Education Focus, October 2015

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Sowing the seeds of organic learningLocated near the intersection of

141 and McGinnis Ferry Road in Johns Creek, Johns Creek Montessori School of Georgia provides excellence in Montessori education for children 15 months to six years old.

JCMSOG provides an authentic Montessori environment, where each individual’s needs are respected and everyone works together for the good of the community. The focus is al-ways on helping the children to de-velop themselves in a caring, peaceful environment. By helping children to develop independence, we assist them in their physical and emotional devel-opment. As their sense of security in their ability to care for themselves and their environment grows, their brains have more energy or "bandwidth" for increased academic learning. Ad-ditionally, this focus on development of muscular control is a first step in developing self-discipline. The multi-age groupings in our classroom allow for non-competitive, mutually beneficial relationships between children. The younger children learn by observing the older children. The older children test

their learning by repeating lessons for their younger friends.

Our specially trained, Montessori-certified teachers act as “guides” to the extensive curriculum, planting a seed of wonder that grows into a desire for greater knowledge. This dynamic, structured environment nurtures a strong work ethic, love of learning, and a passion for discovery not found in other schools. Each of our vibrant classroom communities are outfitted with high quality Montessori materials designed to meet each child's individual developmental needs, so that no matter a child's learning style or pace, we have the right equipment on hand to give him exactly what he needs.

Dr. Maria Montessori wrote: “Educa-tion should no longer be mostly impart-ing of knowledge, but must take a new path, seeking the release of human potentialities.” Help your child to reach their full potential.

The JCMSOG Difference is best experienced in person. Please call 770-814-8001to schedule a tour to observe our “Montessori Magic” or visit www.JCMSOG.org.

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Th e 1st Annual Eagle Cup Math CompetitionOpen to 4th, 5th and 6th Graders

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We are very excited about engaging 4th, 5th, and 6th graders in inspiring pursuits to highlight and hone their critical thinking and abstract reasoning skills, while providing a fun day on the Woodward North campus. Individual awards will be given at all three grade levels. Date: Saturday, October 24, 2015 Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Place: Woodward North Multiplex Cost: $40 per team.

For registration or for more information, please contact John Potts at [email protected]

Woodward North embraces tradition and innovationAs Woodward North builds upon 25

years of proven success, the satellite campus of Woodward Academy contin-ues its strong, established traditions of excellence while embracing new and innovative programs for students in Pre-K through sixth grade. The school provides a warm, nurturing environ-ment where every student finds his or her own unique strength and talent. Its convenient location is in Johns Creek, on a 33-acre wooded campus with a nature trail that is used for educational and recreational purposes.

Wise Guidance at Every StepAt Woodward North, the focus is on

innovative practices in the classroom with a curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking. With a student-teach-er ratio average of only 10:1, students receive wise guidance at every step, discover their greatest strengths, and build life-shaping qualities of good character.

In addition to its rigorous academic program for mainstream students, Woodward North also offers its ac-claimed Transition Program for stu-dents with diagnosed learning disabili-ties in fourth through sixth grades.

Prolific Opportunities to Try and Triumph

Woodward North offers a wide range of clubs, arts opportunities, and intra-mural sports. Its lively arts offerings include show choir, dance, orchestra, handbells, and a full array of visual arts options. Students also can choose from horseback riding, fencing, golf, tap class, jump rope club, and a variety of

intramural sports as well as a robust robotics program and a competitive chess club. Woodward North’s Odyssey of the Mind program has reached the World Championships multiple times.

Deep Respect for DifferenceStudents at Woodward North de-

velop a deep respect for difference in a community where diversity is more than skin deep. Peers from a broad ar-ray of religious and ethnic

backgrounds come together to find opportunities to explore and excel at every level, whatever their interests. At Woodward North, students not only learn about other cultures but experi-ence them daily in their interactions with friends and in their celebrations of special holidays throughout the year including Ramadan, Diwali, Hanuk-kah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Chinese New Year, NowRuz, and others.

