Friday, September 4, 2020
Hilltop Montessori School's mission is for students to practice responsible independence in a caring community of curious, critical learners and thoughtful citizens.
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The Birch Room dances to music with pots and pans.
You can view the video here!
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Next Week
Monday, September 7
Tuesday, September 8
- First day of school for all programs
Wednesday, September 9
- HALF DAY: Mid-day dismissal for all programs
Friday, September 11
- Directory Proofs due back to Zoe (see below)
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Upcoming
Wednesday, September 16
- HALF DAY: Mid-day dismissal for all programs
Monday, September 21 -
Friday, September 25
- September Parent Meetings (see below)
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Notes from the Head of School |
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Welcome back to school! We were so happy to see so many of our students during this week of orientation. This week, and over the next few weeks, teachers will be focusing on building community and renewing relationships that have been challenged by the time of separation. Teachers priorities will be:
- Keeping children safe (health questions at drop off, lessons on mask wearing and physical distancing, etc.)
- Having them feel loved (meaningfully engaging with each child individually and in small groups)
- Giving children opportunities to laugh (more fun games with friends)
- Teaching them something “academic” (there will be some regular lessons starting up too)
In that order . . .
There is a lot that has changed this year with COVID-19 restrictions, and we are, as always, so grateful to our loving community as you all work with us through these ever changing times. These next couple of weeks will take flexibility and patience from all of us as we move through morning health checks and traffic jams - be on the lookout next week for Admin traffic helpers to assist with drop-off and pick-up. Our new systems will take time for all of us to learn and practice. Please drive slowly and carefully to your program's designated spot, use your turning signals, do not use your phones, and watch out for other moving cars and car doors opening.
One change with the new restrictions is us not being able to welcome family members onto the campus and into the classrooms, which includes giving you opportunities to meet and get to know new staff and faculty. Please check out the HMS website for updated photos and staff bios.
As always, feel free to reach out to me with any question or concerns,
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It's that time again! We need everyone to look over their student's section of the directory and tell us if there are any edits that need to be made.
Please click on the appropriate link(s) below to view the directory, and send any edits to Zoe at frontdesk@hilltopmontessori.org by next Friday, September 11. Thank you!
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September Parent Meetings |
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The Year Ahead and Supporting Home to School Life
This is an evening meeting for all new and returning parents to learn about the upcoming year's curriculum, program, expectations of students, and ways to be involved in your child's education. This year, as with all of our community events, these meetings will be held over Zoom. With each program meeting taking place on a different day, we are hoping that families with multiple children will be able to attend each of their children's meetings. We strongly encourage all families to attend. This is an important opportunity to learn about your child's classroom, "see" and meet other parents in the program, and hear about what this year will be like for them. Teachers will be sending out Zoom invitations and reminders the week prior.
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Monday September 21: Middle School, 7pm
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Tuesday, September 22: Upper Elementary, 7pm
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Wednesday, September 23: Lower Elementary, 6pm
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Thursday, September 24: Children's House, 6pm
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Friday, September 25: Toddler Program, *Sarah will be in touch to survey parents about a time that would work best for all.
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As you all know, Hilltop families must be in compliance with Vermont travel restrictions in order to attend school in person. The State of Vermont updates their travel map each Friday, and you will be able to find it here to reference for the following week.
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A huge thank you to Tim Sund from Back to the Drawing Board! Tim and his team donated beams and labor to create this wonderful UE outdoor classroom
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