Stop By for Tea and Fractions!

A concrete representation of decimal multiplication

This week, Mary Jane and Annabel are inviting parents to learn more about Montessori math in the elementary.  As with all elementary work, we begin with stories and experiments and demonstrations. The uniquely imaginative mind of the 6-12 year old instinctively and excitedly grasps abstract ideas through the use of our special manipulative materials.

The materials are not a means to learning a concept alone, but to aid the development of the child’s mathematical mind, the body (fine motor control is built in!), and the spirit – the thrill of invention! Just like the ancients, the children create and solve problems based on reality and their interests.

Whether your child is in lower or upper el. or AMP, stop by Thursday, Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. for a little exploration of your own and perhaps a window into understanding the work of your child from day to day!

MAPs testing for 2nd-8th graders is this Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.

 

Montessori Borealis Spelling Bee – this Friday February 3.

Time is to be announced.

Correction: Spelling Bee

Erratum:

The Montessori Borealis spelling bee is Friday Feb. 3.

The District bee is Wednesday Feb, 8.

 

January is both winding down and revving up! “B” Season Soon to End.

Today we battled the books and won! What a great time we had and everyone did well. Comradery, satisfaction in stories, thoughtful interpretation, friendly competition – our goals were well met. Thanks to all of you who read with your children everyday and bring your joy of story to your families. 

A big messy crowd of readers!

Tezah, Joel and Colm (3rd & 4th graders) will be representing our school at the District battle. Sasha,Dugan, Kaleah (5th graders) will join them and, Nora, Phoenix, and Katie (7th/8th graders will battle it out with the middle schoolers.

All adults and children are welcome to attend the District battles and support our Montessori Borealis children at the District battles.

• Elementary Battle:  Wednesday  February 8 at the Riverbend Commons                   5:30 pm 3rd/4th, and 6:45 pm for the 5th grade level

• Middle School Battle: Thursday January 26 3:15 pm at the FD Library

AMP End of Quarter

AMP progress report cards will be coming home Friday. Keep a sharp lookout.

MAPs Testing Next Week

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday will be round 3 of District mandated MAPs testing. All levels will be involved.

Spelling Bee

Montessori Borealis’ spelling Bee will be held the morning of February 8. The District Bee will be at Harborview on Februray 8.

Thus we will officially end the “B Season”:geography bee, battle of the books, spelling bee. Whew!

 

Battle of the Books!

Battle of the Books Thursday!

Stop by this Thursday, January 19 in the Montessori Borealis Commons for this year’s Montessori Borealis Battle of the Books. Everyone is welcome!

Things are organized a bit differently this year:                                                                      •  5th grade only – 8:45 set up, starting by 9 am                                                                           •  3/4th grade battle – about 10 am                                                                                               •  6/7/8th grade battle – set up 12:45, starting by 1 pm

Guest in the hOuSe! Upcoming Events

Tlingit storyteller and spoken word poet, Na Haan performed a story for the AMP students this Wednesday as a guest lunch speaker. Na Haan shared his background as a native artist and cross-cultural artistic interests such as hip-hop that inspire his creative talents. Na Haan also performs regularly at the Canvass as a free-style spoken word poet.

Na Hann is of the Dakl´aweidi clan, keetgooshi hit house.

Gunalchéesh, hó hó! We are very thankful.

 

Upcoming Events

• Early Release Mondays for January are January 9 and 23.

 

• NO SCHOOL Monday January 16  in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. birthday.

 

• SEAFOM (Southeast Alaska Friends of Montessori) Meeting this upcoming Sunday, January 8 at 3 pm. Call Mary Jane or Chris, or stop by for location. All are welcome!

 

• Montessori Borealis Battle of the Books is Thursday January 19. We haven’t set times yet – so stay tuned for further information!

 

• And district mandated MAP testing will be visiting our corner of the world again late in January. We’ll let you know as soon as the dates are settled.

 

Happy New Year!    “I live in heaven, my home is a sphere that travels around the sun. It is called Earth”                      ~ Dr.  Maria Montessori