Parents, faculty, and administrators agree that Woodward North students not only excel academically but also possess a strong sense of values and an extraordinary sense of empathy toward their fellow classmates. Because of their experiences at Woodward, they are more confident and well-prepared in today's evolving world.

Discover the Woodward DifferenceThe large majority of Woodward

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From Kindergarten Prep through Eighth Grade, The Davis Academy provides a challenging and enriching edu-cation based on an innovative, student-centric curriculum. The learning and the “ahas” happen not only in classrooms, but also in our state-of-the-art science labs, new outdoor nature sanctuary, creativity-driving idea labs and in global video conferences with kids from other classrooms around the globe.

The Davis Academy pro-gram includes project-based learning, integrated technol-ogy, accelerated math, fine arts, athletics, world lan-guages, community service, student government, overnight trips, after-school programs, and parent (and grandparent) learning opportunities. The Davis Academy is a welcoming community that appreciates di-versity and encourages family participation.

Beyond academics, we teach life skills, instill Jewish values, and provide a wide va-riety of experiences so that our students become well-balanced

and self-confident individuals. Davis Academy students dis-tinguish themselves academi-cally, as well as in the arts and sports. The strong foundation they receive at The Davis Acad-emy enables our graduates to succeed at the high schools and colleges of their choice, with exemplary academic and leadership skills.

Named a 2015 Top Work-place by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, an honor re-ceived by survey feedback from the school’s own employees, Davis Academy’s excellence is a direct reflection of the commitment of its exceptional faculty, who use expertise, ex-perience, caring and guidance to get to know each child and nurture the development of his or her unique talents

The Davis Academy is recognized as the largest Re-form Jewish Day School in the country and the largest K-8 academic organization in Geor-gia. We are accredited through SACS (Southern Association of Colleges & Schools) and SAIS (Southern Association of Inde-pendent Schools).

Fulton Science Academy Private School offers students of Georgia a real difference in education. The school focuses on S.T.E.A.M. education to meet the growing demand for higher level logic and reason-ing skills necessary for future student success. Additionally, the school works to develop student presentation, writ-ing, organization, and time-management abilities from the earliest grades. They offer advanced and gifted curricula taught for greater retention and achievement by a nation-

ally award winning faculty. We limit class size to a

maximum of 18 students for Pre-K through 5th grade and 20 students for 6th grade and up allowing for focused indi-vidualized student attention. The small and structured envi-ronment, along with uniforms, keeps students focused on their studies. Since there are little to no discipline issues, the faculty and administration can utilize their time to teach and continually seek ways to improve their educational model.

The school considers devel-opment of the whole student as important as academics. Phys-ical education is a part of every school day to keep students healthy and active. For a cre-ative outlet, students take part in art, music, robotics, and computer classes every week. Many other enrichment oppor-tunities are offered including free after-school clubs, band, orchestra, and top perform-ing academic teams to develop student social skills.

Fulton Science Acad-emy is proud to have some of

Georgia’s strongest academic teams. After a very successful competition season at the state level, our school is represent-ing Georgia in four different national and/or global events this year. These events are:

National Science Olympiad, Nebraska

North American First Lego League Tournament, California

Global Destination Imagi-nation Competition, Tennessee

International Model United Nations, New York

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McGinnis Woods Country Day School, established in 1999, is a pri-vate, non-parochial school offering a challenging Preschool, Elementary and Middle School Education. The beauti-ful school campus which is located in Alpharetta, recently opened a new state of the art Middle School and Gym. The Preschool accepts children as young as 6 weeks and the Elemen-tary/Middle School teaches students in PreK 4 through 8th grade. McGinnis Woods Country Day School holds top accreditations, including GAC, SACS, and NAEYC.

The mission of McGinnis Woods is to inspire students with the pas-sion to excel. This is accomplished by providing superior hands-on, minds-on academics which foster self-confidence and inspire a lifelong love of learning. Superior educational resources are implemented to maximize the learn-ing experience of our diverse student population. Small class sizes with low student-teacher ratios and individual-ized education is a McGinnis Woods distinctive. Students learn through a variety of engaging teaching techniques and technology, an emphasis on dif-ferentiated groupings, STEM activi-ties, and projects which make each day unique. Frequent guest speakers, monthly field trips for each grade level, and community service round out the

curriculum. Drama Club, Competitive Sports and Robotics teams train year round. After school programs and Spe-cialty Clubs are also available.

