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Providence Johns Creek For teenagers, the high school experience can have a lasting effect. The interests they explore, the environment in which they learn, and the friends they make help to equip them for higher education, careers, and family life. For more than 25 years, Providence Christian Academy has been equipping students to thrive beyond the classroom. Combining top-tier academics, award-winning fine arts, competitive athletics and countless opportunities for service and leadership into a Christcentered environment, Providence graduates students who solve problems, communicate well, work hard and lead by example. Now, with a second high school location on McGinnis Ferry Road in Johns Creek, Providence has established an innovative high school environment that blends technology, student-centered learning, collaboration and the richness of the school’s more than 25 years of Christ-centered education. “Providence Johns Creek” opened last August with 9th and 10th grade and will be adding 11th grade next fall and 12 grade in the fall of 2019. Innovative Learning Environment Providence Johns Creek provides
high school academics with small classes that utilize technology, deliver content through multiple mediums, and provide students the opportunity to pace their learning. Students are challenged academically in classes that include AP and STEM courses. Each is taught by caring and attentive teachers who provide unparalleled personal attention to students. Leadership and Learning Initiative Every student at Providence Johns Creek takes part in a leadership and learning initiative called the L2 Leadership Program, where students learn to understand themselves so they can lead others. This first-of-its-kind initiative was developed in partnership with GiANT Worldwide (which operates Catalyst and Leadercast). Extracurriculars Johns Creek students participate in athletic and fine arts activities with fellow Providence students at the Lilburn campus. This includes the awardwinning theater program and other activities and clubs. Student-athletes participate in baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, dance team, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, and volleyball.
A Broader Community Students at the Johns Creek location join a broader community of Providence students from the Lilburn campus with whom they regularly connect for worship, retreats, social events and service projects. Parents also join a covenant, Christian school community that is often described as a family. Developing Christ Followers Providence is best-known as a school that produces young people who are growing in their walk with Christ. Students are challenged to embrace their faith, see the needs in the world
around them, serve others, and lead by example. Providence’s Christ-centered school culture is what gives meaning to the academics, arts and athletics programs. Would you like to know more about Providence Johns Creek and how this vibrant, innovative high school can serve your family? You’re invited to an open house on Sunday, February 25th at 2:00 p.m. RSVP online at www. providencejohnscreek.org. You may also drop in for a tour anytime between 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. on Thursdays (no RSVP required).
Amana 7th graders turn STEM lessons into well water for South Sudan At Amana Academy in Alpharetta, the only STEM Certified Middle School in Fulton County, 7th Grade students have historically outperformed their peers at local middle schools on the Georgia Milestones. But, these students aren’t just academic overachievers; they’re also citizen scholars who want to make a difference in the world. Across Georgia, 7th grade life science students learn how organisms interact with their environments. At Amana, students took part in a semester-long learning expedition in which they learned these science standards, while also reading A Long Walk To Water by Linda Sue Park in ELA, and
studying Africa in Social Studies. In Park’s book, they were introduced to the water crisis in South Sudan, and its effects on the health of the people, as well as the social and political effects on the region. Students also participated in a Water Tower Challenge, sponsored by the County’s Public Works Department, where they built functioning water towers and learned about water filtration and groundwater pollution. To raise funds for the water crisis in Sudan, students staged a poetry night at North Point Community Church. They treated attendees to readings of original 2-voice poems as well as a silent auction of student art.
