Reminder! Kindergarten Round-up Tomorrow at AHS gym, 8am to 7am. Please use gym doors #21
This week's focus is COLLABORATION - our multi-age classrooms foster deep collaboration among students and staff.
https://vimeo.com/65300131
Thank you to the Steuben County Health Department for assisting our families in acquiring the needed paperwork for Kindergarten by extending your hours on March 11th, 2025!
MSDSC is proud to partner with many organizations in our community. Check out some of these organizations and see what they offer on our website https://www.msdsteuben.k12.in.us/page/community-partnerships
Our highlight organization this month is The Steuben County Literacy Coalition. This summer they will be offering drama camp, STEM camp, K camps, and a new art camp. All programs are free and are open to any student entering grades 1-8 in the fall, or entering K in the fall (K Camp).
In our Montessori Classrooms, teachers serve as guides - check out this week's highlight video to learn more!
https://vimeo.com/65419354
Kindergarten Registraion is NOW open. Click link to Pre-register today https://bit.ly/msdscreg,
Kindergarten Round-up will be March 12, 8 am to 7 pm at the AHS Gym.
A child must be 5 years of age before August 1, 2025.
Early entrance can be approved for children who are 5 by
October 1, 2025, and pass the kindergarten screening.
There is a multi-step process to register your kindergarten or Pre-K child. Parents will complete the required paper forms and have access to a Chromebook to complete the online registration forms. Completing your paper and online forms on March 12 can take
up to an hour. Please plan accordingly.
You will need to bring your child’s:
1. Legal birth certificate
2. Immunization record
3. Proof of residence in the MSD of Steuben County (utility bill or lease)
➢ or complete an out-of-district transfer form
If your child’s immunizations are not complete, please contact your doctor or the County
Health Department to get your shots scheduled.
Kindergarten readiness testing will take place between May 23 and June 6. You will be
contacted to schedule a time for your child to visit the school, see the building, and
complete the testing.
The Amazing Reading Race Family Night is Coming Up!
Join us for a thrilling literacy adventure at your child's MSDSC elementary school!
March 20th, 5:00-6:15 PM:
~ Free Snacks
~ Prizes!
~ FREE Books!
Sign up by March 7th to secure your spot with this link: tinyurl.com/ReadRace
⭐️Early Learning Center enrollment for the 25/26 school year has officially opened! Now enrolling 24 months- 6 years.
Please attend one of our open houses to learn all about our program and facility!
To Register- Follow the link to secure your space!⭐️ https://www.transparentclassroom.com/s/4512/online_applications/new?locale=en View our Facebook page for FAQ and Open House information. Email jhubbard@msdsc.us for inquiries
REMINDER: Our 2nd Open House will take place TONIGHT (2/25) from 4:30-6:30! This events provides a fantastic opportunity to tour our classrooms, meet our dedicated staff, and learn about our unique Montessori approach to education. If you want to schedule an individual meeting with the principal, please contact Sarah Clary at sclary@msdsc.us. At Pleasant Lake Montessori, we believe in nurturing the individual potential of every child in a supportive and engaging environment. We would love to welcome new families into our community!
Our focus this week is to highlight the importance of COMMUNITY in our Montessori Classrooms.
https://vimeo.com/66077703
We're so proud of MSD of Steuben County for taking the Indiana Math Challenge crown! 🏆 But the math fun doesn't stop there! Our elementary schools are now facing off in a friendly district-wide competition! Want to help your school win? Join the challenge on First in Math! Here's how:
1. Go to firstinmath.com
2. Click login
3. Username: First 5 letters of your school (carli, hendr, pleas, ryanp)
4. Password: lovemath
5. Choose an activity & start solving!
Happy solving!
⭐️Early Learning Center enrollment for the 25/26 school year has officially opened! Now enrolling 24 months- 6 years. Follow the link to secure your space!⭐️ https://www.transparentclassroom.com/s/4512/online_applications/new?locale=en View our Facebook page for FAQ and Open House information. Email jhubbard@msdsc.us for inquiries
Join us for an exciting family night where you and your student will learn about the components of reading and ways to practice at home! This is open to all K-5 students and their families.
Date: 3/20/25
Time: 5:00- 6:15
Sign-Up: tinyurl.com/ReadRace
RSVP by: March 7, 2025
Support the AHS junior class! Everyone is welcome!!!
What does it take to support student success? At MSD of Steuben County, we believe it takes a community! We're so proud to have launched after-school tutoring for nearly 200 students with the help of almost 40 dedicated staff members. These extra literacy sessions are designed to help students shine on the March IREAD assessment. A huge thank you to our instructional staff for putting in the extra time, and an additional thank you to our transportation team for adding additional routes to ensure all students could have access to this opportunity! What other programs or initiatives would you like to see to support our students? Let us know your ideas in the comments! #SmallCommunityBigOpportunities
Join us for our Open House nights on February 25th from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. These events provide a fantastic opportunity to tour our classrooms, meet our dedicated staff, and learn about our unique Montessori approach to education. If you want to schedule an individual meeting with the principal, please contact Sarah Clary at sclary@msdsc.us.
At Pleasant Lake Montessori, we believe in nurturing the individual potential of every child in a supportive and engaging environment. We would love to welcome new families into our community!
Come celebrate Elementary Night at the Hornets Nest!!
Save the Date March 12th Kindergarten Round-UP At AHS
Pre-registration opens on March 1st!
Important PLM Reminders:
-RSVPs for Parent's Night Out (Feb. 21st from 5:30-8:30pm) are due Thursday (2/20). Please send $5 per student to secure your spot!
-Last Call for all Sucker Valentines Grams: They can be purchased for $1 per gram through the front office! Deliveries will be made on Friday, Feb 21st.
Thank you for your support!
Reminder: Join us for our Open House nights on February 18th (TONIGHT) and February 25th from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. These events provide a fantastic opportunity to tour our classrooms, meet our dedicated staff, and learn about our unique Montessori approach to education.
