Charter school fight for space in New York City

In my school district, the choice of public schools leave something to be desired.  That’s why I was very excited to learn of plans for the first public French-American charter school in New York City to open here in September 2010.  My enthusiasm has dampened a bit since I’ve started researching and reading about charter schools […]

Book Fair

I just got back from volunteering at the Scholastic Book Fair our school is having this week.  This is another fundraising activity at out school and one that I whole heartedly approve of.  Anyone who knows me knows the passion I have for books, and children’s books in particular. The fair is set up in […]

Curriculum Night

We reached a milestone in October – Noey gets dropped off at school and awakes from her nap without any tears or sadness.  Yeah! This month the school held a curriculum night where they presented a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Montessori philosophy and photos of the  children at “work.” After the general session, the parents were […]

The Phase In

Last month Noey began a twos program at a Montessori school on the UWS. She attends the school three days a week from 8:30 am (or whenever I drop her off) to 3:30 pm. There are ten children in Noey’s class and three teachers. As a new student, the school required Noey to participate in […]

decision

I will only move Brayden from 180 if he gets into Hunter or perhaps the Special Music School. I could not be happier with the educational environment, the parents and children and the goals of the school. I love that he gets homework and they are teaching him to have a critical voice of the […]