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Saint Francis School Saint Francis School is an independent, not for profit, nonsectarian, college preparatory school founded in 1976. Grades K through 8 are located on the 24-acre Roswell Campus while the High School is located on the 47-acre Milton campus. Our mission is to provide a college preparatory program that is challenging, yet supportive for students with diverse academic abilities. Throughout Saint Francis the development of strong organizational and study skills is an integral part of our learning and teaching philosophy. To accommodate different academic ability levels within our student body, we offer rigorous Advanced Placement, Honors, Traditional and Support courses in each curriculum. Our graduates receive a College Prep Diploma, but for those students striving for a more challenging course load, we offer a College Prep with Distinction Diploma. With a 100% acceptance rate to college and the majority of graduates qualifying for the Hope Scholarship, Saint Francis alumni attend a wide variety of programs ranging from Ivy League schools, small private colleges to prestigious Art Institutes. Development of basic skills begins early in elementary and middle school grades where students receive intensive instruction in reading, math and writing skills. Major emphasis is placed on reading comprehension, phonics (Fundations®), and vocabulary development. We recognize students have different styles of learning; therefore, we present and teach in a multi-modal fashion. Math is reviewed and enriched through school licensed, web-based programs. Reading and writing instruction for all students in grades 3–5 is enhanced through the use of computer
based programs such as Read and Write Gold®. For students who struggle in reading we offer the Wilson Reading System® (Gr. 4 – 5) and Just Words® (Gr. 6 – 7) taught by Wilson certified teachers. Additional offerings (Gr. 1 – 8) include Science, Social Studies, Technology, Physical Education, Guidance, Art, Music, Drama, Band (Gr. 6 – 12), S.T.E.A.M. electives, and clubs. Each teacher offers a Homework Hour at the end of the school day (Gr. 1 – 12), where students are given the opportunity to clarify areas of concern, prepare for upcoming tests and quizzes, and begin that night’s homework. Saint Francis is a Google Apps for Education school with all students, grades 6 – 12 required to
bring their own laptops. Grades 4 – 5 are provided laptops for uniformity while Grades K – 3 use classroom sets of iPads for skill reinforcement. Sports are offered at both the middle and high school (GHSA) including football, soccer, baseball, track, swimming, wrestling, softball, volleyball, cheerleading, and equestrian. Early morning drop-off and extended day are available for grades K – 8. Bus transportation is available from Buckhead, Sandy Spring, Dunwoody, Johns Creek and Milton. Shuttle Buses run between both campuses. For more information call 770.641.8257 Ext. 51 (Grades K– 8) and 678.339.9989 Ext. 33 (Grades 9 – 12) or visit our website: www.saintfrancisschools.com.
Teacher communication is critical Retention prevention and standardized testing
By: Jennifer Hasser, M.Ed. Executive Director, Syllables Learning Center Standardized testing season is about to begin. With the Georgia Milestones right around the corner, schools are already evaluating student progress and creating a short list of students at risk of hasser being retained. If you are concerned about your child’s progress, now is the time to determine where your child stands and develop a plan. Waiting until standardized test results come in will not give you the time you need to reverse your child’s trajectory. Communicate with your child’s teachers now about your concerns. Make conversations productive by being as specific as possible. Telling a
teacher, “My child can’t seem to answer basic questions about what she’s just read,” or asking “Should it take her 45 minutes to complete her math homework?” will start a more productive dialog than simply asking, “How is my child doing?” Keep a notebook with a running list of questions and concerns that arise when your child is doing their homework or when papers come home from school. A positive, collaborative line of communication between you and your child’s teacher will help prevent any surprises from cropping up at the end of the school year. If you would like more strategies to help your student, please join me on the evening of January 25th for Retention Prevention: What You Need to Know Before Standardized Testing. The workshop is free, but please register at https://retentionprevention.eventbrite. com.
