Hursey Montessori School

Hursey 💐Spring 💐 Pictures Wednesday 4/23/25
📸 FYI Spring pictures are only taken for students that have paid for a picture (families can pay online or send cash for the picture to hand the photographer on the day pictures are taken). If you paid online, either mark that on the Strawbridge envelope or send a note in the student's folder stating that a picture was paid for online for them. The same with cash money sent for the photo—please send it in the Strawbridge envelope and mark it appropriately for the amount and package or send it with a note saying how much money there is and what package you are paying for. Either way teachers will know which students to send down by either the guardian's note or Strawbridge envelope on Picture Day. Students can take pictures with siblings for this picture day!

🧥👚🧢🎒Lost & Found Reminder- we are now donating on the first of every month for the previous month! No April Fool's, everything still in Lost & Found on Tuesday April 1st, will be donated.

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Reminder about this Friday's event! We can't wait to see everyone ! Don't forget to sign up for the bake sale 🥧🍪🍰🧁
Hursey PTA presents Bingo Night!
This event is ticketed and will require pre-registration. We will be limiting the attendance to 262 for each session so that we do not go over maximum capacity. We will be having two sessions
PTA Meeting 5p-530p
First Session : 545p-645p
Second Session : 7p-8p
🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 The whole family is invited! (All students must have a chaperone; no drop-offs)
🍕There will be a bake sale, drinks and pizza for sale. $2 bake sale items & pizza. $1 drinks.
Cash or Venmo accepted.
Help is needed:
Sign up to bring something to the Bake Sale here.
https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0F45ABAF2CABFCC70...
Sign up to volunteer at Bingo Night here.
https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0F45ABAF2CABFCC70...
Sign up to RSVP here
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLScnLBNnuDYmkn.../viewform
Don't hesitate to reach out to PTA ([email protected]) with any questions 🙂

📢 State Assessments Are Coming Up! 📢
The testing schedule is posted, so please make sure students from the 3rd to the 8th do not have appointments on these days.

Get ready for SC READY! 📚✨ Parents, the SC READY Information for Parents webpage has important resources to help you and your child prepare.

✅ Translated documents in 10+ languages
✅ SC READY Brochure, Writer’s Checklist & Sample Reports
✅ Alternate formats available: large print, Braille, oral translation
✅ Info on FERPA, student data privacy, Lexile & Quantile measures

Need materials in a different format? Fill out the Student & Parent Resources Alternate Request Form or email [email protected].

🔗 Visit the webpage now! https://ed.sc.gov/tests/assessment-information/student-and-parent-resources/

CCSD CLOSED: Wednesday, March 5

After careful consideration and in consultation with partner agencies, Charleston County School District has made the difficult decision to cancel school on Wednesday, March 5 due to the approaching storm system.

Kaleidoscope, extracurricular activities, and all after-school programs scheduled for tomorrow are canceled. Additionally, staff are expected to work remotely.

According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, severe weather is expected, with wind gusts predicted to exceed 45 mph. These conditions would create hazardous travel situations, particularly for school buses. While we understand the challenges that a school closure presents for families, the safety of our students and staff is always our top priority.

The designated weather make-up day will be Monday, April 21.

For more information, please join us for a Facebook Live discussion at 7:00 PM this evening.

Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe.

🎉 Black History Month Celebrations This Week! 🎉

We’ve got an exciting lineup of events to honor and celebrate Black history and culture! 🌟

📅 Tuesday, 2/25 – Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of the Gullah people with storyteller Veronica Gaillard!

🥁 Thursday, 2/27 – Feel the rhythm! Students will experience the power of African Drum and Dance performances.

🎨 Friday, 2/28 – African Color Day! Show your spirit by wearing your assigned color:
❤️ Primary – Red
💛 Lower El – Yellow
💚 Upper El – Green
🖤 Adolescents – Black
Self-contained classes – You get to choose!

Let’s celebrate, learn, and honor Black history together! 🎊

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🌍✨ Join Us for International Day! ✨🌍

The City of North Charleston and Charleston County School District invite you to celebrate International Day on March 26, 2025, at the Park Circle Community Center (4800 Park Circle) from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM.

Students will showcase their creativity by dressing up or creating vision boards representing a country they admire or their own cultural heritage. Enjoy prizes for the best outfit and board, along with a delicious selection of international snacks and hotdogs!

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to explore cultures from around the world!

📞 For more information, contact Dr. Kathi Love at 843-607-9125.

📚✨ Join Us for Read Across America Week! ✨📚

Celebrate the joy of reading with us from March 3 - March 7 during Read Across America Week! Each day features a special theme, literacy-inspired spirit days, and exciting connections to different genres and subjects.

📅 Daily Themes & Spirit Days:
📖 Monday, March 3 – Reading is for Dreamers 🌙 Wear your PJs and dream big with fairy tales and fantasy!
🌍 Tuesday, March 4 – Reading is for Explorers 🐾 Wear animal prints or outdoor gear as we explore nonfiction and the wild world around us!
🎩 Wednesday, March 5 – Reading is for Difference Makers 🎖 Wear your favorite hat as we celebrate biographies and real-life heroes!
🎨 Thursday, March 6 – Reading is for Creators 🌈 Show off your most colorful hair or outfit as we dive into graphic novels and poetry!
💙 Friday, March 7 – Reading is for Everyone 🏫 Show your school spirit as we unite through the power of reading for all!

Let’s make reading fun, engaging, and inspiring for all students! 📚💡

📌 Share your pictures and join the celebration!

This week, we’re celebrating National School Counseling Week by giving a huge shoutout to our amazing school counselors, Ms. Daniel and Ms. Arias-Peralta! 🎉💛

These two incredible professionals go above and beyond every day to support our students academically, socially, and emotionally. Whether it’s offering a listening ear, helping with tough decisions, or encouraging students to reach their goals, they are truly the heart of our school. ❤️

Thank you, Ms. Daniel and Ms. Arias-Peralta, for your dedication, compassion, and unwavering support for our students and school community. We are so grateful for all that you do! 🌟

Congratulations to this week's, "Unsung Educator of the Week", Alex Martin, Assistant Principal Hursey Montessori School

"I am honored to nominate Alex Martin, our dedicated Assistant Principal at Hursey, for this month’s Unsung Hero Award. Alex embodies the heart of Montessori leadership—fostering independence, supporting every learner, and creating a warm, welcoming environment for students, staff, and families alike.

Each day, he arrives with a smile and an unwavering commitment to our school community. Whether he’s overseeing testing, managing student behaviors with patience and care, or ensuring smooth morning arrivals by opening car doors, Alex handles it all with grace and efficiency. He understands the importance of guiding students with respect, modeling empathy, and reinforcing the values that make a Montessori school thrive.

Beyond logistics, Alex is a steady presence for both teachers and students. He listens, problem-solves, and supports in ways that often go unnoticed but make a profound impact. His ability to balance structure with flexibility allows children to flourish while ensuring the school runs smoothly. His leadership is the quiet strength behind so much of what makes Hursey a special place to learn and grow."

--nominated by a colleague

Congratulations to our 2024-25 Teacher Of The Year Sara Gillispie !!