Key West Montessori Charter School

1. Key West Montessori Charter School All-School Meeting 24 August, 2016 The Key West Montessori Charter School is a public school, open to all children, striving to reflect the diversity of our community.  Our innovative academic program, rooted in the teachings of Dr. Maria Montessori, challenges the student, individually, in a safe and nurturing environment.  Students are guided in the development of self-discipline, self-confidence, cooperation and responsibility; and are instilled with solid foundations in intellectual growth, humanitarianism and peace. KWMCS Mission

2. Agenda • Welcome & Introductions • Charter Board & School Staff • AHEC Presentation • President’s Message • Current Work of the Charter Board • Principal’s Message • Important School Information • Past President’s Message • Upcoming Author Visit • Committee Presentations • Questions • Adjourn

3. Public Montessori Education Source: USA Montessori Census http://www.montessoricensus.org/school-maps/public/FL

4. Charter Board of Directors Briana Castillo Alex Thommes Melissa Trader Patrick Rice Ed Dawicki Layla Barr Amy Bradshaw Nancy Brundage Jennifer Doll Leslie Concepcion Parent Liaison Amy Stotts

5. Instructional Team: Primary Seahorse Class Lead Guide: Ms. Suzanne Trottier Classroom Assistant: Ms. Lexi Archer

6. Instructional Team: Lower Elementary Conch Class Teaching Assistant: Ms. Erin Henry Teaching Assistant: Ms. Rachel Martinez Mahi Class Lead Guide: Ms. Alexis Hopkins Classroom Assistant: Ms. Gabriela Guerrero Osprey Class Lead Guide: Ms. Kristin DeKeyrel Classroom Assistant: Mrs. Chrissy Clapp

7. Instructional Team: Upper Elementary Reef Gecko Class Lead Guide: Mrs. Penny Maun Classroom Assistant: Ms. Zurima Cisneros Sea Star Class Lead Guide: Ms. Katie Haas Classroom Assistant: Ms. Lindsey Reisz

8. Instructional Team: Early Secondary Blue Tang Class Lead Guide: Ms. Jenni Franke Lead Guide: Ms. Shannon Parks Classroom Assistant: Ms. Monique Mackey

9. Instructional Team: Enrichment Art Ms. Bria Ansara P.E. & Health Mrs. Jamie Cates Spanish Ms. Gabriela Guerrero (L.E.) Ms. Zurima Cisneros (U.E.) Music Mrs. Sarah Butler

10. School Support Team: All Areas Teacher of Student Supports Lead Guide: Ms. Natalie Sweeting

11. School Support Team: All Areas Health & Wellness School Nurse: Ms. Renee Makimaa

12. Administrative Team: All Areas Front Desk & Public Relations Administrative Assistant: Ms. Tonia Spencer

13. Administrative Team: All Areas Student Information Systems & Instructional Support Administrative Assistant: Ms. Tracey Smith

14. Administrative Team: All Areas Finance & Human Resources Administrative Assistant: Ms. Pam Niles

15. Special Presentation Ms. Laura Kyer, PA Informative brochures may be found in our school office.

16. President’s Message Lease Renewal Community Garden Chickee/Outdoor Lunch Area Tropical Street Leon Street Early Secondary Classroom Grades 7 & 8 MARC Out of Service Not Used Lower Elementary (grades 1-3) Children's House (Kindergarten) Upper Elementary (grades 4-6) Computer Lab Art Room Offices United Street

17. President’s Message May Sands Montessori School a public school of choice The Key West Montessori Charter School is a public school, open to all children, striving to reflect the diversity of our community.  Our innovative academic program, rooted in the teachings of Dr. Maria Montessori, challenges the student, individually, in a safe and nurturing environment.  Students are guided in the development of self-discipline, self-confidence, cooperation and responsibility; and are instilled with solid foundations in intellectual growth, humanitarianism and peace. KWMCS Mission