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Can a school really have it all? Intimate, yet worldly. Nurturing, yet academically rigorous. Loving, yet on the cutting edge of technology. Can a school really have it all? We think it has to. Woodward North is the Johns Creek campus of Woodward Academy. Enrolling pre-K through sixth grade students and located on 33 beautifully wooded acres, it combines the intimacy of home with the resources of our Main Campus. With an average student-teacher ratio of 6:1, everyone from our principal to our school nurse to our beloved teachers is dedicated to caring for our kids every step of the way, while guiding them through a challenging collegepreparatory curriculum. Expertise in science, math, reading, and writing is just the tip of the iceberg at Woodward North. We incorporate our STEM programs throughout the curriculum, preparing our students for success amidst a rapidly changing world. Students in pre-K through third grade enjoy weekly classes where they are taught foundational skills in technology, robotics and coding as well as general computer skills. Students in fourth through sixth grades take advanced classes in these subjects, with additional emphasis on engineering, de-
sign thinking, research, media production, and life skills to encourage and inspire critical thinking, problem-solving, and engaged collaboration. In addition, our Learning labs, MakerSpaces, and our dedicated STEM center known as the “Eaglesphere” are outfitted with the latest technology like BeeBots, SmartBoards, iPads, and other robotics and engineering tools that students use to solve real-world problems. Educating the whole child means cocurricular programs, athletics, and the arts are a vital part of every student’s educational journey. Programs like our world championship-winning Odyssey of the Mind teams teach students to collaborate, problem-solve, and employ design-thinking to overcome obstacles and find solutions. From horseback riding and golf to an array of of other athletic options, every student is active at Woodward. Our arts programs are similarly extensive. Our students learn skills in music, performance, drawing, painting, and crafts that set them up for a lifetime of creative work. But all these programs and curricula only mean as much as the community behind them; at Woodward, students are part of a truly diverse community
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that cultivates strong character and a deep respect for difference. Here, these are more than buzzwords--diversity is our backbone. Every day, our students bring experiences from a vast array of cultures, ethnicities, religions, races, learning styles, and geographic neighborhoods, which means that every day they learn from peers who are different from them. We emphasize our global curriculum and service to support civic engagement. Our diversity, service, and global programs create truly compassionate citizens of the world. Most Woodward North students continue on to Main Campus in seventh grade for a whole new world of opportunities, including our Independent Scientific Research and Global Connec-
tions programs. The Academy provides extensive bus transportation, and many students choose to ride MARTA in designated Woodward cars with assigned security officers. A typical Woodward Academy graduating class attends more than 100 different colleges and universities, devotes 5,000 hours to community service, and earns more than $15 million in scholarships. They join an alumni network of 10,000+ and go on to live every version of success as engineers, musicians, professors, business leaders, you name it. To learn more about Woodward and the vast options available for students to create their own path, visit us at woodward.edu.
Equipping students to know, grow & go Bridgeway Christian Academy (BCA) has been delivering excellence in Christ-centered education for almost 20 years. BCA is affordable, accessible and offers a well-rounded education with opportunities to excel in academics, arts, athletics, and more! Serving families with children in preschool through eighth grade, Bridgeway Christian Academy strives to help students reach their full potential based on their unique gifts, strengths, and needs. A proven curriculum challenges students on each grade level; an interscholastic sports program is available to students in grades 5th – 8th; and a rich fine arts program enables students to express their creativity. Graduates and their parents consistently say that BCA prepared them to handle the pressures of high school by making wise, faith-based decisions, and that they are MORE prepared academically for high school than their peers. BCA is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Located in Alpharetta, Bridgeway Christian Academy is currently accepting applications for Fall 2018 and their
Open House is scheduled for Sunday, January 21st from 3-5pm. For additional information, or to schedule an individual tour, contact the BCA Admissions Office at 678.942.1126, or visit BCA online at www.bridgewayca.org.
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Peachtree Park Prep celebrates 20 years of loving to learn To celebrate 20 Years of Loving to Learn at Peachtree Park Prep there were several Alumni events including the 1st ANNUAL “I WAS A PREPPIE” national tee shirt Day. PPP Alumni, PREPPIES, are currently attending Westminster, Pace Academy, Lovett, Woodward, Weslyan, Kings Ridge, Greater Atlanta Christian and well over 90% of PPP Alumni tracked are in accelerated classrooms at Johns Creek, Northview, Alpharetta, and Norcross public high schools. PPP Alumni are currently attending or have earned degrees from Harvard, Clemson, Georgia Tech, UGA, Auburn, North Carolina, Duke, Lehigh, Emory, LSU, SCAD, and many more, with several PPP graduates currently working on their PhD and one PPP Alumni has obtained a degree at Yale Medical. Graduates from PPP are elite high school and college athletes, some of them already participating in the NFL and MLB, as well as a PPP graduate in training as a hopeful Olympic competitor. A recent PPP graduate has had photos published in a luxury Atlanta magazine and the PPP community is following a former graduate “super model” on the international stage, as well as a PPP Alumni appear-
ing in a feature film due in theaters in 2018. The accomplishments and achievements tracked and recorded through 22 years of PPP Alumni are outstanding! The point being two-fold. The importance of early education and a solid foundation founded and fostered in “Loving to Learn” cannot be overstated or under appreciated. Second, the importance of retaining a Fabulous Faculty with years of dedication and enthusiastic service to students’ early education shows in the students achieving the Love of Learning that will last them a life-time. These two concepts cannot be separated. Peachtree Park Prep has received many accolades through the years, but no award is more important and meaningful than hearing about the accomplishments of the students, past and present, and their parents attributing an important part of their success to the early foundation of Loving to Learn that they received at Peachtree Park Prep. Visit PPP website at peachtreeparkprep.com. Enjoy Parent comments at greatschools.org. Now accepting Kindergarten applications and fall enrollment for Infants ~ PREPPIES.
