Good Evening Families!
I simply cannot believe we welcome all of your kiddos back to school TOMORROW!! I am filled with excitement for the start of another great school year! As we prepare for the week, we have a few details to share with you to help you be in the know!
We still need parent representatives for our School Improvement Team. Our school improvement team meets monthly (3 in-person, the remainder are virtual). The team is responsible for reviewing progress towards school improvement plan goals and providing input on significant school programming decisions. If you are interested in being a representative, please contact Principal Jenn, as soon as possible–parent representative voting will be in next week’s update.
Fostering independence through morning drop-off: George Watts Montessori Elementary is committed to partnership and engagement with the full school community. We believe that student growth is most impacted by the engagement of a full community. To support this value, we have established protocol to maximize community engagement during the school day while protecting the safety of our students and staff and ensuring instructional time is prioritized to maximize student learning. Our full visitor protocol can be found HERE.
During the first week of school, caregivers are welcomed to walk their children to class, saying goodbye outside the classroom door.
We recognize that there are a number of different ways that students get to school. GWM supports increasing independence for students by asking that caregivers to say their goodbyes at the respective school entrances after the first week of school, allowing their child to independently walk to class and the cafeteria for lunch. This fosters a sense of independence
Staff members will be on hand to help caregivers or students who need assistance or emotional support.
Does your child have an Epi-pen or need to take medication at school? Please do NOT send medication into school with your child. All medication needs to be checked in by an adult in our front office. In order for George Watts Montessori to administer any medication (over-the-counter or prescription), we must have a completed medication form (completed by a physician) and the medication must be in its original packaging.
Did you know we partner with Stepping Stones Group to offer mental health services during the school day? I believe all humans benefit from therapy services, and DPS wants to make access to clinical therapists EASY for your family, without waitlists. Our licensed clinical therapist comes weekly to meet with students. Reach out to Counselor Parfitt or Ms. Wilson to learn more! See what it’s all about HERE (English/en español)!
We are here to help and support you this year! A strong school-parent relationship is a strong contributor to student success, and we invite you to join us in making George Watts Montessori a great place to learn and grow! Welcome to the 2025-26 school year!
