
WAUWATOSA MONTESSORI SCHOOL
December 15th, 2023
Principals Message
We are so excited for our concerts next week!
Concert Reminders
The General Music Concert is Monday, December 18th at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome; doors will open at 1:30 p.m. for seating. The concert should wrap up at 3 p.m. After the concert, families are welcome to pick up their child in the classroom where cookies will be served for students and families. Sign up here.
Band, Orchestra, and Choir concert is Tuesday, December 19th at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.
We encourage families to talk about concert attire and etiquette. Students are welcome to dress up!
The General Music dress rehearsal is Monday, December 18th at 9 a.m. This is for students and staff; however, if a family is unable to attend the afternoon performance, you are welcome to attend the morning dress rehearsal. We kindly ask that you notify Ms. Char if you are planning to attend the dress rehearsal. The dress rehearsal for Band, Orchestra, and Choir is Tuesday, December 19th at 2 p.m.; families who are unable to attend the evening concert are welcome to attend this, again please notify Ms. Char in advance.
December Virtue - Generosity
Giving fully, sharing freely. Trust that there is plenty for everyone.
Learn About Our Staff Members of the Week 12/17-12/21: Ms. Hannah Agpoon (Educational Assistant) and Ms. Emma Milek (school psychologist)
Quote of the Week: "Attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity."
— Simone Weil
See you on Monday!
Melissa Pallin
Principal
IMPORTANT DATES!
- Dec 18th - PTSA distributing Montessori Spiritwear before/after concert
- Dec 18th - General Music Concert 2-3pm
- Dec 18th - Literacy Night Meeting - 3:30pm - Library
- Dec 18th - Freshman Orientation Night at Tosa East HS - 6pm
- Dec 19th - Band/Orchestra/Choir Concert - 6:30-7:30pm
- Dec 20th - AP to Ever-Green Energy & UWM Innovation Accelerator - 12-2pm
Dec 21st - Children walking to Oak Park Place to sing Christmas carols - 9-11:30am
- Dec 22nd - Jan 1 - Winter Break
PTSA Corner
Spirit Wear
Spirit wear orders are here! Please pick them up on Monday, December 18 at the winter concert. We will be there starting at 1:30 in the lobby at parent check-in. If you need to arrange another pick up time, please email us at tosamontessori.ptsa@gmail.com.
Holiday Teacher Gifts
Room Helpers may be sending out gift ideas for teachers in the coming days. It is a nice time of year to show appreciation for all the work and care the WMS teachers invest in our children. Consider giving your child’s teacher(s) a card with a handwritten note or a gift from their “Favorite Things” list.
January PTSA Meeting
Our next general meeting will be Tuesday, January 16th at 7PM. Please meet us in the AP room or on Zoom. A link will be sent out on that date.
Guac on at Chipotle!
On January 17 from 4 to 8 PM, join the Wauwatosa Montessori PTSA for our first restaurant fundraiser of 2024! Mention you’re there for the Tosa Montessori fundraiser, and a percentage of the profits will benefit the Wauwatosa Montessori PTSA. Proceeds help support busing for school field trips, events and more. You can also order online for pick (we get it, kids’ schedules are crazy), just be sure to use the code 2BHAXV6.
Follow WMS PTSA on Facebook here.
Art Teacher Request
Dear Montessori Families - Our art teacher is asking for empty, cleaned out, QUART size yogurt containers. You can either drop them off in the office or have your child(ren) bring them to art class.
Thanks In Advance!
December Choice Boards
Happy December! This month's choice boards offer resources to support Hour of Code during Computer Science Education Week December 4-10th and much, much more. You will also find two Design Challenges on the Tosa School Libraries site to engage your learners in the design process.
Find the Library Choice Board on our Tosa School Libraries website found on Classlink in the Library folder!
Link:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1wGM3727m1gXlhdc1YGXyioA0IT_VX274kI_UpY6UqE8/edit?usp=sharing
Embed code:
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If you need more information, please reach out to your Library Assistant or myself.
Seasons Greetings from the WSD Elementary Libraries!
Sora Magazines
Looking for a way to complement Social Studies/Current Events, Science, Literacy, Pop Culture & student interests in your classroom or read a magazine for yourself? Check out the Magazines collection in Sora.
Always available & never a need to wait.
220 titles available for staff borrowing as well!
Find Sora in the Library folder of Classlink.
Sora directions HERE.
DEIA - WSD Parent University
The next WSD Parent University professional learning sessions, Promoting Early Literacy Strategies, will take place on Tuesday, November 14th from 6-7 p.m. at the Fisher Administration Building, Conference Room C. Please RSVP by completing this form.
We look forward to engaging in this important learning as a community!
Wish Lists / Donors Choice
If you are able to help with classroom "wishes", please do so. Maybe ask employers to donate as well?
LE Amazon Wish List
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2IBVQVVIVKKQO/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1LE Waseca Wish List
https://wasecabiomes.org/apps/giftregistry/wishlist/884407
UE2 Wish List
TPT class fund: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/ClassFund/Emily-Brenner-60523?ownCampaign=&utm_campaign=ClassFundDashboard
Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/FW79EVFAVO5Y?ref_=wl_share
Mrs. Myers - AP Math - Amazon Wish List
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SB0K7TNED902?ref_=wl_share
Ms. D - AP
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1MD068F0WYKWO?ref_=wl_share
Fresh Hot Popcorn
Hot Buttered Popcorn Order Form:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R5VPzuINlkmSb0stoNhUmmsg6ZIXyxrI/edit
Wauwatosa Montessori School
Email: Pallinme@wauwatosa.k12.wi.us
Website: wauwatosa.k12.wi.us/Montessori
Location: 12121 West North Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI, USA
Phone: (414) 773-3300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/813611528756561
Twitter: @TosaMontessori