Montessori Academy Chicago

Continued Parent Enrichment: Social Media with the Elementary and Middle School Child
2018-12-06 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago)
Today’s technology impacts all aspects of your child’s life at both
home and school. Guidelines are clear that children under the
age of 13 aren’t welcome on the majority of social media services.
However, our children don’t necessarily see it that way! We will
meet in the Tech Lab to discuss the pitfalls and positives of using
the Internet. We will explore websites and other options that might
be more suitable for your family

Continued Parent Enrichment: Picky Eaters at the Nursery Level
2018-12-06 17:30 - 18:30
Chicago’s very own Kids Table will share tips and tricks for
encouraging healthy eating throughout the ages, focusing on all
types of foods including whole grains, fruits and veggies. The Kids
Table and the Montessori curriculum recommend we include children
in the cooking experience to foster a love of healthy eating and
nutrition. While in the Montessori classroom students participate in
Practical life from chopping, grating and rolling, to enjoying the fruits
of their labor. With lots of smelling, touching, and tasting along the
way, even the pickiest students are tempted by their creations!

Admissions Coffee Chat
2018-12-11 09:00 - 10:30, 2019-01-08 09:00 - 10:30, 2019-01-22 09:00 - 10:30, 2019-02-05 09:00 - 10:30
Our Admissions Coffee Chats provide prospective families with the opportunity to learn more about each program and tour our state-of-the-art facilities. These informal information sessions help interested families become acquainted with our community and offer the chance to ask our faculty, administration, and current parents questions about the school. A morning at the Academy includes basic information on our programming, Montessori pedagogy and history, and the admissions process.
RSVP is required. Please send an email to admissions@montessoriacademychicago.localhost.me. Adults only, please.

Primary and Elementary Holiday Performance
2018-12-21
School Closes at 1pm

Winter Break
2018-12-24 - 2019-01-04
No Student or Staff Attendance

Classes Resume- Pajama Day!
2019-01-07

Continued Parent Enrichment: Kindergarten Information Session
2019-01-16 17:30 - 18:30
The kindergarten year is typically considered the third year of
the primary program. This is the capstone year for our students,
a culminating experience academically, emotionally, socially and
developmentally. Please join us as we talk about the importance of
completing the third year. We will discuss the kindergarten scope
and sequence and the expectation of the kindergartener in extended
day. We are looking forward to answering your questions on what
makes Montessori different from traditional kindergarten as well as
discussing how our curriculum aligns with common core standards.

Continued Parent Enrichment: Elementary Open House
2019-01-17 17:30 - 18:30
Join us for an informative night as our wonderful guides introduce
the beauty of the Elementary program. As your child transitions
from the 3-6 Primary Environment he/she now enters another level
of physical growth, academic ability, humor, and social justice. This
presentation will give a thorough overview of our program, discuss
the importance of the continuing cycle of both the EI (6-9) and
EII (9-12) classrooms, and provide you with an opportunity to ask
questions of the teachers about the next developmental stage.

Martin Luther King Day
2019-01-21

Continued Parent Enrichment: Toileting in the First Three Years of Life
2019-01-23 17:30 - 18:30
Toilet learning is a natural process and should be done at a pace
to promote comfort and independence in the child. Encouraging
children to become aware of their bodily functions during the
sensitive period of development for toileting allows for less distress
when the child is older and more physically able to control their
toileting abilities. The Montessori approach to toilet learning is
to begin at birth and continue throughout the first three years of
life. Come and learn more about the Academy’s approach to this
important developmental stage. This event will be hosted by our
Lower School teachers and will include take away material that will
assist you in becoming a toilet learning expert.

Continued Parent Enrichment: Intro to the Academy Middle School Program
2019-01-31 17:30 - 18:30
During the social and emotional period we call Adolescence, young people seek to understand their place in society and search for opportunities to contribute to their communities. Continuing to build on their sense of justice and fairness that began to develop in the second plane, younger adolescents (12-15) are naturally drawn to causes that involve high ideals. They prefer to take on projects that require action and believe they can make a positive difference in the world. Join us as we discuss the next step of your child’s journey: Montessori Middle School! Ms. Zakiya will introduce the core elements of a successful middle school program including Land Lab, Service Learning, and the basis for the Language and Math Curriculum. Find out what is in store for your child as they move into their seventh and eighth grade year socially and emotionally. We will be sure to take the time to answer any questions you may have.

Silence and Discovery: The Montessori Journey, for Nursery, Primary, and Elementary Parents
2019-02-09
The Montessori Journey is a powerful and emotional event for
many parents and staff. Many of the adults who are involved in the
Academy did not attend a Montessori school as a child. Although
you can read about Montessori philosophy, attend parent nights,
and observe in the classroom, it can be difficult, at times, to really
understand the experience that the child has every day at school
in a Montessori classroom. The Montessori Journey provides an
opportunity for dedicated adults to explore the entire continuum
of the school and experience firsthand, just like the children, the
amazing things that an authentic Montessori program has to offer.
*This full-day event includes breakfast, lunch, and afternoon
refreshments. Childcare is not provided for this event.
