MCS Weekly Newsletter – August 26, 2026
Start of the Year Illnesses
It is no secret that the start of the school year brings various germs & viruses to and through campus. As expected, we have started to see some fevers and mild colds pop up. We have also already had several parents choose to keep children home when symptoms start, which is so greatly appreciated. It is always better to take a day to rest over trying to push a child through a school day when not feeling well. We also appreciate keeping our staff safe and healthy, because without them there is no school!
If you are keeping your child home sick please text 305-294-5302 or shoot us an email at office@montessorikeywest.com (& cc their teacher) to let us know. It is always helpful to know what symptoms you are seeing as well, so we can keep an eye on trends within programs.
Classroom Wish Lists
If you are feeling generous and also want to knock out some work/pay hours, here are the classroom wish lists for all classrooms:
Mangrove Wish List (Ms Julia)
Pigeon Plum Wish List (Ms Carole)
Gumbo Limbo Wish List (Ms Ashley)
Banyan Wish List (Ms Hannah & Ms Dori)
Spanish Lime Wish List (Ms Suzanne)
Cocoplum Wish List (Ms Dawn)
Mahogany Wish List (Ms Brooke & Ms Kalei)
All wish list classroom purchases count as Work/Pay Hours! We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit so purchases are also tax deductible!!
This Week @ MCS
Pictured:
1. A new Toddler friend opens his lunchbox unassisted
2. Kindergarten friends from Banyan & Gumbo Limbo flex for their first PE class of the year
3. Cocoplum works with Ms Christine on the art of calligraphy
4. Storytime with Ms. Carole
5. Mahogany (Adolescent) students study pollination in the Marc House Community Garden
Upcoming Events (more info below)…
Thursday, August 27: Parent/Corporation Meeting @ 6PM, on Zoom
Monday, September 7: SCHOOL CLOSED – Labor Day
Saturday, September 12: “Wash, Ride & Slide” Community Car Wash & Bike Tune Up Event 9AM-12PM, Varela St Campus
Parent/Corporation Meeting
Throughout the year we hold three Parent/Corporation Meetings (we are all members of the Corporation at Montessori Children’s School.) The first of the three meetings this year will be Thursday, August 27th at 6PM. We hold these meetings on Zoom so you can attend from your evening routine. Meeting attendance is worth 1 work/pay hour. This is a great opportunity to learn more about high level plans for the school (including expansion of our programs, school direction, and other exciting goals) as well as a chance to interact with and hear from other parents and our staff outside of school hours. ZOOM LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83360526278pwd=Jaxn3FIGhArBh209cRuoiwYyjswDq6.1
Community Car Wash “Wash, Ride & Slide”
Please plan to join us for our Annual Community Car Wash Saturday, September 12th from 9AM-12PM here On Campus. We throw a party on the Front Lawn with a Slip N Slide, Bake Sale, and a DJ Jimmy Jamz dance party. On Varela Street we hold a washing station for cars, golf carts, bicycles, tricycles, scooters – if you’re riding it, we’re washing it! Kids and grown ups alike! This year WeCycle will be sponsoring a special Bike Tune Up station as well! Sign ups for donations here (Worth Fundraising Work/Pay Hours!): Mahogany: Wash, Ride, and Slide
*Thanks to our Mahogany Middle Schoolers for putting together this cool flyer for the event!
Community News
A special sewing program offered by Ashli Tillett here on campus. We need 10 more students to enroll to make it happen!
Dante is offering a fantastic morning fitness class for our parents, with a new time closer to drop off! Try it out Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8:20AM at Bayview Park!
In the Fall & Spring our local Running Community hosts a 5-week Kids Running Series on Sunday Mornings at the Key West High School Track. Racers can be as young as 2 or 3 years old, up through middle school age. It is a fun way to expose your children to an activity outside of school with other children and families who enjoy being outdoors, moving their bodies, and community. We encourage you to check it out: Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 – Key West, FL
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