11/01/2022
A tub of hot water, a washboard in a wooden frame with somewhere to rest the bar of laundry soap in pauses from scrubbing - this is a familiar image of how our great-grandmothers washed the laundry. In our Primary Montessori classroom we try to expose children to old school traditions, customs, tools, and activities, that require time and effort. Those, that teach them logical thinking and patience, and those, that allow them to experience the greatest satisfaction and accomplishment.
07/03/2020
COVID-19 NOTICE
As a private school, Montessori Fountainhead is not required to follow Charleston County School District's policies, but we have generally followed their lead regarding school openings, closures, and holidays. This has minimized confusion, and allowed families with children in both our school and public school to plan for vacations, hurricane evacuations, etc. When CCSD schools switched to at-home learning this past Spring, we did the same.
After careful consideration, we have decided that it is no longer in the best interests of our students to defer to CCSD's leadership. We agree with the American Academy of Pediatrics, whose guidelines state: "The AAP strongly advocates that all policy considerations for the coming school year should start with a goal of having students physically present in school." In addition, the AAP recommended the following:
- For pre-kindergarten students, cohort classes, spend time outdoors, and limit visitors to the building. The impact of physical distancing is small and difficult to implement in this age group.
- Elementary students should wear face coverings if the risk of touching their mouth or nose is not greater than the benefit of reducing the spread of COVID-19. When possible, spacing desks 3 to 6 feet apart and using cohort classes and outdoor space, is recommended.
As the AAP observed, schools are vital not only for academic instruction, but for the development of social and emotional skills, physical activity, and mental health.
Therefore, we will be reopening both the primary and elementary classrooms of Montessori Fountainhead in the Fall, as planned, on August 10th. We will be performing temperature checks when students arrive, and we are requiring students and teachers to wear transparent face shields as an interim measure.
Please note: we reserve the right to alter or discontinue the face shield policy, as the situation evolves. Schools are in uncharted territory, and we are doing our absolute best to protect the mental, emotional, and physical health of our students and their families.
11/30/2019
Montessori Fountainhead School updated their business hours.
Montessori Fountainhead School updated their business hours.
04/12/2019
10 Great Inventions Dreamt Up By Children
Did you know that the Popsicle, Trampoline and many other products were invented by kids? It's never too early to be inventive! http://www.greatbusinessschools.org/10-great-inventions-dreamt-up-by-children/
10 Great Inventions Dreamt Up By Children
03/27/2018
A 21-year old Swedish AI prodigy wants to revolutionize the $6 trillion education industry — and Tim Cook is impressed
Cutting-edge education technology is starting to catch up to what Maria Montessori recommended a century ago: individualized work plans for each student, based on their aptitudes, interests, and rate of progress.
businessinsider.com
Joel Hellermark, 21, ignored university in order to change education for good.
03/25/2018
Texas School Triples Recess Time, Solves Attention Deficit Disorder
Research is confirming what we have been doing for years: allowing time for unstructured play helps children learn more effectively.
livetheorganicdream.com
Public education is more stressful than ever for our children, as standardized testing requirements increase and programs like art, music and physical education are being phased out. The result of this type of environment is predictable, and the medical establishment and big pharma are making a kill...
12/20/2017
Father and son, 35 years apart. Same school, same teacher, same map. 😁
07/15/2017
Montessori Fountainhead School | Academic Calendar
Hope everybody is enjoying the summer! The calendar for the 2017-2018 school year is now up on the website. There's also a link to a Google calendar that you can subscribe to!
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This is the official calendar for the current school year.
04/20/2017
We had a wonderful field trip today to Jeremiah Goat Farms and Angel Oak. Thank you to everyone who came out with us!
02/14/2017
The Valentine's Day Tea Party was a magnificent - and very well-mannered - success!
01/20/2017
Fun Friday STEM project. Build Little Miss Muffet a spider trap using at least 1 simple machine. Some very creative, yet simple ideas.
01/13/2017
This afternoon the elementary classroom and a few helpers from the primary classroom wrote words of encouragement and packed over 75 "take-away" bags for Mother Emmanuel's feed the homeless event.
A huge thank you to everyone who donated items. Your generosity is very much appreciated. And big hugs to Ms. Kristi and Mr. Mark for coming and helping with the logistics.
To our students: Great Teamwork! You are an amazing bunch of kids! We are very lucky teachers.
01/12/2017
This afternoon, the fifth years gave a great presentation on Phineas Gage, the man who survived for 11 years after an iron rod went through his brain. Great work and fantastic teamwork!
01/12/2017
Fun day in the elementary classroom today. The Charleston Museum visited with a program on the Revolutionary War. Dressing the part was a must. The students also made beeswax candles and a cup and ball game to take home.
11/07/2016
Just a reminder. We are open for Election Day (Tuesday), and closed Veterans Day (Friday).
10/11/2016
The primary and elementary classes came together this morning to clean up the playground after Hurricane Matthew left quite the mess. Many hands make light work.
10/04/2016
Montessori Fountainhead will be closed Wednesday to Friday in preparation for Hurricane Matthew. We are planning to reopen Monday morning.
Stay safe!
09/29/2016
My favorite campaign poster so far for our class president elections:
09/29/2016
Favorite character projects for Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. Amazing work from some hardworking students. Also, highly recommended by everyone in the book group.
09/22/2016
Our Stuart Little group finished the book with making Stuart Little sized books. Great ideas for what type of books Stuart Little would like to read. Now on to Bunnicula!
05/06/2016
Favorite character of the Wizard of Oz projects. Amazing creativity!
04/26/2016
Just a typical Tuesday morning!
04/18/2016
Everyday it's something new! Love his individuality!
03/07/2016
Heads up and smiles ready! Picture day is Thursday, March 10, in the morning, both classes.
02/25/2016
Please remember: Tomorrow 2/26 is a Teacher Work day. School will dismiss at 12.
02/18/2016
Overheard today:
Cursive is like meditation for your hand.
- Sydney
02/12/2016
Valentines Party 2016#Fooddddd
02/11/2016
Mrs. Fox stepped out of the primary classroom today to teach the elementary students how to make Ikebana arrangements for their Valentine's Day tea party tomorrow.
03/20/2015
75 [email protected] MFS. While it is currently snowing up north.
10/07/2014
Here's Why Steve Jobs Didn't Let His Kids Use iPads (And Why You Shouldn’t Either)
http://www.realfarmacy.com/heres-steve-jobs-didnt-let-kids-use-ipads-shouldnt-either/
realfarmacy.com
If you fall within the Gen-Y era like us, chances are you’ve given a bunch of thought as to how you would raise your own children in this day and age (assuming you don’t...