Early Learning Center

Teams from each of our schools have been busy learning about and planning for our PLC process for the upcoming school year at the @SolutionTree PLC Summit. It's going to be a great year at MSDSC! The Pleasant Lake Montessori Team is also finishing up their Montessori training at Trine University this week! Big Opportunities with Educators lead to Big Opportunities for Students! #SteubenStories

District Wide Registration Day is Wednesday, July 31st. 10 AM to 6 PM at Angola High School See the Registration Letter that went out earlier this week here. Want to skip the line? Student registration forms that are completed by Thursday, July 25th will receive a postcard in the mail to skip the line. Having trouble with a form or logging into your account? Go to website or click on following https://www.msdsteuben.k12.in.us/o/msdsc/page/powerschool for help

Join our community. All of our job opportunities can be found on our website. https://www.msdsteuben.k12.in.us/documents/employment/job-postings/310223 We look forward to having you join us.

The new school year will begin on August 7! Please read the letter linked below for important information about the start of the year. Be sure to attend registration at Angola High School's gymnasium on July 31 from 10:00 AM-6:00 PM. Until then, enjoy these beautiful summer days! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vlzFiXv7KP6UyNkEEHEw84iHLzgd4Aszcp8eOTPootk/edit?usp=sharing

We can honor those that have fought for our independence and freedoms, by striving to be the best versions of ourselves. Parent Coaching is a NO COST resource provided by our school district and ParentGuidance.org that connects you to regularly scheduled meetings with a coach and content created by therapists. Parent Guidance is here to support you throughout the summer with Parent Coaching. Click here to register for ongoing support from a coach: https://cookcenter.info/coaching https://drive.google.com/file/d/11viJieq9qGwwnlJ5q2j8xLPuHa-O60KA/view?usp=drivesdk

A moment for zen from the Peace Table at Pleasant Lake Montessori.

We are excited to show off our first language curriculum area at Pleasant Lake Montessori! It's coming together beautifully!

Today we set the first Montessori classroom up with the content study and biome curriculum at Pleasant Lake Montessori! So much cleaning, painting, and moving furniture has been done, and it is awesome to see the beautiful materials getting placed!

Steuben County Literacy Coalition’s K Camp Free summer camps will be held for incoming Fall 2024 Kindergarten students. The Steuben County United Way funds these programs. Snacks will be provided. Parent transportation to/from the program is required. The program is free! Held at Head Start Angola Center at 616 Mechanic St. June 10-28, 8:00-11:30, Monday-Friday https://forms.gle/xjbSZ25nTQgf2aP37

Say “hello” to two-way messaging and classroom announcements in the MSDSC app! With the addition of Rooms, our district app keeps getting better. Parents/ guardians check your email with instructions to sign up for early access to new features! Download for Android https://bit.ly/3w46DXd Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3LT6Eni

Visit Our Next Montessori Open House at the Early Learning Center on May 14 from 4-6 pm. Enrollment is limited in our PreK and K-6 Montessori programs! Register for the 2024-2025 school year here: https://msdsc.powerschool.com/public/formbuilder/form.html?formid=3344664

MSD of Steuben County's Nationally Accredited Montessori Early Learning Center is enrolling for the 2024-2025 school year. Don't miss our Open House today from 4-6 PM! Children 2.5 through 5 years old are eligible to enroll. Approximately 50% of children enrolled at the ELC receive full tuition assistance for the entire school year. For inquiries, questions, or tours please email jhubbard@msdsc.us To begin the registration process, complete the form at the link below. https://msdsc.powerschool.com/public/formbuilder/form.html?formid=3344664

Register for Free Public Montessori Education at Pleasant Lake Elementary for Grades K-6 Current MSD Students: https://tinyurl.com/MSDMontessori Enroll Students New to MSD: https://tinyurl.com/NEWMontessori Enroll by May 15 to guarantee your spot. Registration is limited.

Do you have a child from 0-5 & want FREE books sent to your home? Watch the video and explore the links below to learn more! Video: app.screencastify.com/v3/watch/t5iNZVhEQFgNYw5biEbL Registration: imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability/ INLearning Lab: inlearninglab.com/

Trine University Innovation One and The Makerspace Innovation Learning Lab (MILL) would like to invite any student and parent to join us in a fun evening in the MILL to learn about the equipment we have and participate in a couple of hands-on activities.Wednesday, May 1st, 4-7 pm. Stop in any time during the event. See Flyers for more information. To REGISTER use QR on flyer. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pcw2_9dOCyWLcNZRJu9uboT6ElVx392E/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HD97xzvUDjxtu2OGj6JIQudymD5XztyY/view?usp=sharing

Last night, the Board of the Metropolitan School District of Steuben County voted to convert Pleasant Lake Elementary to a K-6 Montessori school. We are excited to introduce the ONLY area Montessori programs for preschool at the Early Learning Center at Carlin Park AND K-6 students at Pleasant Lake Montessori. Don't miss our Open House today, April 17, where parents can learn more at Trine University's Center for Montessori Education in Shambaugh Hall from 6:00-7:00 PM. Click the link to learn more and transfer your students now. https://bit.ly/PLEMontessori

Below is a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document compiled from questions asked during the School Board's Public Work sessions regarding Pleasant Lake Elementary. We want to be sure that questions are answered before the next School Board meeting which is April 16. FAQ: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EVKyGsMCOrB7l7U0OU5svwZ7xNLvQpY2/view?usp=sharing

You're Not Alone...Coaching for Parents Do you need someone to talk to about the challenges of parenting? Consider meeting with a parent coach for FREE! Register at the link below. https://drive.google.com/file/d/160tJ6beiOIT94W4o6SImN2GHHONBo5ca/view?usp=sharing

Tomorrow is our first Parent Informational meeting at the Center for Montessori Education at Trine University, Shambaugh Hall, 600 Park Ave., for parents to learn more about our proposed Montessori program--FREE Public Montessori education for grades K-5. The meeting is from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The classroom space at Trine is limited to 24 attendees per session. We encourage those who would like to attend to complete the form at the link below to reserve your space. We will host a repeat session on April 17. You will be contacted if space fills up and we need to reschedule your visit. You can also stop in to visit our Montessori Early Learning Center on April 9, 10, or 18 from 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM (Ages 2.5-5--CCDF and On My Way Pre-K vouchers or paid tuition) Register here: https://forms.gle/BsWAu5uJoSSkHgut8

Trine University Montessori Open House Registration We are excited to join the Center for Montessori Education at Trine University to welcome parents to learn more about Montessori education. The classroom space at Trine is limited to 24 attendees per session. We encourage those who would like to attend to complete the form at the link below to reserve your space. You will be contacted if space fills up and we need to reschedule your visit. You can also visit our Montessori Early Learning Center on April 9, 10, or 18 from 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM https://forms.gle/BsWAu5uJoSSkHgut8