Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
by Coretta Scott King
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday celebrates the life and legacy of a man who brought hope and healing to America. We commemorate as well the timeless values he taught us through his example — the values of courage, truth, justice, compassion, dignity, humility and service that so radiantly defined Dr. King’s character and empowered his leadership. On this holiday, we commemorate the universal, unconditional love, forgiveness and nonviolence that empowered his revolutionary spirit.
We commemorate Dr. King’s inspiring words, because his voice and his vision filled a great void in our nation, and answered our collective longing to become a country that truly lived by its noblest principles. Yet, Dr. King knew that it wasn’t enough just to talk the talk, that he had to walk the walk for his words to be credible. And so we commemorate on this holiday the man of action, who put his life on the line for freedom and justice every day, the man who braved threats and jail and beatings and who ultimately paid the highest price to make democracy a reality for all Americans. For more information http://www.thekingcenter.org/meaning-king-holiday
On this day of remembrance, talk to your children about the importance of working to encourage the exchange of ideas and the value of diversity in our world! Together we all benefit from our strengths!
Leader In Me – Habit 6 Synergy
Check out one school’s production where Dorothy must synergize with her newly found friends! When we work together we all benefit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hH4sMZtWrCY
Montessori Moment
Preventing war is the work of politicians, establishing peace is the work of educationists.
– Dr. Maria Montessori
Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction!!!!
Our annual community event is Saturday, February 4th from 8a – 10:30am here at Garden Oaks. Invite your friends and family to join us for free pancakes, Katz coffee, fun for all ages and silent auction bidding!
Montessori School Accreditation
We are working on Montessori school accreditation through the International Montessori Council. If you are interested in helping with this project we still have room for you on a committee!
January Calendar Reminders!
19th Montessori Curriculum Night – Science, Technology Engineering and Math (STEM)
23rd SDMC Mtg – 2pm
25th Early Dismissal
25th HISD Spelling Bee
27th Pastries with Pollock/PAC/Parent Ed.
Stay healthy! GO to bed early and eat “clean”!
MONTESSORI FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE
Did you know we are hosting this national conference June 22 – 25? We are looking for host families, underwriters and volunteers!
Public Education NEEDS YOU!
YOU have the power to voice your perspectives about policies that pertain to you and your school community. Do you know who the elected officials are who represent your area? Who Represents Me http://www.fyi.legis.state.tx.us/Home.aspx provides information about current districts and members of the Texas Senate, Texas House of Representatives, the Texas delegation to the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, and the State Board of Education.
Be a light to others and practice kindness…..
From the desk of Dr. Lindsey Pollock, Principal
January 16, 2017 Volume 9, Issue 18