Montessori Children’s School of Key West Weekly Newsletter – October 14, 2026
This Week @ MCS
Pictured:
1. A Toddler friend tends to the dishes, a normal part of Practical Life in the Toddler classroom.
2. Ms Carly from the Key West Library in her weekly Storytime with the Kindergarteners while the Library is under construction
3. Spanish Lime draws inspiration from the Coral House on Reynolds Street with Ms Kassandra of the Key West Art & Historical Society
4. A Cocoplum student shares her completed work with her parents in her Student Led Conference
5. Mahogany (Adolescent) at Bayview Park for daily recess playing yet another game of their favorite: soccer!
1. A Toddler friend tends to the dishes, a normal part of Practical Life in the Toddler classroom.
2. Ms Carly from the Key West Library in her weekly Storytime with the Kindergarteners while the Library is under construction
3. Spanish Lime draws inspiration from the Coral House on Reynolds Street with Ms Kassandra of the Key West Art & Historical Society
4. A Cocoplum student shares her completed work with her parents in her Student Led Conference
5. Mahogany (Adolescent) at Bayview Park for daily recess playing yet another game of their favorite: soccer!
Upcoming Events (more info below)…
PRO TIP: Click the date to save the event to your personal calendar on your phone!
Thursday, October 15: Walk on White, 6-8pm White St Campus
Monday-Friday, November 2-6: School Photo Week
Tuesday-Thursday, November 3-5: Parent Education Series (After School, See below for details)
Wednesday,. November 11: NO SCHOOL – VETERANS DAY
Friday, November 20: HALF DAY – 12pm Dismissal, Community Potluck 12pm Front Lawn Varela Street
Monday, November 23-Friday, November 27: NO SCHOOL – FALL BREAK
Monday, November 23-Wednesday, November 25: Fall Break Camp Available Toddler & Primary 8AM-3:30PM
Sunday, December 6: Montessori 5K Race & Kids Fun Run, 8am Truman Waterfront Park
Walk on White
Please join us tomorrow, Thursday, October 15 from 6-8PM for our Walk on White Open House & Bake Sale at our White Street campus at 1025 White St! If you have not yet toured the new White Street Satellite Campus this is a perfect opportunity to see the space and what exciting things we have been doing over there. All are welcome!
Easy Work/Pay Opportunity by contributing to the Bake Sale! Sign up here: BAKE SALE SIGN UP
School Photo Week
We have our week of school pictures coming up November 2-6!
Here is a link to view information from our photographer, including the schedule for the week: https://studio-z-photography.
This link contains information about the schedule and details about what to expect! Things have changed slightly from previous years so make sure you look over everything. Now is a good time to save Megan Ellis Dzielak’s email addresses – megan@studio-z-photography.com
As well, Megan is hosting some mini-sessions. 50% of the session fee will come back to the Children’s School as a fundraiser. You can book a session here: https://studio-z.semuko.com/
If you have any questions, please email Megan Ellis Dzielak at megan@studio-z-photography.
Parent Education Series
The Montessori journey for a family can be greatly enhanced by taking part in our Parent Education series, offered twice during the year. The following Parent Education Events are open to any families who wish to attend (you do not necessarily have to stay within your current program – feel welcome to attend a program that your child will be moving up to, or that is of interest to you!) We also offer childcare for all Education Series (Upper Elementary students are invited to attend their series.)
Toddler: Tuesday, November 3 @ 3PM
Primary: Wednesday, November 4 @ 3PM
Lower Elementary (Grades 1-3): Thursday, November 5 @ 6PM
Upper Elementary (Grades 4-6): Thursday, November 5 @ 3PM
Montessori 5K & Kids Fun Run is BACK! 
Our Annual 5K & Kids Fun Run is coming up on December 6, 2026. Registration is open! Early registration pricing at just $39 per 5K Registrant is available for the first few weeks, so get signed up today! Race shirts are included for the first 100 registrants! Registration link here: Race Sign Ups
We are looking for SPONSORS to support our event and help us keep race costs low for participants. The sponsorship form is attached to this email. All funds raised for the 5K race go directly to our In-House Scholarship Fund, which pays tuition for our local families in need who otherwise cannot afford to attend our school. If you or anyone you know is willing to sponsor the race, please speak with Ms. Alex!
Not a big run/walker? We are also looking for volunteers for race day! Here is the link to sign up for our volunteer slots. We especially need Course Marshals who stand along the race route and cheer on participants! Race Volunteer Sign Ups
Congratulations to our Student Artists who created this year’s 5K Artwork: Cora Ludwick, Rishianna Gidwani, and Zadie Haskell
Campus Needs
Our Banyan Classroom dishwasher is in need of replacement. We are looking for a new or lightly used dishwasher – standard size 24 inches. Please let Ms. Megan know if you are able to help us with this.
Community News
Trick-or-Treating in Old Town!
We’re hoping to make Halloween a little more fun for Old Town neighbors who love seeing kids in costume and for families who want the option to trick-or-treat closer to home.
Some of our Montessori families have put together a free, neighborhood trick-or-treat map where residents can sign up to hand out candy, stickers, or other goodies. Families can check the map to see which homes are participating and plan their route.
Want to put your house on the map? Scan the QR code on the flyer Lights On poster – 11×17 (1) or visit oldtownhalloween.
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