Wildflower New York Charter School

We have some exciting news!

Because of your voices, advocacy, and continued support, Wildflower New York Charter School has officially been approved to expand into middle school. We are thrilled to share that we are now accepting applications for 6th grade!

What Now?

🎉RSVP for our upcoming school tour
🎉Make sure to Apply for our new school year!

Head over to our biosite to rsvp and apply now!!!

We’re hiring! Wildflower New York Charter School is looking for a passionate Lead Teacher (Grades 3-6) to join our innovative Montessori team in the South Bronx.

*Starting salary $100,000–$125,000 📍 Morrisania, South Bronx · Start July 2026 🎓 NY Scertification highly preferred · Montessori sponsorship provided ❤️ Social justice-centered · Culturally & linguistically diverse community

We’re building something special — and we want educators who believe every child deserves to be guided to their fullest potential.

👉 Link in bio to apply or send your resume, cover letter & teaching portfolio to: 📧 [email protected]

We’re so excited to connect with you and share more about Wildflower New York Charter School at our upcoming Virtual Information Session on Wednesday, February 25 at 5:30 PM 🌿
✨ RSVP through the link in our bio!

During this session, you’ll learn more about:

• Wildflower’s story & background
• The Montessori approach
• School policies
• Parent workshops
• Enrichment programming
• After-school offerings
…and so much more!

It’s a wonderful opportunity to take a closer look at our community and get all your questions answered.

📌 Please note: The previously scheduled school tour on 2/26 has been canceled. We will share details soon about a follow-up in-person tour (date TBA).

📝 Don’t forget to submit your application for the upcoming school year to enter the lottery!

Feel free to share this post and our link with any family or friends interested in enrolling their child in Pre-K or Kindergarten this fall.
We can’t wait to meet you! 💛

Interested in WNYCS in the beautiful South Bronx? 💙

We’re now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 school year!

Come learn more at our virtual info session and school tour.

Visit the link in our bio to apply and RSVP. Spread the word!

Due to the forecasted snowstorm and in the best interest of student and staff safety, school will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026.

On this day, we will transition to remote learning for all students.

Our Wildflower families, please monitor email and school communication channels for any additional updates.

We appreciate your continued partnership and flexibility as we prioritize the safety of our school community while maintaining instructional continuity.

Getting back into school routines after the holidays isn’t always easy 💛

These tips can help make the transition smoother for everyone!

Bake Sale, Open House Tour, Winter Recital and Holiday Staff celebration was a blast! ❄️✨

Huge thank you to Elly and Patricia .bling our amazing parent community care leads, and to Ms. Naranjo for holding down the bake sale!

Special thanks to for their delicious cookies 🍪

And thank you to all the parents and our surrounding community of friends and families who donated baked and savory goods—and to everyone who purchased in support of our MMUN fundraiser . It’s never too late to contribute—check our bio to give!

See y’all next year! 🎉

🌼 Wildflower Open House — Next Thursday at 5 PM! 🌼

Wildflower is excited to welcome you to our Open House on Thursday, December 18 at 5 PM as we prepare for the 2026–2027 school year. We’d love for you to join us and explore what makes our community special!

🍪 Bake Sale Alert!
It’s an extra-special day because our 4th & 5th graders are hosting a Bake Sale to help fund their trip to MMUN. Be sure to stop by the Bake Sale table and show your support!

✨ Want to join our Open House?
Type “I’m in!” below or send us a DM to receive your rsvp link.

Get ready for Giving Tuesday! 🌼 Your generosity helps us nurture a strong, connected community in the Bronx—one where every child grows socially, emotionally, and academically.

At WNYCS, your support fuels programs that build confidence, resilience, and meaningful relationships while strengthening essential literacy skills that open doors for life.

Every contribution—big or small—empowers children and families to thrive. Together, we can create lasting impact and uplift our community with opportunity, care, and learning. Link in bio > MMUN

✨ So much happening in WF! ✨

From preparing for parent-teacher conferences and parent engagement events to bake sale committee meetings, monthly spiritual preparation for liberation with parents, volunteer opportunities, and so much more — all held with the hope of cultivating an unhurried presence.

Through it all, our focus remains on the children. 💛

Just like color tablets, our children are our rainbow — bringing light and joy to a world full of uncertainty. 🌈 Keep shining! ✨

At the heart of the Montessori Primary environment is Practical Life — a foundational area that nurtures concentration, coordination, independence, and a love of purposeful work. 💛
✨ Here’s a peek at some favorite Practical Life activities:

💧 Pouring Water
Children practice carefully pouring water between cups — building control, coordination, and focus.

🧵 Lacing Frame
This fine motor activity develops patience, independence, and strengthens the hand for future writing.

🥄 Spooning Grains
A simple but powerful work for hand–eye coordination and attention to detail.

Maria Montessori said it best:

“The children love to do these things [practical life activities] for themselves and they learn to be careful and precise in their movements. This is both education of movement, because there is a refinement of muscular coordination when the work is carefully done, and education through movement, because these activities involve judgement and will, self-discipline, and an appreciation of orderliness.”

🌱 Practical Life isn’t just preparation for the classroom — it’s preparation for life.