www.howstuffworks.com
This is a fun and helpful site for the questions your children may ask that deserve an answer. Type in global warming, for example, and find an explanation to describe the concept, plus what we, as citizens can do to help.
www.commonsensemedia.org
Kevin introduced this site to me a couple of years ago, and I love it. As a parent I find it very helpful. Common Sense Media is dedicated to improving the media and entertainment lives of kids and families. Parents can review new movies, TV programs, etc.
www.criticalthinking.com
This site has "award-winning products" available for purchase, which have helped students of all abilities achieve better grades and higher test scores. Many items build critical thinking skills, such as "What Would You Do? Book 1." This book gives children the opportunity to apply their moral values to real-life moral issues. Good family discussion problems here! Check it out!
www.richardlouv.com
Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods (a great book that I would recommend for all parents)has developed this informative site about nature defecit disorder -the disconnection between child and nature.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Afternoon Dismissal
Half Day PreK
The morning PreK section dismisses at 11:30 AM. Dismissal takes place at the back of the school building, where a car line will form. Parents should pull up to the third sidewalk to the PreK staff person.
Extended Day PreK, Full Day PreK, Kindergarten through 5th Grade
Dismissal takes place at 3:15 PM in the Lower School. A car line will form at the end of the day, and it is important that parents wait patiently in the car line. Children are divided into groups for the car line, based on last names. The K-Z group will be together at the first sidewalk and the A-J group at the second sidewalk. PreK dismissal will be at the third sidewalk with the PreK staff person. A teacher will walk your child to the car. It is very important to have your family name card posted in your car so it is visible to the staff.
Parents may park at the Farmhouse and walk up to the Schoolhouse to pick up their child. Please do not report to the classroom, but rather at the back of the Schoolhouse at the car dismissal location. Please check out with the teacher on dismissal duty.
If your child is going to be picked up by anyone other than the designated person recorded on your dismissal form, or if your child is to go home in a different manner (bus, with a friend, etc), it is imperative that you notify us in writing or call Deb Deckman, extension 247, before 1:00 PM. We will not send your child home with a different person or in a different way without proper notification and authorization.
The morning PreK section dismisses at 11:30 AM. Dismissal takes place at the back of the school building, where a car line will form. Parents should pull up to the third sidewalk to the PreK staff person.
Extended Day PreK, Full Day PreK, Kindergarten through 5th Grade
Dismissal takes place at 3:15 PM in the Lower School. A car line will form at the end of the day, and it is important that parents wait patiently in the car line. Children are divided into groups for the car line, based on last names. The K-Z group will be together at the first sidewalk and the A-J group at the second sidewalk. PreK dismissal will be at the third sidewalk with the PreK staff person. A teacher will walk your child to the car. It is very important to have your family name card posted in your car so it is visible to the staff.
Parents may park at the Farmhouse and walk up to the Schoolhouse to pick up their child. Please do not report to the classroom, but rather at the back of the Schoolhouse at the car dismissal location. Please check out with the teacher on dismissal duty.
If your child is going to be picked up by anyone other than the designated person recorded on your dismissal form, or if your child is to go home in a different manner (bus, with a friend, etc), it is imperative that you notify us in writing or call Deb Deckman, extension 247, before 1:00 PM. We will not send your child home with a different person or in a different way without proper notification and authorization.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Morning Drop Off
Students may be dropped off as early as 7:30 AM. All students who arrive before 8 AM must report directly to the gym for Early Mornings. Parents will be billed accordingly for this service. The start of the school day is 8:30 AM in lower school. If arriving by car beginning at 8 AM a staff greeter will help your child out of the car in the back of the school building. PreK students should be dropped off at the third sidewalk in the back of the school building with the PreK staff person. If possible, have your child on the right side of the car so he/she can exit safely onto the sdiewalk. Please do not allow your child to exit on the left side of your vehicle. If for any reason you need to ge out of your car, we ask that you park in the Farmhouse parking lot and walk your child to the Schoolhouse. After 8:30 AM, please walk your child to Mrs. Deckman's office for check in, which is located off of Bell Hall.
Dress Code for September through November 25
The following is the dress code for the lower school during the start of the school year through Thanksgiving break. The Montgomery web site and parent handbook have a detailed description of the dress code for the entire year for both lower and middle school. Unless noted, uniform items may be purchased through Lands' End or Flynn and O'Hara.
PreK
A uniform is not required for our PreK students. Children should dress in comfortable clothing with sturdy shoes or sneakers. Sandals are not appropriate footwear.