Please visit www.mcginniswoods.org to learn more or join us for an Open House on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Private tours are also available, call 770-664-7764 to schedule one today. Experience the McGinnis Woods differ-ence!

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Life University (LIFE) offers under-graduate and graduate programs root-ed in innovation and purpose, along with the world’s largest single-campus chiropractic college. The mission of LIFE is to empower each student with the education, skills and values needed for career success and life fulfillment based on a vitalistic philosophy – the recognition and respect that all organic systems in the universe are conscious, self-developing, self-maintaining and self-healing. From day one on campus, students are challenged to explore Vitalism, health and wellness and other non-traditional ideas that confront belief systems and break barriers.

Life University is founded on a set of values that collectively create a culture that is unique to LIFE. The University was founded on the ethos of Lasting Purpose: “To Give, To Do, To Love, To Serve – Out of a Sense of Abundance.” Stu-dents are service-driven, seeking out opportunities to serve the community. LIFE is concerned with character devel-opment as well as granting degrees and has designed Eight Core Proficien-cies and their skill sets: Integrity and Citizenship; Critical Thinking; Belief Systems and Performance; Communica-tion and Relationship Theory; Contem-porary Scientific Paradigms; Leader-ship and Entrepreneurship; Philosophy and Healthcare Policy; and Integrative

Change. Small classrooms and unique edu-

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Located in Marietta, a suburb of Atlanta, LIFE offers proximity to a big city while fostering a small-school envi-ronment of health and wellness, study and personal growth within a serene landscape. Within the metro-Atlanta community, LIFE’s sustainable cam-pus features LEED-certified housing, ample green space and a preserved 19th century village – all of which nod to the past while looking to the future.

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Private Preschool Education– Loving to Learn at PPP –

Peachtree Park Prep, a private pre-school with locations in Johns Creek and Alpharetta has been providing a “Loving to Learn” philosophy for 2 de-cades to North Fulton families.

With an exciting and engaging cur-riculum coupled with an unrivaled in the industry teaching tenure of the Fabulous Faculty of PPP, the stu-dents of PPP are uniquely positioned to graduate into the area’s public and private schools at the highest levels of performance with a solid foundation of loving to learn.

“I always believed in the success of the vision, “loving to learn”, and hav-ing two young children at the time we opened, I knew PPP would be the best place for other children to be as well!”, states owner Kay Paschal.

The cities of Johns Creek and Alpharetta have seen a lot of changes over the past 20 years and Peachtree Park Prep was right there growing

along with the community, opening a second location merely 5 miles away from the Medlock Bridge location. Pas-chal also expanded her footprint in the early education field by holding posi-tions on the Board of the Georgia Child Care Association, the Advisory Council of Bright From the Start, as well as a member of the Alpharetta and Johns Creek Chambers.

“We are very proud of the accom-plishments of our PPP students who have now graduated from some of the finest colleges in the country! We often hear from parents of alumni that it all started with their “love of learning” fostered early at PPP”, states a proud Kay Paschal.

PPP will host their Annual Fall Family Festival on Tuesday, Oct 20 at the Johns Creek location and Tues-day, Oct 27 at the North School ~ PPP Alumni families are welcome to stop by!

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At BURGERFI, you won’t find any fast food shortcuts. What you will find is responsibly sourced, fresh Angus beef, free of hormones, steroids and antibiotics; fries and onion rings that are hand-cut and cooked when you order them; a vegetarian VegeFi burger, made from scratch, using ingredients like quinoa, lentils and vegetables; fro-zen custard, made even creamier than ice cream due to a special churning process; and craft beer and wine from the best local purveyors – all served in an eco-friendly atmosphere, incorpo-rating tables and chairs made from up cycled elements and ceiling fans that use 66% less energy.

