Montessori Academy Chicago

Informational Coffee for Prospective Parents
2018-03-06 09:00 - 10:30, 2018-01-23 09:00 - 10:30, 2018-01-09 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago)
Please RSVP to Admissions@montessoriacademychicago.localhost.me

Casmir Pulaksi Day- Teacher Inservice Day, No Student Attendance
2018-03-05

Language Development in 0-3 Year Old Children with ARC
2018-02-21 17:30 - 18:30
The first three years of life are a critical time for language and
speech development in children and it is during this time that
the foundation for future literacy is formed. Join the panel of
Academy Nursery teachers to discuss the progression of language
development for children aged zero to three years old. The panel
will describe milestones and ways to facilitate early language
acquisition with the objectives to identify and strategize best
practices in the classroom and what families can do to promote
language development at home. Emily Robin, Speech Language
Pathologist, will be present to share information and resources
regarding language intervention and how she provides clinical
guidance and consultation for the Academy community. All
nursery families are welcome!

Informational Coffee for Prospective Parents
2018-02-20 09:00 - 10:30, 2018-02-06 09:00 - 10:30
RSVP to admissions@montessoriacademychicago.localhost.me

Presidents' Day- No School
2018-02-19

Strengthening Self-Regulation and Executive Functioning Skills by Achievement and Resource Center (ARC) Team
2018-02-01 17:30 - 18:30
“Executive function and self-regulation skills are mental processes
that support our ability to plan, organize, control our impulses,
make safe, healthy choices, and engage in positive behavior.
They depend on three types of brain function: working memory,
mental flexibility, and self –control.” Some children require more
focused support to better develop executive functioning and
self-regulation skills. Meghan Greeley, Social Worker, and Sima
Rashidianfar, Occupational Therapist, will share strategies and
tools for promoting development of self-regulation and executive
functioning skills for Primary and school-aged students.

Stepping Up! Elementary Open House for Kindergartners and More
2018-01-18 17:30 - 18:30
Join us for an informative night as our wonderful guides introduce
the beauty of the Elementary program. You will come to understand
the progression of the child’s statement, “Help me to help myself
so that I can help others.” 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. 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.

MLK Jr. Day- No School
2018-01-15

Toileting in the First Three Years of Life
2018-01-10 17:30 - 18:30
Toilet learning is a natural process and should be done at a pace
that promotes comfort and independence. Encouraging children
to become aware of their bodily functions during this 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
begins at birth and continues 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.

Classes Resume- Pajama Day!
2018-01-08 08:00 - 17:00

Winter Break; No School
2017-12-25 - 2018-01-05

Primary and Elementary Holiday Performance; Academy Closes at 1:00pm
2017-12-22 13:00
