www.alakesregionmontessori.com
(603)-217-0035
Offering:
*Morning Program
* Afternoon Program
*Full Day Program
* Kindergarten Program
Introduction
Thank you for choosing A Lakes Region
Montessori School. We provide a Montessori certified preschool and kindergarten program. The
Montessori Method is a methodology used to teach children. The Montessori Method is a technique that was
developed by Dr. Maria Montessori in the early 1900’s. The method is based on individual learning
and gives each child a sense of purpose and confidence.
Maria Montessori
Dr. Maria Montessori was born in Alcona, Italy in 1870. She was the first
woman to receive a doctrine of medicine in her home land. She eventually abandoned her practice to devote
all of her energies to advocating the rights of the intellectual potential of all children. In 1913 Dr.
Montessori was invited to visit the United States and it was here that she met Helen Keller. In 1937
my instructor, and founder of Spring Valley Montessori School in Washington, Mrs. Madeleine
J. Justus met Dr. Montessori in Geneva, Switzerland. After a lifetime of achievements Dr. Montessori died
in Holland, Amsterdam in 1952 at the age of 82. However, her philosophies regarding education and the role
of the educator still remains highly regarded and are still practiced throughout the world today.
Philosophy
A Lakes Region Montessori is set up to provide a rich and stimulating environment for
children between the ages of 3 - 6. We believe that children can learn naturally and happily as a part
of his or her normal growth with the aid of concrete Montessori materials and concepts. Children develop
a strong sense of worth and value in what they do and who they are. The work process involves attaining
skills, refining tasks, developing sensitivities, strengthening concentration, solving problems, and achieving new insights.
We believe that a child’s first school experience should be in a loving academic environment the old fashioned way.
We believe further that each child is an individual and should be supported in accordance with his or her own needs
and goals.
Facility
In addition to an associates degree in Marine Science and a bachelor’s degree
in Business Administration, the owner and teacher of A Lakes Region Montessori is certified to teach Montessori Education
through the University of Puget Sound and is committed to excellence in education and to individual needs of each child.
She has been teaching Montessori education for over a decade and previously owned another successful school in Seattle,
WA.
Tuition
n Annually
n Due monthly on the 1st of
the preceding month
n Bi-weekly
A late fee of twenty- five dollars will
be added to tuition for payment received more than five days late. A late fee of twenty-five dollars will
be charged for all returned checks.
We require
one month notice of withdrawal. You are responsible for tuition during that time.
Due to ongoing operation costs, we are unable to issue credits or make-up days for any
absences including vacations, sick days and snow days.
Supply Fee
A yearly supply fee of $225.00
due upon initial enrollment and again every April 1st thereafter. This along
with the registration package guarantees your child a space for the following year.
Attendance
Attendance is taken daily. It is required by law that children be signed
in and out on a daily basis.
Please
notify the school of any absences by calling (603)-217-0035.
Communicating Changes
We require that you notify us in writing when someone else
is going to pick up your child. They must check in with the teacher and provide picture identification
before any child is released to someone other than their parent.
Termination
A Lakes Region Montessori reserves the right to terminate a child from school at any
time with or without prior notice to parents. Reasons for termination include excessive bad behavior, willful disobedience
and failure to effectively participate in classroom functions.
Birthdays
You are encouraged to bring snacks for the school in celebration of your child’s
birthday. We believe every opportunity is an opportunity to learn and birthdays are no exception.
On the date you wish to celebrate this occasion, we ask that you notify the teacher and we will incorporate the birthday
celebration during one of our circle times. We ask your full cooperation in our commitment to food
safety and the encouragement of good eating habits. (Please note: Peanut and tree nut products are not
permitted including those items that may be manufactured in a facility that processes them.)
SCHOOL SCHEDULE
2009-2010
School Begins on Monday , August 31st for all Students.
A Lakes Region Montessori will be
closed for the following paid school vacations:
· Labor
Day
·
November 11th Veterans Day Parent
Teacher Conferences
·
November 24th – Close at 3:00pm
· November 25th – November 27th Thanksgiving Recess
· December 18th - Close at 3:00pm
· December 21st - January 1st , Holiday Recess
· May 31st - Memorial Day
· Graduation
Day (no school or childcare Friday June 4th)
· School
Resumes Monday, June 7th - Friday, June 18th (closing at 12:30 and concluding academic school year).
SCHOOL SCHEDULE 2010-2011
School begins, Monday,
August 30th
A
Lakes Region Montessori will be closed for the following paid school vacations:
· Labor Day
·
November 11th Veterans Day Parent
Teacher Conferences
·
November 23rd – Close
at 3:00pm
·
November 24th – November 26th Thanksgiving
Recess
·
December 17th - Close
at 3:00pm
·
December 20th - December 31st
, Holiday Recess
·
May 30th Memorial Day
· Graduation Day (no school or childcare Friday June 3rd ).
· School Resumes Monday, June 6th - Friday, June 17th (closing at 12:30 and concluding
academic school year).
·
SUMMER SCHEDULE 2010
Summer Schedule for A Lakes Region Montessori
begins Monday, July 5th and continues through Friday, August 13th.
If the holiday falls on the weekend, we will be closed the appropriate Friday preceding or
following Monday. Tuition reflects consideration for all holidays.
