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		<title>Kindermusik</title>
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2012 Kindermusik Classes
Village Baby Class Description
Family Time Description
Art and Book Time Description
Registration Form
Kindermusik Birthday Parties At LMMA
Free Preview Class
Newborns
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<p><a href="http://www.lmma.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/villagebabyclasses.pdf">Village Baby Class Description</a><br />
<a href="http://www.lmma.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/familytimedescription.pdf">Family Time Description</a><br />
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<p><a href="http://www.lmma.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/freepreviewclass.pdf">Free Preview Class</a></p>
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		<title>2011-2012 ANNUAL FUND</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 17:09:04 +0000</pubDate>
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“Good Clean Fun and History Curriculum Drive”
 Total Goal                                    $22,000.00
Contribution Per Child           $225.00
 Reference items will be purchased from the following vendors / websites:

 Montessori Services Catalog
Mind Ware Catalog
Alison Montessori
Montessori 123
Montessori for Everyone

 Primary Playground Items:       

 Sand and Water Table
Art Panel and Art Painting Station
Puppet Show Stage / Theatre
Triple Shoot Out Basketball Set
Rock Climbing Walls (Ages 2-5)
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<p><strong><em>“Good Clean Fun and History Curriculum Drive”</em></strong></p>
<p> Total Goal                                    $22,000.00</p>
<p>Contribution Per Child           $225.00</p>
<p> Reference items will be purchased from the following vendors / websites:</p>
<ul>
<li> Montessori Services Catalog</li>
<li>Mind Ware Catalog</li>
<li>Alison Montessori</li>
<li>Montessori 123</li>
<li>Montessori for Everyone</li>
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<p> <strong>Primary Playground Items:       </strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong> </strong>Sand and Water Table</li>
<li>Art Panel and Art Painting Station</li>
<li>Puppet Show Stage / Theatre</li>
<li>Triple Shoot Out Basketball Set</li>
<li>Rock Climbing Walls (Ages 2-5)</li>
<li>New Utility Shed to Secure Equipment</li>
<li>Purchase of New Balls, Puppets, Art Supplies</li>
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<p> <strong>Primary Clean Up Plans</strong></p>
<ul>
<li> All trees and shrubs to be trimmed and branches removed</li>
<li>Planting of citronella plants for additional mosquito control</li>
<li>Placement of natural mosquito rings in the retention pond</li>
<li>Treatment of trees, mulch and shrubs with a natural organic pesticide for the entire LMMA outside area – sport court, ball field and both primary and elementary play areas</li>
<li>Repair, power wash and reseal existing playground equipment</li>
<li>Direct irrigation heads within the playground area to water down mulch at night for dust and pollen control on an as needed basis</li>
<li>Placement of Bat Houses</li>
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<p> <strong>Lower and Upper Elementary History Items: </strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong><strong>Reference Materials, Books and Photo Cards</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Timeline of Man</li>
<li>History of Art</li>
<li>History of Music</li>
<li>History of Language</li>
<li>History of Numbers</li>
</ul>
<p> <strong>United States History</strong></p>
<ul>
<li> Native American Studies</li>
<li>The Colonies to the Constitution</li>
<li>The Constitution to the Civil War</li>
<li>The Westward Movement</li>
</ul>
<p> <strong>Our Government</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong> </strong>Symbols of Freedom / US National Parks</li>
<li>American Symbols</li>
<li>American Presidents</li>
</ul>
<p> <strong>Ancient Civilizations</strong></p>
<ul>
<li> World Creation Maps</li>
<li>Greek Antiquity</li>
<li>Roman Arches</li>
<li>Ancient Egypt</li>
<li>The Aztecs</li>
</ul>
<p> <strong>Elementary Climbing Area Items</strong></p>
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<li><strong> </strong>Picnic Tables</li>
<li>Swings</li>
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		<title>Faculty and Staff</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Meet Our Faculty And Staff
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		<title>Guidance Staff</title>
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		<title>Elementary Excursions</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:11:38 +0000</pubDate>
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January
Offsite
 
Offsite


Crealde School of Art
LE-Art Adventure
 
UE-What art
means to me


Jan. 26
Thursday
 
Jan. 26
Thursday


10-1
 
10-1




February
Onsite
 

TBA
WESH News
Producers


Feb. 16


9:00a.m.




March
Onsite


Orlando Science Center
“Rollercoaster Physics”


Mar. 29
Thursday


9-10




April
Offsite
 
Offsite
 
 
Offsite

LE-Shakespeare theater
“Charlotte’s Web”
 
