The Palm Post

September 14th, 2018

Four Corners Montessori Academy
Ms. Brandi & Ms. Jennifer

Chrysanthemum:
We read the book Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes this week. In Upcoming Events
this book, a little mouse is given a very large name that her parents
think is just right for her. When she goes to school, however, her September 21st – International
friends tease her. We have discussed how teasing hurts others and Day of Peace
ways which we can deal with being teased. We also have studied
our classmates’ names and completed several activities with September 24th-26th – NWEA
them. As an extension of our lesson, we would like for you to MAP Testing
complete the form sent home in your child’s Friday folder so that
he/she may share the history behind his/her name. September 27th – Detroit Zoo
Field Trip
International Day of Peace:
In recognition of the United Nations International Day of Peace, on September 28th – Fun Run
Friday, September 21st, the entire school will participate in its tenth
annual celebration. Please have your child come to school October 1st – Picture Day
dressed in their white polo shirt and khaki bottoms. All students will
gather together in the morning to sing a song about peace. We
are also asking students to collect any loose change and return it The Work Cycle
to class by Friday, September 21st. Our goal is to collect enough
Please remind your child of our
money to purchase and donate a peace pole to Rosie’s Park. work cycle and the importance of
finishing it. It is always good if they
Fun Fridays: hear it at home as well as school.
On Fridays, students are able to dress in a Spirit-wear shirt and jeans.
1. Choose a Work
School uniform socks and shoes are still required. If your child prefers 2. Get the Work
to wear shorts due to hot temperatures, they are only allowed to 3. Do the Work
wear khaki or navy shorts. The Palm room also invites students to 4. Get the Work Checked
bring one toy on Fridays. The students will be able to play with their 5. Put the Work Away
toy out at recess.
Palm Constitution:

Palm Special’s: We the students of the Palm

Monday: Spanish 10:40-11:25 (two groups) community promise to:
Physical Education 2:30-3:10 (must have shoes)
 Be kind and respectful to
Tuesday: Music 8:45-9:10 materials, pets, nature, and
Thursday: Music 8:45-9:10 Art 10:00-10:45 people
 Do our best
 Be safe by keeping our
hands and body to
ourselves
 Walk slowly and carefully
 Let others work and learn
without interrupting
 Use appropriate voice
levels
 Eat your own food with
manners