September 27, 2013

Montessori de Santa Cruz Public Charter School Notes

 September 27, 2013

Save these upcoming dates!

·         Tuesday, October 1, 2013 Board Meeting @ 3:15 p.m.

·         Thursday, October 10 through Monday, October 14, 2013 Fall Break No Classes

·         Wednesday, October 23, 2013 Afternoon of Montessori "Watch Me Work" @ 3:15 p.m.

·         Thursday, October 31, 2013 History Mystery @ 1:00 p.m.

·         Tuesday, November 5, 2013 Board Meeting @ 3:15 p.m.

·         Monday, November 11, 2013 Veteran's Day -- NO CLASSES

·         Tuesday, November 12 through Thursday, November 14, 2013 – Scholastic Book Fair

·         Friday, November 22, 2013 Thanksgiving Feast Early Release @ 11:30 a.m.

·         November 25 -- November 29, 2013 - Thanksgiving Break - NO  CLASSES

·         Tuesday, December 3, 2013 Board Meeting @ 3:15 p.m.

·         December 7-8, 2013 Tumacacori Fiesta @ Tumacacori Mission

·         Thursday, December 12, 2013 Early Release/Parent Teacher Conferences

·         Friday, December 13, 2013 Early Release/Parent Teacher Conferences

·         Friday, December 20, 2013 Holiday Celebration Early Release @ 11:30 p.m.

Aftercare information

Montessori de Santa Cruz offers an extended childcare program for those families that are in need of childcare beyond the normal school hours. The Extended Childcare hours are from 7:15 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. and from 3:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Monday through Friday. A fee of $5.00 per hour will be charged for students that attend school before 8:15 a.m. and a fee of $5.00 per hour will be charged for students that remain on campus after 3:15 p.m. On early release days, a fee of $5.00 per hour will be charged for students who remain on campus after 11:30 a.m.

Any child who is present on the Montessori de Santa Cruz School campus must be signed into the Extended Childcare Program and must be under the supervision of the extended day care attendant. While signed into the program, all rules and fees apply. Montessori de Santa Cruz Charter School cannot be responsible for students who arrive outside of the normal school hours and are not signed into the Extended Childcare Program.

Questions?  Come into the Administrative Office to speak to Carol or Susan.

More Important Information

School will not be in session on Thursday, October 10^th, Friday, October 11^th, and Monday, October 14^th for our scheduled Fall Break. The Administrative Office will be closed on these dates, as well. Classes will resume on Tuesday, October 15, 2013.

August 30, 2013

August 30, 2013

Looking Ahead into September

ECA Fund Drive 

The 2013 ECA Fund Drive is under way.  ECA tax credit donations provide our students the opportunity for extracurricular activities such as group violin lessons, gardening, music, field trips, and art.  These activities would not be possible without the financial support of our community and families. ECA donations can be made in any amount up to $400 for taxpayers filing jointly and up to $200 for a single taxpayer, although any amount is appreciated.  You will notice an ECA payment plan flyer in the purple folder this week.  You can make 4 monthly payments designated for ECA if that is easier for your family.   As an added bonus, some employers will match your ECA donation if you request it.

  Due to the Labor Day holiday, classes will not be in session on Monday, September 2^nd.   Classes will resume at the regular time on Tuesday, September 3^rd. Have a wonderful extended weekend!

The Montessori de Santa Cruz School Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 3^rd at 3:15 p.m.  Everyone is encouraged to attend.

Wednesday, September 11, 2013 is Picture Day.  Look for picture packets and pricing information in the purple folder next week.  
 Wednesday, September 11^th is an Early Release Day.  Students will not need a lunch unless staying for aftercare.  Students will be dismissed and aftercare will begin promptly at 11:30 a.m.

Afternoons of Montessori are informational sessions that highlight and provide information about Montessori education and philosophy. The first Afternoon of Montessori of this school year will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at 3:15 p.m.  The Preprimary staff will present on Montessori at Home and the Lower and Upper Elementary staff will present on Cosmic Education.  Child care will be provided for younger siblings.





Wednesday, September 25^th is an Early Release Day.  Students will not need a lunch unless staying for aftercare.  Students will be dismissed and aftercare will begin promptly at 11:30 a.m.

“The greatest sign of success for a teacher... is to be able to say, "The children are now working as if I did not exist."”   Maria Montessori

 

May 2, 2013

May 2, 2013

 

The 5th Annual Silent Auction and Talent Show was a huge success!  Thank you to everyone that helped out or participated in the fund-raiser in any way.  This year’s Silent Auction and Talent Show was the greatest and we appreciate the support given by the Tubac community, merchants, families, and friends of Montessori de Santa Cruz Charter School. 

 

Thank you, Amy and Bob Solfisburg, for the use of the DeAnza RV Resort!  Your facility is lovely and we appreciate your willingness to allow us to use your community room and dining area.

 

May Schedule of Events

·         Parent/Teacher Conferences

Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Thursday, May 2^nd and Friday, May 3^rd.  Both Thursday and Friday will be Early Release Days.  Aftercare will begin promptly at 11:30 a.m.  Child care will be provided at no cost during your parent/teacher conference.  Charges will accrue at all other times.

·         Mother’s Day Celebration

Mother’s Day Celebration is scheduled for Tuesday, May 14, 2013.  Schedule is as follows:

v  Preprimary Class celebration will be from 9-11 a.m.

v  Lower Elementary Class celebration will be from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

v  Upper Elementary Class celebration will be from 1-3 p.m. 

·         Community Salad Day

Community Salad Day will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2013.  We will be celebrating our new garden.  Family and community members are invited to attend a complimentary lunch of soup, salad, and tea from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.

