Enhancement Classes
The week after Labor Day marks the official start of our enhancement classes. While we integrate many of these topics into our students' daily programming, we also invite specialized teachers to enrich these areas further. Below is a quick overview of scheduled classes:
Music, PE, and Woodworking
We’re thrilled to have Mr. Art leading our music and PE curriculum for EY, CH, LE, UE, and MAP students. Not only is Mr. Art an accomplished musician with a history of opening for several bands, but he also brings over 20 years of experience teaching drums, music theory, and percussion to students of all ages. His passion for music and dedication to fostering self-expression in students is truly inspiring. Mr. Art is also offering private after-school drumming lessons—email art@montessoricenter.org for more details.
We’re also impressed by Mr. Art's group-building approach to outdoor movement and PE classes. Adding to his list of talents, Mr. Art will also continue to lead the UE / MAP woodworking and construction electives.
Spanish
We’re excited to welcome Ms. Mary Murman, a native Spanish speaker who was raised in Argentina with over 20 years of teaching experience.
Ms. Mary will lead our Spanish program for EY and older students. Learning a new language not only boosts cognitive skills but also broadens global perspectives by fostering an appreciation of different cultures. We're thrilled to introduce this new program to our students.
To further enhance your child's foreign language skills, consider enrolling them in Ms. Iris's after-school Spanish club! As our CH4 teacher and a native speaker from Honduras, Ms. Iris offers an immersive learning experience that your child won't want to miss. Please email Ms. Iris for additional information on this club.
Art
We are thrilled to welcome back Ms. Julie Stumpf as our elementary art teacher! Ms. Julie has not only consistently delivered an impressive and inspiring art curriculum, but she also spearheads events such as the Glow Gallery and our new online student art site (for all ages) at Artsonia. Stay tuned for more information on her upcoming activities and events.
Sign Language
As part of our language program, we’re excited to share that Ms. Laurel will continue offering sign-language classes for our EY through LE students. Sign language is a valuable skill that engages both kinesthetic and language centers of the brain, enhancing overall learning and communication.
Our Nido teachers also incorporate sign language into their programming to support and enhance language development.
Nature Education
Offered by Ms. Rachel from the Dragonfly Program, students in EY and older will enjoy monthly lessons on nature and environmental studies, featuring hands-on activities and interactions with live animals and plants.
Chess
Hosted by Coach Jonathan, an International Chess Master and owner of Dragon Knight Chess, and coach Paul, we're excited to introduce chess as an enhancement class for our UE students.
Chess not only boosts critical thinking, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills but also encourages concentration, patience, and perseverance.
For children in CH (age 5) and older, the TNS chess club offers an opportunity to dive into the game, develop their skills, and participate in tournaments. Regardless of your child's skill level or exposure to the game, we invite you to enroll your child in our TNS Chess Club.
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