PVMS Newsletter - 9/25/25
Upcoming Important Dates
· 10/3 First Friday Coffee Social - 8:15
· 10/8 & 10/9 - Picture Days
· 10/9 - PCO Meeting - Held Virtually - 9:00
· 10/13 - Indigenous Peoples Day - School Closed
· 10/16 - Classroom Share Night
· 10/18 - Trunk or Treat 2:00 - 4:00
· 10/24 - Parent/Caregiver Conferences - School Closed
· 11/1 - Open House 10:30-12:00
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Join us for a warm and welcoming community moment on the first Friday of each month.
After dropping off your children, take a little time for yourself & connect with fellow parents over a cup of coffee and a bagel!
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Trunk or Treat
-October 18, 2:00-4:00-
Mark your calendars and plan your costume for a fall afternoon of candy apples, bubbles, arts & crafts, a pumpkin patch, and more!
We’re looking for volunteers to:
Host a decorated trunk – bring your creativity and fun!
Help at activity stations – craft tables, pumpkin patch, bubble zone!
Join the set-up or clean-up crew – keep things running smoothly for our kiddos!
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Boundaries that Build Independence
At its heart, Montessori education is about helping children become capable, confident, and responsible. One of the most powerful supports around that is how we empower children at both home and school- not by doing things for them, but by helping them learn to better manage themselves. Positive Discipline is a program that was developed by Jane Nelson that offers practical guidance on finding a balance between kindness and firmness across a variety of areas and circumstances. Below you’ll find a summary and ideas that can be tried at home to support your child’s growth in independence, respect, and problem-solving.
What’s the difference?
Enabling means stepping in for children in ways that prevent them from facing natural consequences or developing autonomy. Examples include doing tasks they could do themselves, “rescuing them”, over protecting, or hurrying to fix every problem that presents themselves.
Empowering means gradually turning control over to children, offering guidance and support rather than taking over. This helps them build internal motivation, confidence, and the ability to make decisions.
Some empowering responses and actions can include:
“It is more fun if we work together. What would you like me to do to help, and what will you do?”
“I know you can do it. This pitcher of water is just your size.”
“Here is the timer. See how many toys you can pick up before it rings.”
“As soon as the toys are picked up, it will be story time.”
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- October 8 & 9 -
Individual Pictures
Within the upcoming weeks, you will receive a flyer regarding picture day for your child. Please:
make note of which day is your child's picture day
select a background color
send the form back ASAP
Class Pictures
Some families may notice a note on their child’s flyer that their class picture and individual picture will be held on different days. This happens most frequently with siblings and children who do not have a 5-day schedule. If you have any questions about picture day – or specifically timing – for a child who does not attend on their scheduled day, please contact your classroom teacher.
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October 16
Families are invited into the classroom to experience the work their children have been doing first-hand.
Your child will guide you through their favorite materials and routines, giving you a glimpse into their school day and the Montessori approach in action. They are always so proud to share their learning!
Sign-ups for Share Night will be available in the upcoming weeks.
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On Friday, October 24, there will be no school for students as we host our first round of Parent Conferences of the year. These conferences are a wonderful opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher and learn more about their progress.
In the coming weeks, teachers will be reaching out with details on scheduling, timing, and the structure of the conferences.
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Reminder:
Thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers we have had so far! After completing any volunteer opportunity, please take a moment to log your hours!