winter work time

After a sweet-filled birthday circle, this group was industrious during a work time in January.  There was counting, collaborative block stacking, pencil-practicing, and workbook time.  

Holiday Party and Secret Santa

Our annual holiday party will be this Friday!  We will be doing the gift swap and potluck at 11am.  School will be closing early.  Children will be picking names this week; please bring in a wrapped gift ($10 limit).  Also, remember to send children in with snowpants, hats, and gloves for fun outdoor time. 

Parents' Night Out! | A Lakes Region Montessori

As a thank you to our families, Teacher Robyn is hosting a complimentary Parents' Night Out! 

 Monday, December 17th
6-8pm

 Children should come dressed in their PJs for a filming of POLAR EXPRESS!  Siblings are welcome.
 Please RSVP by Friday, December 14th.

Go out to dinner!  Finish your holiday shopping!  Enjoy a night out!

This Friday

ALRM will be closed this Friday as Teacher Robyn will be attending funeral services in CT.  She apologizes for this inconvenience.  Teacher Audrey has offered to do child care for those in need at an alternative location (at no extra cost- this is included in the month's tuition).  Please speak to Teacher Robyn if you are in need.  There will no preschool on that day.  

Our first spanish lesson with Teacher Gigi!

Some more images from our first spanish lesson last Wednesday:

School pictures are ready!

This link will take you to the gallery of images.   On Wednesday, an order form will be sent home with your child. On this form, you will indicate which images and packages you would like.  You can order all of one pose or mix and match.   You will have one week to turn your order form and payment in (please turn in by Wednesday, November 7th).  Please contact me at kristen.reimold@gmail.com with any questions!  Thank you!

fruit salad and Halloween happenings! | Spanish Lesson | A Lakes Region Montessori

Miss Gigi came to school on Wednesday to give the students their first Spanish lesson.  Here is a sneak peek of the lesson:

Miss Gigi will be at school every Wednesday at 9am for a lesson.  The kids (even the smallest ones) sat enthralled for over an hour by her lesson that including tactile, sensory, and verbal techniques!  More pictures to follow soon....

Halloween is on Wednesday!  Please:

• send your child in a costume if  you choose.
• send along 20 treats for goodies bags for the party.  
• sign up for a potluck offering.  If you are new to ALRM, these are the best times of the year!  We gather with other parents and families to celebrate holidays!  Feel free to bring grandparents and siblings! The potluck will begin at 11am. 

Happy Fall!