·         Father’s Day Celebration

Father’s Day Celebration is scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, 2013.  Schedule is as follows:

v  Preprimary Class celebration will be from 9-11 a.m.

v  Lower Elementary Class celebration will be from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

v  Upper Elementary Class celebration will be from 1-3 p.m.

·         Water Day

Water Day will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2013.  We will have a pizza lunch and then have water activities in the afternoon.  A parent volunteer is needed to pick up the pizza in Nogales around 11 a.m.  Please see Carol in the Admin. Office if you can help out.  Look for more information coming soon.

·         End of the Year Program

Moving Up Ceremony will begin at the labyrinth at 8:45 a.m. on Friday,  May 24, 2013.  We will walk to the Tubac Center for the Arts for the End of the Year Program to begin at 9:15 a.m.  When the program is over, the students will dismissed to go home with their parents for summer break.

April 19, 2013

Silent Auction items are needed for April 27, 2013

 

·         The 5th Annual Silent Auction/Talent Show is scheduled for Saturday, April 27^th.  This is a fun community event and is a great way to showcase the talents of our students. Please consider donating items of value for the fundraiser - we are accepting items for the auction until April 23, 2013. Please see your child’s teacher for more information or to contribute.  Contributions are greatly appreciated.  The owners of the DeAnza Trails RV Park, Bob and Amy Solfisburg, have graciously allowed us to use their community room for the event.    The RV Park is located at 2869 E. Frontage Road in Amado.

*Please note that there is not a dinner prior to the Talent Show this year.  A dessert bar will be held before the talent show.  Please bring a dessert item to share.

·         The Silent Auction will run from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

·         The Talent Show will begin at 7:00 p.m.

·         Dessert bar before the Talent Show.

I m p o r t a n t   I n f o r m a t i o n

·         2^nd Grade Stanford 10 Testing

The 2^nd graders will be testing on Monday and Tuesday, April 22 and 23, 2013. 

Everyone needs to be in attendance on these days.

·         Spring Picture Day

Spring Picture day is scheduled for Wednesday, April 24, 2013.  Siblings are welcome for Spring Pictures.  Orders are pre-paid.  The office will not be responsible for late orders.  Look for the picture packet in today’s purple folder.

·         Early Release

Wednesday, April 24, 2013 is an Early Release Day.  Your child will not need a lunch unless they are staying for Aftercare.  Aftercare wil begin promptly at 11:30 a.m.

·         Burrito Breakfast

On  April 25, 2013 from 8:00 – 8:45 a.m. the Upper Elementary Class has scheduled a fund-raiser for their May field trip.  Tickets are $3 each and are for sale from any Upper Elementary student.  Tickets should be purchased in advance.  Egg and cheese burritos and egg and chorizo burritos will be available.  Thank you for supporting this event!

·         Cookies for Children’s Cancer Bake Sale

On Friday, April 26, 2013 the students and staff will be participating in a Bake Sale in front of Tumacookery.  Please bring home-baked cookies to school on Thursday, April 25, so that they can be packaged and marked for the bake sale.  The students will have an opportunity to walk to Tumacookery on Friday to purchase cookies.

L o o k I n g  A h e a d  I n t o  M a y

·         Parent/Teacher Conferences

Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Thursday, May 2^nd and Friday, May 3^rd.  Both Thursday and Friday will be Early Release Days.  Aftercare will begin promptly at 11:30 a.m.  Child care will be provided at no cost during your parent/teacher conference.  Charges will accrue at all other times.

·         Mother’s Day Celebration

Mother’s Day Celebration is scheduled for Tuesday, May 14, 2013.  More information will be coming soon.

·         Father’s Day Celebration

Father’s Day  Celebration is scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, 2013.  More information will be coming soon.

·         Community Salad Day

Community Salad Day will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2013.  More information will be coming soon.

Montessori de Santa Cruz is closed today due to dangerous driving conditions.

February 12, 2013

 

November 30, 2012

Upcoming Dates and Important information

 

·         The next School Board Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 3:15 p.m.  Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.

·         Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday December 6, 2012 and Friday, December 7, 2012.  Both Thursday and Friday will be Early Release Days.  Child care will be available beginning at 11:30 a.m.  Check with your child’s teacher to schedule a conference.  You may leave your child in aftercare at no charge during your scheduled conference.  All fees apply if your child is in aftercare outside of your conference time.

·         The Upper Elementary Class is holding a Burrito Breakfast on Friday, December 21^st beginning at 7:30 and ending at 8:45 a.m.  What a great way to begin the Holiday Festivities!  The money raised from the Burrito Breakfast will help fund a field trip.  Breakfast tickets are available from any Upper Elementary student at $3 per plate. 

·         Our Annual Holiday Celebration is scheduled for Friday, December 21^st at 10:00 a.m.  The students will be performing and when the program is over your child may go home.  Aftercare will not be available on Friday, December 21, 2012. 

 

 

ECA Fund Drive:  Your help and support is needed!

Encourage your friends, family, and neighbors to donate ECA funds to Montessori de Santa Cruz.

You do have a choice where your tax money goes.  ECA tax credit donations provide our students the opportunity for extracurricular activities such as group violin lessons, gardening, music, fieldtrips, and art.  These activities would not be possible without the financial support of our community and families. ECA donations can be made in any amount up to $400 for taxpayers filing jointly and up to $200 for a single taxpayer.  (As an added bonus, some employers will match your ECA donation.) You can find the ECA Donation Form on the web at:  www.montessoridesantacruz.org or you can get additional flyers in the Administrative Office. 

Please consider making an ECA donation this year and encourage your extended family and friends to donate ECA funds to Montessori de Santa Cruz.  

 

Burrito Breakfast, December 21, 2012 at 7:30 a.m.

Please support this Upper Elementary Fundraiser!