SAPMS  3.2.17
St. Augustine Public Montessori School
Dates to Remember
Soup-er Tuesdays

Wednesdays
Early Release
& Work Share

Pizza Friday!

Art on the Go
Each Tuesday

March 2
Board Meeting 6 pm

March 7
Spirit Night at Zaxbys

March 8
Open House 6 pm
Picture Make-up and Sibling Day

March 9
Science Fair Judging for Students only at 9:30
Public Viewing 5:30-7p

March 10
Anecdotal Reports
Sent Home

March 13-20
Spring Break

March 21
Return to School

March 23
Coffee Chat with Sara
Detective Triangle Game

Hello SAPMS Families!

I hope this note finds you well. I've been back in the building now for almost 2 weeks and I want to say a sincere thank you for the warm welcome back. It's wonderful being able to share Sammy with the children. 

It's time for the Science Fair! Science Fair judging will occur on  Thursday, March 9th at 9:30am in Upper Elementary. Only Upper Elementary is participating in the Science Fair. Lower Elementary will have an opportunity to view the projects and ask questions. We are fortunate to partner with Whitney Labs for our Science Fair and have REAL LIFE Scientists judge our projects. Public viewing of the projects will take place from  5:30-7pm.

Speaking of Upper El, testing went off without a hitch.

Keep an eye out for the anecdotal records coming home next week. These reports are a way to give a peek into how your student is progressing through the semester. 

If you have not yet, please return your intent to remain forms.We use these forms in our planning of the upcoming school year. We have more new students applying than ever before. Such great news to be growing! Please make sure your spot is secure. We want to see you all again next year!

We've had great parent participation for our meetings lately! Our latest Parent Ed night focused on screen time. It was proposed to have a screen free week observed by all of SAPMS. We will finalize this idea and share with you soon.The community has also really come together in planning for renovations to our hurricane damaged space. We've seen an increase in volunteers in the classroom as well. Thank you for getting involved! 

If you missed the Coffee Chat with Sara this week you have another chance on the 23rd. We chatted about family rhythms, child safety and many other topics that are part of each of us with young ones.

Thank you for your continued support.

Blessings!

Spirit Night at Zaxbys
Come out and support our school, g rab dinner and catch up with friends at Zaxby's on Tuesday, March 7th!

We get a percentage of ALL sales between 5-8pm on Tuesday, March 7th. So, tell your friends and family too.

Hope to see you there!

A Note from the Board
From the SAMC Board of Trustees:
 
We are thrilled to announce Mrs. Ann Johnson as the next Head of School for St. Augustine Public Montessori!  
 
Ann Marie Johnson has worked extensively in the field of public education with a special interest in closing the achievement gap.  She is currently the Head of School for Brightwater Montessori Schools in Minneapolis. Prior to this role, Ann served as a Turnaround Program Specialist with the Minneapolis Public Schools, Director of Student and Family Services and Interim School Director at KIPP WAYS Academy and School Leader at The Academy of North Minneapolis. She began her career as a primary Montessori teacher for Minneapolis Public Schools, and has taught in various public, private and charter schools in Minneapolis, Charlotte, Atlanta, as well as Abu Dhabi. Ann holds a bachelor's in Early Childhood Education from Clark Atlanta University and Master of Literacy Education from Hamline University. She has completed multiple Montessori trainings and holds additional certificates in Cultural Dynamics and Cognitive Coaching Training. She has served on several boards, including the MN National Association of Multicultural Education and EdAllies.
 
Ann will begin as Head of School  July 1.  We look forward to everyone meeting her.  Thank you for your patience and understanding while the Board conducted this search.  We will be forever grateful to Jamie Sheils for volunteering to take on the huge responsibilities of Director during this time of transition.  It has been and will continue to be a wonderful learning and growing experience for the entire school.  
 
We are grateful every day that you choose to send your children to St. Augustine Public Montessori. 

Passive Fundraisers
Here are some easy ways to donate money to SAPMS without going outside of your daily activities and money expenditures:

www.iGive.com and search for St. Augustine Public Montessori School, click on our name and complete the registration.

mightynest.com gives 15% of sales to SAPMS. Enter our zip code: 32084.

www.smile.amazon.com Saint Augustine Montessori Community Inc is listed as a benefactor. 0.5% of your purchase is donated to SAPMS.

With the Shoparoo app snap pictures of receipts to earn donations for SAPMS.

Box Tops - SAPMS earns 10 cents for each Box Top submitted. We have a box in the entry way of the office where you may drop the box tops or just send in with your child.

If you know of a passive fundraiser not listed here that would benefit our school please let us know!