Atlanta Academy We invite you to tour Atlanta Academy, a 2017 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. Our school serves 300 preschool-8th grade students in North Atlanta. Our mission to give every student the individual attention they need to succeed is at the core of everything we do. Call 678.461.6102 or email Kristi McCarthy at kmccarthy@atlantaacademy.com.
Join us for an Open House Saturday, January 20, 2018 1:00 - 3:00 pm Preschool - 8th Grade
2000 Holcomb Woods Pkwy. (located behind the PGA TOUR Superstore) Roswell, GA 30076 www.atlantaacademy.com
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McGinnis Woods Country Day School McGinnis Woods Country Day School is dedicated to inspiring students with the passion to excel through engaging hands-on, minds-on instruction. McGinnis Woods is a nonparochial school located in Alpharetta that offers a challenging curriculum for infants through 8th grade. McGinnis Woods Country Day School holds top accreditations, including GAC, SACS, and NAEYC and provides students with an exceptional learning environment. Small class sizes emphasizing individualized attention are a priority at McGinnis Woods. The rich core curriculum includes art, music, physical education, Spanish, health, computer education, and library instruction. Students learn through a variety of engaging teaching techniques and technologies with emphasis placed on differentiated groupings, STEM curriculum and unique projects which make each day memorable. Engaging guest speakers, monthly field trips, community service, and leadership opportunities round out the curriculum. Drama, Science Olympiad, Competitive Sports, and Robotics teams train year round. After school programs and Specialty Clubs are also available.
Success in school … success in life
Please visit www.mcginniswoods. org to learn more. Join us for an Open House on January 27, from 1:003:00pm or February 21, from 9:3010:30am or call 770-664-7764 to set up a private tour today. Experience the McGinnis Woods difference!
Inspiring Students with the Passion to Excel
Mill Springs Academy is an SACS/ SAIS accredited independent school community dedicated to the academic, physical, and social growth of those students who have not realized their full potential in the traditional setting. Since 1981 Mill Springs has been supporting student learning by raising expectations and developing selfmotivation, while providing skills and values for life to students with ADHD and/or learning disabilities. Mill Springs offers a broad range of college preparatory options, along with fine arts and a competitive athletic program to foster interests or hidden talents. Small classes and an individualized curriculum help to capitalize on strengths while learning compensatory strategies. We offer an extended day program during the school year as well as summer school and camps in the summer months.
“If a student can’t learn the way we teach … we should teach the way a student can learn.” –Tweetie L. Moore, Founder Our 85-acre campus is nestled in the beautiful rolling hills and pasture land of Alpharetta. For more information, please visit our website at www. millsprings.org or call (770) 360-1336. Mill Springs participates in the GSNS/ SB10 program. Mill Springs Academy 13660 New Providence Road Alpharetta, GA 30004
Success in School … Success in Life
OPEN HOUSE DATES – January 17, February 14, and March 14, 2018 Wednesdays at 9:00am RSVP 770-360-1336 or www.millsprings.org/OpenHouse 13660 New Providence Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30004
• Private non-parochial education for infants through 8th grade • Nurturing environment featuring small class sizes, hands-on academics, STEM, and monthly field trips • Middle School • After school, competitive sports, and robotics teams
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“If a student can’t learn the way we teach … we should teach the way a student can learn. “ Tweetie L. Moore, Founder • Grades 1-12 Coed • Small Classes • Structured, Supportive Environment • College Preparatory • Laptop Program • Competitive Athletic Programs • Extended Day Program • Art, Band, Chorus, Drama • Summer School and Camp • AdvancED/SAIS Accredited Mill Springs Academy maintains a non-discriminatory admissions policy in regard to race, creed, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin.
