Back to School!

First, I would like to start this blog by saying WELCOME and WELCOME BACK! September was a very busy month with new and old faces returning to school.   The children are now settling into their classrooms and working on fun and exciting activities.  In keeping with the Thanksgiving theme, Miss Julie’s class chose to have a Thanksgiving lunch.  All the children participated in bringing in ingredients and snacks and together they created a delicious Thanksgiving meal –not a trace of any leftovers. 

As you can see from the photos below, everyone enjoyed vegetable soup, apple crisp and apple cider.  The children received a hands-on lesson on what giving thanks is really about. 

Images are Manotick Montessori's. All rights reserved.

Stay tuned to see more pictures and read about our Halloween Celebration!! 

Art Show at Manotick Montessori a Great Success!

The Art Show this year to raise awareness and collect donations for Togo, Africa, went extremely well on Friday night.  

The energy and excitement in the school was more than we could of asked for.  

The children’s art displayed at the school for all to see, was more beautiful than any of us could have imagined!

The parents loved the idea that all of the items and art work purchased, was being shipped directly to the children in Togo Africa by Abdou himself.  

We would like to thank all of our parents for being so supportive and for their amazing generosity!

 All images by Janine Marcotte. All Rights Reserved.

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Outdoor Fun for All!

The casa class had the fun opportunity last week to take a walk in the woods, discovering Manotick Montessori's vast backyard!

Madame Julie and Miss Robyn were the children's guides for the morning as they hopped and climbed and laughed their way through the trail.

Outdoor Gym is an important tool at Manotick Montessori. Not only are the children having fun, but they are also being active in the fresh crisp air of fall.

After the casa class had their exciting journey through the trails, they went back inside, unloaded their layers and finished the rest of their day!

Tune in for more fun, learning and events at Manotick Montessori!

Manotick Montessori Welcomes New Teacher, Miss Danielle!

Manotick Montessori is thrilled to have a new teacher added to their roster, Miss Danielle.

Danielle wears many hats over at the school. 

She is the Toddler French/Phys-ed teacher, as well as the phys-ed teacher for the casa students.  

Danielle also greets the parents in the morning at the front door, and goes out for recess with all of  the children.

Miss Danielle is bilingual and acquired her French Academic Scholar certificate after high school.

Once she received her French Academic Certificate and finished High School, Miss Danielle attained a Bachelor's Degree in Community Studies, Business and a Sports Business Management Diploma. 

She also loves to be active and has participated on sports teams throughout her life.

She's taught swimming lessons to kids of all ages and was involved with many youth soccer camps. She also worked with the Women's U-15 Canadian National Soccer team training camp in Florida this past summer.
 

 Image from Danielle Guffie.

"I am very excited to have been given the opportunity to help create a positive, fun, energetic environment for the children," Miss Danielle said. "I'm grateful to be a part of the Manotick Montessori School!"

Integration is an Essential Part of the Manotick Montessori Learning Process

We would like to welcome all of our new families and returning families back to Manotick Montessori. We are delighted to announce that our final integration date was this past Monday, September 20th. The children are settling in incredibly well at a very early stage, due to the importance of integration.

We believe that all children need to feel secure and comfortable the minute they enter their new classroom and environment. Our process is to slowly integrate 2 to 3 children a day so that each child gets this opportunity to be properly incorporated into the classroom.

This way, the teachers and other children in the room have the time they need to introduce themselves and welcome their new classmates. This non-invasive relaxed experience immediately helps the new child feel comfortable in his/her new environment.

This not only is a peaceful experience for the child but also for the teachers and the parents.

First Week Back at School With New Renos Complete!

It was back to school last week and teachers and children alike are thrilled to be back at Manotick Montessori with all the new renovations complete!

Take a look at what we've done!

One of our Classrooms:

The Front Entrance:

Another Classroom of Ours:

And Another Classroom!

Come and Take Your Own Tour Today!