1. 2017 Information Session

2. What is Montessori School at LeMoyne?
A school that is characterized by:
multi-age classrooms
a special set of educational materials
student-chosen work in longer time blocks
collaboration
the absence of grades
individual and small-group instruction in both academic and social skills
This approach lends itself to students who can work independently and enjoy the challenge of learning at their own pace, building independence as learners while being motivated by an intrinsic desire to satisfy their inquiry.
A public elementary school with admission open to students AGE 3 for the school year.
An opportunity for students to receive a rigorous academic program based on the Montessori method
What is it?

3. How is the Montessori School at LeMoyne Structured?
School Year
6 Classes for students ages 3, 4 and 5
Future
Montessori School at LeMoyne will continue to grow ONE (1) age level per year into a 3/4 to age 10/11 School by 2023
What is it?

4. Montessori Method

5. What is the Montessori Method?
A challenging, multisensory approach to learning
Focus on developing the whole child
Children self select learning activities based on their interests
Children progress at their own rate
Multi-age classrooms
Focus on social-emotional development as well as academic development
Teachers facilitate learning
Montessori Method

6. What does this look like at the Montessori School at LeMoyne?
Montessori Method

7. Montessori: The Elementary Years
From the American Montessori Society
Montessori Method

8. Program Overview

9. LeMoyne Montessori Teachers
Montessori Certification Program
Partnership with Buffalo Montessori Teacher Education Program to design a Montessori Certification Program specifically for Montessori School at LeMoyne teachers.
*By the Summer of 2019, the first cohort of teachers will have their Montessori Certification
Overview: Teachers

10. Schedule Sample Early Childhood Schedule 8:40-9:00
Student Arrival and Breakfast
9:00-11:30
Uninterrupted Work Cycle
Students receive lessons and/or choose works for themselves. Teachers guide, observe, provide lessons.
11:30-11:50
Morning Meeting and Circle Time
11:50-12
Classroom Jobs/Care of the Environment/Care of Self
12-12:30
Lunch
12:30-1:15
Quiet Work/Rest Time
1:20-2
Enrichment
Art-Music-Library-Movement Activities
2-2:30
Recess
2:30-2:45
Classroom Jobs/Care of the Environment
2:45
Get ready for Dismissal
3:00
Dismissal
Overview: Schedule

11. Enrichment
Overview: Enrichment

12. Family Involvement Montessori School at LeMoyne Parent Group
Participate in “Family Fun Nights” – get to know other families!
Volunteer Opportunities at the School or from home
Be a “Mystery Reader”
Join the School Leadership/Academic Leadership / School Climate Teams
Overview: Family Involvement

13. Living Montessori: The Parent Perspective
From the American Montessori Society
Overview: Parent Video

14. Transportation & After-School Programming
Yellow bus transportation MAY be provided for students who live more than 1.5 miles from school
After-School program for students 5 years old and older.
Before-School and After-School care (fee based) may be available as a parent co-op.
Overview: Transportation

15. Admissions

16. Admissions Process Timeline
On or before June 15 (timeline is subject to change)
Complete and submit Letter of Interest in order to guarantee your child’s seat
On or Before May 31st
SCSD notifies families of the results of the lottery and/ or if your child has a seat at the Montessori School at LeMoyne
If there are more applicants than there are seats available the SCSD will conduct a lottery using the smartchoice online lottery system.
February 1-28
Pre-K Registration. Select Montessori School at LeMoyne when prompted.
January 18th, 24th, February 2nd
Information Sessions
Admissions

17. Contact Information
The Montessori School at LeMoyne
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