John Hanson French Immersion & Montessori School
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Dr. Byron
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French Committee: The students, and faculty of the John Hanson French Immersion and Montessori School cordially invite you to "La Fête de la Francophone 2007 "Tous Ensemble" Tuesday, April 3, 2007 5:30 begins "La Fête de la Francophone" will feature exhibit booths representing the diverse cultures, customs, arts and culinary delights from Francophone countries around the world presented by our French Immersion students in grades K-8
Montessori Committee: Item 2: Program Updates (Ms.Strayhorn) Last year’s concerns are addressed. The number of certified Montessori teachers: Actions taken: Montessori teachers are recruited from the Montessori Institute, Prince George’s County Human Resources director, Randy Thornton has met with Dr. Shetley and he is working to have a reserve of Montessori trained teachers. Also, Dr. Shetley is meeting with Dr. Bruce Katz, coordinator of University Partnerships, to develop a plan for collaborating with local universities in order to produce a viable pool of Montessori teachers for PGCPS. Montessori Professional Development: Actions taken: New teachers received professional development from county. New Montessori teachers received a three day in-service prior to the beginning of the school year. Selected Montessori teachers attended in-service at Henson Valley Montessori on presenting the Montessori Great Lessons. It was reported to be a positive experience. Also, in the beginning of the school year, a Montessori consultant had an in-service for primary para- professionals on the Montessori classroom climate. Those in serviced have come back to their grade level and shared information. Montessori Curriculum: Actions taken: Montessori Curriculum was aligned with the Maryland State Voluntary Curriculum. Montessori manipulatives are the focus of instruction through Great Lessons. Supplemental resources are the textbook and MSA Benchmarks. Expansion of Program: Actions taken: John Hanson was included in the county budget for a new wing. The new wing is slated for the French Immersion program. The wing will release rooms and allow for Montessori expansion as well. Question: Who determines that the wing will be slated for the French Immersion program? Why are parents not given prior knowledge of expansion and why aren’t parents involved with the process? Response: Ms. Briscoe is proposing to the principal to develop an adhoc committee that will include parents and other school stake holders. This committee with address the Expansion concerns. At this time the expansion project is in the design stage. Question: Can you give an update on the progress of the Montessori Middle School? Response: Middle School staff is included in the professional development and certification update. (Ms. Strayhorn, Dr. Williams) Item 3: Balanced Score Card New initiative that outlines goals and measures for PGCPS, Schools, Regions and departments will address performance based on indicators as defined. Growth in time is priority. Robert Goddard and John Hanson’s programs should mirror each other. Item 4: 100th year Montessori Celebration- May 4, 2006 Matthew Miller gave an over view of the Montessori Celebration. The kick off activity will be Hands across Montessori. All community members will make hands to be place in the building. Each hand will be placed on the wall and touching each other. It is the goal to have hands connected throughout the building. Several projects will be done on each grade level from now until May. The culminating event will be on May 4, 2006. Parents are invited to attend committee meetings every first Wednesday of the month at 4:00 p.m. in room 209. Item 5: Montessori Professional Development Gwen Harris has had teachers involved in several exciting professional developments. The in-services have served as a refresher for staff. February 28- March 4, 2007 is the 100trhy year Montessori Celebration Convention in New York. Montessori Staff from John Hanson will attend. Parents are welcome to attend. Professional development through the Barry School is upcoming. John Hanson is in the process of becoming AMS Accredited. Question: How is the testing drive in the county clashing with the Montessori Philosophy? Response: Montessori instructors provide the grade level information germane to the MSA through Great Lessons and additional information/skills are presented in these lessons. (Ms. Strayhorn) More information is requested about classroom instruction milestones. Item 6: Program Extension: Field Trip Schedules, TAG Pullout, ELO program Field trips: Scheduled field trips have been approved by administration. Teachers may schedule additional trips for the 2006-2007 school year. Field trips are called “Going out”. TAG pull out: Ms. Harris is the coordinator of the TAG program. Students meet twice a week for TAG program. Students are divided into lower elementary group and upper elementary group. Students in grades 1-3 are administered thy OLSAT and based on the results and teacher recommendations the child is screened for TAG. There is a matrix that is used for older students who are recommended for TAG. Also, students who are not identified as TAG, but the teacher recognizes strengths are recommended for TAG. Results form the OLSAT will be in January 2007. Extended Learning Outcome Programs: Programs will begin in January. Identified elementary students will meet during the week after school. Identified middle school students will meet on Saturday. Paper work has been submitted for the program and permission slips have been given to students.
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