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.
Leap for Joy – It's Leap Day at Brookeside Montessori School! Each class participated in our first ever Leapathon, on--you guessed it--Leap Day! Pictured are Miss Brianna Poley instructing the Elementary Class in Zumba. Kindergarten students did the fave of the day THE GUMMI BEAR DANCE, other dances included the Cha Cha and Swing Dance. There was also Tae Kwon Do. All instructors are members of our wellness committee. Funds raised benefit Brookeside HSA . This activity supports our new healthy fundraisers initiative which reduces unhealthy food sales and promotes physical activity in our students and staff alike.
