No School Tomorrow, so Friday News is a Day Early!
Administrative Announcements
- Next week is Spring Break. We do not have school tomorrow, Friday 3/14, but are hosting a Plogging Neighborhood Clean Up at 8AM on campus if you would like to join us.
- Intent to Remain forms are due back tomorrow. If we do not receive your form tomorrow, we will assume your child’s space is available as we begin our admissions process for the 25/26 School Year.
- All Students Aged 5 and above as of Sept 1, 2025 are eligible for the Step Up for Students scholarship. Please send your Award ID to office@montessorikeywest.com as soon as you receive it.
- MCS Supper Club is COMING! April 25th 5:45PM at Antonia’s! Buy Your Tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/mcs-supper-club-2025-antonias
Cool Updates from Upper Elementary
Our Cocoplum class has created a video submission for CAVU, an organization dedicated to engaging youth in climate change initiatives. The class wrote and filmed the video on campus. We are excited to share it with you: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGgUYyrNSQ/0SycwjhpRfllPf767fG-ow/watch
They find out if they won any awards on May 8th. This is just one of many initiatives this class is constantly incorporating into their exciting and dynamic learning environment.
This Week @ MCS
Pictured:
- The Primary Program was visited by friends from the Key West Fire Department this week for an exciting lesson on fire safety, firefighter gear, and of course the fire truck. Thank you to Thomas Bouchard, dad of London in our Toddler program, for coordinating the visit.
- The Mangroves are presented a matching lesson at circle time
- Lower Elementary friends cut strawberries for community snack
Upcoming Events (more info on each below)…
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Friday, March 14th: Plogging Sponsored by Montessori Key West
Friday, March 14th: NO SCHOOL, Professional Day
Monday, March 17th – Friday, March 21st: SPRING BREAK – No School, Toddler & Primary Camp Available 8AM-3:30PM
Monday, March 24th: Classes Resume
Saturday, April 5th: Primary Follow the Child 9AM-11AM
Saturday, April 5th: Open House 9AM-11AM
Plogging
The best way to teach our kids to give back to & care for our community is to give back to our community with our kids here to see & partake. On Friday, March 14h we will have a Professional Day with No School, but we are taking the opportunity to care for our neighborhood by hosting the Plogging in the Keys organization’s weekly clean up. If you are in town, please plan to join us from 8-9AM – grown ups & kiddos alike – to pick up trash & cigarette butts from our surrounding streets (did you know cigarette butts are collected separately and used to make benches?!) Classes are preparing contributions today for a breakfast-style snack to be served after the Plogging event.
Spring Break Camp
We are out of school March 14-23, with a return to school on March 24. Toddler & Primary Spring Break Camp runs March 17-21, 2025. If you are not already signed up, please contact the office today to inquire about available space.
Elementary friends or families with older siblings in need of camp options – we’ve got you! Here are a few we have compiled for those families who may be interested:
Ms. Nancy3’s Theater Camp at the Studios of Key West (Flyer Attached) ACT OUT! Spring Break Camp for Kids (Ages 7-14) with Nancy 3. Hoffman and Liz Cloud | The Studios of Key West
Key West Art & Historical Society Art Camp: Spring ArtCamp! | The Art of Key West | Key West Art & Historical Society
Key West Community Sailing Camp: Spring Break Camp – Key West Community Sailing Center
Open House
Once a year we open up our campus gates to the community to tour our classrooms and get to know our staff. If you have any friends or contacts in the community you think would like a chance to walk through the school please extend the invitation to visit us Saturday, April 5th from 9AM-11AM. All classrooms will be open and Lead Guides will be on campus to meet and answer questions.
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 Angela Doheny, mom of Jaxton – one of our awesome Middle Schoolers! She donated a gently used toaster oven in excellent condition that will be heavily used in our Spanish Lime classroom to bake all of the banana breads and other goodies we work on as part of our practical life lessons and birthday celebrations. Do you have used appliances or goods you are thinking of posting on Key West Yard Sale or another online marketplace? We always appreciate the offer of a donation – please think of us!
Greater Key West Community Events
Save Our Pines Fundraiser
Ever read “The Lorax?” A real life group of Lorax-type locals has organized to save the pine trees at Fort Zach. Join them for a picnic potluck fundraiser on March 16th and be part of the movement to preserve the shade in our beautiful beach area.
Schooner Hindu Centennial Celebration
March 16th is a busy day! From 10AM-10PM Hindu Charters is hosting a celebration
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