November 2022
School Carnival
This year's annual OMS school carnival once again proved to be a very special day! On October 28th, the children appeared in their matching light blue t-shirts and enjoyed a bouncy castle and a variety of games; face painting; balloon art; cotton candy and popcorn. The highlight of the event was a puppet show performed by the Puppet Art Theater Co. featuring a performance of Jack and the Beanstalk!
The fun-filled morning ended with a pizza and fruit lunch. As one parent described it, "the kids were over the moon."
How do we Help Young Children Build Faith in Themselves?
Read our latest blog by Ms. Janani Rajyasri, A to I (Birth to 3 Years) Guide
Dr. Montessori writes in one of her many phenomenal books, “Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed.” The word that stands out the most to me is not succeed, but can. Children build their sense of self very early on in life and a big part of this is faith in themselves. For a baby who is lovingly transported from one place to another, crawling is a big step in this direction. They learn they can after all get to all the places they wish to, not just where mama wishes them to. For a toddler who has...
Silent Journey & Discovery
OMS hosted the Silent Journey and Discovery event on November 18th which gave parents a better understanding of their children’s work and daily routine at school.
Silent Journey and Discovery is useful for adults to expand their knowledge about the Montessori philosophy, terminologies, materials and names of lessons which can be difficult to understand without a thorough preface. The goal of this session was to increase parent's knowledge about their child's work and learn about their day, which in turn will help them have a better context when their child shares information with them.
November Photo Gallery
Toddlers
Peeling CarrotsLearning to peel builds many practical life skills including selecting the necessary items, washing hands, cutting, placing in bowl, cleaning up and then enjoying the snack. 
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Opening and ClosingOpening and closing containers helps children develop control and coordination; focus of attention; motive of purposeful activity; and integration of mind and body. 
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Primary 1
Spindle BoxThe spindle box contains symbols that represent a specific quantity of separate objects. This introduces the concept of zero and the fact that the only numerals are 0 - 9. 
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Number RodsNumber rods help children experience the quantities of each number and learn their respective names. They also show that each number is represented by a single object, as a whole and separate from others. 
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Primary 2
PaintingAside from the obvious creative benefits, easel painting (a part of the practical life curriculum) helps children master skills like holding a brush, wiping, rinsing and cleaning. 
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Grinding CoffeeThe repetition involved in grinding coffee can lead to a calmness through the effort involved and the place of flow when one gets lost in the experience of the moment. 
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Elementary
BinomialA child works on a geometrical form of squaring a binomial using a pegboard. 
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TimelineThe elementary class is working on their research presentation timeline. 
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Looking Ahead
December 2022
Parent-Child Holiday Luncheon
Primary and Elementary parents are invited to join us for our parent child holiday luncheon which will start on November 28th and conclude on December 9th. This on-campus event is a wonderful way to experience a part of your child's day and meet their peers and teachers in their classroom setting. Please RSVP by November 25th.
Research and Play Night
On December 9th from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., the Elementary children will be presenting a play based on their research about water and waterfowl. All OMS families, and families with children nearing or in Primary program-kindergarten year are invited to attend. Look for an email with more information.
Hot Cocoa Party
The annual Hot Cocoa Party will be held on December 14th. This will be a minimum day and children must be called for between 11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Winter Break
The school will be closed from December 15th through December 30th for winter break. School will resume on January 4, 2023.
