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Heritage Montessori of Allen A Legacy of Learning

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HMA Montessori Philosophy "The more the capacity to concentrate is developed the more often the profound tranquility in work is achieved, then the clearer will be the manifestation of discipline within the child" - Dr. Maria Montessori The main objective of the Montessori method is to: promote independence curiosity self-discipline and love for learning within a multi-age classroom

HMA Activities Fall and Spring Festival Field Trips Family Picnics Fall Party, Thanksgiving Feast Winter Party, Valentine’s Day Party, Spring Party, End of the Year Party Thanksgiving, Winter and End of the Year Musicals Parent Lesson Night Montessori Orientation Night Observation Weeks, and many more!

History of HMA Opened in February 2012 Beautiful 1.5 acre campus HMA of Murphy opened Fall 2005 Current enrollment: 140 students

Parent Communication Weekly newsletters from Head of School Weekly Friday folders (teacher/parent journal) Monthly phone call from the teacher Monthly newsletters from the teacher Parent Lesson Night (4 times/yr) Parent-Teacher Conferences (2 times/yr) Parent Observation Week (2 times/yr)

Parent Volunteers

Extra-Curricular Activities & After School Program Stretch N Grow (ballet & tap) Soccer Shots Tot Kwon Do Tickled Ivories private piano lessons Yoyo Yoga Abrakadoodle Art classes Chinese lessons Computer lessons Extended Care: 7-8:30 am & 3-6:30 pm

Spanish & Music 30 minutes twice a week during the academic day Art & Movement/Yoga 30 minutes once a week during the academic day Science & Computer Lab 30 minutes once a week for children 3 years old and older

Lunches, Snacks & Naps Morning snack and Afternoon snack are served daily (included in tuition) Morning snack is prepared by the children (Practical life) Hot lunch optional, prepared in our facility Naps: Nap time or Quiet time is provided in all Primary, Pre-Primary and Infant classrooms Children sleep on cots during naptime (Pre-Primary & Primary rooms) Primary children older than 4 years old rest on mats

Snack Preparation

HMA Staff & Qualifications Primary Lead teachers are Montessori-certified Infant Teacher: Primary Teachers: Pre-Primary Teachers: Lower Elementary Teacher:

5 things YOU should look for on a school visit 1. Are children engaged in purposeful activities? 2. Is the teacher/assistant engaging with the children in a respectful manner? 3. Does the classroom have order? Chaos? 4. Are the shelves inviting and low enough for the children to easily reach everything? 5. Is the school open to a tour or observation of the class?

Heritage Montessori Schools Heritage Montessori Academy of Murphy Heritage Montessori Academy of Allen

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