Wheatley Montessori School

Our harvest fieldtrip to Denver Downs was a tremendous success. Thanks to our parents who helped out and joined in on the fun!

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we studied the life and paintings of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.

Our master artist study for the week was French artist, Rosa Bonheur. After studying several of Bonheur’s paintings, the students created their own masterpieces.

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Mrs. Elissa prepared a delicious snack of taquitos and Horchata. The students also danced and listened to Mexican songs.

A fun, educational, and engaging week as we studied the water cycle and the formation of clouds.

Summer Fun and Enrichment at Wheatley Montessori !

Maria Montessori found that children were natural learners who were capable of self-discipline when given the knowledge and opportunity.😊 The role of the Montessori teacher is to guide and empower children to make good choices.👩‍🏫 Some ways the teacher does this is through:
🌟Modeling behavior
🌟Providing clear expectations
🌟Encouraging independence
🌟Offering choices
🌟Using natural and logical consequences
❓What are some other ways that Montessori teachers encourage appropriate behavior?

A busy, fun, engaging, and productive week at Wheatley Montessori School.

We had a very good study on Italian painter, Giovanna Garzoni. Next week we’ll create our own still life paintings.

It's now easier to call Wheatley Montessori School.

Wheatley Montessori School Summer Enrichment: in addition to our regular “challenging work” we’re learning about mindfulness through meditation and yoga. This week we planted a garden and studied the anatomy of a seed. We also ventured off to meet Vice-President Kamala Harris but the mission proved to be a bit daunting. However, she did wave as she passed in her SUV.

Wheatley Montessori School: Developing the Whole Child

Birthday Girl, we wish you a safe and happy 5th journey around the sun. We are proud of you and your awesome accomplishments!!

That’s us!!!

Wheatley Montessori School, Selected by GlobalGiving As Red Backpack Fund Recipient, Receives $5,000 Grant From The Spanx by Sara Blakely Foundation To Combat COVID-19 Crisis
August 17, 2020 — GlobalGiving announced today that Wheatley Montessori School has been selected to receive a $5,000 COVID-19 relief and recovery grant from The Red Backpack Fund, an opportunity for small businesses and nonprofits made possible by The Spanx by Sara Blakely Foundation.

“My hope is that this gift will help alleviate some of the pressures caused by this horrible pandemic. Twenty years ago, I started Spanx with $5,000 in savings, and I see this as a time to pay it forward. Small business is the backbone of our culture. I know what it’s like to be a small business owner, and I want to provide some relief to these entrepreneurs during this time,” said Spanx Founder Sara Blakely.

The Spanx by Sara Blakely Foundation donated $5 million to support female entrepreneurs in the wake of COVID-19 and teamed up with GlobalGiving to establish The Red Backpack Fund.

Thousands of business owners and nonprofit founders from across the United States and its territories applied to receive a grant from The Red Backpack Fund to combat economic hardship caused by COVID-19. Wheatley Montessori School was selected for the grant based on its outstanding application, its urgent need for COVID-19 relief, and its demonstrated capacity to overcome COVID-19 setbacks.

GlobalGiving, a 501(c)(3) organization with nearly two decades of grantmaking experience, will award grants to at least 1,000 women entrepreneurs from now through September 2020 through The Red Backpack Fund. GlobalGiving has assembled a 100% women-led team to lead the grantee selection process. The team includes grant specialists, social workers, female entrepreneurs, analysts, and monitoring and evaluation experts.

"We're proud to announce the grantees of The Red Backpack Fund. They have successfully undergone GlobalGiving’s rigorous vetting process, and we believe this grant will help them continue to thrive, despite the shifting economic circumstances brought on by this crisis," said GlobalGiving CEO Alix Guerrier. "The world needs more women-led organizations who are a key force in overcoming COVID-19 and establishing a better normal."

Learn more about The Red Backpack Fund at www.globalgiving.org/redbackpackfund.

Wheatley Montessori School, Selected by GlobalGiving As Red Backpack Fund Recipient, Receives $5,000 Grant From The Spanx by Sara Blakely Foundation To Combat COVID-19 Crisis
August 17, 2020 — GlobalGiving announced today that Wheatley Montessori School has been selected to receive a $5,000 COVID-19 relief and recovery grant from The Red Backpack Fund, an opportunity for small businesses and nonprofits made possible by The Spanx by Sara Blakely Foundation.

“My hope is that this gift will help alleviate some of the pressures caused by this horrible pandemic. Twenty years ago, I started Spanx with $5,000 in savings, and I see this as a time to pay it forward. Small business is the backbone of our culture. I know what it’s like to be a small business owner, and I want to provide some relief to these entrepreneurs during this time,” said Spanx Founder Sara Blakely.

The Spanx by Sara Blakely Foundation donated $5 million to support female entrepreneurs in the wake of COVID-19 and teamed up with GlobalGiving to establish The Red Backpack Fund.

Thousands of business owners and nonprofit founders from across the United States and its territories applied to receive a grant from The Red Backpack Fund to combat economic hardship caused by COVID-19. Wheatley Montessori School was selected for the grant based on its outstanding application, its urgent need for COVID-19 relief, and its demonstrated capacity to overcome COVID-19 setbacks.

GlobalGiving, a 501(c)(3) organization with nearly two decades of grantmaking experience, will award grants to at least 1,000 women entrepreneurs from now through September 2020 through The Red Backpack Fund. GlobalGiving has assembled a 100% women-led team to lead the grantee selection process. The team includes grant specialists, social workers, female entrepreneurs, analysts, and monitoring and evaluation experts.

"We're proud to announce the grantees of The Red Backpack Fund. They have successfully undergone GlobalGiving’s rigorous vetting process, and we believe this grant will help them continue to thrive, despite the shifting economic circumstances brought on by this crisis," said GlobalGiving CEO Alix Guerrier. "The world needs more women-led organizations who are a key force in overcoming COVID-19 and establishing a better normal."

Learn more about The Red Backpack Fund at www.globalgiving.org/redbackpackfund.

Summer Fun! Taking a break from our studies on world cultures: Monday Beijing, China; Tuesday Brussels, Belgium and after our walk, we’re off to Sydney, Australia! Wish you could join us!!

He insisted on being Tigger - and a ballerina.

Late stay dress up is soooo much fun!!

Late stay dress up is soooo much fun!!

Dining at Red Bowl as we complete our study on the Chinese New Year.

Please come out and join our students as they celebrate the season.

Wheatley Montessori School is offering tuition assistance to qualifying families. Please call 864-908-6286 for more information. Our students learn discipline, concentration, order and independence- factors that have been proven to lead to academic/career/life successes. Our goal is to make a positive difference in the lives of all children.

This will be an awesome year at Wheatley Montessori - beautiful brilliant children under the guidance of an experienced and dedicated educator- Ms. Colin Blassengale