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There is no other school like High Meadows
Each school day, 400 students learn through the experiential, immersive educational opportunities provided in our classrooms and across our 42 acres of grassy fields and scenic woodlands. Beginning at the age of three years old, our school is focused on developing future global citizens and innovative leaders who embrace challenge and think for themselves. Each class is taught by two lead teachers, demonstrating our commitment to
exceptional individualized instruction. Our experiential curriculum emphasizes academic excellence, love of learning, critical thinking, and environmental and social responsibility. As a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in progressive education, High Meadows is an accredited International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering its renowned Primary Years Programme for students in preschool through fifth grade.
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Your decision today will influence the next decade By: Kids ‘R’ Kids Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academy, located at 3036 Old Atlanta Road in Cumming, is an excellent quality childcare facility that combines learning with playing. At every stage of your child’s journey, Kids ‘R’ Kids develops new and challenging ways to open the mind and expand the imagination – it’s what we call Smart Fun. Our foundation of love and trust is accompanied every step of the way by our teachers, parents and peers. Kids ‘R’ Kids has been educating children from ages 6 weeks to 12 years for the past 10 years. Brain Development the Kids ‘R’ Kids Way Our philosophy is “Hug First, Then Teach” as we understand that secure and safe emotional attachment is vital for the growth and development of your child’s brain. Our classrooms are filled with stimulating materials that allow teachers to facilitate children’s exploration through sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch as these sensory experiences send information directly to the brain and form the platform for healthy brain growth. We understand that each child is unique, so our teachers cater to different interests and learning styles. From infancy, your child will be exposed to many forms of language (including sign-language), and immersed in an environment rich in language and literacy. Our learning stations are filled with math manipulatives, science elements, and stimulating visuals that support brain pathways for cognitive
development. Problem solving is considered one of the best ways to support brain development, so our teachers conduct activities to help children explore cause and effect and employ questioning strategies that promote higher level thinking. Technology and the Brain Technology is everywhere, so children need healthy exposure to be prepared for life in the 21st century. Research shows, however, that hours of exposure to digital technology can lead to over stimulation of the brain, fatigue, and irritability. At Kids ‘R’ Kids, we take a balanced approach to technology. Our curriculum has been integrated with ABCmouse, one of the latest early childhood technology tools, to enhance learning. With the guidance of a teacher, children engage in digital activities that build language, math, science, and fine motor skills. Maximizing your Child’s Mental Capacity We believe in a nurturing learning environment, hands-on play, and novel experiences that ignite your child’s curiosity. With our exclusive Brain Waves™ curriculum and quality teachers, our goal is to provide stimulating experiences that support brain development and maximize your child’s mental capacity. From the well-trained staff members to the innovative school, children are given the opportunity to explore the world around them, establishing the basis for their future learning experiences. Infants through school age children can learn and play in the spacious school which includes: a cafeteria, playgrounds with age appropriate equipment, computer
Smarter Choice. Smarter Child. “Kids ‘R’ Kids Brain Waves is a omprehensive program that maximizes your child’s learning potential through experiential opportunity in a variety of age-appropriate contexts. It represents a method for developing skills that provides the basis for an individual to reach autonomy and self-actualization.”
