Julia's Garden Newsletter?: Firefly Fridays, Summer School, Fall Enrollment Deadline, PTA Meeting, Staffing Changes, Spring Break Camp with SYLY and More!

Dear Julia’s Garden Community,

We are looking forward to a fun week before Spring Break.  Looks to be beautiful weather for SXSW week, too.  I hope everyone is able to enjoy the festivities!

Firefly Session II 🧚🏽‍♀️
For those of who have yet to try our community give-back project, we still have spots left in Session II of Firefly Enrichment Fridays at the same low-cost as before.  Sign up today for Sessions II and III of Firefly Enrichment Fridays here.  Also, if you have a talent you would like to donate for 30 to 45 minutes on a Friday, just let us know!  This program is made enriching by generous folks like you who are volunteering their time to be with our children each week.  

Lesson ideas:
1) Foreign Language Lesson
2) Book Reading or Literature Lesson
3) Garden or Art Lesson
4) Music Lesson
5) Handwork Lesson

Let us know what you want you are interested in contributing, we’d love to hear from you!

Summer School ☀️
Summer school enrollment is now open to the general community, but we still have space available for JG kids!  Enroll now on the Parent Portal to reserve your spot for summer fun.

PTA Meeting Wednesday, March 13th 📆
Don’t forget our PTA Meeting is scheduled for this Wednesday at 6:30 PM. We will be finalizing our sub-committees and reviewing the new bylaws.  Plan to attend and get involved!

Garden Day, March 31st 🌱
Mark you calendar for Garden Day, March 31st from 10 - NOON, when we re-plant our fabulous beds with summer produce.  One day of gardening not enough for you?  Join Megan Kendrick  on the Garden Committee and help us get organized for the best community day of the season!

Staffing Changes 👩🏻‍🏫
We have two staff members to welcome aboard this month: Caroline Lindley and Lindsay Luongo.  Caroline will be assisting Mrs. Meagan for the duration of the school year in the Main House and the beloved Ms. Lindsay Luongo has returned to campus to support the Hay House team.  Please join me in welcoming these wonderful teachers.

Ms. Phoebe has an attached letter announcing her medical leave.  We all wish Ms. Phoebe rest and well-being during her absence. 

Parent Portal for March 🍀
The classroom calendars for March are up! Please refer here for insight, pictures and weekly garden updates.

Fall 2019/Spring 2020 Enrollment & A Coffee Talk 📃 ☕️
Remember, re-enrollment contracts are online this year, just select the button "Spring/Fall Enrollment” to start the process. If you have any issues accessing the portal let administration know. 

**Please note, your family has until March 25th to submit your child’s contract online and reserve his/her space. After March 25th, we will begin inviting children from our wait-list pool.  If you have intentions of returning, be sure to submit your paperwork before the deadline.  Contracts received after the deadline may not be considered for re-enrollment.**

Meagan Welch, the Primary Main House Guide, and Yours Truly will be hosting a parent coffee on Monday, March 11th in Casetta from 11:30 - 12:45. If you have questions surrounding the upcoming school year, plan to join us!  Teri Sperry and Ali Ronder, our ICARE accreditation representatives, will also be in attendance to offer their insight and expertise.

March Birthdays 🎈
Happy birthday this month to Jette Walthall on March 6th, Ellis Hunter and Kian Danley on March 15th, Juno Chan on the 23rd, Poppy on the 27th and Andres Mery on the 30th.  We hope you all have a wonderful day!

SYLY Spring Break Yoga Camp 🧘🏻‍♀️
Spring Break is just around the corner!  Julia’s Garden will be closed from March 18 - 21st but SYLY has got you covered.  Contact Ms. Elisabeth to enroll in her super-fun yoga camp M-Th.  AND Firefly WILL hold class on Friday, March 22nd, so your child can join both programs for a full week of fun on campus!

Community Announcements​ + Reminders
Parent Coffee, March 11th, 11:30 - 12:45 PM PTA Meeting, March 13th @ 6:30 - 8:00 PM Spring Break, School Closed March 18th - March 22nd Fall Re-Enrollment Contracts Due March 25th Parent-Tot Class 6-week Series Begins March 29th Garden Day, March 31st 10:00 - NOON Spring Book Drive Begins April 1st School Closed for Staff Development Day April 18th​

Happy SXSW! 🎶

Katherine Parlette Hunter
Founder/Head of School
Julia’s Garden Montessori 🌸
katherine@juliasgardenmontessori.com
www.juliasgardenmontessori.com
512-790-4094