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Events in February, 2012
8th
MINW Coffee and Conversation for Parents at Cafe au Play: 'Encouraging Cooperation Through Positive Communication'
Sometimes how you say it makes all the difference in avoiding power struggles and encouraging cooperation; join us and find out how. Learn More
Learn about Fostering Literacy in Children
Learn about Practical Life at Home
"Modern Parenting: Tips, Tricks, and Traps" by Steven Hughes
8th
Prospective Parent Night/Open House at the Elementary
6-8pm Spread the word; Invite friends to visit our Elementary campus campus for this wonderful opportunity to meet the guides, tour the classrooms and learn what we are all about.
15th
Children's House Parent-Child Classroom Sharing
4-7pm
Previously named "Parent-Child Open House". Different name. Same beautiful experience.
Come visit your child’s class with your child and learn, FROM YOUR CHILD, first hand what they do all day – you may learn a few things! The classrooms will be open from 4-7pm. Come for as long as you like when your schedule allows.
17th
No School- In-service Day
20th
No School - President's Day
22nd
Free Information at MINW: 'Men in Montessori'
Come to the free lecture at MINW.
4506 SE Belmont St., Suite 100, Portland, OR 97215 Phone 503.963.8992
22nd
Children's House Prospective Parent Open House
4 – 6pm Visit our Children’s House campus for this wonderful opportunity to meet the guides, tour the classrooms and learn what we are all about. In order to facilitate informative conversations this event is for adults.
23rd
Sunstone Montessori Parent Education with Sarah Andrews: "Punish by Rewards"'
Sarah Andrews reveals how we are actually punishing our children when we extrinsically motivate them with incentives, enticing goodies, verbal praise and other such rewards. Research has shown that rewards may produce desired results in the short term, but are ineffective in the long haul and in fact do lasting harm.
Punished by Rewards? A Conversation with Alfie Kohn Alfie Kohn is author of "Punished by Rewards; The Trouble with Gold Stars, Incentive Plans, A’s, Praise, and Other Bribes"
Sarah Andrews is an AMI Primary Trainer and Oregon Registry Master Trainer, holds a M.Ed. in Education, a B.A. in Music Performance, and both Primary and Elementary-level AMI Montessori diplomas. Sarah currently contributes at Montessori Institute Northwest in classroom lectures, presentations, guiding practice sessions, as well as parent education, teacher development, and community education.
Childcare is available by reservation: e-mail Anna, amartucci@sunstonemontessori.org
24th
Room Parent Meeting
Children’s House – 9am
Elementary – 2pm
29th
MINW Coffee and Conversation Series at Cafe au Play: 'Supporting Literacy'
Literacy is a key to success in many areas of life and learning it can be fun and rewarding even for young children. Learn more.
Join Sarah Werner Andrews, from MINW in these FREE informal gatherings to share practical suggestions for parents with children of any age. Enjoy a cup of coffee and join the conversation at Cafe au Play.
Watch the process of HOW children learn to read in a Montessori Classroom
"Modern Parenting: Tips, Tricks, and Traps" by Steven Hughes
Events in March, 2012
1st
Child Presentation Day at the Elementary
Lower Elementary– 2-3pm
Upper Elementary– 1-3pm
Come to the elemetary campus and learn, first hand from the children, some more about Elementary Montessori materials and lessons. Fascinating! Illuminating! Get lessons from the children and let them teach you a thing or two.
This is one of the most enlightening events of the year and the best way to understand, first hand, the Elementary Montessori Experience. All are welcome!
10th
Montessori Institute Northwest: Open House
Come see MINW’s specially prepared environments for children and meet some of their current students. Have a tour of their facility and see presentations of Montessori materials at the Assistants to Infancy, Primary, and Elementary levels. Montessori DVDs will also be shown so you can learn more about Montessori education for all ages.
MINW 4506 SE Belmont St., Suite 100, Portland, OR 97215 Phone 503.963.8992
19th
No-School - Spring Break
Enjoy the spring break: March 19 – April 1
Return to school on Monday, April 2nd, 2012.
