June Newsletter

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June Newsletter

Mary Surivong • June 12, 2024

May Recap

May was a BLAST at Gaowa Montessori, but hold onto your hats because June is shaping up to be even more epic!

Before we jump into this month's awesomeness, let's take a quick trip down memory lane for May's highlights:

We first kicked things off with a stellar Star Wars Spirit Day! It was so fun to see the kids sporting their Star Wars gear.

Then, we celebrated Mother's Day with our amazing Muffins with Mom event for a whole week. Thanks to all the super-moms who joined us! It was heartwarming to see the love between students and their moms.

Finally, students learned all about the amazing people who keep our world running – from firefighters to doctors as community helpers! We even had some awesome parent volunteers share their jobs. Big thanks to them! ‍

Stay tuned for what June has in store! It's gonna be legendary!

Scroll down for some seriously adorable pictures of all the May fun!

May the Fourth be With you!

Mother's Day

Community Helpers

May Birthdays

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Inside the Montessori Classroom

Toddler Classrooms

Ms. Esme & Ms. Kait

Mathematics/Sensorial - Number Puzzle

This activity first introduces the child number symbols and the order in which they are counted in. Here, our friend is strengthening his fine motor skills as he holds the puzzle piece by its peg, and places it where it fits. This activity helps with hand-eye coordination, shape differentiation, and number recognition.

Ms. Suzzaine & Ms. Keila

Practical Life/Sensorial - Sorting Items

A big part of the Montessori philosophy in the toddler program emphasizes building fine motor skills and independence. With this work, our friend needs to be able to hold the spoon correctly, balance the colored ball, and place it in the correct colored cup. You can see this activity also works on color matching!

Ms. Maneet & Ms. Citlali

Practical Life: Self-Care

A big part of the toddler program is promoting independence and self-sufficiency. Here, we have a friend taking care of herself as she wipes her face after having snack. She is carefully observing her movements through the mirror and noticing how they are being reflected.

Primary Classrooms

Ms. Nancy & Ms. Nijma

Mathematics: Stamp Game

The Stamp Game helps in teaching children addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in a more abstract form. Stamps or tiles are used to represent various numerals in the game. The stamps are then manipulated to represent an equation, and the answer is determined by counting them.

Ms. Tatiana & Ms. Cassidy

Sensorial: Red Rods & Number Rods

By following the control chart, this demonstrates excellent pattern recognition as the student is tasked with looking at where he needs to place the red rods and number rods. This activity promotes hand-eye coordination and visual discrimination skills to recognize which rod he needs to place for a certain place.

Ms. Marjorie

Mathematics: Hundred Board

This activity helps the child sequence numbers correctly from 1 - 100. The hundred board can also be used to show children that numbers can be grouped in numbers of tens to help prepare them to work with the beaded chains.

Ms. Ashley & Ms. Ruby

Cultural: Shapes of a Figure Puzzle

This puzzle work helps identify and match the shapes to create an object or animal. It helps children identify and name each shapes while promoting concentration, coordination, and fine motor skills.

June Events

Now get ready for all the fun that's about to come in our wonderful month of June!!

** First up: Preschool and Kindergarten Graduation!** We'll be celebrating our amazing students with a special graduation ceremony. It'll be a bittersweet goodbye, but we know they'll excel in their next educational adventure! P.S. Check out "School Events & Closures" for more details.

We'll be then moving into our parent/teacher conferences where teachers will discuss the developmental and educational progress of their students.

Then to get our awesome summer program ready, teachers will be taking some time to transform their classrooms into summer fun zones!

After that, we will be celebrating our amazing dads (and father figures) by inviting them to join their little ones for some delicious donuts and drinks on the patio. It's the perfect way to celebrate Father's Day and make some heartwarming memories. Please refer to the "School Events & Closures" for more information!

Finally, the school will be closed to celebrate Juneteenth, a day to honor freedom and equality.

School Events & Closures

June 5th - Preschool & Kindergarten Graduation

The bittersweet event has once again arrived for Gaowa Montessori. We'll be bidding farewell and best wishes to our amazing preschoolers and kindergarteners. We are certain that wherever they end up, they will carry our values and the lessons they've learned here at Gaowa Montessori School.

We will be celebrating our wonderful, intelligent, and kind graduating classes on Wednesday, June 5th. **Here are the schedules we have planned for our graduating students and their families**:

Kindergarten Graduation Ceremony & Celebration Schedule:

11:15AM - Family Arrivals
11:30AM - Director's Welcome Speech
11:40AM - Passing of Diplomas
11:50AM - Musical Performance
12:00PM - 12:30PM - Lunch

Preschool Graduation Ceremony & Celebration Schedule:

3:50PM - Family Arrivals
4:00PM - Director's Welcome Speech
4:10PM - Passing of Diplomas
4:25PM - 4:35PM: Musical Performance

Please remember to bring your own picnic blankets to sit on if you are attending the Kindergarten Graduation.

The school will be providing lunch for the Kindergarten Graduation and snacks & beverages for the Preschool Graduation. If you feel the need to bring your own lunch for your child, you may do so.

Once again, we are so honored to be part of your child’s educational journey and we are excited for what lies in the future for them! If you have any questions, please let us know.

