time with you at the Scholastic Book Fair, the Ele-
mentary Oceanography Overnight, and the Barry Science Fair.
With Friendship,
Sheila and Scott
Heads of “The Cool School” ~ Fox 35 News
End of the Year Dates
June 1st and 2nd - Half Days Elementary & Siblings Dismissal
12:30, Primary Dismissal 12:45
June 2nd - Last Day of School
Scholastic Book Fair
April 19 - 23 We are all excited about our upcoming Book Fair.
An amazing selection of books is headed our way!
In addition to the individual classroom shopping, we will have a new
and special Family and Friends Day on Friday, April 23, where grand-
parents, aunts, uncles, and friends can join in on the fun.
Mark you calendar for this date.
Happy Reading
The essential thing is to arouse such an interest that it
engages the child's whole personality. ~ Maria Montessori ~
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Elementary Classrooms At-A-Glance
Important Dates:
APRIL
Apr 1 Carolyn DelCorso Photography
Apr 2 School Closed / Holiday
Apr 5-9 School Closed / Spring Break
Apr 19-23 Scholastic Book Fair
Apr 28 Oceanography Meeting
Apr 29 Elementary Parent Appreciation - 8:30 a.m.
Apr 30 School Closed / TWD
MAY
May 1&2 Oceanography Trip
May 3 Teacher Appreciation Day
May 3 Music Program “Three Strong Women”
May 21 Barry Class Science Fair
May 24 - 28 Iowa Testing (3rd—6th Grade)
May 31 School Closed / Holiday
JUNE
June 1 & 2 Half Days-Dismissal
June 2 Last Day of School
4th Quarter Report Cards (3rd—6th Grade)
will be mailed
June 4-11 Teacher Post-Planning
Teacher E-mail Addresses
Barry: [email protected]
DaVinci: [email protected]
VanGogh: [email protected]
The teachers check their messages daily.
Summer Reading List 1st -6th Grade
At the end of May, summer reading lists will be available
online. Children are expected to read over the summer .
LMMA Elementary Music Program
“Three Strong Women”
Monday, May 3rd
7:00 p.m.
Proceeds from the ticket sales are donated
to the school for future scholarships!
Oceanography Overnight
Nature's Academy
“Bringing the classroom outdoors!”
May 1st - May 2nd
Scholastic Book Fair April 19-23
April 19 Barry
April 20 DaVinci
April 20 VanGogh
Mark your calendar for the Scholastic Book
Fair. It’s a great opportunity to purchase
wonderful books and support our school!
Shop at all arrival and dismissal times.
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Teacher E-mail Addresses
Pollock: [email protected]
O’Keeffe: [email protected]
Matisse: [email protected]
The teachers check their messages daily.
Important Dates:
APRIL
Apr 2 School Closed / Holiday
Apr 5-9 School Closed / Spring Break
Apr 15 Primary Parent Appreciation
Apr 22 Neighbors and Friends - 8:30 a.m.
Apr 19-23 Scholastic Book Fair
Apr 30 School Closed / TWD
MAY
May 3 Teacher Appreciation Day
May 3 Music Program “Three Strong Women”
May 31 School Closed / Holiday
JUNE
June 1, 2, & 3 Half Days-Dismissal
June 2 Last Day of School
June 3 Kindergarten Moving Up
8:30 a.m. Pollock & O’Keeffe
10:00 a.m. Matisse
June 4-11 Teacher Post-Planning
Primary Classrooms At-A-Glance
Kindergarten Moving Up
Date: Thursday, June 3rd
Times: 8:30 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. Pollock & O’Keeffe
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Matisse
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Kindergarten Reading
If you have a child entering Kindergarten,
please go to the library over the summer for
a library card and summer reading. Scholastic Book Fair April 19-23
April 21 Pollock Class
April 22 O’Keeffe Class
April 22 Matisse Class
Mark your calendar for the Scholastic Book
Fair. It’s a great opportunity to purchase
wonderful books and support our school!
Shop at all arrival and dismissal times.
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Music Curriculum
Music on Tuesdays
Julie F. Troum, Music Specialist “Teach music to the child and you give the soul a voice.” - Artist, Julia Veland
Music Instructor, Julie Troum, Unloads Newly Arrived Instruments Purchased for the Annual Fund
Annual Fund Triples the Number of Xylophones for Use in the Music Classroom
The elementary students were delighted at the sight of the new instruments that arrived in February. Doubling students on each instrument is no longer as necessary to accommodate students’ performances during music class. Some other new sounds have arrived, such as the gong and temple blocks. As a result, setting music to a story now has an added sound element. A Xylophone Summer Camp is being organized for LMMA summer camp during the first weeks of June to increase performance skills.
