School Calendar The Montessori School at Holy Rosary

The Montessori School at Holy Rosary

School Calendar Summary for the 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 School Year

2008-2009
	REQUIRED SUMMER READING This summer the elementary teachers ask the children to do the following three items: Read as many books as possible! Keep a log of the titles and authors to bring on the first day. We will do a start of the year project with this information. As a change from previous years, we will not require a book report. Practice math fact memorization for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division for accuracy first and then speed. For incoming fifth, sixth, and seventh years, they should also practice these to keep in shape. Keep writing stories, poems, journaling, etc.


AUGUST 2008
Saturday 9	Parent Work Party (TENTATIVE)
Thursday 14 - Sunday 17	Feast of the Assumption at Holy Rosary
Monday 18	Staff Retreat - all staff return
Tuesday 19	All Staff return to their environments
Thursday 21	PARENT ORIENTATION - Mandatory for all parents 6:00 - 7:30pm
Monday 25	School begins for all returning and elementary students
SEPTEMBER 2008
Monday 1	NO SCHOOL - Labor Day
Tuesday 2	Phase-In begins for new students Group A = 8:30-9:30 Group B = 10:30-11:30
Wednesday 3	Phase-In continues Group A=8:30-10:00 Group B=10:00-11:30
Thursday 4	Phase-In continues Group A=8:30-10:30 Group B=9:30-11:30
Friday 5	Phase-In continues Group A=8:30-10:30 Group B=9:30-11:30
Monday 8	Phase-In continues Group A=8:30-11:30 Group B=8:30-11:30 1st 3-hour cycle
Tuesday 9	Phase-In continues Group A=8:30-11:30 Group B=8:30-11:30
Wednesday 10	First full day for All-Day Community
Sunday 21	11th Annual A Taste of Little Italy

OCTOBER 2008
Monday 13	Columbus Day Parade
Wednesday 29 - Thursday 30	Conference Days
Friday 31	NO SCHOOL

NOVEMBER 2008
Wednesday 5 Thursday 6 Friday 7	Terra Nova Testing for 3rd, 5th, & 7th year students
Wednesday 26	Thanksgiving Lunch (Community Event) Early Dismissal at 1:30pm for all students
Thursday 27 - Friday 28	NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break

DECEMBER 2008
Friday 19	Advent Sharing - Early Dismissal at 11:30 for all students
Monday 22 - Wednesday 31	NO SCHOOL Christmas Break

2007-2008

JANUARY 2008
Tuesday 1 - Friday 4	NO SCHOOL Christmas Break Continues
Friday 4	NO SCHOOL Staff Development Day
Monday 7	Students return to school
Monday 14	NO SCHOOL Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Saturday 19 -	OPEN HOUSE 2-4pm

FEBRUARY 2008
Friday 15	NO SCHOOL Staff Development Day / AMI Conference
Monday 18	NO SCHOOL President's Day

MARCH 2008
Thursday 6	Conferences 1:00pm-8:00pm
Friday 7	Conferences 1:00pm-7:00pm
Thursday 20	Holy Thursday Seder - Early Dismissal at 1:30pm for all students (Community Event)
Friday 21	NO SCHOOL - Good Friday
Monday 24 - Friday 28	NO SCHOOL - Easter Vacation

APRIL 2008
Thursday 4	Liturgy of the Light (Community Event)

MAY 2008
Friday 2	NO SCHOOL Staff Development Day
Monday 26	NO SCHOOL Memorial Day

JUNE 2008
Tuesday 3	TENTATIVE Field Day (Community Event)
Thursday 5	Commencement Ceremony for 6th year students
Friday 6	Last day of school - Early Dismissal at 1:30pm for all students
Friday 13	Last day for all assistants
Friday 20	Last day for all teachers

Outcomes for Students in a Montessori Program
A Longitudinal Study of the Experience in the Milwaukee Public Schools

"This study supports the hypothesis that Montessori education has a positive long-term impact. Additionally, it provides an affirmative answer to questions about whether Montessori students will be successful in traditional schools."

"A significant finding in this study is the association between a Montessori education and superior performance on the Math and Science scales of the ACT and WKCE. In essence, attending a Montessori program from the approximate ages of three to eleven predicts significantly higher mathematics and science standardized test scores in high school."

http://www.montessori-ami.org/research/outcomes.pdf

The above referenced document, completed in May 2003, is a scientific study which determines the specific benefits of a Montessori education between the age of three through sixth grade. Click on the link to read the entire document ( opens in a new window).

AMI /USA School Recognition
While the name "Montessori" may be used by any school, the educational standards, teacher training and materials may vary widely. Dr. Montessori began Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) to insure high standards in Montessori schools.
Teachers at the Montessori School at Holy Rosary are professionals, with college degrees as well as Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) training. AMI was founded by Maria Montessori to ensure the integrity of her philosophy. The training is rigorous with standards set according to Dr. Montessori's design. Each classroom must be equipped with special materials and be well maintained. Our AMI Certificate of Recognition confirms our support of Montessori principles faithfully put into practice.

"The real preparation for education is the study of one's self." M. Montessori

Outcomes for Students in a Montessori Program A Longitudinal Study of the Experience in the Milwaukee Public Schools

Outcomes for Students in a Montessori Program
A Longitudinal Study of the Experience in the Milwaukee Public Schools