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Seward Montessori has a parent book club. We just started a new book. And it's funny! If you are interested in building community and exploring race and identity, join us!  Book: How to Make White People Laugh , by Negin Farsad Next meeting: Wednesday, Dec 1, 7:30-9:00 PM Zoom link can be found on the Seward Calendar or PTA Website . Try to get the book and get started by the Dec 1 meeting. A limited number of copies of the book are available on Christine's desk in the front office. Help yourself. Contact: bookcluborganizer@ sewardmontessori.org (Katie Nissly)   Seward Montessori tiene un club de lectura para padres. Acabamos de empezar un nuevo libro. ¡Y es divertido! Si estás interesado en conectarte con la comunidad y explorar la raza y la identidad, ¡únete a nosotros! Libro: How to Make White People Laugh , (Como hacer reír a la gente blanca) por Negin Farsad  Próxima reunión: miércoles 1 de diciembre, 7:30-9:00 P.M. El enlace de Zoom se puede encontrar en e...

Seward Swag on Sale Now: Place your order by Nov. 29th! https://sewardmontessoripta.membershiptoolkit.com/spiritwear2021 Mencancía con Diseño de Seward a la venta ahora: ¡Haga su pedido antes del 29 de noviembre!  

From Karin Bernal, Media Specialist Volunteers are needed to help make books available to students to check out weekly. Please sign up for a shift here .   From Jody Volk, Health Specialist High5 & Kindergarten are continuing our social emotional unit. We are reading a lot of Diane Alber spot books! Our class time is spent: Movement Story/lesson Movement Work time Breathing E1 just played Health Safety Jeopardy, ask them about it! Now they will be learning about the brain, germs and diseases.  E2 is starting communicable disease research projects. They will get to choose from a list of diseases to research and using set valid and reliable websites and books will answer the questions provided for them. They will create a group google slide show and present it to the class. This project is 4 weeks long. *THANK YOU to all who helped us with our biking unit- we couldn’t do it without you! From Donna Schloer, Prek-5th Visual Arts Specialist Hi-5 artists are working on writing...

We are looking for room parents! These classrooms still need a room parent: Juliet Holder (High Five), Sue Backus (E1), Kia Britain (E1), Mary Brownrigg (E1), Logan Caldwell (E1), Kyra Christopherson (E1), Kaye Deblieck (E1), Melissa Ericksen (E1), Kaylee Johnson (E1), Kelly O'Brien (E1), Lea Davenport (E2), Kelley Dean (E2), Lisa Herr (E2), Ness Madeiros (E2), Lynda Ott (E2), Valerie Peterson-Brandt (E2), Peggy Solensten (E2).   Room Parents work with the classroom teacher to facilitate parent involvement. Responsibilities may include: Developing class list, forwarding emails from PTA/teacher etc, forming relationships with teacher to help with needs they may have, welcoming new families in the class, assisting with parties and gatherings both inside and outside of the classroom. This is a great job for parents who work outside the home!   This is a wonderful way to get involved in your child's class and help build a community outside the classroom. To learn more or sign ...

Do you love a Seward Montessori student? Consider supporting an emerging and urgent educational need for our kiddos on Minnesota’s Giving Holiday, Give to the Max, November 18 th . Help us reach our goal of raising $1,500 for mental health support at Seward Montessori :   $4.00 – 1 sensory toy for calming and relaxation $20.00 – One pair of noise canceling headphones $25.00 – Cost of 1 teacher to attend trauma-informed education training Donate here:  https://www.givemn.org/donate/Sewardmontessori    Jueves 18 de noviembre  ¿Amas a un estudiante de Seward Montessori? Considera apoyar una necesidad educativa emergente y urgente para nuestros niños en El Día Festivo de Donar, Día de Dar Al Máximo en Minnesota, el 18 de noviembre. Ayúdanos a alcanzar nuestra meta de recaudar $ x, xxx para apoyo de salud mental en Seward Montessori:  $ 4.00 - Un juguete sensorial para calmarse y relajarse $ 20.00 - Un par de audífonos para cancelar el ruido  $ 25.00...

  American Indian Awareness & Family Involvement Week is a week-long initiative for Minneapolis Public Schools celebrating, recognizing and raising awareness of American Indian people & culture. Minneapolis has a vibrant American Indian community and we have much pride serving over 1500 American Indian students across the district in more than 100 schools. All MPS schools are invited to join us in Indian Education to recognize our American Indian population by intentionally engaging our students, families and community during this week while also exploring activities that allow all students to learn about Indigenous populations.    -------------- Subscribe to the Seward Splash Blog: https://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=SewardSplash        

Minnesota’s Giving Holiday, Give to the Max Day, is November 18 th . As we enter into a season of giving, consider donating to Seward Montessori's PTA to help with an emerging and urgent educational need for our kiddos: mental health.    Help us reach our goal of raising $1,500 for mental health support at Seward Montessori:   $4.00 – One sensory toy for calming and relaxation $20.00   – One pair of noise canceling headphones $25.00 – Cost of one teacher to attend trauma-informed education training https://www.givemn.org/organization/Sewardmontessori El Día Festivo de Donar, Día de Dar Al Máximo  en Minnesota  es el 18 de noviembre. Mientras entramos en la temporada de donaciones, considere hacer una donación a la  Asociación de Padres y Maestros  de Seward Montessori para ayudar con la necesidad educativa emergente y urgente para nuestros niños: la salud mental. Ayúdanos a alcanzar nuestra meta de recaudar $ 1,500 para apoyo de salud mental en ...

Above is the recording of the November Seward Montessori Roundtable. Principal Ana Bartl, with the help of Assistant Principal, Clare Foley Peters, gave the State of the School presentation and answered questions around staffing shortages, COVID-19, and hallway policies.

 

What: Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic @ Seward When: Monday, November 15th, 9am-11am (2nd Dose on 12/6) Who:  All children ages 5-11yrs (do not have to be Seward students) Where: Multi-purpose room, near the front entrance   Please fill out the interest form for Seward to plan for how many people will attend. Consent forms are available on Seward's website . Please bring the completed consent form with you to the vaccine clinic. It is required that caregivers are present with the child who is to be vaccinated.

  Above is the recording of the October Seward Montessori Roundtable with Principal Ana Bartl Quienes Somos? Seward Montessori Magnet School (Spanish) Who are We? Seward Montessori Magnet School (Somali)

Hello Seward Parents!  Seward's Parent Book Club's purpose is to build community and to reflect on race, racism and identity within Seward Montessori and in our lives. We will have a book club kickoff meeting to connect/re-connect, share what we've been reading individually, set intentions for the group, and make a decision about what to read as a community this year.  If a new parent wants to take on organizing the book club, Katie (who has organized the book club the past two years) would be happy to support them. Wednesday, November 3rd at 7:30 P.M. Join via zoom link found at Seward Calendar or PTA Website. Past books we have read together: A Good Time for the Truth: Race in MN Born a Crime , by Trevor Noah The New Jim Crow , by Michelle Alexander Caste , by Isabel Wilkerson Important resources that we have referenced and learned from: Netflix Documentary "13th" Podcast series "Nice White Parents " and "Seeing White" Podcast and equity org...