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Middle School Performing Arts

Middle school students participated in a performing arts workshop! Bollywood films are world-famous for their incredible dance numbers, a fusion of traditional Indian dance with jazz influence and modern technique. Students learned about rhythm, energy,…

mreuterNovember 26, 2024

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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 pair of mittens, gloves, or a hat to donate to The Children’s Home Society…

mreuterNovember 25, 2024

Elementary

Grace and Courtesy Lunches

Grace and courtesy are keystones of a Montessori education, embodied throughout the day in how we treat each other, from the early morning greetings to asking questions and getting through disagreements with compassion and confidence.Upper…

mreuterNovember 22, 2024

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Spending Time Together – Fall Visit Days

Visit Days happen twice a year. These visit days allow guests to enjoy a special time at school. The fall classroom visit days were a big success! Primary and Elementary students enjoyed treasured one-on-one time in the…

mreuterNovember 15, 2024

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Learning and Networking

2024 NJMAC Conference New Jersey Montessori Association Corporation Montessori teachers and administrators from across the state gathered at the Pines Manor in Edison, NJ, for the annual NJMAC conference with the theme, United in Purpose:…

mreuterNovember 12, 2024

Elementary

The Great Cookie Election!

In a sweet twist on the democratic process, our Lower Elementary students participated in the most delicious election ever—the Cookie Election! 🍪 In an effort to learn more about how presidential elections work, students were…

mreuterNovember 7, 2024

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Celebrating Diwali

Many classrooms had presentations about Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, which is celebrated every autumn in the northern hemisphere. Diwali is a five-day celebration that includes good food, fireworks, colored sand, and special candles…

mreuterNovember 7, 2024

Middle School

Ridgeview Conservancy

Middle School Students Spend Time with Dr. Patricia Shanley from Ridgeview Conservancy Ridgeview Conservancy, one of our wonderful ecology partners, is located just across the street from Princeton Montessori School. In October we were delighted…

mreuterNovember 5, 2024

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Screenagers – Social Media

Dear Parents, This week, the Upper Elementary teaching team, members of our parent community, and I attended the Princeton CommonGround viewing of Screenagers, the Elementary Years. The movie was insightful and sought to highlight the…

mreuterNovember 1, 2024

Elementary Middle School

Elementary Ecology

Gery Juleff, sustainability manager and Ecology Teacher To celebrate Halloween in a suitably 'environmentally friendly' way, Mr. Juleff, helped Lower Elementary students make bird feeders out of unwanted pumpkins. Not only was this a fun…

mreuterNovember 1, 2024

Elementary Primary

Primary Visits to Lower Elementary

The Lower Elementary years see the development of social awareness, language transition, and collaborative learning. Each day is a new adventure! Every year at this time, our third-year Primary students have the opportunity to discover…

mreuterNovember 1, 2024

Toddlers

Toddlers Celebrate Fall

In a Montessori environment, interest plays a crucial role in fostering a child's natural curiosity, motivation, and love of learning. In the spirit of the fall season, the Toddlers are learning about pumpkins! Children enjoy…

mreuterOctober 29, 2024

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