The First Week of School

Dear Sun Room Families,

Welcome! What a wonderful few days we have had so far. The children have been happily making friends, learning new routines, and exploring work. Already, we are witnessing so many moments of kindness, empathy, and community. Our Kindergarten students have been demonstrating what it means to lead by guiding our younger students in their learning.

In the days ahead, we will continue to help build our student’s independence and comfort in the classroom. During the morning arrival, we observe the children’s eagerness to engage in routines that help them settle into their day: changing into indoor shoes/slippers, placing water bottles in the classroom, and carrying lunches into the classroom. 

As we continue to acclimatize to our new school year, please ensure that each day your student has the following items:

A water bottle that the student can open independently

A packed lunch – each day this must be labeled with your child’s name and the date

Two extra sets of clothing (2 sets of underwear, 2 pairs of shorts/leggings, 2 t-shirts, 2 pairs of socks

Bug repellent (there are still many mosquitos around)

Sunscreen

Thank you so much for working in partnership with us. Wishing you all a wonderful long weekend. We look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday, September 8th.

We have uploaded a few photos onto smugmug  – please enjoy!

Warmly,

Lisa and Melissa 

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Our Montessori Little Stars preschool and daycare program provides a warm, welcoming, and inclusive atmosphere for children and families in the Chevy Chase area.  Our youngest students participate in the wider community life of the school in ways that nurture a sense of belonging and are appropriate to age and activity levels.

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The Oneness-Family School primary program for students in preschool through kindergarten is grounded in the child-centered, Montessori approach. The multi-sensory learning environments of our classrooms encourage children’s discoveries about themselves and their world, building practical skills, joy in creativity, and a strong foundation in math, languages, and science.

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In our lower and upper elementary programs there is a strong emphasis on cultivating community, finding one’s own voice, and contributing to a peaceful and sustainable world. Individualized learning, allowing students to immerse themselves in their area of interest, facilitates mastery of essential academic skills in language, math, social studies, and science, and world languages.

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In our lower and upper elementary programs there is a strong emphasis on cultivating community, finding one’s own voice, and contributing to a peaceful and sustainable world. Individualized learning, allowing students to immerse themselves in their area of interest, facilitates mastery of essential academic skills in language, math, social studies, and science, and world languages.

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The only Montessori middle school in the region, our students thrive in this academically challenging, interdisciplinary program, developing the time-management, work habits, and social skills important in high school and beyond. Students are encouraged to think critically on how they can make a difference on local, national, and global levels. 

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The Oneness-Family High School cultivates global citizens in a progressive, close-knit learning community. Our accredited Montessori program emphasizes experiential learning, small classes, community-focused internships, and a groundbreaking Leadership program that empowers students to address complex 21st-century problems that require creativity and collaboration.

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