Learn more about Our Brain Waves™ Exclusive Curriculum The first five years of your child’s life is a critical time when their brain is developing and brain cells are forming connections for learning and future success in school. During these early years, the experiences and interactions your child has will determine which brain cells are activated
and which ones are pruned away from lack of stimulation. Your child’s learning environment has tremendous impact on brain development. At Kids ‘R’ Kids, we use strategies from our Brain Waves™ curriculum to support neural pathways for language, socialemotional, cognitive, and physical development during these critical years.
lab, library, water park, large covered patio, smart board technology, and much more! We have both a Jr. and Senior aftercare program. We service 6 local Elementary Schools. We are proud to support Toys for Tots, Wounded Worriers, St. Joseph's Food Pantry, and Dawsonville No kill Animal Shelter. We are open for care from 6am to 6:30pm. Please feel free to stop by for a complimentary tour between the hours of 9am to 11am and 2:30pm to 4:30pm, Feel free to call us and schedule a tour. Regardless of your need, whether full time, part time, after school care, or seasonal camps, Kids ‘R’ Kids is the place for your child.
We Are Different Because: • Children 6 weeks - 12 years • Mon.-Fri., 6:00am to 6:30pm • AdvancED® accredited program • Large, age-appropriate playgrounds • Exclusive curriculum • Long-term staff & teachers • Privately owned & operated • Secure internet viewing
Watch your child from any computer or mobile device. 6:00am - 6:30pm M-F 3036 Old Atlanta Road • Cumming, GA 30041
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Riverside Military Academy For over 111 years Riverside Military Academy has produced young men of purpose, integrity, and character. We offer a traditional, American-style education where personal values, honor, and love of country still matter. Riverside is not owned or operated by any particular religious denomination, but supports the spiritual and educational goals of all families. Upon graduation, a Riverside cadet has experienced the challenges of the military model of education and is completely prepared for the rigors of college. He is poised, polite, and confident in any social environment. Riverside cadets stand tall, offer a firm handshake, respect authority, and display a level of confidence that parents may not have observed previously. Cadets of Riverside Military Academy attend grades 7 through 12 and
benefit from a small class size and a 15:1 student teacher ratio. Our entire educational program centers around the way young men learn best. Riverside's College Center assists cadets in preparing for and placing their college applications each year. The graduating class 2017 consisted of 119 cadets who were admitted to over 120 universities across the world
and earned over $6.7 million in collegiate scholarships not including HOPE scholarship. Three graduating seniors received appointments to the U.S. Military Academy –West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and the U.S. Air Force Academy. Riverside Military Academy holds dual accreditation in SACS and SAIS.
Our comprehensive program of rigorous academics, athletics and leadership development sets the stage for a lifetime of success. Riverside Military Academy is located on 206 acres on the shores of Lake Lanier in Gainesville, GA. For more information please visit our web site at www.riversidemilitary.com or contact our admissions office at 770-538-2938.
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Montessori Kids Academy Montessori Kids Academy is located at 3034 Old Atlanta Road in Cumming, next to the Publix shopping center. We are an AdvancEd accredited school and a member of the American Montessori Society. We currently participate in the Georgia Student Scholarship Program, a tax-savings program created to enable parents to use their money tax-free for education. Montessori Kids Academy offers a traditional Montessori student-focused constructivist teaching style. Our growing school teaches children from 18 months to 3 years of age in our pre-primary classroom, 3 years to 6 years of age in our primary classrooms, and 6 to 12 years of age in our elementary classrooms. We strive to maintain a low student to teacher ratio in each classroom. The school is housed in a 20,000 square foot, state-of-the-art building complete with a children’s garden, outdoor classroom, spacious library, learning kitchen, computer lab, indoor café, outside picnic patio, two music rooms, and traditional Montessori furnishings. The following daily enrichments are offered as part of our Montessori curriculum at no additional cost: French, Spanish, Music, Art, Cooking, Coding and Robotics, P.E., and Organic Gardening. Transportation to and from regular field trips is provided by the Montessori Kids Academy school bus. Students enjoy daily yoga in their classrooms and the computer lab. Montessori Kids Academy also offers an academic
summer camp where students can learn while having fun. While at camp, the students will continue with Montessori Language Arts and Mathematics materials and lessons. Each week’s theme will bring new excitement to the students as they learn about the world around them as well as tap into their creativity
and imagination. We will have an open house on Saturday, March 10th from 11:00 to 2:00. We invite you to call to schedule a tour or to stop by and see our traditional Montessori School that makes a difference around the world as well as at home.
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