BURGERFI is a better burger concept, founded by chefs commit-ted to serving fresh food of the highest quality. In fact, BURGERFI uses only 100% natural Angus beef patties, and its “Never Ever Program” ensures no steroids, antibiotics, growth hormones, chemicals or additives are ever used. We take pride in wholesome recipes us-ing fresh ingredients that we cut chop, mix and prepare daily. BURGERFI

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For over 108 years Riv-erside Military Academy has produced young men of purpose, integrity, and char-acter. We offer a traditional, American-style education where personal values, honor, and love of country still mat-ter. Riverside is not owned or operated by any particu-lar religious denomination, but supports the spiritual and educational goals of all families.

Upon graduation, a Riv-erside cadet has experienced the challenges of the military model of education and is completely prepared for the rigors of college. He is poised, polite, and confident in any social environment. River-side cadets stand tall, offer a

firm handshake, respect au-thority, and display a level of confidence that parents may not have observed previously.

Cadets of Riverside Mili-tary Academy attend grades 7 through 12 and benefit from a small class size and a 15:1 student teacher ratio. Our entire educational program centers around the way young men learn best.

Riverside’s College Center assists cadets in preparing for and placing their col-lege applications each year. The graduating class 2014 consisted of 91 cadets who were admitted to over 105 universities across the world and earned over $4.2 million in collegiate scholarships not including HOPE scholarship.

Two graduating seniors were appointed to the U.S. Military Academy –West Point and the United States Air Force Acad-emy, an educational value of over $450,000 each.

Riverside Military Acad-emy holds dual accredita-tion in SACS and SAIS. Our comprehensive program of rigorous academics, athletics and leadership development sets the stage for a lifetime of success.

Riverside Military Acad-emy is located on 206 acres on the shores of Lake Lanier in Gainesville, GA.

For more information please visit our web site at www.riversidemilitary.com or contact our admissions office at 770-538-2938.

Where potential meets performance

Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academy, located at 3036 Old Atlanta Road in Cumming, is an excellent quality childcare facility that combines learning with playing.

From the well-trained staff members to the innovative school, children are given the opportunity to explore the world around them, establish-ing the basis for their future learning experiences. Infants through school age children can learn and play in the spa-cious school which includes: a cafeteria, playgrounds with age appropriate equipment, computer lab, library, water park, large covered patio, smart board technology, and much more!

At every stage of your child’s journey, Kids ‘R’ Kids develops new and challenging ways to open the mind and expand the imagination – it’s what we call Smart Fun. Our foundation of love and trust is accompanied every step of the way by our teachers, parents and peers. Kids ‘R’ Kids now includes private Playball, Fun Bus, Soccer, Robotics, Chess, Ballet and Tap Lessons.

Regardless of your need,

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OPEN HOUSESaturdayNovember 7, 2015 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Unlocking the gifts of

dyslexic minds.

300 Grimes Bridge RoadRoswell, GA 30075678.205.4988www.theswiftschool.org

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We are Christ-centered. We are challenging by design. We are invested in students.

We are WESLEYAN

LOWER SCHOOLNovember 18January 27

PARENT-ONLYDecember 3February 2

FAMILYJanuary 9

Upcoming Open House Dates

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Swift School is celebrating 18 years of preparing students with dyslexia and related language-based learning differ-ence to be successful in academics and in life. The school serves children in grades 1-8 and gives dyslexic students and their families the gift of hope by expanding their potential, possibili-ties, and pride. Swift’s results-driven education program for dyslexic stu-dents includes intensive and leveled language support, skills/strategies training, small class sizes, personalized approaches, and leadership opportuni-ties. Swift values the many strengths of dyslexic students. With specific

teaching methods, such as Orton-Gill-ingham, the school allows students to explore, expand and excel in language development and application across all disciplines with a low student to teacher ratio. Swift helps shape dys-lexic students not only by teaching them to decode and understand lan-guage, but by helping students develop interpersonal skills that will allow them to adapt to and thrive in a life beyond Swift. The school offers a challenging Middle School program to prepare for high school and offers frequent as-sessment of children with clear and constructive reporting to parents. Swift School is conveniently located in Ro-swell right off of GA – 400 at exit 7.