PPS Spring Break March 26 – 30
20th
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Enjoy the spring break: March 19 – April 1
Return to school on Monday, April 2nd, 2012.
PPS Spring Break March 26 – 30
21st
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Enjoy the spring break: March 19 – April 1
Return to school on Monday, April 2nd, 2012.
PPS Spring Break March 26 – 30
22nd
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Enjoy the spring break: March 19 – April 1
Return to school on Monday, April 2nd, 2012.
PPS Spring Break March 26 – 30
23rd
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Enjoy the spring break: March 19 – April 1
Return to school on Monday, April 2nd, 2012.
PPS Spring Break March 26 – 30
24th
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Enjoy the spring break: March 19 – April 1
Return to school on Monday, April 2nd, 2012.
PPS Spring Break March 26 – 30
25th
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Enjoy the spring break: March 19 – April 1
Return to school on Monday, April 2nd, 2012.
PPS Spring Break March 26 – 30
26th
No-School - Spring Break
Enjoy the spring break: March 19 – April 1
Return to school on Monday, April 2nd, 2012.
PPS Spring Break March 26 – 30
27th
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Enjoy the spring break: March 19 – April 1
Return to school on Monday, April 2nd, 2012.
PPS Spring Break March 26 – 30
28th
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Enjoy the spring break: March 19 – April 1
Return to school on Monday, April 2nd, 2012.
PPS Spring Break March 26 – 30
29th
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Enjoy the spring break: March 19 – April 1
Return to school on Monday, April 2nd, 2012.
PPS Spring Break March 26 – 30
30th
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Enjoy the spring break: March 19 – April 1
Return to school on Monday, April 2nd, 2012.
PPS Spring Break March 26 – 30
31st
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Enjoy the spring break: March 19 – April 1
Return to school on Monday, April 2nd, 2012.
PPS Spring Break March 26 – 30
Events in April, 2012
1st
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Enjoy the spring break: March 19 – April 1
Return to school on Monday, April 2nd, 2012.
PPS Spring Break March 26 – 30
13th
Room Parent Meeting
Children’s House – 9am
Elementary – 2pm
16th
No School- In-service Day
20th
Lupine Room Shakespeare Production
Upper Elementary Shakespeare production at the MAC
22nd
Earth Day Work Party
Happy Earth Day!!!! 12 – 3pm at both campuses. Come when you can and join in the fun of campus clean up, garden enhancement and outdoor beautification.
Bring your garden gloves and water bottle.
24th
Sunstone Montessori Parent Education with Sarah Andrews: 'Evaluating Educational Media/ Media Awareness"'
Sarah Andrews is an AMI Primary Trainer and Oregon Registry Master Trainer, holds a M.Ed. in Education, a B.A. in Music Performance, and both Primary and Elementary-level AMI Montessori diplomas. Sarah currently contributes at Montessori Institute Northwest in classroom lectures, presentations, guiding practice sessions, as well as parent education, teacher development, and community education.
Childcare is available by reservation: e-mail Anna, amartucci@sunstonemontessori.org
25th
Children's House Prospective Parent Open House
Visit our Children’s House campus for this wonderful opportunity to meet the guides, tour the classrooms and learn what we are all about. In order to facilitate informative conversations this event is for adults.
27th
No School - Spring Conferences
Be sure to sign-up for a parent-teacher conference. Sign-ups will be available outside of your child’s classroom.
30th
Screen-Free Week, April 30 - May 6
Sunstone Montessori is proud to endorse this year’s Scree-Free Week (formerly TV-Turnoff), an annual event where children and families turn off screens and turn on life!
We encourage parents and students to utilize Screen-Free Week as a springboard for important lifestyle changes that will improve well-being and quality of life all year round.
Make the pledge to abstain from computer and television screens for the duration of the week: April 30-May 6
Video Game Addiction: A nation watches as its youth turn into zombies
30th
State of the School and Volunteer Celebration
Come to the Lucky Lab in Multnomah Village.
Be our guest. We will buy you dinner, drinks and present you information on the state of the school and honor the volunteers who gave their time so graciously throughout the year.
Questions are welcome!
