Parent Newsletter January 8, 2018

Parent Newsletter January 8, 2018

Happy New Year! Welcome to the 2nd half of the year

Dear all,

Can you believe the photos above were only taken three weeks ago? It’s 2018, and after our

ToTH teachers have had time to relax, renew, and rejuvenate, we are excited to greet you today, the first school day of 2018.

This newsletter is dedicated to gratitude and thanks. Firstly, We want to thank you, our parents, for your energy and enthusiasm last year. We received an outpouring of support and

love in 2017, and holiday gifts, and donations that beautified our environment. Primary families welcomed our new teacher Primary teacher with open arms in September 2017 and

Toddler families have taken parent involvement to the next level! We would not be the community we are without you; you exemplify what it means to be a “Montessori” parent.

Montessori schools do not thrive and grow without a few fundamental necessities. One is a parent community that truly cares for the school and we thank you for being just that.

The other imperative for a strong Montessori school is the ability to hire and retain dedicated, talented, passionate teachers. Gwen, Jenn, Nathaly, Anja, and Natalie show up with

enthusiasm and joy each day and without them, we wouldn’t be ToTH. And of course, without Ila supporting us daily at every turn in so many ways, there’d be a gaping void in our ToTH

world, so let’s not forget about the woman behind the women!

Finally, without the grit, determination, vision, and commitment of our three founding

families, hundreds of toddlers and preschoolers would have not have come through the doors of this community school over the last six years. Sara, Anya, and Joy continue to work

behind the scenes in so many areas it’s hard to keep track, and ToTH is deeply rooted by their ongoing attention and love.

Here’s to a fantastic 2018 and to a wonderful school family!!

Parent Newsletter January 8, 2018

Upcoming Events

(5 things to put in your calendar)

1. Toddler Parent Ed Wednesday, January 17th @ 6:30pm (In Toddler Classroom, Adult Only) Topic: Montessori At Home - Peaceful Adults Peaceful Children

2. Primary Parent Ed Friday January 19th @ 6pm (In Primary Classroom, Adult Only) Topic: Home Environment

3. Call with Head of School, Thursday, January 18th 12:30 - 1:00pm The call line is 712-775-7031 access code is 741-760-866, please call at any point during this time and ask any questions you might have, and listen in for as much or as little as you’d enjoy 4. MLK Day - No School in Toddler or Primary, January 15th

5. Primary Open House for Toddler Parents: Thursday, January 18th @ 9am at 1000 5th Street S.E., Washington D.C. 20003 in the Capper Community Center

Reading List

What We Say Matters The Joyful Child The Montessori Way Nurture Shock Unconditional Parenting Quiet

Website Resources for Montessori Parents

Montessorium (Primary) The Family Alliance (International Montessori Council) RadicleBeginnings (Toddler) The Parenting Junkie The Kavanaugh Report How We Montessori Sam Chaltain’s Blog

Articles of Interest to Parents

https://primary.community/parent-teacher-partnerships

https://aleteia.org/2017/09/20/the-montessori-teachers-rule-that-changed-the-way-i-parent/

https://www.parent.co/the-french-method-that-completely-shifted-my-parenting/

Parent Newsletter January 8, 2018

http://pickanytwo.net/the-train-analogy-that-will-change-how-you-see-your-crying-child/

http://www.dailymontessori.com/montessori-at-home/montessori-home-parenting-tips-under-3/

(December 2017, Shelby’s little hand)