Built on enduring relationships – first, in Christ; second, through com-passionate teachers; and third, within a vibrant student body – a Wesleyan education provides kindergarteners through high school seniors a means to maximize their God-given talents in an ever-changing world. With 1,132 students, Wesleyan chooses to remain a place where children are called by name, yet one that still offers full aca-demic, athletic and arts programs.

It’s an exciting time to be at Wes-leyan - with new Lower School dis-cipleship groups, after-school enrich-ment programs, and robotics classes. We’re also one of eight high schools in the state participating in the AP Cap-

stone Program. We invite you to come visit our 85-

acre campus to find out why Wesleyan is the best investment you can make in your child’s future. Please join us January 9 for our largest admissions event of the year, Family Open House. Guests can tour classrooms, art studios, and athletic facilities while visiting with faculty, coaches, parents, and students.

Parents and students can also learn more about our Lower School during interactive open houses No-vember 18 and January 27. Parents are invited to spend time with teach-ers and administrators during Decem-ber 3 and February 2 open houses.

Unlocking the gifts of dyslexic minds We are Wesleyan

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Cupcakes & Classrooms

4755 Kimball Bridge Rd., Alpharetta, GA 30005 | 770.751.1972

An Interactive Open Housefor Rising Preschool – 5th Grade Students

Saturday, November 7, 20159-11 am

Please join us and meet our teachers, tour the facilities, decorate cupcakes, and experience Bridgeway.

A special presentation will begin at 9 am

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Pinecrest reinforces what we are teaching at home, making parenting easier.”

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“It’s a team effort.

Join us for Open House,

Sunday, Nov. 8, 1-3 PM

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Conveniently located in South Forsyth.

Bridgeway Christian Academy (BCA) is dedicated to providing a Christ-centered learning environment that encourages parent involvement and reinforces the beliefs and values taught in the Christian home. Offering pre-school through eighth grade, Bridge-way is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), and Advanc-ED.

A proven curriculum challenges students while emphasizing a biblical worldview. Smartboards are utilized in every classroom, and middle school students may bring their own devices

for note taking and e-books. Character development and community service are emphasized with opportunities for all grades and a quarterly requirement of five hours of service time for middle school.

Weekly chapels, Spanish class, physical education, and a rich fine arts program (art, drama, and music) round out the Bridgeway experience. The school yearbook/newspaper class and praise band provide additional oppor-tunities for middle school students to explore their interests.

Students in grades fifth – eighth

participate in a wide range of inter-scholastic sports including basketball, soccer, tennis, volleyball, track and field, golf, swimming, and cross coun-try. The Bridgeway Lions currently reign as the NAML- A Boys Soccer Champions.

Families of rising preschoolers – fifth grade students are invited to attend an interactive Open House – Cupcakes & Classrooms- Saturday, November 7, from 9 – 11 am. To schedule an individual tour, contact BCA Admissions at 678.942.1126, or www.bridgewayca.org.

Pinecrest Academy is a PreK3 through 12th grade, college preparatory Catholic school, located in Cumming, Georgia. The school provides an atmosphere of academic rig-or and critical thinking, while offering personalized attention in a Christ-centered environ-ment of faith and reason.

Pinecrest prepares students to become committed Christian leaders, eager to transform a global society. This mission is accomplished in a gender spe-cific environment on a co-ed campus.

Following the educational philosophy of the Legionaries

of Christ, Pinecrest implements Integral Formation® to develop the human, intellectual, spiri-tual and apostolic dimensions of the whole person. Students are challenged to identify and use their gifts in service to others.

Recognizing the parent as the primary educator of the child, Pinecrest’s mission embraces the entire fam-ily. Pinecrest provides a safe, moral, and spiritual environ-ment which leads to positive peer groups and joyful, caring and confident students.