Kindergarten-4th grade
Girls - white polo shirt or collared blouse worn under the jumper (purchased at Flynn and O'Hara). The monogram will not be seen and is therefore not required when worn under the jumper. The maroon cardiagan or Montgomery fleece (both purchased at Flynn and O'Hara) may be worn with the jumper. Short white socks with dark brown or black shoes, with a closed back are acceptable footwear.
OR
White polo shirt with the Montgomery School monogram with a khaki front paneled skort, available at Flynn and O'Hara. Shirts should be tucked in. Footwear is the same as above.
Boys - navy or khaki plain twill pants or shorts with a white polo shirt or a white turtleneck are worn in the fall. Shirts must be monogramed with the Montgomery School name and tucked in. Cargo pants/shorts are not acceptable. Maroon sweaters or fleece (both purchased at Flynn and O'Hara)may be worn. Footwear must be short white socks with dark brown or black shoes with a closed back.
Grade 5
Girls - gray cord kilt purchased through Flynn and O'Hara is worn no shorter than two inches above the knee. A while polo shirt or blouse with the Montgomery School monogram is worn with the kilt. Shirts should be tucked in. The maroon crewneck or V-neck cardigan sweaters or the Montgomery fleece are acceptable. Footwear must be short white socks with dark brown or black shoes with a closed back.
OR
the khaki front-paneled skort may be worn. The white polo shirt with the Montgomery School monogram must accompany the skort. Short white socks are worn with dark brown or black shoes with a closed back.
Boys - navy or khaki plain twill pants or shorts are worn with a white or light blue oxford shirt, tucked in at all times. A plain black or brown belt must be worn. Only the maroon sweater or fleece (both purchased at Flynn and O'Hara) will be acceptable. Short white socks are worn with dark brown or black shoes with a closed back.
Athletic Uniforms
Athletic uniforms are worn by students in grades four and five during physical education classes. The Montgomery maroon or white shorts with the gray Montgomery T-shirt or the Montgomery sweatsuit are available for purchase in the gym during Welcoming Day.
ALL STUDENTS - only sneakers are allowed on the gym floor during physical education classes.
PreK
A uniform is not required for our PreK students. Children should dress in comfortable clothing with sturdy shoes or sneakers. Sandals are not appropriate footwear.
Kindergarten-4th grade
Girls - white polo shirt or collared blouse worn under the jumper (purchased at Flynn and O'Hara). The monogram will not be seen and is therefore not required when worn under the jumper. The maroon cardiagan or Montgomery fleece (both purchased at Flynn and O'Hara) may be worn with the jumper. Short white socks with dark brown or black shoes, with a closed back are acceptable footwear.
OR
White polo shirt with the Montgomery School monogram with a khaki front paneled skort, available at Flynn and O'Hara. Shirts should be tucked in. Footwear is the same as above.
Boys - navy or khaki plain twill pants or shorts with a white polo shirt or a white turtleneck are worn in the fall. Shirts must be monogramed with the Montgomery School name and tucked in. Cargo pants/shorts are not acceptable. Maroon sweaters or fleece (both purchased at Flynn and O'Hara)may be worn. Footwear must be short white socks with dark brown or black shoes with a closed back.
Grade 5
Girls - gray cord kilt purchased through Flynn and O'Hara is worn no shorter than two inches above the knee. A while polo shirt or blouse with the Montgomery School monogram is worn with the kilt. Shirts should be tucked in. The maroon crewneck or V-neck cardigan sweaters or the Montgomery fleece are acceptable. Footwear must be short white socks with dark brown or black shoes with a closed back.
OR
the khaki front-paneled skort may be worn. The white polo shirt with the Montgomery School monogram must accompany the skort. Short white socks are worn with dark brown or black shoes with a closed back.
Boys - navy or khaki plain twill pants or shorts are worn with a white or light blue oxford shirt, tucked in at all times. A plain black or brown belt must be worn. Only the maroon sweater or fleece (both purchased at Flynn and O'Hara) will be acceptable. Short white socks are worn with dark brown or black shoes with a closed back.
Athletic Uniforms
Athletic uniforms are worn by students in grades four and five during physical education classes. The Montgomery maroon or white shorts with the gray Montgomery T-shirt or the Montgomery sweatsuit are available for purchase in the gym during Welcoming Day.
ALL STUDENTS - only sneakers are allowed on the gym floor during physical education classes.
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