WMS Wednesday Weekly - March 15, 2023

WEDNESDAY WEEKLY

March 15, 2023

NEWS & NOTES

Camp Montessori - Early Registration Closes 3/31

We are just over two weeks away from our March 31 early registration deadline for Camp Montessori 2023, and several of our programs/weeks are already nearing capacity!

To reserve your child's spot, please visit the Camp Montessori website or contact camp@wmsde.org for assistance. Families that sign up for five or more weeks (per family) by March 31 will receive a 10% early registration discount.

We look forward to seeing you this summer!

Campus Clean-up Day - Saturday, April 15

Looking for Co-op hours, or just enjoy working outside? Join us for our campus clean-up day on Saturday, April 15 (rain date: April 22). Children are welcome to attend if they are able to help with your project or you are able to watch them.

Potential projects include:

Mulching the front flower beds
Building raised garden beds
Repainting the USA map on the Primary Playground
Removing old furniture
Clean up existing raised garden beds
Leaf clean-up
Mounting birdhouses
Repairing the music area and easel on Primary playground

Please sign up on Bloomz if you’re interested. More information, including a complete list of projects, will follow as the event gets closer.

Questions about this or other Co-op opportunities? Email co-op@wmsde.org!

Classroom Highlights - As seen on Bloomz

Lower Elementary (6-9) Program

Room 13 Explores Geometry and Storytelling through Quilting

Quilts have served as more than just a source of warmth for many generations; they have also acted as a platform for storytelling, communication and self-expression. Last month, the students in Room 13 began to delve into the rich connections between geometry, art and the stories told through quilt patterns.

The students began by exploring geometry, working together to create patterns using specific shapes and colors. Together, the class created some beautiful designs, which led them to learn about the quilters of Gee's Bend, a predominantly Black community in Alabama known for their unique and beautiful quilting styles. The class read stories about how quilt patterns might have conveyed secret messages to people traveling on the Underground Railroad, helping them find their way to freedom or containing symbols that helped identify safe places to sleep or find clothing on their journey north.

As a finale to the unit, the students are currently working on their own quilt designs. Be sure to check out the bulletin board outside of Room 13 to see some of their incredible creations!

Upper Elementary (9-12) & Middle School Programs

Building Community Through Shared Meals: A New 9-12 and Middle School Tradition

Last week marked the beginning of an exciting new tradition as the 9-12 and Middle School communities joined together for their first Community Lunch. These lunches provide an invaluable opportunity for students to collaborate on meal preparation and hospitality, allowing them to develop practical life skills while exploring the themes of community and culture. Their inaugural feast included salad with homemade dressing, warm focaccia bread, pasta, ice cream cake and freshly-made lemonade. After their hard work, the group gathered at one large table to enjoy the meal and each other's company. After Spring Break, the group plans to invite family members to assist with the cooking and share some of their favorite foods and traditions.

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