Japan Unit
Elementary faculty, in anticipation of the Monday, May 3rd musical performance at 7:00 p.m. at the Lake Mary Events Center, has begun to integrate the curriculum in an effort to connect with Japan throughout subjects outside of music class. Studying the cul-tural background of the songs being sung in music class encourages meaningful and motivational learning. Students will be making their own kimonos and cherry blossom branches to use in the cherry blossom parade that is planned for the musical performance.
Parts for the instrumental and dramatic roles in the Japanese folktale, Three Strong Women, have been cast. The Barry classroom will be primarily providing the acting roles whereas the music and dance parts will be assigned to the DaVinci and Van Gogh class-rooms. Scripts for the folktale have been sent home with those in the Barry classroom. Running lines with family, outside of school, is always a big help.
Elementary students are all expected to have sandals or flip-flops for use during the musical event. Student arrival (call time) will be at 6:00 p.m. at the Lake Mary Events Center. Any primary or elementary student who studies the Suzuki method is encouraged to perform between 6:30 and 7:00 p.m. prior to the performance
.
Sara Vratanina and Shreya Subramanya
Lectured on Japan Facts during Music Class
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Medication Changes
It is very important that the office be
notified immediately of any changes in your child’s medication
needs.
Lorraine's Office Corner
Contact Information Changes
If you change your phone number, cell phone number or
e-mail address, please make sure you notify Lorraine at
(407) 324-2304 or E-Mail [email protected] as soon as
possible.
We need to be able to contact you when necessary.
Health Record Reminder
Please schedule your child’s doctor appointment for
updated shots and physical forms the school will need in
August. We cannot allow any child to begin the first day of
school without updated records per the Health
Department.
2010-2011 Back to School Dates
Tuesday, August 24 - Elementary Students First Day of School
Wednesday, August 25 - Primary Students First Day of School
2010-2011 Holiday Dates
Fall Break
October 7, 8, and 11
(Classes Resume on October 12th)
Winter Break
December 23 - January 7
(Classes Resume on January 10th)
Spring Break
Friday, March 18 TWD / School Closed
March 21 - 25
(Classes Resume on March 28th)
End of Year and Summer Dates
Wednesday, June 2nd - Last Day of School
Monday, June 14th - Summer Camp Begins
Friday, July 23rd - Last Day of Summer Camp
LMMA’s School Illness Policy
Cold and Flu Season: Since antibiotics work only against
bacteria and never against viruses, they have no effect on
colds, flu, bronchitis and most sore throats. Therefore, if
your child does not look or feel well, our policy is for them to
stay home until symptoms are completely gone. They will
then be allowed to return to school. Remember to have your
child wash his /her hands regularly. Rest at home is still the
best medicine.
School Illness Policy: For your child’s welfare and that of
the other children and teachers, no child will be allowed in
school with the following symptoms or illnesses:
• Yellow/green nasal discharge
• Cough
• Fever (100 degrees or over); the child must stay at
home for 2 days
• Diarrhea or loose bowels
• Vomiting
• Contagious illness (conjunctivitis, flu, chicken pox, impe-
tigo)
• Pinworms or head lice (until treatment is performed and
all nits are removed)
A doctor’s note may be required to admit the child back into
school for certain illnesses.
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Parent Volunteer Organization Take a look at all of our Parents on file who have
been trained and have had background checks!!!
Susan Bigelow Larry Bigelow
Michele Franco Cheryl Fitch
Montgomery Escue Soni McCarty
Varsha Patel Ricky Pyne
Monica Rothbaum Susan Slater
Elizabeth Tibstra Steve Tibstra
Melissa Tracci Rich Tracci
Kookie Desai Emily Fueger
Tracy Jacobson Lily Martinez
Soni McCarty Dawn Oetjen
Reid Oetjen Karen Procell
Carolyn DelCorso Lisa Girard
Tina Dunlop Wanda Hom
Nelson Hom Marcy Morace
Joey Morace Maria Zankl
Chad Drummond Mondania Drummond
Rupa Karandikar Chris MacInnis
Ron MacInnis Huong Bui
Fadi Sakr Allan VonDette
Dottie Von Dette Lisa Vratanina
Kerri Balluff Bryce Balluff
Chris Russo Michele DeCaul
Clayton Rash Cathy Rash
Louann Thornton Christy Erdman
Vanessa Wynn Greg Eyma
Denise Johnson Sherri Norzagaray
Michael Patitucci Tamera Patitucci
Jayne Steadman Lily Yip
Nathlaie Vander Stichele Peter Vander Stichele
Lake Mary Montessori Academy
Birthday Party and Art Show!
