Curriculum

A Message from Ms. Claire in Elementary

Posted March 1, 2010 - 7:02am by Claire LaPlante

Hello SWMA families-

I’m not sure why I haven’t added a note in this newsletter till now, I guess I really thought I didn’t have much to add as Catherine’s update is so thorough. But the more I thought about it…..wheels started to spin and my thoughts made it to paper!

A Message from Ms. Devin in Latin

Posted March 1, 2010 - 7:00am by Devin Hudson

In Latin the children are beginning the discovery of a new and exciting language and ancient culture! In Lower Elementary the students have begun learning about the names of different animals. They have also begun to learn how to count using the words for Latin numbers as well as Roman numerals.

A Message from Mr. David in Upper Elementary

Posted March 1, 2010 - 6:57am by David Hopkins

“Follow the child”, what does that mean? There are many misconceptions about Montessori education. “It is super loose and the kids get to do whatever they want”... “It's too regimented and the kids are dogged by structure!” Which is it? The only way to truly learn is to find out for yourself.

Supplemental Science with Tracy Baranowski

Posted September 3, 2009 - 7:26pm by Tracy Baranowski
In most classrooms across America, there’s not much science being taught. There are many reasons for this situation. For one thing, in the early elementary years, so much time is spent on reading and literacy development, there’s little time left for anything else. To make science hands-on and interactive, it takes time and money to research and gather
materials. How many teachers and parents have time for that?

L’Institut Français: an after-school enrichment program

Posted August 25, 2009 - 1:30pm by Genevieve Torrey

Tuesdays 3:00-4:00 pm (Primary)

Thursdays 3:00-4:00 pm (Kindergarten – Elementary)

$25 per class

Fee includes a “French” snack and course materials

SWMA Newsletter May 15, 2009 - Volume 1, Issue 5

Summer Camp at SWMA! Only 1 week remains to sign up!
Ms. Cynthia, Ms. Jessica, and Ms. Beth are pleased to offer three exciting summer workshops. Kids will learn to respect the environment at Green Week, to respect themselves at Wellness Week, and to respect each other at Culture Week. Camp is open to ALL children ages 3 to 12 and cost is only $150 per week. Classes take place on campus at SWMA.  The weeks are June 15-19, July 6-10, and July 20-24.

Hair...the musical.

Posted by David Hopkins
Hair...the musical.

 

Merileigh at dress rehearsal.

Posted by David Hopkins
Merileigh at dress rehearsal.

 

Risdon at final dress.

Posted by David Hopkins
Risdon at final dress.

 

Risdon at final dress.

Posted by David Hopkins
Risdon at final dress.

 

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