DOBSON MONTESSORI SCHOOL NEWS

December 15-18

 ALL CLASSES

         K-12 students will hold their final rehearsals this week for our Winter Musical, “Smile”. If you forgot to bring your secret friend gift, make sure it is here on Monday. Students will have parties in their classrooms on Tuesday. If you would like to bring snacks, they are highly appreciated. Cheese and crackers, fruit plates, chips and dips, hummus and pita chips, and fruit juices are welcome.

SPECIAL SCHEDULE THIS WEEK

Wednesday, December 17^th Dress Rehearsal

Students enrolled in Extended Day arrive at school and will be transported to the Guild of the Vale auditorium at 8:00 am ***bring booster seat***

Students arriving after 8:00 go directly to the Guild of the Vale (200 N Macdonald, Mesa) ***Bring backpack, lunch and booster***

NO HOT LUNCH will be served so all students must bring lunch.

All students will be transported back to school from the Guild following Dress Rehearsal and have lunch at school. 

Regular pick up and Extended Day at school.

(Upper Division and High School students will remain at the auditorium to complete details for the show until 3 PM. Those not in extended day should be picked up at the auditorium promptly at 3. Those in extended day will be transported back to school.)

Thursday, December 18^th Performance Day

Students enrolled in Extended Day arrive at school and will be transported to the Guild of the Vale auditorium at 8:00 am ***bring booster seat***

All students must arrive at the Guild of the Vale auditorium by 8:45 am. Doors for parents open at 9:00

Dobson Montessori will provide free pizza and drink for lunch. You may bring a sack lunch if you do not want pizza.

Students must stay for both shows, and leave after the last show concludes around 3:00 pm. There is no extended day after school on this day.

“SMILE” OUR WINTER MUSICAL PERFORMANCE

         Both shows are now sold out! If you have a parent or grandparent who did not buy their ticket in time, we don’t want you to miss out. See Suzanne for overflow seating tickets. Doors open 15 minutes prior to show times: 9:00 for the 9:15 show and 12:45 for the 1:00 show. Everyone must have a ticket to attend as seating is limited. Additional parking is available in the lot on the corner of 1^st St. and Macdonald. We promise you an amazing show that will warm your heart and lift your spirits. 

HOLIDAYS

         School will conclude for the holidays at 3PM following the Winter Performance. There will not be extended daycare after the show.  Winter break is Dec. 19-January 2. Classes resume on January 5.

         We are already planning so many amazing learning and enrichment activities for your students in the New Year. Have a warm and enjoyable winter break. Thank you for sharing these remarkable students with us and see you in 2026!