Our school is very grateful for all the parents who support our school in so many different ways. We appreciate all the parents that give their time to make MSFW such a wonderful school and those who have supported us through the various fundraising efforts. Here are a few photos of volunteers: teaching knitting classes, reading to the primary students, talking to our UE students about peer pressure, and attending our school auction.
Thank you to Lauren Sphar, Luke Boydstun, Lucy Young, Annie Nordgren and Walker Rutter for sharing their experience of transitioning from being a MSFW middle school graduate to entering high school. Among the qualities they continue to use from their Montessori roots: curiosity, time management, making friends, working with others, staying open to new ideas, passion, intrinsic motivation and joy of learning.
to the Middle School students that helped with community service on Fridays. They serve as such great role models to the younger students. to Lisa Lewis for the presentation on Saturday based on her book, Feed The Baby Hummus. Dr. Lewis spoke about building relationships with babies and shared some tips from her book. to Dr. Peter Damico for providing TB tests for the teachers to Ashley Lomison at Pelican’s Snoballs for donating the Random Act of Kindness $1 off tokens to the students at MSFW
Our Ridglea Hills Neighborhood Association sponsors a family even called Halloween in the Hills each fall. This year, it is on Sunday, October 28th from 4:00-7:00 pm. Our school sponsors a pumpkin decorating activity and obstacle course. We are looking for volunteers (you do not have to live in Ridglea Hills to volunteer) for shifts: 3:30-5:30 (includes set up) and/or 5:30-7:30 pm (includes clean up). If you are willing to help, please contact Becky Scheffrahn becky.scheffran@sbcglobal.net Come help us support our neighborhood!
Parents have the unique opportunity to attend a presentation given by Dr. Betsy Coe, author of the middle school curriculum used by the majority of middle schools across the US including our school. Dr. Coe will talk about developmental characteristics of the adolescent years, recent adolescent brain research, tendencies of the I Generation, and how the Montessori curriculum supports this age group. This presentation is vital for parents of Upper Elementary or Middle School students.
Lower Elementary parents - come learn why math facts are important, how facts are taught in the classroom, and what you can do to support math fluency at home. We will meet Thursday, October 11 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm. You’ll come away with fun ideas for games and a “goodie bag” to implement fact fun! Space is limited so please RSVP as soon as possible to http://evite.me/VgBg6UJrJ8 .
Saturday, November 10th, is our annual school auction. Our auction chairperson, Daphne Cretsinger, is hoping to recruit volunteers to help with the following: Set up or clean up Donations - getting donations or calling those who regularly donate Check out after the auction Transportation of items to the auction site (TCU) Writing thank you cards afterwards for the donations If you have any ideas for our auction, questions, want to volunteer, or have a donation, please email Daphne at dcretsinger@echolocum.com or stop by the school office.
We will be hosting a workroom day at the school next Wednesday, September 26th from 9:00 - 11:30 am. It is a come and go event. Activities will include cutting paper, tracing and organizing materials for the primary classrooms. Peggy Newton is our organizer for this event and may be reached at 817-996-6987 or newton_peggy@hotmail.com . If you are unable to attend the Workroom Day but would be willing to take things home to help, please let us know!