01.11.2013

Friday Family Flyer

January 11, 2013

FFF - Happy New Year

CALENDAR DETAILS

Jan. 17-What is Montessori, Primary? 6:00pm and 9:00am

Jan. 21-MLK, Jr. Day-No school!

Jan. 23-Elementary Classes tour 9:00am

Jan. 24-What is Montessori, Elementary?

Reading:

Brain development and violence?

http://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2013/01/brain_development_and_violence.html

Viewing:

World Peace & Other Great 4th Grade Achievements

Though not “Montessori” the World Peace Game is in SBMS’s future, and in this TED presentation John Hunter uses phrases like, “…self-evident assessment…” and one of my personal favorites, “…spontaneous compassion.” Enjoy.

http://www.ted.com/talks/john_hunter_on_the_world_peace_game.html

Home Environments

http://www.parentmap.com/article/10-montessori-inspired-design-ideas-for-a-kids-playroom?page=1

There are some “interesting” ideas here. Maybe even inspiring. Of course, if you ask an SBMSer the immediate inspiration would be to create opportunities for your children in every room of the house-not just a “playroom,” but something for every child every where. Home visits are part of the SBMS experience if you’re interested.

Monday, January 21 No School

Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

BTW: When in San Diego, if you find yourself at Petco for a Padres game, or at the Convention Center, don’t miss out on the walk or jog along the Martin King, Jr. Promenade-great safe stroll with children, plus every 100yds or so there’s a “King” quote etched in stone. “As long as there is poverty in the world I can never be rich…As long as diseases are rampant I can never be totally healthy…I can never be what I ought to be until you are what you ought to be.”

What is Montessori, Primary!

Thursday, Jan. 17

Tour (9:00am) & Discussion (6:00pm)

Intended for families in the Toddler class, this total experience can also be of value for families with first year children in the Primary classes. The 9:00am tour of the Primary classrooms will allow for one-on-one real time viewing of the discussion to take place at 6:00pm. RSVP now.

What is Montessori, Elementary!

Thursday, Jan. 24 6:00pm

Discussion and presentation for Primary families and how SBMS’s Elementary program supplements the Primary experience.

Wednesday, Jan. 23, 9:00am

Tour of Elementary Classes

Tour of Lower and Elementary classes provides real time orientation for Thursday’s presentation. See it real.