Princeton Montessori School - School News

A Special Visitor

Professor Sabine Petry from Princeton University recently visited the Middle School to talk about her research in molecular architecture and the function of the microtubule cytoskeleton. She discussed the limit of the light microscopes available…

mreuterDecember 28, 2023

Art Middle School

A Visit to the Barnes Foundation

Middle School students recently visited the Barnes Foundation, a museum in Philadelphia whose mission is to promote the advancement of education and the appreciation of the fine arts. Founder Albert C. Barnes believed that art had the…

mreuterDecember 14, 2023

Elementary

Grace and Courtesy Lunches

Grace and courtesy are some of the keystones of a Montessori education, embodied throughout the day in the way we treat each other. In support of our grace and courtesy mindset, Upper Elementary students have…

mreuterDecember 12, 2023

Middle School

Learning about Photosynthesis

Photosynthesis, Chemical Equations, Microscopes and Scientific Investigating Exploring How Energy is Balanced as it Changes Form Middle School students have been constructing a scientific explanation based on evidence for the role of photosynthesis in the…

mreuterDecember 12, 2023

Uncategorized

December School Spirit Celebration

Primary through Middle School children gathered together to celebrate our second School Spirit Day of the year. Mrs. VonWachenfeldt and Mr. Mitnick hosted the event. This year our Spirit Days are all about “Roots.” During…

mreuterDecember 7, 2023

Elementary

Elementary After School Snapshot

Our before and after care programs are a natural extension of the child’s school day, and are led by experienced Montessori teachers. Environments are carefully curated to encourage quality and meaningful experiences. To enhance our…

mreuterDecember 7, 2023

Primary Toddlers

Toddlers Enjoy Holiday Work

Toddler Festivities The Toddler children have been enjoying seasonal and holiday work. They have been listening to books about Christmas and Hanukkah and singing holiday songs during circle time. They love baking together, decorating small…

mreuterDecember 7, 2023

Middle School

Alumni Visits x3!

Exciting times in middle school as we welcomed our alumni: Anne Catherine de Ghellinck, a sophomore at George School; Charlie Clarke, a freshman and boarding student at Thatcher School in California and Nico Downie, a…

mreuterDecember 6, 2023

Elementary

Exploration of U.S. History

“One of the means to this end is a cosmic education, which gives the child an orientation and guidance in life. For this education wants to prepare the growing child for the task awaiting him…

mreuterNovember 30, 2023

All Programs

Classroom Celebrations & Activities

By Program PRIMARY: We encourage families of Primary children to participate in the Parent Association’s Holiday Giving Drive by purchasing a gift or a pair of mittens, gloves, or a hat to donate to The…

mreuterNovember 28, 2023

All Programs Community Service

Get in the spirit of Giving

We encourage everyone to bring donations by Thursday, December 7th for School Spirit Day! Holiday Giving Drives We are excited to announce the start of our annual Holiday Giving Drive. This year we are holding a…

mreuterNovember 27, 2023

Middle School

A Special Visitor

Conversation with Award-Winning Journalist In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, our Middle School students had a captivating virtual visit with Jenna Kunze, a staff reporter from Native News Online. Specializing in stories that resonate…

mreuterNovember 20, 2023

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