The Messmore Messenger
March 2024
A Note From the Principal
Dear Parents and Guardians,
I love being a Montessori principal because I belong to a school where every child is valued and capable of greatness! This sentiment barely scratches the surface of why I cherish our school and Montessori philosophy. I'm curious, what inspired you to become a Montessori parent? What aspects of Montessori education resonate with you the most? To celebrate our shared values, I'm excited to launch the "Tell YOUR Montessori Story" campaign.
We're inviting everyone in our community—students, parents, teachers, staff, and all who cherish our school—to share their experiences through custom "word bubbles." Attached, you'll find a blank template for your creativity. For inspiration, take a look at my example included with this message.
The goal of this campaign is to cultivate appreciation and awareness of what makes the Montessori classroom so special. If you're interested in participating, please personalize a bubble. You can snap a photo with it and send it to us or simply forward a copy of your creation. I plan to feature these stories in our announcements, newsletters, and across social media platforms.
Here are some prompts to get you started:
- I am a Montessori parent because...
- My favorite thing about Montessori is...
- I am proud to be a Montessori child because...
- I love being a Montessori teacher because...
I hope you find this initiative as exciting as I do.
Renee Fiema, Ed.D.
Messmore Principal
Tell Your Montessori Story
Featured Testimonials
Andrew
I am proud to be a Montessorian because I think we have a fun learning system like practical life or hearts desire. There are many more fun activities but those are really fun to me. I think that it is a great system of learning and everyone should use this system.
Raaya
I am proud to be a Montessorian because I love parsing and doing the right thing when on one is looking. We get to do extra activities and get to cook. My teacher Mrs. Papandreou is the best. She spends a lot of money on these rug works like Sky Geometry and many other rug works. It is really cool to be a Montessorian. I try really hard to show others how to act and that is why I am proud to be a Montessorian.
Enrique
I am proud to be a Montessorian because I could get more prepared for 7th grade and we learn how to respect people the way they want want to be treated.
Layna
I am proud of being a Montessorian because people in Montessori schools are independent and kind. We have fun opportunities like sewing and cooking. We also have fun peace assemblies for all the people who got nominated as a peacemaker by teachers and our principal. The preschoolers and kindergartners learn thinks advanced like sewing, cooking, and rug work. Rug works are also a great part of Montessori. Overall, Montessori is a good way of learning.
Carmen
I am proud to be a Montessorian because here we make people feel welcomed and prepared for the next year. We also learn a lot of new different things such as new math and different reading. Other schools don't have this opportunity. Here we get along and always have fun!!
Personal Technology in School
Non-School Issued Electronic Communication Devices
With the regular use of technology in our daily lives for various reasons and through different modes, it's important to note that students often have their own personal devices, such as cell phones and smart watches. I wanted to remind everyone of the policy as stated in our Parent and Student Handbook.
The personal use of non-school issued cell phones or other electronic communications devices (ECDs) by students is prohibited at any time while in school. Students may carry ECDs during the school day, but they cannot be displayed or used except with permission from a teacher or administrator for educational purposes.
Scooter's Coffee Gives Back Day March 20th
Support Messmore and Drink Coffee
Scooter's Coffee in Sterling Heights will donate 15% of the net sales for the day to Messmore on March 20th!! If Scooter's serves at least 250 cars the donations will be bumped up to 20%!
Spring into Scooters for your spring specialty drink!
March Is Reading Month 2024
Messmore Sleuths Read
This month we'll be searching for clues and identifying culprits as we investigate the joys of reading together. Read the attached letter to find out how you can get your student(s) involved!
Blood Drive March 22, 2024
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
To schedule an appointment, please visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter
sponsor code: TYtanium or call 1 800 RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Book Fair March 4 - 8
Kids Steam Night March 18
The Yearbook is on Sale Now!
Swimming Starts April 8
Spring Break
Leap Day Snapshots
Mrs. O'Brien's Class
Mrs. Papandreou and Mrs. Braley's Class
Ms. Papadelis' class
Ms. Tsafantakis' Class
Mrs. Witek's Class
Mrs. Sonnenberg's Class
Career Focus Sponsorship and Mentor Outreach
The UCS Foundation and Connect Macomb, in cooperation with UCS, will be hosting the 30th Annual Career Focus Luncheon for sixth grade students on Tuesday, May 7 and Wednesday, May 8. On both days, the event will be held in-person from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at The Palazzo Grande in Shelby Township. Students will travel by UCS bus to the venue where they will interact with a business or community mentor, enjoy lunch, listen to the keynote speaker, and then return by UCS bus to their school.
If you or a business that you know of in the community would like to take part in the event as a sponsor and/or mentor the information is attached below.
Questions? Who to Contact
Messmore Montessori Association
MMA Board
Elisabetta Stupera, President
Paulette Qussar, Vice President of Committees
Amanada Hijazi, New Vice President of Fund Raising
Stacee Jones, New Treasurer
Paul Jones, New "Techetary" aka Secretary
MMA Meeting Dates
3/20
4/17
5/15
Important Dates
March
3- Daddy Daughter Dance
4 - 8 Book Fair
5- Spring Picture Day
6- Early Childhood Open House 6:00 - 8:00, Kindergarten Open House 7:00
18- Effort Peace Assembly at 9 AM, UCS Science Olympiad Workshop
20- Scooter's Coffee Gives Back Day, MMA Meeting at 6:00 PM, UCS Science Olympiad Workshop
21- Pancakes wit Perter Rabbit 5:30 - 7:30
22- 1 /2 day of school, American Red Cross Blood Drive at Messmore (Team Trotto)
25- Chuck E. Cheese Fundraiser
25 - 29 No School Spring Break
April
5- Mother Son Event at Zap Zone 4:30 - 7:30
17- MMA Meeting at 6:00 PM
19- Chuck E. Cheese Fundraiser
May
2- Math Olympiad Tournament at UHS 4:30 - 8:00
6 - 10 Teacher Appreciation Week
8- 6th Grade Career Focus Luncheon
11- Macomb Science Olympiad Tournament MCC South Campus
15- Work It Out Peace Assembly 2 PM, MMA Meeting at 6:00 PM
17- Chuck E. Cheese Fundraiser
21- Messmore Arts, Beats, & Eats
27- No School Memorial Day
June
4- Field Day
6- Half day of School
7- Half day of School/ Last Day
Lunchroom and Recess Supervisors Needed!
Are you interested in seeing whether or not your child is eating their lunch? Are you curious as to who your child's friends are? Do you like to help? Then this may be the job for you!
We are in need of lunchroom and lunch recess supervisors. This can be a paid position, if you're interested. Or it can be just on a volunteer basis. If you are interested in getting paid for your time as a lunchroom and lunch recess supervisor, then please see the attached information below regarding EduStaff and follow those directions. If you are interested in just volunteering, all I would need is a Criminal History Check Form filled out and submitted, if you have not already done so.
If you are interested in beginning the process, please reach out to Sarah in the main office (Sarah.Szadek@uticak12.org). We really need help on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Helpful Links
Family Portal (Lunches): https://utica.familyportal.cloud
PaySchools: https://www.payschoolscentral.com/