Greene Towne Montessori School, located in Center City, Philadelphia, is dedicated to providing a stimulating learning environment for children ages 18 months to 6 years, consistent with the values and principles developed by Maria Montessori. Learn More...
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Nurturing Concentration
“The first essential for the child’s development is concentration. The child who concentrates is immensely happy.” Maria Montessori
There is very little, if any, learning without concentration. In the Montessori classroom lengthening each child’s attention span is a long-range purpose of…
What’s growing in our garden?
Last month we planted so many new plants and seeds in our roof top container garden. The rain and sun have been doing their work. Take a look to see what is growing: Strawberries, Blueberries, Thyme, Pole Beans, Hostas, Snapdragons, Chocolate…
Around Town
**Updated 5/17/13
Art Splash: A Summer of Art and Fun for the Whole Family
School is almost out, but the Philadelphia Museum of Art is always open to families! Starting June 28, the Museum’s Perelman Building will be transformed into a…
Moveable Alphabet
“It was very hard for me to learn how to read. It did not seem logical for the letter ‘m’ to be called ‘em,’ and yet with some vowel following it you did not say ‘ema’ but ‘ma.’ It was impossible…
Jean Prestas’ 25 years Celebration
Saturday morning, before the picnic, friends and families gathered at Greene Towne to honor Jean Prestas and celebrate her 25 years as a lead teacher at Greene Towne. Current and former students along with their parents joined in feting Jean and…
May 2013 Picnic Recap
It was a beautiful day and a great time was had by all! We welcomed new families and reunited with former Greene Towne students, shared delicious picnic fare, played waffle ball and soccer, tossed frisbees, shot off air rockets and flew…
Arbor Day Pictures!
WORMS!
Singing, Dancing, Celebrating!
Tending the Garden, Composting, and Planting!
BONUS: Thanks to Anna Chandra for taking these pictures and sharing!
Kindergarteners Tending the Garden
Kindergarteners Tending the Trees
Upcoming Events
Diversity and Programming Committee Collection to Benefit the Philadelphia Veterans Comfort House
Wish list of daily items:
Bread, Butter, orange juice, Breakfast Cereals, fresh vegetables, fresh fruit, 2 % Milk, Lunch ham, Lunch turkey, Lunch cheese, beef, chicken, pork, Ground beef, turkey, Pasta sauce, Parm cheese, mayo, ketchup, mustard, soup, brown rice, decaf…
Staff In-service: 11:45 DISMISSAL
ADM is in session.
Memorial Day: SCHOOL CLOSED
ADM CLOSED.
Lemonade Stand and Bake Sale
The Kindergarten students will be having a lemonade stand/bake sale at the 11:45 and 2:45 dismissals on 5/29 and 5/30.
Toddler House Ice Cream Social
For this year and next year's Toddler Families!
Last Day of School: 10:30am STAGGERED DISMISSAL
Dismissal from 10-11am for all students except Kindergarten.
Kindergarten Recognition Ceremony at 11:15am.