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About Us
Monticello Montessori is a tuition-free, public charter school providing a high-quality Montessori education to children in kindergarten through the eighth grade. Located in Ammon, Idaho, we serve students in Bonneville, Jefferson, and Bingham counties.
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October Administrator’s
Message
October will be a great month with lots happening at Monticello. We look forward to Student Led Parent/Teacher Conferences the 9th and 10th. Make sure you meet with the teachers and bring your child(ren) to hear about all the things the children are learning and doing.
We will have a Book Fair October 7th -10th and invite you to come and visit! PFA will be doing a “pull tabs” contest starting October 1. It will be similar to penny wars, but instead of pennies, classes will collect pull tabs off soda cans. The team with the highest weight will win. We will donate all the tabs at the end of November to the Ronald McDonald house at EIRMC.
We want to welcome our new PFA officers: President: Tiffany Adams, Treasurer: Nikki Gillins and Secretary: Sophia Pincock
We will participate in The Great Idaho Shake Out 10/17 at 10:17.
Mrs. Ford’s and Mrs. Stoker’s classes are headed to the pumpkin patch and our Middle School students will visit the Technical Career High Schools in our community.
Put all these dates on your calendars.
- 10/23 PFA meeting @ 2 pm
- 10/24 Schoolwide trunk or treat 6-7 pm
We are consistently hearing the children complain about being tired. Please make they are getting plenty of sleep. Many of the struggles children have at school are a direct result of not getting enough sleep. Sleep is the time for restoration and for children’s bodies to recharge and retain the information they have learned throughout the day. Refer to the following chart for recommended guidelines for sleep:
- preschool (3–5 years): 10–13 hours, including naps
- school-age (6–13 years): 9–12 hours
- teens (14–17 years): 8–10 hours
As always, if you have questions or concerns do not hesitate to call me, email me or just come to the school to talk.
Warmest Regards,
Jeanne Johnson
Why Choose Us?
Our Programs
Monticello Montessori students engage in the hands-on, self-directed Montessori learning method through an intentional content sequence and adherence to Idaho Content Standards.
Montessori Method
The Montessori Method is a holistic approach to learning focused on the whole development of the child. With encouragement and support, students discover their unique talents and missions in life.
Our Mission
Our Mission is to help students maximize their inner potentials, take responsibility for their own education, cultivate personal dignity, and develop independence and purpose in life.
Fairness & Equality
We are publicly funded and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender preference, disability, religion, or age in its programs and activities.
Is Monticello Montessori a public school?
Yes. We are a free public school authorized by the Idaho Public Charter School Commission, a division of the Idaho State Board of Education.
Who can attend?
Monticello Montessori Public Charter School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or age in its programs and activities. Students between the ages of five and 12 may enroll up to the capacity available. If enrollment requests exceed the capacity of the school, we will follow an equitable lottery selection process to determine who can attend.
How much does Monticello Montessori cost?
We are a free public school. There is no cost for any student enrolled in our half-day kindergarten program through the sixth grade. We also do not require families to purchase or pay fees for school supplies. We may ask parents to pay fees associated with voluntary activities that are not necessary elements of school activity, such as field trips. We also welcome your donations of time and/or money to the school if you so choose.
Do you have special education services?
Yes, we do. The early years form the foundation of growth and development, and we believe it is important to keep you informed about your child’s development. If you have questions or concerns regarding supplemental and/or special needs programs, please feel free to contact us about services for those who qualify.
How does your lottery work?
Monticello holds a lottery on or before April 30 of each year. We fill all openings during the school year according to the order established by that lottery. Learn more about how we conduct our lottery.