DOBSON MONTESSORI SCHOOL NEWS
December 8-12
WHAT IS MONTESSORI?
A Montessori education is more than high quality academics. It addresses the whole child…academically socially, and emotionally. Learning how to solve problems with friends is an important skill we learn in childhood. When two children are having a disagreement, we do not send them to time out or reprimand them for arguing. Instead, a teacher facilitates talking to our friend to learn how to be a good listener to someone else’s point of view as well as how to communicate our own feelings clearly and fairly. Helping a classmate with their needs builds compassion. A student may help another child with their math or assist with cleaning up the table after doing an art project. Learning how to work with others is an important part of growing up.
KINDERGARTEN
We are creating props for our Winter Musical “Smile”. Each child will be featured on stage. Students are memorizing songs and dance motions. This builds self-esteem and public speaking abilities. Remember to do kind deeds for your secret friend and bring your gift to school by Friday, Dec. 12.
PRIMARY
Our Winter Musical this year is titled “Smile” and we are sure you will leave the show smiling after seeing your child on stage. Everyone is learning to play notes on a recorder and sing and dance to our songs. We are doing kind deeds for our secret friends. Don’t forget to bring your wrapped gift by Friday, Dec. 12.
INTERMEDIATE
We are celebrating music as we prepare a musical play for “Smile”, this year’s Winter Musical Festival. Children should have their lines memorized as we will now add blocking and props to our play. Encourage your child to do kind deeds for their secret friend and bring your wrapped gift by Friday, Dec. 12.
UPPER DIVISION
Everyone is working hard to memorize their parts for “Smile”, this year’s winter musical presentation. We will have a white elephant gift exchange and party next week on Tuesday, Dec. 23. Please bring your wrapped gift by Friday, Dec. 12.
HIGH SCHOOL
Students will take their final exam this week for Culture of Rock, their college course. They will also conclude their investment portfolio for Economics. They are presenting the Winter Wonderland event for the younger students and have made decorations and booths for an evening of fun. In addition, everyone is practicing numbers for the winter musical, “Smile”. Please bring your wrapped white elephant gift to school by Friday, Dec. 12.
WINTER WONDERLAND
High school students are hosting a special event for the younger students this week: Winter Wonderland. On Friday, Dec. 12 from 5 to 7 PM. Parents invited to attend with their children. There will be snowball fights, snow globe making, face painting, gingerbread cookie decorating, Winter Wonderland maze, “yellow snow” cones, s’more making, selfie station, hot chocolate and more. Come celebrate Winter Wonderland with your child! See the attached flier.
WINTER PERFORMANCE
“Smile”
A heartwarming morning of song, dance, skits and celebration
Thursday, December 18
9:15 and 1:00
200 N. Macdonald
Tickets go on sale Monday, December 8 in the office at 8:30 AM on a first come, first serve basis for $5 each. We cannot hold tickets without payment. All audience members need their own ticket. There are a limited number of seats for each performance so invite your friends and family now. This is an amazing show and we promise to warm your heart and lift your spirits in a wonderful morning of community. Forward the invitation to friends and family.
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.