Princeton Montessori School - School News

2018-19 Farm Share Program through CSA

We have a unique offer from Cherry Valley Cooperative Farm to share with our parents! This year, Cherry Valley Cooperative is making its 2018 Farm Share Program (CSA) available to Princeton Montessori School families in recognition of…

mreuterApril 17, 2018

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Learning about America’s Revolutionary Beginnings

Middle School visited the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. The experience was intended to support the Humanities curriculum, which this year includes the study of United States History. The museum is located in…

mreuterApril 13, 2018

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Eighth Grade Student Wins Top Gymnastics Award

Princeton Montessori Middle School student, Cecilia, was one of 8 elite athletes, nicknamed "The Super Team", to represent NJ in the 2018 Women's Level 8 Regional Championship held in Hampton, VA. She competed in a…

mreuterApril 10, 2018

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Toddlers love food work!

Maria Montessori believed that children pass through phases called “sensitive periods.” These are developmental windows of opportunity during which the child can learn specific concepts more easily and naturally than at any other time in…

mreuterApril 5, 2018

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A Special Event at Princeton Montessori School

Mother's Day Schedule & RSVP Infant and Toddler Mothers, or special friends, are invited to a morning sing-along and breakfast with their child. Primary and Elementary guests are invited to spend time in their child’s classroom. Middle…

mreuterApril 4, 2018

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Literature Circles

Have you heard of Literature Circles? In literature circles, small groups of students gather together to discuss a piece of literature in depth. The discussion is guided by students' response to what they have read. It is a wonderful…

mreuterApril 3, 2018

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Sleeptime Hero

Primary, Elementary, and Middle School classrooms welcomed a special visitor. Alumnus Matt Lynch is now a published author and he made sure that Princeton Montessori School was the first stop on his book tour. He…

mreuterMarch 26, 2018

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The Red Cap Dolls From Toyland

The Lower Elementary students performed an original Musical by Alex Mitnick, our Emmy Award-winning music teacher, and Alan Bell, based on the themes of Optimism vs. Pessimism and Facts vs. Fiction. It was a fun, lively performance…

mreuterMarch 22, 2018

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Princeton Montessori School is Going Greener!

At Princeton Montessori School we are working to meet shared goals that engage various constituents of our community. This year there were five new committees formed to engage a cross-constituency of our community to brainstorm,…

mreuterMarch 22, 2018

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Howell Living History Farm

Upper Elementary students visited Howell Living Farm to learn about sheep sheering. The Farm’s sheep shearing program introduces students to the hand production of natural fiber for textiles. First they watched as the farmer hand sheared…

mreuterMarch 21, 2018

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Ecology students improve environment!

Elementary After School students found a way to invite their feathered friends into their outdoor learning space. They made bird feeders out of recycled bowls and plates and hung them in the new gazebo, hoping to…

mreuterMarch 15, 2018

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Happy Pi Day!

Upper Elementary participated in festivities to celebrate the mathematical constant π (pi). Pi Day is observed on March 14 due to π being roughly equal to 3.14 (3/14 in American date format). Montessori students study pi…

mreuterMarch 14, 2018

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