February 2011 Newsletter

Food Program Update Montessori del Mar Learning Center

19201 Del Mar Drive January was our first full month for the program and it was successful! Thanks to all of the families who are participating in our food program. Soon the children will able to make suggestions, rate their meals and share recipes in the new Lunch Suggestion Box. Please be reminded that the cost of the program has already been prorated for months when there are school breaks. The monthly cost is $44 per child every month. The price is the same even if there is a school break and/or a short month.

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Teacher Recruitment
The FMDM Board of Directors has placed our job advertisement in all of the major Montessori websites and publications. The board has received eight responses to the advertisement, of which four are viable candidates. We are working with our District Superintendent to fill the teacher position ASAP. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding during this time. We thank Sharon, Jessica, Myra, Lorry and Anaswara for working with our children and keeping the program moving forward. We are pleased to announce that our top teacher candidate will be visiting the learning center the week of February 27th. Mattole Valley Charter School administrative staff have been very cooperative and ready to help us fill the teacher position ASAP. Montessori del Mar Learning Center friendsofmontessoridelmar.blogspot.com

Friends of Montessori del Mar Board Members:

Susana Jung Jana Kidd Anaswara Jannone Patricia Hoskins Danielle Miller Misty Daniels

February 2012
Important Dates:
-No school during the week of Feb. 20th-24th -Visit by our top teacher candidate during the week of February 27th

Seeking a New Montessori Guide

We are seeking an experienced elementary Montessori guide to teach at our small, parent-run, public charter program beginning August 2012. The candidate must possess a California multiple subject teaching credential or be eligible, and be AMI certified to work with six through twelve year old children. Experience with public school education, grant writing and administration desired. This position provides a unique opportunity to work within a model of school reform. Our students are meeting and exceeding state standards and work at their own individual level. Our teachers enjoy a flexible method of teaching where they have the privilege to create a Montessori program, which meets the needs of a small group of dedicated families. Our families are empowered to participate in the daily running of the learning center. Our non-profit fundraising group is run by a volunteer board of directors and works closely with the teachers to provide support of every kind. Our family environment meets the needs of each child academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. Teacher salary is based on experience with a benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage as well as contribution towards the states teacher retirement fund.