The Friday Flash October 13, 2017

Photo of the Week: The Early Childhood students took a field trip to Smithhome Farm Pumpkin Patch and had a wonderful time! Students enjoyed a hayride and picked out a pumpkin to bring back to the classroom to decorate. Head’s Highlights:

The Cornell Sun Times featured Ryan and Connor Bayne, CVMS alumni on

October 11, 2107, for their outstanding contributions to upping Cornell’s

national soccer status. It’s a great story and it emphasizes how hard work and

dedication make all the difference between an exceptional performance

rather than just an adequate one.

(http://cornellsun.com/2017/10/11/brothers-working-together-to-put-mens-

soccer-back-on-top/).

Make sure you mark your calendars for all the upcoming events on campus (Outdoor Clean-Up day, Open

House, Halloween and Parent Ed at Tanglewood!). We have so much going on and we are looking forward

to having you join us for all of it! ~Marcy

Support CVMS through the United Way Campaign! The United Way has launched its annual campaign again this year and many local employers are beginning their annual United Way payroll deduction drives. We wanted to remind you that CVMS is an eligible non-profit and you can designate CVMS as your one of your local charities. Contributions to CVMS help support our school and our continuing efforts to provide a quality education in a great environment of children and educators working together to achieve a great future. Thank for considering CVMS in your pledging. Join us for the CVMS Outdoor Cleanup Please join us to care for our outdoor environment on Saturday, October 28 from 9:00am-noon. Work projects will include tending flower beds, trimming trees, minor repairs, and cleaning at both 23 Winters Rd and 99 Main St campuses. Children are welcome to attend and participate alongside their parents. Apples and water will be provided for all participants. Please sign up at the following link, or simply show up on the work day. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090448a4ae2ca0fd0-october A Message from Academic Dean Sheila Reed: With October almost halfway through (can you believe it?) I wanted to make you aware of two parent education opportunities in November. It’s not too late to join the book group reading Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain. Their next meeting is Monday, November 6 at 6:30 p.m. at

the Middle School. Childcare is at the Middle School also. And mark your calendars for our popular Movie Night at Tanglewood on Wednesday, Nov. 1, at 6:00 p.m. (an earlier start time than most parent ed events). This year’s film is Montessori: The Science Behind the

Genius. There are children’s activities for CVMS students aged 2 and older and a night hike for the whole family. Details for both events are in the flyers at the end of the Flash. Please remember to register to attend and request childcare, so that we can provide an adequate number of staff to safely supervise your children! ~ Sheila Book Group: https://goo.gl/forms/8mOCIvDoOBq1XJz82

Movie Night: https://goo.gl/forms/YrfdtrHWV0HoYdfE2

Upcoming School Pictures: Picture day is Wednesday, October 18th! Pictures forms

were sent home last week. If you haven’t received one, please let me know. Please contact Tonya with

any questions.

PTO Update: Reminder: There is a PTO meeting on 10/18/2017 at 6:00 p.m. We will be voting on

teacher grants and the Fall fundraiser. Hope to see you there!

Check out the PTO's new Facebook page. Follow the link and "like" the PTO page to stay up to date on

events and volunteer opportunities. https://www.facebook.com/Chemung-Valley-Montessori-School-

PTO-360820814371468/

Thank you to Dacie Dusseault and Kate Whitcomb for setting this up.

Don't forget to save your Box Tops and put them in one of the envelopes in the hallway to

support the PTO. You can earn additional money for the PTO by downloading the Box Tops

for Education app through the Apple App Store or Google Play. It is easy, and the money

adds up quickly! Please use the link below for more information:

https://www.boxtops4education.com/

A Message from Director Kim Rall - Girl Scouts will begin on Friday, October 20th from 3:15 – 4:30.

Registration information will be sent home today.

Miss Becky, our toddler teacher will be starting a scrapbooking on October 23 from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Please register your child here: https://goo.gl/forms/1gCijFXTJvDSgls93

Cooking Club for EC students will begin on October 30th. Miss Jordan and Miss Jenson will be meeting

twice a week (Monday’s and Wednesday’s) to teach the basic skills of measuring, mixing, and preparing

food. https://goo.gl/forms/CjWKbSvqW3caKJtT2

Coming soon: Coding enrichment! Please email CVMS + Director to reserve your student’s spot in this

program. Kim Rall at krall@cvms.org

Important Dates

October 16, 2017 Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. CVMS Gym

October 18, 2017 School Picture Day

October 18, 2017 PTO Meeting @ 6:00 p.m.

October 27, 2017 Fall Admissions Open House @ 6:00 p.m.

October 28, 2017 Outdoor Environment Clean-Up 9:00am-noon

Winters Road and Main Street campuses

October 31, 2017 Halloween Parade

Brainstorm Book Group – Still Time to Join!

Book Group: Brainstorm:

The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain

NEXT MEETING: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6

6:30 pm at the Middle School

(99 Main Street, Big Flats)

Highly recommended for parents of preteens and

adolescents, but relevant to parents of children of all ages.

Brainstorm by Daniel Siegel, MD is a recently published

informative and practical “guide to the emerging adolescent

mind, ages 12 - 24.” Middle School teacher Maureen Mines

will host discussions of the book in monthly installments.

Childcare is available at the Middle School.

Sign up and register for childcare with this link:

https://goo.gl/forms/8mOCIvDoOBq1XJz82

Parent Education Series 2017-2018

Montessori Movie Night Wednesday, November 1 at 6:00 p.m. (note earlier start)

Tanglewood Nature Center 443 Coleman Avenue Elmira, NY 14903

Angeline Lillard Presents: Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius Science has finally caught up with Dr. Montessori! In this engaging video based on her award-winning book, Dr. Angeline Lillard presents Montessori’s theoretical principles and the research that supports them. While adults view the video, Tanglewood naturalist “Mr. Ian” will present a program for elementary-aged students. CVMS staff will facilitate activities for children ages 2-5. At the conclusion of the adults’ and children’s programs, Ian will lead a night hike for the whole family. Please wear sturdy shoes or boots and warm clothing.

Don’t forget that attendance at this event counts towards the four-hour

parent education component of your thirty-hour parent participation requirement. This event is free and open to the public.

Registration is required for Movie Night and the children’s activities. Use the following link: https://goo.gl/forms/YrfdtrHWV0HoYdfE2

Outdoor Cleanup Day Saturday, October 28th

9:00 am - Noon

Please join us to spruce up our school!

Projects will include tending flower beds, trimming trees, spreading mulch, washing tables, and more.

Children are welcome to participate.

Apples and water will be provided for all participants.

Sign up at the following link, or simply show up on the work day.

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/4090448A4AE2CA0FD0-october