For the past couple of months I have had the pleasure of teaching DMA students some basics of sewing. Miss Sara and I decided to do a project for her class in which the children created something useful, beautiful, and good for the environment. We decided on cloth lunch kits. Each child in Sara’s class has or will create a reusable cloth sandwich/snack bag and napkin. To make it even more interesting for the students, they each get to pick their own fabric and snaps for our project so each set is unique.
The idea for this project came about because I felt it was important for kids to know that they can create many of the things they use every day. I wanted them to get the feeling of excitement and pride that often occurs when making something you only thought you could buy.
This project has been a great success. You can see the kids shine when holding their finished projects. They are incredibly enthusiastic and are already coming up with more ideas of things to sew in the future! My thanks to all the children I have worked with, Miss Sara, and the staff at DMA; it’s been a blast!
Lisa Minella is a DMA parent and self taught sewer who eventually started a small business selling a product created by sewing.
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 input of the students, teachers and parents.
This year teachers have decided to make various different items; bookshelves, rocking chairs, benches, a desk, a quilt and paintings. Each class will help to decorate these items and that’s where we need your help! If you have any old furniture you want donate to the school, see at the Goodwill and would be willing to purchase, see something on the side of the street or are even a wood-worker yourself – we’d like to hear from you! We need help acquiring these items so we can get started on the fun stuff – decorating! If you are able to help in anyway – whether it be donating the furniture/materials, volunteering your time or donating a little money, please contact Emma Kennedy at ekennedy360@gmail.com. Thanks so much!
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 position a love of working with students and watching them succeed. I have a passion for reading and encourage the students I work with to read at least 20 minutes a day. But I know as parents we have all heard this cry, “WHY CAN’T I SKIP MY 20 MINUTES OF READING TONIGHT?” Reading is the basis for all learning so… Let’s Figure it Out- MATHEMATICALLY!
The next set of auction meeting minutes are ready for viewing here. The auction committee met at nearby Riviera Maya and collaborated on some great ideas. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 22 at 5:30PM at the Marian Center for Non-Profits. This is the space we use each year to hold our annual auction so stop by to check it out.
The Auction Meeting Minutes are now available for viewing here. Please take a moment to read through all the new ideas we have in store for this year’s event! If there is any area you think you can help with just let Margery know. As always, your feedback, input and ideas are welcome.
For the past couple of months I have had the pleasure of teaching DMA students some basics of sewing. Miss Sara and I decided to do a project for her class in which the children created something useful, beautiful, and good for the environment. We decided on cloth lunch kits. Each child in Sara’s class has or will create a reusable cloth sandwich/snack bag and napkin. To make it even more interesting for the students, they each get to pick their own fabric and snaps for our project so each set is unique.
