Montessori Children's Schoolhouse

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.

Spring Recess – MCS closed
2023-04-07

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

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.

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.

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

Classes resume
2023-01-09

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Columbus Day – MCS closed
2022-10-10

International Peace Day
2022-09-21

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.

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.

Labor Day – MCS closed
2022-09-05

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.

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.

Before/after school program begins for early childhood students
2022-08-29 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.

Kindergarten Parent Orientation
2022-08-25 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.

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

Before/after school program begins for elementary students and kindergarten students
2022-08-24 07:00 - 17:30

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.

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.

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.
