School News
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Upper Elementary Performs Brand New Musical
The Upper Elementary students performed a brand new musical written by Mr. Mitnick! “Tales and Tunes From Mount Olympus” is a fun and exciting musical introduction to Greek Mythology. We meet Olympic gods and goddesses and…
mreuterApril 20, 2018
Book Club for students and parents
Bookends Club met this week to do a parent/child discussion on the collective work of poetry of author Jacqueline Woodson. Ms. Woodson tells her story of growing up as an African American in the 1960’s…
mreuterApril 20, 2018
Child Psychologist & Speaker Promotes Parenting Approach Valued in Montessori Schools
Princeton CommonGround hosted Michael G. Thompson, Ph.D., consultant, author and psychologist specializing in children and families. Dr. Thompson spent a very busy day in Princeton. Prior to his evening lecture, Dr. Thompson visited Princeton Montessori…
mreuterApril 17, 2018
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
