We are seeking helpers to prepare materials mostly for our primary and toddler classrooms. Tracing, cutting, collating, copying are just a few of the tasks we have available. Much of the work can be taken home to complete too! This position is open to all our parents - not just the primary and toddler parents. If you would like to lend a hand, please contact the school office for more information. Our toddler and primary teachers really appreciate the help!
The South Lower Elementary class made latkes yesterday for the start of Hanukkah. The West Toddler students enjoy working both inside and outdoors. The upper elementary students are creating self portraits in clay. The lower elementary students are learning about positive and negative space in art class. Primary students at work in the various primary classes. The East Toddler students are enjoying the fall leaves. The east toddlers refine their fine motor skills with a variety of work in the classroom.
On Wednesday, November 28, we planted a beautiful red oak tree commemorating the 50th anniversary of the founding of our school. Thank you to MSFW parent, Nicole Hawkins and her crew for selecting and planting this beautiful tree. Our students wrote out hopes and wishes for our school that were planted below the root ball including: "I wish for MSFW to recycle anything we can." "My wish for MSFW is to grow in knowledge, kindness, and love." "I wish for Montessori school that it will prosper and grow for many years to come." "I wish for more football equipment in Cowboys colors for the playground."
Our students enjoyed a communal feast Friday, November 16. Each class from primary through middle school contributed a side dish to the smoked turkeys prepared by Mark Szabo. It was a wonderful way to celebrate and give thanks to all in our school community.
We will meet in the community room on December 11, starting at 9:00 am to wrap the holiday surprises and glue children’s photos on the keepsake snowflake ornaments. No special talent is needed for this time to gather, enjoy some refreshments, and work together to spread the holiday spirit. If you have a glue gun, please bring it along with an extension cord and glue sticks that fit your gun. Younger siblings are welcome to entertain themselves as we work. We’ll appreciate your help even if you don’t have all morning to spend with us. Many hands make light work! Questions, please contact the office at (817) 732-0252.
Join us for some holiday cheer as all of our students, toddler through middle school, sing carols to ring in the season. The students have been working in class to learn the songs: the toddlers practicing when to "jingle their bells" to the primary students learning the lyrics to traditional carols. The elementary and middle school students are singing special songs. The event is one of the highlights of our school year, a time that we all come together to celebrate! In order to accommodate our growing school, we are hosting the event in the Great Hall at the First Presbyterian Church at 1000 Penn Street in downtown Fort Worth. There is plenty of parking and ample seating if you wish to invite extended family members. Plan to arrive by 6:15 pm so the students can get into place before the performance which will last approximately an hour. Students are welcome to wear their holiday clothes for this special event if they wish. Click here to see the map.
The Middle School is hosting a Parent’s Day Out. This event will give MSFW parents time to enjoy a nice quiet morning or holiday shopping while our middle school students entertain your children. The event will be held Saturday, December 15, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Children will enjoy outdoor games (weather permitting), crafts, indoor games, snacks, and more fun! All children in the primary class and above are welcome to attend. Children must be potty-trained. Parent’s Day Out helps support the Middle School and our educational class trips. Thank you for your support! (First Child- $20, Additional Children- $15) The Middle School Students Register your children here for Parent’s Day Out
We are so grateful to our families who purchased items for our classrooms from the Wishing Wall displayed during conference day. If your family picked up a "star" and has not returned it with payment to the school office, please do so by Friday, November 16. We would like to order the items over the break. Checks should be made payable to MSFW. There are still items available for purchase from the wishing wall. Partial donations toward any item are also welcome! This is a great way to remember our wonderful teachers during the holiday season! More info: Amy Brimberry amybrimberry@gmail.com (817) 423-3226
Each class (toddler through middle school) has created a hard cover photo book for sale. Featuring photos of each child in the class, the elementary and above books include original essays. Feel free to stop by the office to take a peek! Perfect for gift giving, the books will be delivered in time for the holidays. The books will be available for purchase until noon, November 16 for $50 each. Make checks payable to the Montessori Advancement Organization. We will order the books Friday, November 16 for all families who have paid for a copy to ensure delivery by the holidays.
As a reminder, please dress your child to go outdoors for recess daily. Jackets, scarves, hats, mittens (all labeled with your child's name) should be sent in case of cold weather. More information about our outdoor policy can be found in the school handbook.