Pinecrest is a 2014 Na-tional Blue Ribbon School and

has been recognized for eight consecutive years as a School of Excellence by the Cardi-nal Newman Society Catholic School Honor Roll. Pinecrest is fully accredited by the South-ern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), and the Southern Association of Inde-pendent Schools (SAIS). The school is also affiliated with the Georgia Independent School Association (GISA), National Catholic Education Association (NCEA), and National Consul-tants for Education (NCE).

For more information, visit www.pinecrestacademy or call 770-888-4477.

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The Expeditionary STEM School

According to the U.S. Department of Education’s website, “it’s more important than ever for our youth to be equipped with the knowl-edge and skills to solve tough problems, gather and evalu-ate evidence, and make sense of information. These are the types of skills that students learn by studying science, technology, engineering, and math—subjects collectively known as STEM.”

At Amana Academy in Alpharetta, “students are doing STEM with a purpose,” says the charter school’s principal, Cherisse Campbell. Students are using STEM to answer questions like, “how far does food travel to get to my table?”

and “can I build a solar-pow-ered tiny house that a home-less person could actually live in?”

They find the answers to these questions, and others like them, during semester-long, interdisciplinary Learn-ing Expeditions that integrate all of their learning standards into exciting journeys that take kids and teachers out of the classroom and into the real world in their quest to find the answers.

Currently in its 10th year of operation, Amana is a tuition-free public charter school serv-ing 750 students in grades K-8 in Fulton County. Tour dates are available on their website at www.amanaacademy.org.

Montessori Kids Academy is located at 3034 Old Atlanta Road in Cumming, next to the Publix shopping center. We are a SACS/CASI accredited school and a member of the American Montessori Society. We pride ourselves on having highly qualified, experienced teachers who are passionate about the Montessori phi-losophy and guiding children along their journey of learn-ing. We currently participate in the Georgia Student Schol-arship Program, a tax-savings program created to enable parents to use their money tax-free for education.

Montessori Kids Academy offers a traditional Montessori student-focused constructivist teaching style. Our growing school teaches children from 18 months to 3 years of age in our pre-primary classroom, 3 years to 6 years of age in our primary classrooms, and 6 to 12 years of age in our elemen-tary classrooms. We strive to maintain a low student to teacher ratio in each class-

room.The school is housed in a

20,000 square foot, state-of-the-art building complete with a children’s garden, outdoor classroom, spacious library, learning kitchen, computer lab, indoor café, outside pic-nic patio, two music rooms, and traditional Montessori furnishings.

The following daily enrich-ments are offered as part of our Montessori curriculum at no additional cost: Coding and Robotics, Spanish, Music, Art, Cooking, Physical Educa-tion, Tai Chi and Organic

Gardening. Even our Pre-Primary students participate in Physical Education, art and Spanish. Transportation to and from regular field trips is provided by the new Montes-sori Kids Academy school bus.

In addition to regular field trips that are off-site, we have many different visitors such as the Forsyth County fire-fighters, police and K-9 unit, Recycling Center, the Reptile Man and many other people who help complement our curriculum. Students enjoy daily yoga and journal writing in their classrooms as well as the computer lab.

Montessori Kids Academy uses the program Montessori Compass. This is a web-site that gives the parents a snapshot of their child’s day, lets them track their child’s progress, shares pictures, and provides general information about the Montessori philoso-phy and the purpose of each lesson.

It also educates the par-ents on the importance of providing their children with a strong foundation to build all future learning and how a Montessori education helps build this foundation.

Montessori Kids Academy also offers an academic sum-mer camp where students can learn while having fun. While at camp, the students will continue with Montessori Language Arts and Mathemat-ics materials and lessons.

The students will also par-ticipate in weekly field trips, either in-house for our young-est campers or off-site for the older students.

Every day has an exciting new activity and each week’s theme will bring new excite-ment to the students as they learn about the world around them as well as tap into their creativity and imagination.

We invite you to schedule a tour to see our traditional Montessori School that makes a difference around the world as well as at home.

We invite you to our Open House Saturday, January 10th from 11:00-2:00, or you can call to schedule a tour to see our traditional Montessori School that makes a differ-ence around the world as well as at home.

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