Montessori Children's Schoolhouse

Winter Break - MCS closed
2022-12-22 - 2022-12-27

Winter Break - MCS office open
2022-12-28 - 2022-12-30, 2023-01-03 - 2023-01-06
No classes
School office will be open 8:00 am to 12:00 pm

Classes resume
2023-01-09, 2023-04-17

Early childhood and Kindergarten parent education night
2023-01-24 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | MCS, 5935 Hohman Avenue, Hammond, IN, 46320
ATTENTION ALL EARLY CHILDHOOD AND KINDERGARTEN PARENTS
Join us for an early childhood and kindergarten parent education night on
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
6:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
Miss Dru will highlight areas of the classroom and how to incorporate them in your home.
Click here to RSVP

Family and Friends Day
2023-04-05
Family and Friends Days are very special, but they can also be distracting. For this reason, we have limited the days for these visits to the SCHEDULED DATES AND TIMES. We know that you will understand, and we thank you for your cooperation. A family member or family friend is welcome to come to school to visit the classroom, work with the student, and meet classmates and friends. We hope that you make this a “special” day for your child.
Please note the following:
Toddler visitors are invited to visit between 8:45 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. We recommend that this special visit be no longer than one-half hour and that toddlers leave with their special visitor since separation at this age can be difficult.
Early childhood and kindergarten visitors are invited to visit between 8:45 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. We recommend that early childhood visits be no longer than one hour. Please be sure to notify the office if the special visitor will be taking your child home.
Elementary visitors are invited to visit between 1:00 P.M. and 3:00 P.M. Visitors may pick up the student for lunch at 11:30 A.M. and return for the start of the afternoon class at 1:00 P.M. Please be sure to notify the office if the special visitor will be taking your child home.

Pajama Day FUNdraiser
2023-04-06
MCS FUNdraiser
MCS Parents,
Would you like a change in your daily routine of “what are you wearing to school tomorrow”? If so, join us on Thursday, April 6 for a Pajama Day fundraiser.
For a small donation of $5.00 your children can come to school dressed in their favorite pajamas and regular school shoes. Please be sure the pajamas are appropriate to be worn in public!
Submit the “Pajama Day” donation in an envelope labeled with your child’s name.

Last day of classes before spring break
2023-04-06

Spring Recess – MCS closed
2023-04-07

Spring Break – No classes - MCS office open 8:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.
2023-04-10 - 2023-04-14
No classes
MCS office open 8:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.

Adults Night Out MCS Bingo Fundraiser!
2023-05-13 18:00 - 23:00 | Wicker Park Clubhouse, Highland, IN

Gary RailCats Field Trip
2023-05-16 09:30 - 14:00
FIELD TRIP NOTICE

Where:

Gary RailCats Stadium, Gary, Ind.

When:

Tuesday May 16, 2023

Departure from MCS:

9:45 A.M.

Approximate Return to MCS:

2:00 P.M.

Special Information: Regular arrival. DO NOT BE LATE!!!

Students will see RailCats vs. Kansas City Monarchs.

Lunch is included: hot dogs, chips, and water.
No outside food or drinks allowed into the stadium.

Please dress for the weather.

Please send any spending money in a sealed envelope with
your child’s name on it. The envelope will be given to your
child’s chaperone.

The field trip is part of your child’s school day. SCHOOL IS NOT IN SESSION FOR STUDENTS NOT ATTENDING A FIELD TRIP. There will be a regular dismissal from 3:15 P.M. to 3:30 P.M…

Memorial Day – MCS closed
2023-05-29

Elementary Annual Plant Sale
2023-06-01 08:30 - 2023-06-02 15:30 | MCS, 5935 Hohman Avenue, Hammond, IN, 46320

Last day of classes for 2022 – 2023 school year
2023-06-08
last day of classes for 2022 – 2023 school year
unless “emergency make-up days” are needed*

MCS School Picnic
2023-06-09 11:00 - 13:30 | Munster Community Park, 8601 Calumet Ave, Munster, IN
ALL SCHOOL PICNIC
NEW LOCATION
MUNSTER COMMUNITY PARK

To: MCS children and siblings
MCS parents, friends, and relatives
MCS staff

Meet us at Munster Community Park to celebrate the start of summer!!

All children must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult.

Where: Munster Community Park – Munster, Indiana.
Rotary Shelter

When: Friday, June 9, 2023 – NO RAIN DATE

Time: 11:00 A.M. – 1:30 P.M.
SCHOOL IS NOT IN SESSION ON JUNE 9.

