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The Monthly Mustang: Pony Edition

Caring I Common Sense I Consideration I Cooperation I Courtesy

In the Garden

As the weather gets warmer we all naturally want to spend more time outdoors. Working in the gardens is a most beloved activity of the children, no matter their age. Watering plants, planting seeds, harvesting herbs and the occasional pepper are purposeful physical activities that can calm, provide for increased independence and a sense of pride. The children have daily opportunities to work, play and create among the plants and flowers, allowing for increased appreciation for nature and an improved sense of well being.

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Spring Camp

Toddler and Primary students had the opportunity to participate in a week of games, crafts and outdoor fun during the week of Spring Break. The teaching assistants took over and provided a fun week for the children!

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Important Dates

April 2: District Recess: All Schools Closed

Happy March Birthdays

3/1: Zachary A.

3/4: Aleksandar S.

3/11: Emmery S.

3/13: Brody O.

3/15: Winter K.

3/16: Camden S.

3/17: Orion G.

3/19: Ethan H.

3/22: Goldie G./Jaxon C.

3/25: Braxton H.

3/30: Rylee S./Ruby H./Jett B.

Staff

3/5: Ms. Jessica

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Sewing is an important part of the Montessori curriculum. This engagement of the mind and hand begins with work in the practical life area. The activities of practical life should be meaningful and applicable to real life in order to be successful. Purposeful work, like sewing, also produces deeper concentration and engagement, which is a strong base for success in the other areas of the classroom.

As with any work in the Montessori classroom, sewing activities are sequenced so that the skills are continually being built upon. For example, when a child enters the classroom at three-years-old, we present them with snipping paper, lacing and stringing beads, which help with building fine motor movements that they will continue to develop as activities become more complex. Future activities include stitching around a shape, making a pillow or sewing a button to make a bracelet.

A child may also benefit from sewing in the following ways:

Strengthened finger dexterity
Increased self-confidence and independence
Learning patience and dedication
Increased focus and concentration
Mastering a useful skill
Gaining a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment

Health and Safety

~We respectfully request that each family remain diligent in their efforts to limit exposure to possible infections. We recognize that we cannot manage what families do outside of school; however, we do trust that our families will take appropriate steps to help mitigate risk to the members of our community.

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Ask yourself and your child the health screener questions EVERYDAY before you come to school:

Has anyone in your immediate family tested positive for COVID-19 within the last 14 days?

Has anyone in your immediate family been exposed to someone that has tested positive to COVID-19 within the last 14 days?

Does your child have a fever?

Have you given your child a medicine with the purpose of reducing a fever within the last 12 hours?

Has your child experienced shortness of breath or had trouble breathing?

Does your child have a dry cough?

Do not send your child to school if they are exhibiting any of the symptoms noted in the heath screener. Please let Ms. Martin know as soon as possible that you have kept your child home for any of the above noted reasons. jmartin@missionmontessori.com.

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