When you think about commuting, you don’t automatically think about the call of the Red-wing Blackbird, Canada Geese floating across scenic lagoons or the sounds of reed grasses swaying in the breeze. Fortunately for me, this is what I encounter when I bike to work. When I make the choice to bike to work, my…
Downtown Montessori Academy Wants to Hear From You! Downtown Montessori Academy is seeking to enrich and expand its Adolescent Program (grades 7-8). To help us achieve our goals we will be hosting this initial focus group and a follow up discussion with Virginia Flynn, Head of School, at a later date TBA. As a parent…
Downtown Montessori Academy, Milwaukee Downtown Montessori Academy(DMA) first came to IFF in 2009 for help evaluating their facility options. The school was growing and DMA wanted to make sure that they had a permanent home to house the school into the future. After evaluating their facilities, plans, budget, and the current market, IFF determined that…
As you may know, Downtown Montessori Academy became a state certified Green School in 2007. What you may not know is what that means and why it is important to our school community. To become certified as a Green and Healthy School, the school must complete a series of assessments. These assessments were conducted by…
It’s that time of year again! As you know we are gearing up for the 2012 DMA Auction and each classroom contributes an item to be auctioned off. In past years we have painted rain barrels and compost tumblers. (Check out the pic!) These are usually top money makers for the class and involve the…
Hi Parents, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Mrs. Barb Rankin and I am the new reading specialist here at Downtown Montessori. I received my teaching and reading license along with my Masters in Reading-Language Arts from Cardinal Stritch University. I have been teaching for about 22 years and bring to this…
We would like to invite you to stop by the school on Thursday, December 15 after 8:45AM for an informal coffee hour with Ginny, our Head of School. We’ll have conversations about Montessori, your child’s classroom and how it all ties together. So stop by for a few minutes and bring your questions! This will…
During the month of November, a group of Lower Elementary students in the after school program worked on a mural project titled, “Constructing Community.” The students worked collaboratively as artists, designers, architects and city planners. Together they createad a cut paper cityscape inspired by their own communities. The mural is featured in the school entry…
We’re pleased to announce that as of November 7, 2011, Downtown Montessori Academy completed the purchase of its school building in Bay View. The purchase was also featured in a recent article in the Bay View Compass.
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To create a Montessori environment where your child's early experiences with learning will help him or her to become a self-confident, competent, cooperative adult. The competence the child attains is directly related to their engagement in the meaningful work of the Montessori classroom. We seek to provide a family-centered environment that enriches and nurtures the growth of the family and the child.
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