The party and art show was amazing!. It was a beautiful night,
the art work was fabulous…., it ran smoothly.
What more could we ask for.
Many thanks to the volunteers and the teachers for making
this a success!
Jayne Steadman Andrew Steadman
Rupa Karandikar Michele Franco
Nathalie Vander Stichele Huong Bui
Ashley Carroll Renata Dove
Maria Zankl Paula Buschlen
Wanda Hom Nelson Hom
Tammy Patitucci Dottie Von Dette
Allan Von Dette Liz Tibstra
Stephen Tibstra
And ALL the extra helpers and donated supplies. We truly
could not do it without all of you!
Lend-A-Hand Day Volunteers
Coordinator Tina Dunlop
Rich Tracci Varsha Patel
Soni McCarty Tatum Klingbeil
Nanda Subramanya Paola Buschlen
Wanda Hom Nelson Hom
Renata Dove Robert Dove
Stan Pelz Roger Cantu
Melody Cantu Ashley Carroll
Natalie Paez
2009-2010 Room Parents
Ricky Pyne Wanda Hom
Tracy Jacobson Dawn Oetjen
Rupa Karandikar Christy Erdman
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Newsletter Committee
If you have any comments or suggestions regarding the
newsletter, please contact
Jodie Meli (407)324-2304
or JodieLMMA @aol.com
Summer Camp / Miscellaneous Tidbits
June 14-18
Ages 3-5 Adventures In Music
Ages 6-8 Archaeology & Anthropology
June 21 – 25
Ages 3-5 Children’s Books Come to Life!
Ages 6-8 Music with Orff Instruments
June 28 – July 2
Ages 3-5 Cultures From Around The World
Ages 6-8 Children’s Marionette Theater
July 5 – 9
Ages 3-5 Nature Study: The Florida Biome
Ages 6-10 Chess and Games Strategy
July 12 – 16
Ages 3-5 Art Studio
Ages 6-8 Expanded Mixed Media
Materials for Summer Camp
We are collecting the following art materials for
summer camp:
• Halloween costumes, scarves, hats for drama
and acting out stories
• Sewing odds and ends
• Art posters or calendars
• Ribbons/lace
• Fabric
• Sheets for drop cloths
• Large t-shirts for art smocks
• Vases, all sizes
Upper Elementary Quilting
Sheila donated her Aunt Maureen's sewing machine to serve as a memorial to her.
Students in the Barry classroom are learning to sew. A parent is working with the stu-dents on Friday mornings as they learn the art of quilting. Each student has had the op-portunity to have an individual sewing lesson, then put a block of nine quilt pieces to-gether. When the quilt is finished, it will have 180 squares and will measure about 40 inches by 60 inches. The students will be writing notes of support and thanks to the soldier that the quilt is going to.
The quilt will go to Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, where a Red Cross Volunteer will give it to a soldier who has come home injured from Iraq. Sewing groups and individuals from all over the US are participating in this project.
To see a video about quilts for injured soldiers, please go to this link:
http://edition.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/12/20/gif.soldiers.quilts/index.html?iref=allsearch
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United Nations
6th Grade Montessori Model United Nations Trip to New York City.
Carlos, Sammy, and Mrs. Gonzalez
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Carlos Norzargaray - 6th Grade
What are your feelings about Montessori? I feel that Montessori is a great school.
What will you miss most about LMMA? I will miss everyone who was my teacher. And my
friends.
What is your greatest memory about being at LMMA? My greatest memory was when I first
met Sammy in the first grade.
Where are you attending school next year? I am attending Sanford Middle School next year.
What are your aspirations? I would like to be a video game designer!
Elijah Eyma - 6th Grade
What are your feelings about Montessori? I think LMMA is a nice school where children are
less restricted.
What will you miss most about LMMA? I will miss the teachers and the students such as, Mrs.
