Elementary is beginning to wrap up a unit on plant cells! We have worked very hard and wanted to bring our skills into the kitchen by making plant cell pizzas. We made two pizzas, one with tomato sauce and one with pesto sauce. This classroom of scientists took turns identifying parts, placing the edible version on the crust, and then labeling on a poster chart for comparison.
Migrating Monarchs. In September the Brookeside Montessori Elementary class met with Ron Richael, a local expert on butterflies. Mr. Richael showed the children his butterfly garden. He reviewed the life cycle of a butterfly and discussed the plants that are important to caterpillars and butterflies.
How do the Elementary students complete their studies in Botany? With a field trip to Longwood Gardens! On our field trip, students were able to demonstrate their knowledge and simply enjoy the beauty of the gardens. The students were most excited by the fountains in the Indoor Children's Garden.
Brookeside Montessori Honors Elementary Graduates. On May 27 it was a special day for two of our students who have attended Brookeside Montessori since Preschool. As 6th graders they graduated from Elementary and will be moving on to other school programs next year. They each shared some words of wisdom for younger students like "Focus on your work." "Be kind." and "Enjoy the Montessori math materials!"
Each year the students at Brookeside Montessori work on collaborative art pieces that will be auctioned. The proceeds from the auction benefit the Home & School Association (HSA). This year HSA purchased new playground equipment, sponsored school assemblies, and provided for special classroom projects.
