Pleasant Lake Montessori

IREAD reports were mailed by your child's school office staff this week. If you have a second grade student or a student who has yet to pass the IREAD assessment, you should receive a report via mail shortly. For additional information about the IREAD assessment, please visit: sites.google.com/msdsc.us/iread-resources/home If you'd like to explore tutoring options for your child, please call your child's school. They can provide you with details on availability.

Students in our school engage in hands-on learning every day! Check out this week's video on hands-on learning. https://vimeo.com/65300130

K-6 ENROLLMENT FOR 25/26 IS NOW OPEN! Are you looking for an enriching educational experience fostering creativity, independence, and a lifelong love of learning? If so, we invite you to discover what our school offers. To schedule a tour, please reach out to Sarah Clary (sclary@msdsc.us)! To enroll, please follow the link: https://forms.gle/VqXAEgsfdf86eedm7 We can't wait to welcome new families to our school community! Like and share this post - we will selecting one lucky person to receive a coffee gift card!

Reminder: Our Pleasant Lake Montessori PTO has a TRASH BAG FUNDRAISER going on until 3/21. All students have order forms. Feel free to order through your student or reach the office (260)475-5055 to order.

Happy Friday! We've had an extremely busy and fun week at PLM! Our second grader students are LOVING swim lessons at the YMCA. The Fort Wayne Philharmonic performed for all grades. On Wednesday, our Kindergarten and Upper Elementary students visited the Maplewood Nature Center to learn about the process of making maple syrup! We love that we are able to extend our learning beyond the classroom walls.

Reminder: PTO Meeting TONIGHT (3/13/25) at 6pm! Hope to see you there!

Do you have a child that will be entering Kindergarten next school year?? If the answer is yes come to the Angola High School Gym today, door #21, today, NOW through 7 pm and our amazing staff will get your student ready to go. Please bring birth certificate, proof of residency and immunization.

Got burning questions about parenting, relationships, or your child's well-being? Join us for Ask a Therapist Live with our renowned family therapist, Dr. Kevin Skinner. Participants anonymously submit questions to receive thoughtful, personalized answers. Wednesday, March 12th; 8pm Eastern / 5pm Pacific Attend for Free Ask a Therapist Live gives you direct access to clinical expertise without the wait list. Ask a therapist any question about youth mental health or parenting Participation is anonymous Register for the live event to get access to the replay Your relationship with your child is the most important thing. Attend this free webinar to improve it. Get all the information at Go To https://parentguidance.org for all the information Check out the Parent Guidance Monthy Newletter https://thrillshare.com/s/documents-msdsc/browse/771938#

Reminder! Kindergarten Round-up Tomorrow at AHS gym, 8am to 7am. Please use gym doors #21

This week's focus is COLLABORATION - our multi-age classrooms foster deep collaboration among students and staff. https://vimeo.com/65300131

Thank you to the Steuben County Health Department for assisting our families in acquiring the needed paperwork for Kindergarten by extending your hours on March 11th, 2025!

MSDSC is proud to partner with many organizations in our community. Check out some of these organizations and see what they offer on our website https://www.msdsteuben.k12.in.us/page/community-partnerships Our highlight organization this month is The Steuben County Literacy Coalition. This summer they will be offering drama camp, STEM camp, K camps, and a new art camp. All programs are free and are open to any student entering grades 1-8 in the fall, or entering K in the fall (K Camp).

In our Montessori Classrooms, teachers serve as guides - check out this week's highlight video to learn more! https://vimeo.com/65419354

Kindergarten Registraion is NOW open. Click link to Pre-register today https://bit.ly/msdscreg, Kindergarten Round-up will be March 12, 8 am to 7 pm at the AHS Gym. A child must be 5 years of age before August 1, 2025. Early entrance can be approved for children who are 5 by October 1, 2025, and pass the kindergarten screening. There is a multi-step process to register your kindergarten or Pre-K child. Parents will complete the required paper forms and have access to a Chromebook to complete the online registration forms. Completing your paper and online forms on March 12 can take up to an hour. Please plan accordingly. You will need to bring your child’s: 1. Legal birth certificate 2. Immunization record 3. Proof of residence in the MSD of Steuben County (utility bill or lease) ➢ or complete an out-of-district transfer form If your child’s immunizations are not complete, please contact your doctor or the County Health Department to get your shots scheduled. Kindergarten readiness testing will take place between May 23 and June 6. You will be contacted to schedule a time for your child to visit the school, see the building, and complete the testing.

The Amazing Reading Race Family Night is Coming Up! Join us for a thrilling literacy adventure at your child's MSDSC elementary school! March 20th, 5:00-6:15 PM: ~ Free Snacks ~ Prizes! ~ FREE Books! Sign up by March 7th to secure your spot with this link: tinyurl.com/ReadRace

⭐️Early Learning Center enrollment for the 25/26 school year has officially opened! Now enrolling 24 months- 6 years. Please attend one of our open houses to learn all about our program and facility! To Register- Follow the link to secure your space!⭐️ https://www.transparentclassroom.com/s/4512/online_applications/new?locale=en View our Facebook page for FAQ and Open House information. Email jhubbard@msdsc.us for inquiries

REMINDER: Our 2nd Open House will take place TONIGHT (2/25) from 4:30-6:30! This events provides a fantastic opportunity to tour our classrooms, meet our dedicated staff, and learn about our unique Montessori approach to education. If you want to schedule an individual meeting with the principal, please contact Sarah Clary at sclary@msdsc.us. At Pleasant Lake Montessori, we believe in nurturing the individual potential of every child in a supportive and engaging environment. We would love to welcome new families into our community!

Our focus this week is to highlight the importance of COMMUNITY in our Montessori Classrooms. https://vimeo.com/66077703

We're so proud of MSD of Steuben County for taking the Indiana Math Challenge crown! 🏆 But the math fun doesn't stop there! Our elementary schools are now facing off in a friendly district-wide competition! Want to help your school win? Join the challenge on First in Math! Here's how: 1. Go to firstinmath.com 2. Click login 3. Username: First 5 letters of your school (carli, hendr, pleas, ryanp) 4. Password: lovemath 5. Choose an activity & start solving! Happy solving!

⭐️Early Learning Center enrollment for the 25/26 school year has officially opened! Now enrolling 24 months- 6 years. Follow the link to secure your space!⭐️ https://www.transparentclassroom.com/s/4512/online_applications/new?locale=en View our Facebook page for FAQ and Open House information. Email jhubbard@msdsc.us for inquiries