Non-Discrimination Disclosure
A Lakes Region Montessori does not discriminate against parents,
employees, or children based on national origin, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, or challenged.
HEALTH CARE
Information
Forms
Your
child’s well -being is our most important concern; therefore, before entrance to the school, medical forms must be completed.
Registration forms must be also be completed. Please keep your child’s records current by
updating them immediately whenever any information changes, especially phone numbers.
Illness
It is important that sick children not attend school during their illness.
Children need special care when they are ill that we are not equipped to provide. In cases of contagious
illness, the school needs to be notified as soon as possible so that other parents can be alerted.
If your child becomes ill at school, we will isolate him or her until you arrive.
Please do not send your child to school if he or she is too ill to play outside.
We are not staffed for one-on-one care during outdoor play time.
To aid us in preventing the spread of infections, please keep your child home if he or she is experiencing
the following symptoms:
·
Major cold with profuse runny nose and/or cough
· Fever
· Conjunctivitis
(pink eye)
·
Diarrhea
· Vomiting
· Contagious
skin infections
·
Communicable illnesses (mumps, measles, chicken pox, etc.)
and other contagious illnesses.
Medicines
Medication will not be administered without a medical consent form signed by the parent.
State requirements dictate that all medications be in their original container and with the original labels on them.
A chart will be used to record the type and name of the medication, dispensation amount, and time given.
Medication will be stored in the school refrigerator or in a secured, covered container. Unused
medication will be sent home with the parent. Please do not put medicine in your child’s school bag,
coat pocket, etc;
It should
be given directly to the teacher. For medications that must be administered at school, we ask that you
follow the procedures and guidelines listed:
·
A medication form must be filled out completely and signed.
It should be given to the teacher and staff in charge.
Medical Emergency Plan of Action
Each parent should have established back-up arrangements in the event
the child becomes ill. Parents whose children become ill during the day will be called immediately to pick
up the child.
In case of emergency, Angle Lake Montessori
will call 911 and administer CPR and First Aid as needed. We will notify parents as soon as possible.
We have emergency telephone numbers close to the phone for the poison control center, fire, police, and ambulance.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Each parent will be provided an opportunity
to meet with the teacher one time a year during scheduled conference sessions. Our conferences and are
designed to be a positive event for your child, and he or she is invited to participate. Areas of the classroom,
as well as, areas of studies will be discussed. Individual achievements and goals are also evaluated.
Nutrition
We do not serve breakfast or lunch an A Lakes Region Montessori.
One of the reasons for this decision is to allow the freedom of all children to eat foods that they are used to.
However, we do ask that you follow these nutritional guidelines to establish proper eating habits while at school:
.
· No Soda
· No
Candy
·
No Gum
· No Peanut or Tree Nut Products (including those items that may have been manufactured in a facility
that process them).
We
are committed to a family dining experience. Our lunch procedure is as follows:
1. Washing of hands to remove
foreign substances
2.
Unpacking all food onto a plate
3. Use of napkin
4.
Lunch
kits to be placed under chair
5.
Sing our Thank you song
6.
Eat lunch with other community members
Clean up - All uneaten food (except open drinks) will be returned to lunch kits so that you
will have an idea what has been consumed. A daily topic of discussion will be introduced to channel appropriate
conversation.
Nutrition/Snack
Morning and afternoon snack are provided
to the children. Parents rotate the snack requirement as dictated by a classroom snack calendar.
n Please note:
If you miss your assigned snack day due to absence, you are still required to provide a snack on the next day school
is attended.
Holidays
Most holidays are celebrated with a potluck lunch. All children are required to bring in a healthy
lunch item/casserole to school to share with their classmates in lieu of a sack lunch. All children enjoy
a meal together as a classroom unit to celebrate the occasion. Parents and siblings are welcome to
join us during these celebrations. (PLEASE NOTE: Our classroom is designed
to provide an educational experience for children 2.5 – 6 years of age. School material are extremely
fragile and great parental care is necessary to ensure both the safety of the materials and the siblings).
Clothing
All clothing worn should be suitable for
school, outdoor play, painting, and weather conditions. Please
make sure coats, boots, sweaters, and a change of clothes are provided,
labeled, and stored in the space provided for your child. Space is very limited so please limit
all unnecessary items.
We
are committed to outdoor time every day. We feel that the exposure too fresh air is important to the healthy
development of children. For this reason, make sure that your child is properly equipped.
Please provide a pair of “indoor “shoes (croc’s,
slippers, loafers etc.) for use at school.
A LAKES REGION MONTESSORI DAILY SCHEDULE
Arrival/pickup time
Daily Schedule Class
Full day students may begin arriving at 7:00 a.m
Children enrolled in all
other programs may begin arriving at 8:00 a.m.
School schedule is as follows:
7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Arrival
and Free Play
8:30
am - Parents say goodbye to their children and
exit the building
8:30
a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Circle time
9:00 a.m. -
11:00 a.m. Montessori work time
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Circle time
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Lunch
12:00 p.m.
- 12:30 p.m. Outside Play and Morning Pick-up!!
12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Free Play
1:00
p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Montessori work time, Kindergarten Program and/or Rest Time
3:00pm-. ---5:00p.m.
Free play and Pick – up!!!
Note:
There will be a late fee of $1.00 a minute for any late pick - ups.