Childcare available by reservation: e-mail Brenda at bkoenig@sunstonemontessori.org
Lucky Lab 7675 SW Capitol Hwy. Portland, OR 97219 (503) 244-2537
Events in May, 2012
1st
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Sunstone Montessori is proud to endorse this year’s Scree-Free Week (formerly TV-Turnoff), an annual event where children and families turn off screens and turn on life!
We encourage parents and students to utilize Screen-Free Week as a springboard for important lifestyle changes that will improve well-being and quality of life all year round.
Make the pledge to abstain from computer and television screens for the duration of the week: April 30-May 6
4th
No School - Spring Conferences
Be sure to sign-up for a parent-teacher conference. Sign-ups will be available outside of your child’s classroom.
10th
Children's House Wine & Cheese Night
Come welcome new families to our community. You remember what it was like to be new to the community. Come share your love of SMS with these new families and support them as they begin this new transition.
Childcare available by reservation: e-mail Brenda at bkoenig@sunstonemontessori.org
13th
Happy Mother's Day!
Sunstone would like to take this opportunity to tell all of the mom’s in our community how much we appreciate all that you do for your children.
17th
Elementary Wine & Cheese Night
Come welcome new families to our community. You remember what it was like to be new to the community. Come share your love of SMS with these new families and support them as they begin this new transition.
Childcare available by reservation: e-mail Anna at amartucci@sunstonemontessori.org
18th
Room Parent Meeting
Children’s House – 9am
Elementary – 2pm
25th
No School- In-service Day
28th
No School - Memorial Day
Events in June, 2012
11th
Children's House End of the Year Potlucks
June 11, 12 & 13
Time and schedule TBA
15th
Last Day of School
Last day of school.
Children’s House: 12:00 dismissal. Pick-up your child, bring a picnic lunch and head up to the playground for an end the year afternoon with play and friends.
Elementary: 3:00 dismissal. Field Day at Hamilton Park for students and staff only. Regular dismissal and pick-up from the Elementary campus.
Events in August, 2012
20th
Multomah Days
Multnomah Days is here again!
Events in July, 2014
20th
Playdate at EL Playground
Playdate at the Elementary Playground. Anna will bring the popsicles! Hope to see you there.
Events in August, 2014
30th
Maria Montessori's Birthday- 1870
Happy Birthday Mme. Montessori!
Events in September, 2014
5th
Labor Day - No School
6th
First Day of School for all Returning Students
Children’s House: returning students only,12pm dismissal all week.
Elementary Campus: 2nd-6th years only, 3pm dismissal all week
12th
Children's House: 3pm dismissal begins
12th
Elementary Campus: 1st Years Begin
12th
Elementary New Parent Orientation
Join Head of School, Cathy Newman, to learn more about the elementary program and what to expect throughout the year. All are welcome.
This event is required for all new Elementary Parents.
14th
Children's House Back to School Night
Come to our first parent night of the school year. Learn from your child’s guide about what to expect for the year; come with your questions.
Childcare is available by reservation: e-mail Brenda, bkoenig@sunstonemontessori.org
14th
Going out ChaperoneTraining at the Elementary
If you are interested in chaperoning and/or driving on Elementary Going Out Trips, Group Outings, or Field Trips we will need you to attend a Going Out Chaperone Training once every three years.
14th
Elementary Back to School Night
Come to our first parent night of the school year. Learn from your child’s guide about what to expect for the year; come with your questions.
Childcare is available by reservation: e-mail Anna, amartucci@sunstonemontessori.org
24th
Sunstone Family Camping Trip
We need some helpers to make this camping trip a success.
Click here to see if there is anything that you can do.
The Sunstone Family Camping Trip is a great opportunity to get to know the community. We have the group site 1 reserved from noon (12pm) Saturday to 1pm on Sunday.
Volunteer opportunities! Click here to see how you can lend a hand.
Events in October, 2014
12th
Children's House Photo Day
Your child will sit for a class photo. Your child will sit for a portrait only if you choose to order one. Order forms will be distributed as the date nears.
21st
Room Parent Meeting
Children’s House – 9am
Elementary – 2pm