UE-SCPS Museum
 
UE-Center for Great Apes


April 12
Thursday
 
April 19
Thursday
 
April 5
Thursday

10-1
 
10-2
 
9:30



May
Onsite-LE
 
 Offsite-UE

LE-Feeding Children Everywhere
 
UE-Bishop Grady


TBA
 
TBA


TBA
 
TBA




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<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Offsite</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em> </em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Offsite</em></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Crealde School of Art</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">LE-Art Adventure</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">UE-What art</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">means to me</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Jan. 26</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Thursday</p>
<p> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Jan. 26</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Thursday</p>
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<td width="160" valign="top">
<p style="text-align: center;">10-1</p>
<p> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">10-1</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">February<br />
<em>Onsite</em></p>
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<td width="160" valign="top">
<p style="text-align: center;">TBA<br />
WESH News<br />
Producers</p>
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<td width="160" valign="top">
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<td width="160" valign="top">
<p style="text-align: center;">9:00a.m.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">March</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Onsite</em></p>
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<td width="160" valign="top">
<p style="text-align: center;">Orlando Science Center</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">“Rollercoaster Physics”</p>
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<td width="160" valign="top">
<p style="text-align: center;">Mar. 29</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Thursday</p>
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<td width="160" valign="top">
<p style="text-align: center;">9-10</p>
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<td width="160" valign="top">
<p style="text-align: center;">April</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Offsite</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em> </em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Offsite</em></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p><em>Offsite</em></td>
<td width="160" valign="top">
<p style="text-align: center;">LE-Shakespeare theater</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">“Charlotte’s Web”</p>
<p> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">UE-SCPS Museum</p>
<p> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">UE-Center for Great Apes</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">April 12</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Thursday</p>
<p> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">April 19</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Thursday</p>
<p> </p>
<p>April 5</p>
<p>Thursday</td>
<td width="160" valign="top">
<p style="text-align: center;">10-1</p>
<p> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">10-2</p>
<p> </p>
<p>9:30</td>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em> </em></p>
<p><em> Offsite-UE</em></td>
<td width="160" valign="top">
<p style="text-align: center;">LE-Feeding Children Everywhere</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">UE-Bishop Grady</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">TBA</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">TBA</p>
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<td width="160" valign="top">
<p style="text-align: center;">TBA</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">TBA</p>
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		<title>Open House</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 23:12:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We provide specific dates and times to review our school environment and give you the opportunity to see for yourself the magic of LMMA. Open House hours are from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. Please call ahead to schedule a personal tour. The following dates are for the 2011-2012 Academic School Year.

 March 3rd
 May 5th
June 9th

Lake [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We provide specific dates and times to review our school environment and give you the opportunity to see for yourself the magic of LMMA. Open House hours are from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. Please call ahead to schedule a personal tour. The following dates are for the 2011-2012 Academic School Year.</p>
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<li> March 3rd</li>
<li> May 5th</li>
<li>June 9th</li>
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<p>Lake Mary Montessori Academy<br />
3551 West Lake Mary Blvd.<br />
Lake Mary, Florida 32746<br />
407-324-2304 (p)</p>
<p><a href="mailto:lmmontessori@aol.com">lmmontessori@aol.com</a></p>
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		<title>Corporate Matching</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:12:07 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>LMMA ANNUAL FUND Corporate Gift Matching:  Making Your  Contribution Go Further</h2>
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<p>Many businesses have programs where they will “match” charitable contributions made by their employees.  This can make your personal contribution go so much further for LMMA!</p>
<p>Before giving, please check with your employer to see if they offer Corporate Gift Matching.  They will provide you with a matching gift form to send to LMMA along with your personal contribution.</p>
<p>Mail/give your contribution and your completed form to:</p>
<p>                                   Lake Mary Montessori Academy</p>
<p>                                    3551 W. Lake Mary Blvd. Suite 205</p>
<p>                                    Lake Mary, FL  32746</p>
<p>                                    Attention:  Scott Linville</p>
<p>Scott will verify receipt of your contribution and return the form to your company for the matching funds.</p>
<p>LMMA has a Tax Exempt status as a 501(C)(3) organization.</p>
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		<title>The Montessori Method 101</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the Montessori world, it is often said that &#8220;the materials are not the method&#8221;. Montessori education uses specialized learning tools, but without the proper guidance of a Montessori teacher, they do not produce results.  The classroom materials are put into place to assist the children as they participate in self-directed work.  Chilren are allowed [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">In the Montessori world, it is often said that &#8220;the materials are not the method&#8221;. Montessori education uses specialized learning tools, but without the proper guidance of a Montessori teacher, they do not produce results.  The classroom materials are put into place to assist the children as they participate in self-directed work.  Chilren are allowed to use materials only after their teacher has presented the lesson to them.</p>
<p>Some people mistakenly believe that a Montessori school allows a child to do whatever they wish, but that is not the case.  Instead, the Montessori method acknowledges that each child goes through a &#8220;sensitive period&#8221;, during which they are open to an optimum level of learning within a certain area.  For example, children in preschool are in a sensitive period for learning through their physical senses.  The work of a Montessori student allows a child to achieve what Dr. Montessori called &#8220;normalization&#8221;.  Normalization is a change from the young child&#8217;s usual short attention span and fantasy play.  The child easily becomes self-motivated, self-disciplined, and can peacefully socialize and collaborate while doing work.  You will not find any desks in a Montessori school; what you will find however, is a quiet peaceful environment where each student is working at their own pace and succeeding at their work.</p>
<p>Montessori schools teach all the basic subject matter you will find in a traditional public or private school setting, it is simply done in an alternative way.  A crucial pillar of the Montessori philosophy is that each child needs the freedom to develop to her maximum potential intellectually, socially, and spiritually.  Dr. Montessori recognized that the child&#8217;s full potential can be realized by self-motivated learning.  The Montessori environment is non-competitive, and results in a child who becomes a life-long learner.  The Montessori classroom is respectful, with both children and teachers speaking to each other in kind voices.  Unlike a public school environment, Montessori teachers don&#8217;t yell.  There are no bullies at our Montessori school; the children&#8217;s mutual respect leads to a classroom full of friends.</p>
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