Happy Friday MCS Community!
After our first full week of the school year we are feeling energized, accomplished, and grateful for such a wonderful group of friends to embark on the journey of this year. This week on campus you could see quite the range of emotions: from some tears to big excitement and laughs. We are already seeing new friendships form, friends coming out of their shells, and the foundations of trust for our new friends joining us this year. It is never lost on us what a gift it is to get to guide our families through this time – thank you for being here with us.
Administrative Announcements:
- Tuition & Invoicing – This year an automatic 5% late fee will be added to overdue unpaid invoices. September invoices go out next week – please submit payment prior to the 1st of the month to avoid late fees.
- Thank you to those families who have kept children home when they are not feeling well. We especially appreciate those who have texted or emailed the office to notify us in the morning so we can accurately record our attendance. You can always text us at 305-294-5302.
Pictured:
- Two Toddler friends enjoying lunch and a laugh together.
- A Kindergartener demonstrating a lesson for younger friends in the Gumbo Limbo classroom.
- Upper Elementary friends having their own yoga class at Shakti yoga by the famous Ms Sofia!
Upcoming Events (more info on each below)…
PRO TIP: Click the date to save the event to your personal calendar on your phone!
Monday, September 2nd: No School, Labor Day
Saturday, September 7th: Anything But Car Wash 9AM-12PM, On Campus
Friday, September 20th: PJ Party (Parent’s Night Out) 5:30-8:30PM, On Campus
Anything But Car Wash
On September 7th from 9AM-12PM we will host our first annual Anything But Car Wash. Varela & United St car lines will transform into washing stations for all of your eclectic Key West alternative vehicles – bikes, golf carts, ATVs – you bring it, we’ll wash it!
We will set up water activities for kids on the front lawn (slip-n-slide, water tables) and provide materials to wash down outdoor equipment on campus as well. There will be something for everyone! All funds support our internal Scholarship Fund which goes directly toward tuition support for families in our own school community.
Please spread the word to friends, especially those with cool alternative vehicles! This event is open to the community and we highly encourage you to bring friends to celebrate our unique Key West lifestyle. After all, how many school car lines do you see lined up with so many awesome methods of island transport? Flyer is below and we have copies in the office for you to distribute around town if you are able! Ready to help out? Here’s the link to sign up to volunteer and donate: ABC Wash Volunteers
PJ Party (Parents’ Night Out!)
A few times a year our staff offers a PJ Party for our students at all levels to free up our community of parents who deserve a night out! Our first PJ Party of the year will be Friday, September 20th from 5:30PM-8:30PM – Get your date night planned or just go sit in silence at home for a few hours!! Give yourself what you need 🙂
This PJ Party is offered for all levels (Toddler through Upper El!) and will have specific activities and food preparations for each level. Cost is $60 per child, or $50 for siblings. Space is limited and first come first serve – respond to this email to sign up! Please RSVP by September 13. This year’s PJ Party proceeds support the staff attending the International Montessori Council (IMC) Conference in October.
Weekly Miracle Makers
Oftentimes it feels like our school is powered by Miracles. Miracles large and small happen each week to pull off all that we do here. Those miracles appear in acts of love and kindness and service by parents, children, staff, alumni, community members, and more, and each week we highlight a special one here.
This week’s Miracle Maker is Itzel Smith, Mom of Gabby (Spanish Lime), who coordinated the donation and set up of the amazing balloon decorations for last week’s Welcome Back Potluck. For anyone who loved those decorations as much as we did – Itzel’s friend Jessica’s balloon and party rental company is Inflate Key West and she can be reached at letsparty@inflateballoonsbounce.com or follow her on social media at @inflatekeywest.
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