Think you know all the rules and regs? Are you a pro at snack? Are you the champion of the parking lot? Take the quiz below to really test your knowledge of VFKH policies and protocols. See who in your house gets a higher score. Ms. Molly is putting you to the test! How do you match up?
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Check Out All the Fun We Has Last Year!
We put together a photo show to remember all the excellent times we had together last year. Here’s to another great year! ...
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The Progression of Writing and the Quest for Knowledge
Last night, at our Back to School Night, our Primary and Elementary teachers led a panel discussion on the progression of writing and the quest for knowledge in the Montessori environment for children ages 2.5 until 12 years old. Brought to light was the amazing levels of learning for the younger ...
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Spanish Meets Proportions
On Wednesday, the elementary students had Spanish with Maria Greenland. Each group was working on a different scaled model of the island of Puerto Rico. With an island that is only approximately 3500 square miles, how big does it need to be on a regular 8 1/2 x 11" sheet of paper? What if you could ...
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Snack
We couldn’t be more thankful for the wonderful snacks all of our parents contribute to our class each day. The child who brings in the snack is always excited to prepare the snack table and to be the first to invite a friend to share the yummy food! Suggestions for healthy snacks were mentioned in ...
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Welcome Back
It has been wonderful reuniting with all of our returning students! I can’t get over how everyone grew! Everyone came into the classroom and began working and enjoying each other’s company! We are spending time this week reminding the children about pushing in their chairs, walking slowly and ...
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Welcome back, Elementary Parents!
It was a wonderful first week back at school! The children were very eager to work, and they had many wonderful lessons. Some of the older children gave the new-comers a lesson or two. We are already becoming a family, with 12 first- through fifth-graders and two teachers. The children have worked ...
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A Few Book Recommendations
Dear Parents,
If you've ever wanted to sit down with a world famous child psychologist and just learn about how your child goes through changes from year to year, here is the next best thing. Louise Bates Ames has written a series of books that begins with "Your One Year Old " and ends with “Your ...
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