Announcements

Upcoming Events at the Brandon & Riverview Montessori Schools

• July 5th - BMS & RMS Closed for Independence Day
• July 19th -Timeless Tales Special Presentation at BMS & RMS
• Aug 6th - VPK and Montessori Camp Last Day
• Aug 9th to 13th - School Closed
• Aug 12th - BMS Student Orientation
• Aug 13th - RMS Student Orientation
• Sep 6th - School Closed for Labor Day

For more information about upcoming events, please contact Laurie March at (813) 655-9300.

BMS & RMS Team Relay For Life – Biggest Year Yet!

Thanks to the many supporters of this year’s Relay For Life, a special event to raise dollars and awareness to fight cancer. Our BMS & RMS Team achieved a record total of donations earning us the Bronze Level Award! The children collected over $600 in Classroom Coins; families, friends and teachers sponsored Team Members with donations and came to walk with us overnight; teachers baked goods to sell at the Relay event. We couldn’t have done it without everyone’s support. Thank you so very much! See you next year!

Now Enrolling New Students for the 2010-2011 Academic Year

The Brandon Montessori School at River Hills and Riverview Montessori School at Rivercrest are now enrolling new students for the 2010-2011 Academic Year. Call now for details.

• The Brandon Montessori School at River Hills: (813) 655-9300
• The Riverview Montessori School at Rivercrest: (813) 741-3300

2010 Summer Voluntary PreKindergarten Program

What do summer, fun, and learning have in common? The answer is Voluntary PreKindergarten (VPK) and Summer Camp at The Brandon and Riverview Montessori Schools!

Due to overwhelming success and program demand, both BMS and RMS will offer another exciting Summer VPK for 2010. It is a tried-and-true curriculum combining with a touch of geography, a sprinkle of cultural studies, and a pinch of history all blended together with loads of fun. In the renowned Montessori approach, children not only "visit" various regions but they also experience worldly songs, indigenous crafts, and wonderful new tastes of exotic lands.

During BMS and RMS Voluntary PreKindergarten, children are immersed in an environment fosting their innate qualities of exploration and hands on learning. VPK, gives children a jump start by preparing them for school and enhancing their pre-reading, pre-math, language and social skills. By developing the skills children need to become strong readers and students at an early age, children are more likely to be successful in school. VPK classrooms offer high-quality programs that include high literacy standards, developmentally appropriate curricula, manageable class sizes, and qualified teachers.

Program Details Include:

• The program is cost free to families regardless of their income level
• Summer VPK offers 300 instructional hours taught by Florida Certified Teachers
• The Summer VPK program is available from June 11 to August 6, 2010
• Daily program runs from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (before and aftercare is available

Eligibility requirements are as follows:

• You must be a resident of Florida
• Your child must turn 5 years old by September 1, 2010 and be entering Kindergarten in the Fall
• Your child must not have previously attended another VPK program

To enroll your child at the Brandon/Riverview Montessori Summer VPK Program, follow these easy steps:

• Complete the Child Application (available in the school office)
• Visit any VPK enrollment location and provide: Proof of age for enrolling child; Proof of Florida residency; and Completed Child Application
• Once you have been issued a VPK voucher, bring it to BMS or RMS for immediate enrollment in the 2010 Summer VPK Program.

Limited spaces are available

2009 Annual Report Now Available

Ms. Rohini just released the Brandon & Riverview Montessori School Annual Report highlighting our school's milestones for the past year.

Some of the highlights:

• BMS named as Small Business of the Year by the Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce
• Our first Elementary class graduated from RMS
• RMS and BMS are currently in the reaccreditation process with the American Montessori Association
• Our school hosted its first Art Exhibit and Open House
• Teacher training and enhanced curriculum
• Our first Summer Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten was a huge success
• RMS will extend the Toddler Program in 2010

Download the 2009 Annual Report here.

Our Brandon Montessori School Won The Small Business of the Year!

We're so honored and humbled that our families nominated us for this wonderful award. We owe our school's success to each of the incredible team members who nurture and teach the little ones in our care every day! We also graciously thank Ms. Rohini for your vision, passion and patient mentoring you give to each of us. You are amazing!

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