Montessori Academy Chicago

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

Primary Math CPE
2017-11-07 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago)

Informational Coffee for Prospective Parents
2017-11-07 09:00 - 10:30

School Pictures
2017-11-01 08:00 - 2017-11-03 17:00

School Closes at 4:00pm
2017-10-31 16:00 - 17:59
No Extracurricular Activities

Parent-Teacher Conferences
2017-10-25 08:00 - 17:00
No Student Attendance; Childcare is Provided

First Day of School
2017-09-06

Parent-Teacher Conferences
2017-04-07 08:00 - 17:00, 2016-11-11 08:00 - 17:00

Montessori Journey
2017-02-04 09:00 - 16:00
The Montessori Journey is a powerful and emotional event for many parents and staff. It provides an opportunity for parents to explore the entire continuum of the school and experience firsthand, just like the children, the amazing things that our Montessori program has to offer. You’ll get to see firsthand what the next step in the Montessori curricular progression will be for your child, and spend time working hands-on with the very materials they use each day.
There is no childcare available during this CPE as the entire Academy is used for this event.

Stepping Up! Elementary Open House for Kindergarteners and More
2017-01-19 17:30 - 19:00
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.” Dr. Montessori labeled the academic learning for this age group as “cosmic education” which is made up of The Great Lessons. The Great Lessons are at the center of Montessori elementary education. These Lessons are stories that explore the beginnings of the universe, the formation of the stars and planets, the progress of plant and animal life, the arrival of humans and language, and the origins of mathematics, geometry, and the sciences. This presentation will give thorough overview of our program, discuss the importance of the continuing the 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.

Informational Coffee
2017-01-17 09:00 - 10:00

Toilet Learning the Montessori Academy of Chicago Way
2017-01-10 17:30 - 19:00
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.

Moving on Up! Primary Open House for Pre-Primary Transition to Primary.
2016-12-07 17:30 - 19:00
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 transition process the next stage of your child’s developmental journey.

Eat your Broccoli! Trouble Shoot Picky Eating: Presented by NSPT and Academy Faculty.
2016-11-15 17:30 - 19:00
Are mealtimes a battle at home? MAC academic faculty in collaboration with NSPT clinicians will share knowledge and strategies to help identify and address picky eating habits. Not only will you learn about developmental feeding milestones, but you will also obtain tips to support healthy eating habits for your little ones. Whether it’s sensorial experiences, environmental factors, or language usage, you will learn strategies to help promote success at mealtimes. This will be an interactive presentation with hands-on experiences and real life scenarios. It is our goal to educate you on this common matter to help establish a peaceful experience around your kitchen table!

Sleep Tips from the Expert: Linda Szmulewitz
2016-11-01 17:30 - 19:00
Linda Szmulewitz is a licensed clinical social worker, a certified Gentle Sleep Coach and the owner of Sleep Tight Consultants. She works with families in Chicago and throughout the world to help them resolve their children’s sleep troubles. Linda uses an individualized approach with each family so that parents will have the tools to teach their children the life long skill of sleeping as well as how to keep good sleeping habits in place. Through an understanding of consistency and behavior modification, parents are empowered to create changes that improve the functioning of their entire family.
