Happy Wednesday MCS Community!
Let’s talk about Step Up for Students Scholarships
Applications for Step Up for Students are live for the 26/27 School Year. All students age 5 and above as of September 1, 2026 are eligible to apply for standard Private School scholarships. Students age 3 and above as of September 1, 2026 who qualify for any of the Unique Abilities (UA) designations can also apply. We recommend prioritizing submission of your application or re-application as soon as possible to be sure you are awarded the funds. Once you receive your Award ID, please send it to office@montessorikeywest.com. If you have any questions about Step Up funding please contact Ms. Alex in the office at 305-294-5302, or come chat in person.
Here is the link to apply for Step Up:
Apply For A PreK-12 Scholarship Today – Step Up For Students
From Step Up: Private School and Unique Abilities Scholarship Families: To ensure your renewing student receives priority, you must submit your application by Thursday, April 30. After this date, your student will be processed as a “new student.”
PEP Scholarship Families: The deadline to submit an application for renewing and new students is Thursday, April 30. No applications will be accepted after this deadline.
Some tips for completing your applications:
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Type of School = Florida Private School
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County = Monroe
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School Name = Montessori Children’s School of Key West
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You will need their birth certificate to upload
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You will need social security number to enter for each child
For a new application you may need proof of income documentation (tax return, pay stubs, etc) and proof of residency documentation (deed, lease, utility bills, etc) to upload to the application.
Note: You can save as draft if you need to, but we recommended starting the application ASAP.
This Week @ MCS
Pictured:
1. A Middle School friend reads to a group of Gumbo Limbo Primary students, a very full circle moment!
2. Cocoplum Friends visit the Harrison Gallery and enjoy a special show by Ben Harrison
3. Toddler friends squeal on the Toddler playground treehouse
4. Spanish Lime friends of different ages work on reading together
Upcoming Events (more info below)…
PRO TIP: Click the date to save the event to your personal calendar on your phone!
Thursday, February 5: Grown Ups Only Fundraiser @ Mary Ellen’s @ 6PM
Friday, February 13: Grandparent/Special Friend Day *11:30 DISMISSAL FOR TODDLER & PRIMARY
Saturday, February 14: PJ Party in Support of Staff Education to AMS Conference 5:30-8:30PM
Monday, February 16: NO SCHOOL – Presidents Day
Saturday, February 21: Love & Play Community Event, On Campus 9AM-12PM
Tuesday, February 24-Thursday February 26: Parent Education Series
PJ Party
Help our staff get to Washington DC AND enjoy an evening to yourselves, on Valentine’s Day no less! From 5:30-8:30PM on February 14th our Toddler & Primary programs will host a PJ Party – drop your children off for games, crafts, dinner, and a movie with their pals. $60/child – we can invoice you. Sign up by emailing office@montessorikeywest.com or texting 305-294-5302.
Love & Play
Everyone’s favorite annual event is coming right up! Join us for this magical morning of fun, crafts, bounce houses, hair tinsel, community, love and joy from 9AM-12PM on February 21 – campus transforms into a carnival and the love can be felt all over.
A note from Ms. Ashley:
As many of you know, our beloved annual Love and Play event will take place in a few weeks.
It occurs on Saturday, 2/21 from 9:00 am -12:00 pm.
We are looking for help in creating a beautiful brunch spread to be enjoyed for all those who attend.
Please click the link below to sign up.
All food should be dropped off between 9:00 am – 9:15 am on Saturday, 2/21.
Thanks in advance for your help and please reach out with any 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 Keely Kessler, the Recycling Coordinator for the City of Key West who also has launched and nurtured our Composting initiative on campus and recently has visited to read her favorite book, The Lorax, to our students of various programs. We are so grateful for Keely’s work on our campus and love having her in our community.
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