Montessori Academy Chicago

Presidents' Day- No School
2018-02-19

Informational Coffee for Prospective Parents
2018-02-06 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago)
RSVP to Admissions@montessoriacademychicago.localhost.me

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.

Informational Coffee for Prospective Parents
2018-01-23 09:00 - 10:30, 2018-01-09 09:00 - 10:30, 2017-12-12 09:00 - 10:30
Please RSVP to admissions@montessoriacademychicago.localhost.me

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

Primary Open House for Pre-Primary Transition to Primary
2017-12-06 17:30 - 18:30
Come and listen to our wonderful guides introduce you to
the Primary Program. The Primary classroom is intended for
children aged 3-6 years old. It’s carefully designed to continue the
Academy’s philosophy of “learning by doing.” In this mixed aged
environment, children spend three years building a classroom
community. It is here they construct a solid foundation for their
academic and social development and growth. The Primary
program exists in a uniquely prepared environment structured
and constructed to meet a child’s individual needs. Come join us
as our teachers introduce and explain the five areas of the Primary
Program: Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, and
Cultural activities. This presentation will give a thorough overview
of our program, transition process, and discuss the importance of
the Montessori Kindergarten year. Our teachers will be available
to answer your questions regarding the transition process and the
next stage of your child’s developmental journey.

No School- Thanksgiving Holiday
2017-11-23 08:00 - 2017-11-24 17:00

School Closes at 4:00pm
2017-11-22
No Extracurricular Activities

Parent-Teacher Conferences; No Student Attendance
2017-11-10