Gonzalez, Mrs. D, Ms. Hoyt, etc.
What is your greatest memory about being at LMMA? My greatest memory would be meeting the people here.
Where are you attending school next year? Lake Mary Prep
What are your aspirations? I want to be a scientist!
Student Spotlight
Sam Bigelow - 6th Grade
What are your feelings about Montessori? I love Montessori, and I will miss it next year!
What will you miss most about LMMA? I will miss my friends and the nice teachers.
What is your greatest memory about being at LMMA? I think my greatest memory was when
Carlos and I went to New York.
Where are you attending school next year? I am going to Lake Mary Prep.
What are your aspirations? I want to be a video game designer!
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Family Spotlight
Business / LMMA Parent Spotlight
Name: Art McCarty
Family: Art, Soni, Allie, and Kenzie McCarty
Where did you grow up? Grew up in Irving Texas in the Orlando area for 11 years.
Your Business? President of iMarketingtactic.com - A search, marketing agency
helping small to mid-sized companies generate traffic to their websites
How can you be reached? 321-249-7767 or [email protected]
What made you interested in Montessori? The experimental learning and team based learning process. Parents
involvement in the learning process. Scott and Sheila’s approach to teaching. The teachers focus on the art’s.
Favorite thing about LMMA? The teachers… Mrs. Ruhe, Mrs. Hinkle, Mrs. Babinchak, Mrs. Amoroso and the variety of
learning experiences, i.e. showcasing holiday rituals, Christianity, Judaism, etc.
Name of Parents: William B. Haner (Brad) and Mary L. Haner
Name and Ages of Children: Evelyn (EVY) Grace Haner: Age 3
Occupation of Parents: Brad: Retired US Military, Mary: General Dentist
Hobbies / Special Interests of Parents: Snow skiing, going to the beach,
snorkeling and spending time outdoors.
Originally From: Brad: Logansport, IN and Mary: Pittsburgh, PA
Family Hobbies and/or Activities: Visiting the parks, spending time outside, skiing and spending time with friends.
Favorite Part of LMMA: The warmth that the entire staff has expressed to all of our family, especially Evelyn. Evelyn is
encouraged to be herself, to explore and to learn as an individual.
Additional Comments: We are thrilled to have found a “school” home for both Evy and for us. As parents, we feel very
involved in her learning environment and we feel at ease with all the staff at LMMA. Evy continues to evolve on a daily
basis and I highly commend Evy’s teachers with increasing her confidence as well as her overall happy disposition.
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Community Contacts
Head of School: Business…………………….Scott Linville ................... (407) 324-2304 ............. [email protected]
Head of School: Education Coordinator……..Sheila Linville ................. (407) 324-2304 ............. [email protected]
Administrative Assistant……………………….Lorraine Chmura………..(407) 324-2304…………[email protected]
Parent Volunteer Coordinator………………...Jodie Meli…………...…...(407) 324-2304 .............. [email protected]
Annual Fund…………………………………….Allan Von Dette ……......(352) 385-1711 .............. [email protected]
Lend-A-Hand Chairperson…………………….Tina Dunlop………………(407) 687-8418………[email protected]
Scholastic Book Fair…………………………...Dottie Von Dette………...(407) 415-2414………[email protected]
Box Tops…………………………………….….Michele Franco…………..(407) 323-7387……..…[email protected]
Web Site………………………………………...Art McCarty………………(321) 249-7767…………[email protected]
LMMA Birthday Party…………………………Jayne Steadman………….(407) 474-9403…………[email protected]
LMMA Art Show……………………………….Jayne Steadman………….(407) 474-9403…………[email protected]
End of Year Wrap UP
Primary Classes
Music Annual Fund
Yields Musikgarten Training for all Primary
Teachers and class instruments!
DAR
Diagnostic Assessment of Reading adminis-
tered to our Kindergarten students rates their
reading performance as high!
Science
Science POD teaches the Kindergarten
students all about the states of matter
The Biome Curriculum
The Biome Curriculum integrates science,
geography, and earth science for all of the
primary children.
Elementary Classes
Music Annual Fund
Yields new instruments!
Sex Ed and Health Curriculum
Educates our children about their bodies and
creates a healthy lifestyle choices.
Literature Circle
Literature Circle is an Art in the lower
elementary classrooms.
Class Newsletters
Each class generates a monthly newsletters
creating quite a buzz every month.
