As we begin to see re-enrollment contracts come in and our projections become a reality, we are looking forward to sharing early strategic decisions with our community. Planning for another year of growth and learning at Sun Grove Montessori School is an honor and privilege.

We are seeing good potential to reach enrollment goals in several programs. In preparation for the growth in our elementary program we have decided to utilize the entire elementary building for instruction and enrichment.  Lower Elementary will remain in the back room with space to utilize the middle room as a shared space with Upper Elementary who will move into the front room, incorporating the kitchen area and sinks for science, practical life and more.  This change will create the need to relocate Primary Before and Aftercare into a Primary classroom, similar to the Toddler program structure that has worked successfully for many years. 

You can look forward to hearing additional updates as re-enrollment numbers and additional plans/timelines are finalized. As always, your continued support is appreciated!
Kind regards,
Terri
Thanks and Gratitude
Huge thanks to Ms. Karin and her trustee middle school assistants for setting up this year's Happy Camper Book Fair! If you haven't had a chance to stop in please be sure to check it out this week.
School News


Thank you to all the Book Fair visitors on Friday! 

The Book Fair is open all week!
It will run from April 7th-13th.  It will be located in the Sea Turtle Cafe, running from 7:45-8:15am & 3:00-5:45pm daily. Due to school being closed Friday the 14th, the last day of the book fair will be Thursday April 13th.




Summer Program Sign Up: 
Families enrolled in Toddler through Elementary have the option to attend school by the week throughout the summer.  Signing up early greatly assists in planning.  The deadline for decision making on whether there is enough interest to run an elementary camp is April 17th.  Potential themes could include cooking, sports, music, art and more. 

The Toddler and Primary program will combine into one room, supervised by our Montessori credentialed staff and assistants. 
Each program will run similar to the school year with little change to schedules and routines. 

Please click on the link for your child's classroom: 

Earth Day Festival:
Sun Grove Montessori will be hosting an activity booth on April 29th at the Oxbow Eco Center on from 10:00am - 3:00pm. We are in need of Student ambassadors (elementary & middle school programs) from 12:30-3:30pm
Gatsby Gala Information:

Invitations have been sent home and we are counting the weeks until this great event! If you need extra paper invitations please ask in the office. Purchase your tickets on our website or in the office. Opportunities for sponsorships and volunteering are still available! Click on the following link to our Gatsby Gala information webpage: Gatsby Gala Information

Calendar -  Google Calendar Link
Date
Title
Details
6 week course
meeting on Tuesdays
March: 21st, 28th
April: 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

The Secrets of Modern Parenting
Click on the image below to view the flyer details

Middle School Classroom 
5:30pm - 7:00pm 

*Registration is through the Parent Academy 

Childcare is available for Primary and older children for a $5 donation
Week of April 10th-13th Book Fair
7:45-8:15am
3:00-5:45pm
Middle School Cafe'
April 14th Holiday for All School Closed
April 21st
School-Wide
Teacher Work Day
Care available
Saturday, April 22nd
Sun Grove Earth Day 
Beautification Effort
Parent Work Day 
8:00 a.m. until complete 
April 24th - 29th Mandatory Primary Conferences and Optional Elem./MS Conferences Look for Sign Up Links in Montessori Compass and a future Vine
1st Wednesday Monthly Parent Enrichment Series
May Topic -  Primary Introduction

Wednesday, May 3rd, 5:30pm-6:30pm
This is a mandatory meeting for parents of transitioning toddlers and new parents who have not yet attended. 
Please RSVP at  Sign Up Link
Committees
Our school is fortunate to have many hard working committee volunteers and while some committees function within the structure of our board, others are open to all and help is always appreciated! 
Date
Title
Details
TBA
Physical Plant Committee
4:00pm Sea Turtle Cafe
Monday, April 17
PR & Marketing Committee
Gatsby Gala 
3:30pm Sea Turtle Cafe
Thursday, April 20 Board of Directors
4:00pm Middle School Classroom
Monday, May 1st Fundraising/Auction Committee Gatsby Gala  3:30pm Sea Turtle Cafe
Classroom Information
INFANTS: Octopus Room
Happy face after a walk on the nature trail

Montessori classroom term explained:

Absorbent mind  - From birth through approximately age 6, the young child experiences a period of intense mental activity that allows her to "absorb" learning from her environment without conscious effort, naturally and spontaneously. 

The Infant room's auction basket sign up can be found by clicking the following link: Lottery Tree

TODDLERS: Angelfish & Clownfish Rooms
playing in the outdoor environment
Montessori classroom term explained:
The outdoor environment - This is very important extension of the classroom. It should be located in a natural environment, with trees, bushes, and plants to ensure that the children remain in touch with and close to nature. It should also include safe equipment to encourage the development of different physical skills, as well as to provide opportunities for children to socialize with each other.

The Toddler room's auction basket sign up can be found by clicking the following link:  Lottery Basket
PRIMARY: Redfish room & Narwhal room  
Parents & students during Primary Parent night
demonstrating push pinning

Thank you to all the parents and guests that came to the 
Primary Family Night. It was wonderful to observe the students demonstrate and show their work and classrooms to their families.


The Primary classrooms auction basket sign ups can be found by clicking the following links: 


Sharing Schedule
Items should start with the letter of the week.  Please no toys or stuffed animals.
Date
Letter
4/12
Ww
4/19
Xx
4/26 Free Sharing
LOWER ELEMENTARY: Seahorse Room
building a model Native American shelter
getting a sneak peak of the Book Fair
Montessori classroom term explained:

Control of error - Montessori materials are designed so that the child receives instant feedback as he works, allowing him to recognize, correct, and learn from his mistakes without adult assistance. Putting control of the activity in the child's hands strengthens his self-esteem and self-motivation as well as his learning. *


The Seahorse room's  auction basket sign up can be found by clicking the following link:  Lower Elementary Camping Basket
UPPER ELEMENTARY: Orca Room
The students in the Orca room enjoyed their field trip to the Savanna's Preserve. They learned what life was like for children on a pineapple plantation.

The class continues to study Ancient Greek and began reading the Odyssey and had a delicious Greek Feast for Community Lunch
  
The Orca room's  auction basket sign up can be found by clicking the following link:  Upper Elementary Family Game Night Basket
MIDDLE SCHOOL: Dolphin Room
Infant CPR
Middle school students are in the middle of a human development and health theme for science studies. They will be beginning long term projects that involve reaching out to experts in the remaining weeks of the school year. We will post of list of topics in a future Vine so that if a parent is an expert or knows an expert who may be able to assist we can make a connection. Thank you in advance! 
Heartsaver First Aid Course
Middle School links:




The Dolphin Room's auction basket sign up can be found by clicking the following link:
Fundraising Opportunities


The SGMS business directory:  
Always available to reference on our website!  Click on the image or  HERE


"Education is a natural process carried out by the child and is not acquired by listening to words but by experiences in the environment."
-- Maria Montessori

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5610 Oleander Ave.
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
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