The rental time of the shelter includes both the setup, picnic time, and cleaning time. No additional time is permitted on the day of the rental.

PLEASE, NO WATER BALLOONS.

Menu: Provide your own lunch and beverage.

Amenities: Playground, walking path, and restrooms.

Feel free to bring your own sports equipment.

See back for Munster Park Rules and Regulations.

Parking: Parking is not allowed outside the marked parking areas.
Parking on grass, sidewalks or pathways is prohibited.

MUNSTER COMMUNITY PARK
RULES AND REGULATIONS

CHILDREN MUST BE SUPERVISED AT THE PLAYGROUND AT ALL TIMES.

No park department property shall be removed from any park.

Use of glitter, confetti, and other small particulate items are prohibited. Use of these items will cause forfeiture of security/cleaning deposit.

If the shelter is not properly cleaned after a rental, the renter or organization will forfeit the $125.00 security/cleaning deposit, and Munster Parks and Recreation will assess a $50.00 per hour fee for the time needed to clean the shelter.

Alcohol and fireworks are not allowed in any park.

Smoking is prohibited within fifteen (15) feet of any park patron, spectators, structure, or play equipment.

No grilling or open flames allowed in any parks.

Glass containers are prohibited.

Petting zoos, pony rides, dunk tanks, etc. are prohibited.

Selling items to the public is prohibited.

Vehicles are prohibited from driving on the grass, sidewalks, or pathways.

Thorguard Lightning Prediction System

The Thorguard Lightning Prediction System was installed in the parks to warn patrons of the dangers of lightning. When the 15-second warning horn sounds you should:

Clear the park immediately or seek proper shelter.

Do not return to the park or move out of shelter until 3 short horn blasts

If all clear sound does not sound after 30 minutes, dangerous weather is still in the area and the activity should be cancelled.

Stop and seek shelter anytime you believe lightning threatens you, even if a signal has not been sounded,

Emergency Days *if needed
2023-06-12 - 2023-06-14
*“emergency make-up days” maybe scheduled on
June 12 – 14

Juneteenth - MCS closed
2023-06-19

ATTENTION MCS PARENTS - SPECIAL GROUNDS CLEAN-UP
2023-07-17 09:00 - 12:00 | MCS, 5935 Hohman Avenue, Hammond, IN, 46320
MCS Grounds Crew will be meeting on Monday, July 17 from 9:00 A.M. till 12:00 P.M.
Hope you will join us for this clean up session. Please bring your gardening gloves and tools.

Classes begin for the 2023-2024 school year
2023-08-22

Before/After school program begins
2023-08-23

International Peace Day
2023-09-21

MCS Family Fundraiser at 18th Street Brewery
2023-09-24 12:30 - 15:30 | 18th Street Distillery, 5417 Oakley Ave, Hammond, IN, 46320
MCS BACK TO SCHOOL
GET TOGETHER
Please join us on September 24 for a casual MCS FUNdraiser generously sponsored by 18th Street Brewery. This is a family friendly event hosted on their patio. Mingle with other MCS parents and students to support your school!
Cost: $10 meal ticket (three tacos and a soft drink)
When: 9/24/23 from 12:30 P.M.-3:30 P.M.
Where: 18th Street Brewery, 5417 Oakley Avenue, Hammond, IN 46320
Please return the bottom portion of this form by SEPTEMBER 15.

PRE-PURCHASE TICKET FORM
Student Name______________________________________________
____ We will be attending.
Please send us ______ meal tickets.
$10 per ticket= _______ Total Enclosed (cash or check).

_____We regret that we are unable to attend, please find donation enclosed.

Click here to download form.

School Pictures
2023-10-17

Before and after school program will close at 5:00pm
2023-10-20 17:00
October 20, the before and after school program will close at 5:00pm.

Pajama Day
2023-10-26
MCS FUNdraiser
MCS Parents,
Would you like a change in your daily routine of “what are you wearing to school tomorrow”? If so, join us on Thursday, October 26th for a Pajama Day fundraiser.
For a small donation of $5.00 your children can come to school dressed in Pajamas. Please be sure the clothes are appropriate to ware in public!
Submit the “Pajama Day” donation in an envelope labeled with your child’s name.

conferences – no classes
2023-10-27, 2023-10-30

Thanksgiving Break – MCS closed
2023-11-22