**Please note that due to limited spaces, we can only accommodate immediate family members (parents and siblings).**

June 6th-7th: Parent/Teacher Conference & Summer Prep (Non-Student Day)

June 6th will be our Parent/Teacher Conferences. Teachers will be discussing what they've observed and the lessons they've been teaching since the last time you all had met. A sign-up sheet has been sent out for you to pick a time for the conference. If you haven't already, please contact the office if you need the link to the online sign-up sheet.

On June 7th, our hardworking teachers will be using this day to prepare for their fun-filled summer workshops!

June 10th - June 14th: Donuts with Dad Father's Day Celebration

To celebrate our wonderful and hardworking dads, Gaowa Montessori is throwing a special celebration week by inviting all fathers or father-like figures to join us with their kids for some coffee and donuts!

This is the following schedule we have for the event, starting at 9:30AM - 10:00/10:15AM:

Monday, June 10th: Saturn & Jupiter
Tuesday, June 11th: Earth
Wednesday, June 12th: Mercury
Thursday, June 13th: Neptune & Venus
Friday, June 14th: Mars

We hope that you all can make it!

SCHOOL CLOSED - June 19: Juneteenth

"Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19th, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Though the Emancipation Proclamation was signed in 1863, it wasn't until June 19, 1865 that Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce that enslaved people were finally free. Juneteenth is a day of celebration, reflection, and education, often marked by parades, barbecues, rodeos, and readings of the Emancipation Proclamation. It's a reminder of a complex history, but also a testament to resilience and hope."

✨ Exciting Music News ✨

Our incredible piano teacher, Ms. Rocio is offering something special: her one-of-a-kind music theory books are now available for sale!

Recently published on Amazon and other stores, "The Musical Family Collection" is the ideal start to playing any musical instrument. Whether you're a beginner or aiming to enhance your skills, this book is a must-have. Dive into its pages and unlock the secrets to mastering music from an expert.

These books are available for purchase on Amazon. Don't miss this chance to own a piece of musical magic!

Let's make beautiful music together! 🎹✨

Artist of the Month: Andy Warhol

For the last month of the academic school year, we'll be staying here in the United States to delve into the arts of Andy Warhol.

"Andy Warhol (born August 6, 1928, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.—died February 22, 1987, New York, New York) was an American artist and filmmaker, an initiator and leading exponent of the Pop art movement of the 1960s whose mass-produced art apotheosized the supposed banality of the commercial culture of the United States. An adroit self-publicist, he projected a concept of the artist as an impersonal, even vacuous, figure who is nevertheless a successful celebrity, businessman, and social climber."

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Flowers, 1970 & Space Fruit: Still Lifes (Cantaloupes II), 1979

Family Fun Events

Pacific Islander Festival

Date & Time: June 1 & June 2 | 9:00AM-5:00PM

Location: Aquarium of the Pacific | 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach

Price: Adult (12+) - $44.95 | Child (3-11) - $29.95 | Senior (62+) - $41.95 | Aquarium members & children under 3 - Free

Information: Everyone is invited to celebrate Pacific Islander cultures, including Hawaiian, Tahitian, Samoan, Chamorro, Marshallese, Māori, and Fijian, at the Aquarium of the Pacific during its twenty-first annual Pacific Islander Festival.

This weekend festival will feature cultural displays, artisanal craft demonstrations, and live music and dance performances. Guests are also invited to explore the Aquarium’s Tropical Pacific Gallery to get up close with marine life found off the coast of Pacific islands, from colorful reef fish to sea turtles. The event will also include its annual Heritage Award ceremony.

Tickets

Fountain Valley's Summerfest

Date & Time: June 13-16 | Various Times

Location: Fountain Valley Sports Park | 16400 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley

Price: General Admission (5+) - $5 | General Parking - Free | VIP Parking Lot - $10

Information: Fun awaits you at the 2024 Fountain Valley Summerfest!

Rock with a jam-packed line-up of live concerts on the Floor & Decor Stage. Soar to new heights as you spin around and upside-down in the Fun Zone where you can enjoy carnival rides and play games for all ages. Taste delicious eats-sweet treats, savory bites, and fest favorites along with out adult beverage options including our signature drink, Summer Smash.

Come out to support the Fountain Valley Community Foundation Stage, a dazzling array of talented performers which will feature local area dancing troupes, theater groups and music groups such as high school and small bands. Make sure to visit all the amazing vendors and shop til you drop.

Be mesmerized with the FREE Drone Shows on Friday and Saturday night that will light up the sky of the Fountain Valley Sports Park.

Summer has never been so much fun!

Tickets

Sesame Street Live! Say Hello!

Date & Time: June 14 & 15 | Doors Open: 5:00PM & Showtime: 6:00PM

Location: Terrace Theater | 300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach

Price: Starting at $20.60+

Information: Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their Sesame Street friends to feature in an all-new live show, SESAME STREET LIVE! SAY HELLO!

Kids can see their favorite characters from Sesame Street come to life onstage in this new interactive musical stage show.

Tickets

Sweet Street Huntington Beach

Date & Time: June 21st | 5:00PM - 9:00PM

Location: Sweet Street | 15744 Goldenwest St., Huntington Beach

Price: General Admission - Free

Information: Grab your crew and indulge in a sweet treat extravaganza! 🍭🍩 Join us at Sweet Street Night Market featuring a mouthwatering selection of sweets and more. There's something for everyone to enjoy! 🎉

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