18. School Website www.keywestmontessori.com

19. Arrival & Dismissal Community Garden Chickee/Outdoor Lunch Area Early Secondary Classroom Grades 7 & 8 MARC Out of Service Not Used Lower Elementary (grades 1-3) Children's House (Kindergarten) Computer Lab Upper Elementary (grades 4-6) Art Room Offices United Street *Please refrain from parking in the active loading and unloading zone*

20. School Lunch • Wraps - turkey, ham, or chicken • Sandwiches– turkey, ham, chicken, or Peanut butter & jelly (includes a cheese stick) • Chef Salads– turkey, ham or chicken • Yogurt meal– 4 oz. yogurt, hardboiled egg, muffin • In addition, each meal will have: • 8 oz of milk – chocolate or white (please specify) • 4 oz of juice • ½ cup fruit • 1 cup of cold vegetables Lunch Prices grades K – 5 $2.75 Grade 6- 8 $2.85 Reduced Price 40 cents Adults: $3.60 Families can apply for free or reduced priced meals online: https://meals.monroe.k12.fl.us/ https://www.mypaymentsplus.com/default.aspx

21. After School Program $12 per day for students who are pre-paid. $50 per week for students who participate for the entire week $15/day “drop-in” rate for students who are not pre-paid due @ pick-up $5 per additional sibling ASP@KeyWestMontessori.com After School Enrichment Clubs will begin with Running Club this Friday! *For families requiring supervision during Professional Days, the cost is $35 per day, and $5 per additional sibling.

22. C.A.R.E. Promoting the development of peace in our school can be achieved best through a unified effort in modeling and promoting… Courtesy – the manner in which we interact with each other.  Words carry weight, therefore we should measure them appropriately before speaking.  Actions leave lasting impressions on our character; let us model and teach to think before acting. Awareness –attending to one’s surroundings. “Be where your feet are.” Responsibility – having accountability for our actions. Excuses are an attempt to release or deflect responsibility to someone else, and do not help us grow. Enthusiasm – the vigor we give to everything we do. “In all that you do, do with your might; things done by halves are never done right.”

23. Nurturing Intrinsic Discipline Require your child to manage her/his… • backpack • lunch box • water bottle • homework folder & assignments Provide a defined space to place these items Be consistent with a routine Enlist your child’s help with family tasks

24. Charter as Community Individual commitment to a group effort – that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work. -Vince Lombardi

25. Montessori Community: Connected & Involved Child Guide (Teacher) Parent At KWMCS, we believe a strong home-school connection supports the child. Being part of a charter school involves commitment from the family.

26. Family Commitment: Communication • Attend all scheduled parent/guide conferences per year. • Attend at least two of the three scheduled all-school (corporation) meetings. • Families that attend all three all-school meetings will receive special recognition. • Maintain regular communication with the school. • Read the weekly E-dition, our newsletter • http://keywestmontessori.com/news/ • Read, sign and return permission forms

27. Family Commitment: Active Participation • Accept & abide by School policies set by the Charter Board • The Parent/Student Handbook is found online, on your student’s Class Page • Give 25 hours of volunteer service*, per school year: • classroom time, • field-trips, • grounds maintenance, • prep for parties, • committee participation • All Service to the School must be logged in the Service Hour Support Sign in Sheets. • A review of Service Hours will be presented @ each Parent/Guide meeting, as well as during progress reporting periods. *five of which are spent in fundraising for the school.

28. Support our School http://keywestmontessori.com/resources/kwmcs-families-portal/

29. Past President’s Message Book order forms available in your student’s classroom as well as within the event on our website’s Calendar of Events page. http://keywestmontessori.com/events/presentation-by-award-winning-author-jennifer-holm/

30. Fundraising Committee SY2017 Goal: $81,000.00

31. Support our School http://keywestmontessori.com/support-kwmcs/fundraising-information/

32. Adjourn Thank You! KWMCS: where we encourage respect for self, others and the environment