With schools closing, events cancelled, and many companies urging employees to work from home to prevent the spread of COVID-19, parents are facing an unexpected challenge. Since many of these closures overlap school March breaks, kids may not have homework to do — and even if they do, the lack of school and extracurricular activities [...]
On December 8 and 9, a film crew from Mazz Media will visit the school to develop a series of videos designed to answer the most common questions parents and other educators have about Montessori. Families who are unfamiliar with the philosophy may be intrigued about Montessori. They may have heard that it is a [...]
Upper Elementary Students Launch First-Ever Amateur Radio Club Last week Upper Elementary students began an exciting journey of exploration into amateur radio. The curriculum, which dynamically integrates language arts, algebra, physics, geography, meteorology, graphic arts, industrial fabrication, computer science, and social studies into the UE course of study, allows for authentic, interactive, and tangible connections [...]
We are happy to announce that the school has joined the Little Free Library movement that is sweeping the nation. Our Montessori Adolescent Program (MAP) has spearheaded this project and is planning an opening ceremony during our Spring Picnic on Saturday, April 25th. The idea behind these libraries is simple. Little Free Libraries are just [...]
Ultimately, what sets The New School apart is our mission to provide each child with an individualized, holistic program that meets their specific needs. Each child learns differently, has different interests, and develops cognitive and social skills at his or her own pace. By addressing individual needs, our specialized materials, prepared environment, and teaching approach [...]
The year 2014 not only marks The New School's 30th Anniversary, it is also an important milestone in our history: the rebirth of the adolescent program. Starting in the fall, our programs will expand to include middle school grades 7 through 9. Upper Elementary director Sheldon Clark will coordinate and implement an interdisciplinary and project-based [...]
For close to thirty years, The New School has celebrated International Night, an annual festival of culture and diversity. At the beginning of each year, all of our classrooms from Children’s House to Elementary, select a country to study. During the entire year, the students study the culture, geography, and history of their selected countries. [...]
Sometimes it is difficult for parents to decide if preschool is worthwhile. It seems expensive, and how does a parent know if preschool really benefits the child? A new study by the University of Chicago and UNC Chapel Hill suggests that early childhood education is critical to fostering higher-level thinking skills in children as young [...]
When? Friday, October 26th Where? New School Montessori Center, Holly Springs Why? To provide our families with a fun evening, raise funds for the school, and to raise awareness for big cat conservation. Last year The New School Montessori Center hosted its first ever fall festival. We established a tradition in which the school celebrates, [...]
Need to know the latest news and updates at the school? Frustrated by lost pieces of paper with important news, deadlines, and updates? As part of our website rebuild, now all of our newsletters and important announcements are available for you to access at your leisure. No more worrying about missing events or deadlines! While [...]
