AUGUST 22, 2011 - MAY 25, 2012

• August 22, 2011 First Day of Fall Session
• September 5, 2011 Labor Day - Entire Campus Closed
• September 22, 2011 Open House 6:30-7:30 (parents only, please)
• October 20-21, 2011 Fall Break (facility open, no classroom instruction)
• October 28, 2011 Class Halloween Parties and Parades
• November 24, 25, 2011 Thanksgiving Break - Entire Complex Closed
• December 16, 2011 Class Christmas Parties
• Last day of classroom instruction
• Progress Reports available
• December 19-23, 2011 Christmas Break (facility open, no classroom instruction)
• December 26, 2011 Christmas Holiday - Entire Campus Closed
• December 27-30, 2011 Christmas Break, continues (facility open, no classroom instruction)
• January 2, 2012 New Year’s Holiday - Entire Complex Closed
• January 3, 2012 Classes Resume Second Semester Fees Due
• February 14, 2012 Class Valentine’s Day Parties
• March 19-23, 2012 Spring
• Break (facility open, no classroom instruction)
• April 6, 2012 Classroom Easter Parties
• April (Specific dates to be announced) Metropolitan Achievement Tests
• KINDERGARTEN ONLY
• May 23, 2012 Kindergarten Graduation Exercises 10:00 am
• May 25, 2012 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
• Progress Reports available
• May 28, 2012 Memorial Day - Entire Complex Closed
• May 29, 2012 Summer Session Begins*

*See SUMMER SESSION
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You can help prepare for the first day at Village Montessori by discussing with your child such things as the new classroom, the teacher, new friends, and the fun and exciting things he/she will engage in while at school.

Plan to arrive well before 8:30 (Circle Time) on the first day. After his/her greeting and welcome into the classroom, say a short, but very confident good-bye, being sure to include a hug and/or a kiss. Remind your child that you will be back later. Your positive words and a smiling face as you leave will be remembered. In our experience, transition is easier when good-byes are kept brief and positive. While some children will appear very upset as the parent leaves, they usually become settled and calm in a short time.

Feel free to call the office throughout the day to see how your child is doing.

Class begins with Circle Time each morning at 8:30. On time arrival ensures a smooth morning transition beginning with the teacher’s greeting and welcome into the classroom. Circle time sets the tone for the morning with fun activities and group participation. Children who miss this time are deprived of the class routine and teacher presented lessons. Arrival during this group activity is disruptive to students and teachers who are engaged in Circle Time.

Toddler and Early Preschool Class time 8:30 – 11:00
Preschool, Pre Kindergarten, Kindergarten Class time 8:30 – 2:30