Last Day of School Montessori Meet Up
2022-06-10 12:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Wicker Park Clubhouse, Highland, IN
Hello MCS Families,
Friday, June 10 will be the last day of classes (regular dismissal times for all programs). Please join us for a Montessori Meet Up from 12:30 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. at Wicker Park in Highland to celebrate the beginning of summer break.
Families can meet at the area adjacent the restroom building (near the splash pad and stands 1 and 2) for play time. Please BYOS (bring your own snacks) if desired.
Look for Melissa Campbell or Amy Ducat who will be handing out MCS car decals.
Please contact the school office with any questions.

MCS will be closed in observance of Independence Day.
2022-07-04
MCS will be closed in observance of Independence Day

MCS will be closed in observance of Independence Day
2022-07-05

MCS Board of Directors meeting
2022-08-11
Thursday, August 11: MCS Board of Directors meeting via Microsoft Teams. Please contact the school office for details.

Set up and staff meeting
2022-08-15 - 2022-08-19

Toddler, early childhood, and kindergarten new students open house
2022-08-22 09:30 - 10:30 | MCS, 5935 Hohman Avenue, Hammond, IN, 46320
Toddlers, early childhood students, and kindergarten students new to MCS will begin the school year with an Open House for students and parents on Monday, August 22.

Toddler Parent Orientation
2022-08-22 19:00 - 20:00
Parent Orientation Meetings are scheduled from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. in your child’s classroom. At this time, the staff will present an overview of the program, review the daily schedule, and answer your questions. This meeting for parents is extremely important and a wonderful opportunity to meet other parents in your child’s classroom.

Classes begin - Half Day
2022-08-23
The school year for elementary and kindergarten students will begin on Tuesday, August 23. Morning arrival will begin at 8:25 A.M. Dismissal will begin at 12:10 P.M.

Phase-in for toddlers and new early childhood students begins
2022-08-23
Phase-in for toddlers and new early childhood students begins on Tuesday, August 23. Phase-in allows your child to gradually adjust to a new environment.

The regular class schedule begins
2022-08-24
ARRIVAL DISMISSAL

kindergarten 8:25 A.M. – 8:45 A.M. 3:10 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.
elementary 8:25 A.M. – 8:45 A.M. 3:10 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.

Before/after school program begins for elementary students and kindergarten students
2022-08-24 07:00 - 17:30
The before school program is available from 7:00 A.M. to 8:15 A.M. The after school program is available until 5:30 P.M. The tuition is $3.50 per hour for each hour one child is in attendance and $5.25 per hour for each hour two siblings are in attendance. There will be a minimum charge of one hour for each program. A late fee will be charged for students picked up after 5:30 P.M.

The before and after school program is open to any of our early childhood, kindergarten, and elementary students. The program is available on a daily or part-time basis. We do recommend enrollment for a minimum of two days per week in order for the student to benefit socially and to feel a part of the group.

If you have not already enrolled your child in the before and/or after school program and need a Before and After School Program Tuition Agreement, please contact the school office. YOU MUST NOTIFY THE SCHOOL AT MORNING ARRIVAL IF YOUR CHILD IS STAYING FOR
THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM.

Elementary Parent Orientation
2022-08-24 19:00 - 20:00

Kindergarten Parent Orientation
2022-08-25 19:00 - 20:00

Before/after school program begins for early childhood students
2022-08-29 07:00 - 17:30

Returning early childhood students will begin
2022-08-29 08:30 - 12:30
Returning early childhood students will begin on Monday, August 29 with a regular class schedule:
Arrival
8:25 A.M – 8:45 A.M.
Dismissal
12:10 P.M.-12:30 P.M.

Early Childhood Parent Orientation
2022-08-30 19:00 - 20:00
Parent Orientation Meetings are scheduled from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. in your child’s classroom. At this time, the staff will present an overview of the program, review the daily schedule, and answer your questions. This meeting for parents is extremely important and a wonderful opportunity to meet other parents in your child’s classroom.
Mrs. Judy
Mrs. Dru
Mrs. Sarnecki
Mrs. Hill’s early childhood orientation meeting (originally scheduled for Tuesday, August 30 at 7:00 P.M.) will be rescheduled. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please contact the school office with any questions.

Labor Day – MCS closed
2022-09-05

Mrs. Hill’s early childhood orientation
2022-09-07 19:00 - 20:00
Mrs. Hill’s early childhood orientation meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, September 7 from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Please use the back (east) entrance.

Family Friendly MCS Fundraiser - 18th Street Brewery
2022-09-18 12:30 - 15:30 | 18th Street Distillery, 5417 Oakley Ave, Hammond, IN, 46320
Spend the 18th at the 18th!
Please join us on September 18 for a MCS FUNdraiser generously sponsored by 18th Street Brewery. This is a family friendly event hosted on their patio. Mingle with other MCS families and support your school!
Tiger Lily, a newly released double IPA beer, will be featured at the event in honor of the owners’ wedding anniversary. A portion of the Tiger Lily purchases will be donated to MCS.
Cost: $10 meal ticket (hamburger, fries, and a soft drink)
When: 9/18/22 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 9.
Tiger Lily purchases will be done on site the day of the event.
*Image not representative of meal ticket product

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.

International Peace Day
2022-09-21

Columbus Day – MCS closed
2022-10-10

MCS Fun Fair
2022-10-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Hammond Civic Center, 5825 Sohl Avenue, Hammond, IN, 46320, United States

Conferences – no classes
2022-10-28, 2022-10-31

Veterans Day ceremony
2022-11-11 11:00 | VFW Post 802, 5820 Hohman Avenue, Hammond, IN, 46320
The elementary students will be participating in the Veterans Day ceremony at VFW Post 802, 5820 Hohman Avenue, across from Harrison Park on Friday, November 11 at 11:00 A.M. We welcome you to join us at the ceremony.

Thanksgiving Break – MCS closed
2022-11-23 - 2022-11-25

Last day of classes before winter break
2022-12-21

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
