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.
For families who have elected to pay tuition by the semester, the spring semester payment is due December 1. All tuition charges will be posted to SmartCare November 25. Click here to see the tuition schedule for the 2018-2019 school year. If you wish to switch from semester pay to monthly pay, or vice versa, please email the school office by Friday, November 16. Questions? Contact the school office at office@msftw.org or (817) 732-0252.
Montessori School of Fort Worth will be closed the week of November 19 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We hope all of our families enjoy this special time to give thanks. We will resume normal school hours Monday, November 26.
Did you know that 4 out of 5 car seats are used incorrectly? Make sure your child is riding safely. Cook Children's Medical Center has partnered with Safe Kids Tarrant County to provide information about installing car seats correctly as well as free car seat checkups to determine if your car seat is installed correctly. Each week, certified child passenger safety technicians who check car seats for free in various locations around Tarrant County. Our team will show you the fit that is the safest for your child and your vehicle. Effective Sept. 1, 2009, Texas amended the State Child Passenger Safety law to include children up to 8 years old unless they are 4'9" tall. In addition, all passengers (including adults) above this age/height must use a seat belt, regardless of where they sit in the vehicle. Visit the Cook Children's Vehicle/Car Safety web page for more information.
Scholastic Book flyers are coming home with your student this week. Please take a few moments to explore the selection together and let your child help choose books he or she is excited to read. The easiest way to order is online. You can order online at scholastic.com/bookclubs, where you’ll find a wide selection of quality children’s books that are just right for your child’s reading level and interests. Or return your paper order form to the school office with a check made out to “ScholasticReading Club.” Books will be sent home with your child when they arrive. If you are wanting to order books for a surprise or a present, we can always leave in the office for you to pick up. You would just need to me via email at nle@msftw.org Remember, you help our school earn FREE Books and supplies with every order. Thank you for supporting your child’s reading both at home and in the classroom! Mrs. Nordgren - NLE Teacher and Scholastic Book Order Chairperson First Time Ordering Online? Go to scholastic.com/bookclubs Enter our one-time Class Activation [...]
The Upper Elementary students offer pizza from Mama's Pizza for sale as a fundraiser to earn money for their multi-night class trip later this school year. All middle school, elementary, full day primary and Wednesday lunch bunch students can choose to order pizza. Available options include: cheese, pepperoni, veggie, alfredo or gluten free cheese. Served with a side of fruit and water, your child will be served by the upper elementary students. NOTE: Pizza will be available the last Wednesday of each month (November 28 and December 19 for this order period). Ready to order? Click here to place your order online. Since this is an upper elementary class project, pizza must be paid for separately. Make check payable to MSFW. In the memo section, write pizza. Cash is also accepted.
We still have a few seats available for this year's 50th Anniversary Dinner and Auction, Saturday, November 10 at 6:00 pm. This is a wonderful evening for all our MSFW parents. Click here to RSVP. Your ticket includes a full buffet dinner, soft drinks, coffee and adult beverages. In addition we have lots of fabulous items available at the auction including: Class Projects Teacher experience packages Christmas Light Bus Tour Birthday parties Estate Planning Services Cases of wine/Winery Tour A new gate for your fence Tote bag Photography services Jewelry Much, much more! Follow our Facebook page ‘”MSFW 50th Birthday Dinner and Auction” to see the above items and more. There is something for everyone! Ready to join us? Click here to RSVP.
The Upper Elementary students held a fall festival last week for our younger students. These 4th grade through 6th grade students painted faces, played games, told fortunes and more! It was a wonderful way to spend a rainy day!
The Math Club meeting dates have changed for the months of November and December. Please make a note of the new meeting times. Wednesday - November 28 Friday - December 14
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 your child's classroom 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 Friday, November 16 for $50 each. Make checks payable to the Montessori Advancement Organization.