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.

President's Day
2019-02-18
No Student or Staff Attendance

Admissions Coffee Chat
2019-02-19 09:00 - 10:30, 2019-03-05 09:00 - 10:30, 2019-03-19 09:00 - 10:30, 2019-04-02 09:00 - 10:30, 2019-04-16 09:00 - 10:30, 2019-05-07 09:00 - 10:30, 2019-05-21 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago)
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.

Continued Parent Enrichment: Elementary and Middle School Presentations Math in Elementary, The Montessori Way
2019-02-28 17:30 - 18:30
Math presentation night is coming to the Elementary level on
Thursday, February 28th! Along the Montessori Math continuum,
there exist many instances of overlap and connections between
different pieces of work at different levels. There are also many
opportunities for children to practice and incorporate already
mastered skills in more and more challenging ways. For this evening’s
Math adventure, you will participate in student-led lessons and
activities in both the Lower and Upper Elementary levels.
We will begin the evening for 30 minutes in the Polaris classroom
and then move into Antares for another 30 minutes. This is a great
opportunity to see how works build on each other from one level to
the next.

Casmir Pulaski Day- In-Service Day For Staff
2019-03-04
No Student Attendance

Continued Parent Enrichment: Routines Rule! Explore Strategies and Tools for Successful Daily Routines
2019-03-14 17:30 - 18:30
Children and families have much to accomplish on a daily and
weekly basis, from homework and activities, to work and family
time. Routines and schedules help to make the most out of each day,
providing children with predictability and consistency to know what
to expect, and encouraging cooperation with expectations. Come join
MAC’s Achievement Resource Center team as they share knowledge
and strategies to help families develop successful, supportive routines.
Learn about tips and tools, such as a visual schedule and materials
checklist, which can help children to be on-task and independent.
Strategies discussed will focus on creating successful, supportive
structures that can guide peaceful, engaging, and interactive family
experiences at bedtime, mealtime, and morning time. Presented by:
ARC Therapists: Sima Rashidianfar, OT and Emily Robin, SLP

Parent-Teacher Conferences
2019-04-05

Elementary Spring Break
2019-04-08 - 2019-04-12
Non-Academic Week for Elementary Students

Continued Parent Enrichment: Moving on Up! Primary Open House for Pre-Primary
2019-04-17 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 and
the importance of the Montessori Kindergarten year. Our teachers
will be available to answer your questions regarding the transition
process to the next stage of your child’s developmental journey.
