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Middle School Design

Exploring the Engineering Principles of Simple Machines The Middle School students are having fun creating carnival games in design class! Using Sphero Blueprint kits, the students are exploring the engineering principles of simple machines: axles,…

mreuterFebruary 13, 2025

Middle School

Middle School Design

Design: Tools in Your Back Pocket Each year, the middle school students do a unit called, "Tools in your Back Pocket," designed to introduce a technical skill that the students can explore and incorporate in…

mreuterFebruary 10, 2025

All Programs Community Service Middle School

Middle School Students Receives Coaches Award

PMonts Middle School student, Jia, was recently recognized for her dedication and sportsmanship. At the Council Rock Aquatics Club's End of Season Banquet, Jia received the prestigious Coaches Award. This honor recognizes her consistent contributions,…

mreuterFebruary 6, 2025

All Programs

Lunar New Year Celebrations

2025 is the year of the Snake Wednesday, January 29th, marked the beginning of the Lunar New Year, which is celebrated worldwide and is the biggest holiday in many Asian countries. Each year is…

mreuterJanuary 31, 2025

Elementary

Students Ski Shawnee

The Upper and Lower Elementary students hit the slopes at Shawnee Mountain in the Poconos. The trips are planned as part of the school curriculum. They are a great opportunity to learn a lifelong sport,…

mreuterJanuary 21, 2025

Elementary Middle School

Snow & Ice Exploration

Gery Juleff, sustainability manager and Ecology Teacher Rain or shine, or snow, (but not when it is 10 below!) Princeton Montessori Elementary students go out into the woods for Ecology. They take particular pleasure in…

mreuterJanuary 21, 2025

Uncategorized

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Valentine's Day will be recognized on Thursday, February 13th TODDLER: Teachers will recognize Valentine’s Day during the children’s snack time. There will not be a Valentine's exchange in the Toddler program. PRIMARY: Children are invited…

mreuterJanuary 14, 2025

School Blog

Why do Montessori Classrooms Have Long, Uninterrupted Work Periods?

The Montessori method of education was born from Dr. Montessori's scientific observations as she explored how to support children’s optimal development. In her studies, Dr. Montessori found that children need a block of uninterrupted time…

Katie SullivanJanuary 8, 2025

Middle School

Ecology Update

Cool Things in the Woods Gery Juleff, Sustainability Manager and Ecology teacher, gives an update. Mr Juleff ended 2024 with a challenge to his Upper Elementary and Middle School students - Help me create a…

mreuterDecember 29, 2024

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MS Admission Prep

It has been a busy and exciting time for our 8th graders as many apply to independent high schools. In October and November, we welcomed admission representatives from seven schools — Hun, Solebury, PDS, Lawrenceville,…

mreuterDecember 28, 2024

All Programs Community Service Middle School

Gifts of Kindness

Elementary students made doll blankets for all the toddler classrooms. They hand-sewed fabric pieces and combined each for a finished quilted doll blanket. They were excited to deliver the blankets and experience the joy of…

mreuterDecember 20, 2024

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Winter Concert

A joyful winter concert was a great way to get into the holiday spirit! Violin and Piano students opened the event with some classic tunes. Lower Elementary students sang Here in My House and Sing…

mreuterDecember 19, 2024

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