School is back in session and this September North American Montessori Child Care Centers are taking kids on new adventures. Check out what’s happening at your child’s school today:
Casa Dia Montessori of Mehlville
September 5th: Bethesda Southgate Visit
Each month, senior citizens from the Bethesda nursing home/assisted living community come for a visit. Seniors and children do crafts, color pages, sing songs, or read books together. The kids and the seniors have formed quite a bond and we always look forward to their visit.
September 10th: School Pictures
Children should come to school prepared for pictures. Parents may send a change of clothes for children to wear after pictures are taken.
September 24th: Apple Picking at Eckert’s Orchard
We will be going to Eckert’s Apple Orchard in Millstadt to pick apples. The bus will leave at 8:45 a.m. and will return at 1:00 p.m. The children will eat lunch at Eckert’s. The cost is $8.00 per child. Adults may pick apples for $8.00 per 5 pound bag. Parents are always welcome to join us for field trips.
Casa Dia Montessori of Crestwood
September 5th: School Picture Day
Picture day starts at 8:30 a.m. We start with the babies and toddlers. They should be done by 12 p.m. She will send information with your child’s proofs for you to order a couple of weeks later. You may either order school pictures online or by sending in your info. Parent’s choose a background from our selection.
September 17th: Apple Picking at Eckert’s Orchard
Pre-K classes go apple picking at Eckert’s in Millstadt. The cost of the Apple picking trip is $12.00 per child. That includes bus, bag of apples and activities. We will provide lunch for the students while on the trip. No charge for parents to go but they are responsible for buying their own apples. The Bus is scheduled to leave the school between 8 and 8:15am and we will return by 1:30pm
September 22nd – 26th: Tea with Grandparents
Grandparents are invited to join their grandchildren for tea, juice, and a special treat. See below for your grandchild’s classroom and corresponding dates:
- 1A,1B, and 1C: September 22nd
- 1D, 1E, and 1F: September 23rd
- 2A, 2B and 2C: September 24th
- Pk3 and Pk4: September 25th
- Pk5 and Kdg: September 26th
The Centre at Conway in Chesterfield
September 12th: Field Trip to Centennial Farms
Centennial Farms is a family ran small Orchard. The children will take a hayride out to the orchard to pick apples followed by a short tour of the berry and pumpkin fields. Students will also see how we sort and polish apples and walk into the cold storage room.
Next they will see an observation hive and learn about bees by the Centennial Farms beekeeper Ellen. They will sample apple butter, see the Johnny Appleseed tree, and go to the playground. We will have a picnic prior to returning to school.
Of course, we would love some parent volunteers. Children do not need to sign up unless they are a part-time student and they do not come on Friday. Please come to the office if you would like your child to come and they do not attend on Fridays.
September 22nd – 26th: School Clothing Drive
Clean out your closets and bring in gently used toddler, kids, and women clothing.
Voluntary Research Study (Dates will Vary)
Washington University is looking for children 3-5 years of age to participate in a Research Study. The study would be done within our school and would not inconvenience you in any way. We are sending home documentation for you about the research study and specific dates. This study is completely voluntary. Research in Early Childhood Education and practices is something that is needed to continue to learn about how young children learn. Contact us today for more information at 314-434-3300.
