Last Week of School Announcements
May 19 - 23, 2025
There is so much fun planned at DeColores this week ! You won’t believe your eyes when you experience “Crazy Hat Day”, “Wear your Favorite Color Day”,and many more wild and silly things to enhance our last few days together.
We are so grateful to our amazing staff and students for a fabulous, safe year. We wish everyone the best, restful, relaxing summer filled with fond memories. To our friends that are not returning, please visit often and stay in touch. We love you!
The Spring Piano Recital was a big success. It was held on Saturday morning at the Trinity Wesleyan Church. More than 20 students in grades 1-6 performed. Thanks to everyone that attended and supported our students. Our thanks to Emily and Christina from the Jr High campus for assisting us with the program and of course our piano teacher, Betsy.
Lower elementary students and K-1s will visit the Brethren Home on Wednesday for Bingo with the residents. Nancy will travel with the group.
Toddlers will have an end of the year field trip to the DeColores Farm on Wednesday. Parents will transport their children to the farm campus and pick them up at 11:00 a.m. unless they are staying for an extended day. Pick-up for extended day is 2:30 p.m. There is no after school daycare at the farm for toddlers.
6th grade graduation takes place on Thursday evening at 6:30 pm, Trinity Wesleyan Church. Students in grades 4-9 will participate. 6th grade students should arrive at 6:00 pm for pictures and all other participants at 6:15 p.m. We extend our best wishes to our 6th graders as they complete their elementary studies and begin their secondary work.
There are no practice clubs this week after school and no piano classes. Daycare closes on Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. for the 2024/25 school year. There is no daycare on Thursday due to graduation and no daycare on Friday due to the last day of school.
Here’s the week at a glance:
Wednesday, May 21
8:00Toddlers arrive at the Farm
9:45 -11:00Lower elementary to Brethren Home for Bingo
Thursday, May 22
8:00all 3rd floor students to Trinity Wesleyan for rehearsal
2:15-2:30dismissal both campuses no childcare due to graduation
6:306th grade graduation (all students in grades 4-9 attend)
Friday, May 23
Happy Last Day of School
8:303rd floor students leave for the Trampoline Park Field Trip
2:30School closes for 2024/25 school year
We hope to see 3-6 year olds at summer camp starting on June 9. Forms are still available on FB and on our website.
Happy Mother’s Day Announcements
May 11 - May 17, 2025
We love our Moms and appreciate having a special day to celebrate them. To all our #decoloresstrong moms, grandmoms, sisters, aunts, friends etc we wish you the happiest of days filled with fond memories and lots of love!
Teacher Appreciation Week was spectacular for our DeColores Teams. Our thanks to everyone that showered us with kind words and so many gifts. We are GRATEFUL and PROUD to be part of the educational journey for our DeColores students.
With just 10 school days left there is still much to enjoy with our students.
There will be a fire drill on Monday, May 12 at 10:30 a.m.
Kindergarten students visit lower elementary classrooms on Wednesday, May 14 from 8:30 - 10:30 am.Third grade students will participate in upper elementary recess on Wednesday.
Students in grades 2 and 3 will bring their instruments home for the summer on Thursday, May 14. They will have music jeopardy the last week of school and will not use their instruments.Students in grades 4-9 will need instruments the last week of school for 6th grade graduation practice.All students in grades 2-9 have a Summer Music Practice Sheet. Sign up for summer music practice at DeColores and complete your music practice sheet with friends. Ask your classroom teacher about Music Summer Practice or ask Betsy or Kathy.
There will be No Practice Clubs and No Piano Classes the last week of school, May 19 - 23.
Kindergarten students visit the Greenville City Park on Thursday, May 15, 12:30 - 1:45 p.m. They will be transported by Greenville City School Bus.
Upper elementary students will have a golf workshop on Friday, May 16.
There is a piano recital for DeColores piano students on Saturday, May 17, from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Trinity Wesleyan Church. A reception for students, family and friends will follow the recital.
Just a reminder, 6th grade graduation is Thursday, May 22 at 6:30 p.m., Trinity Wesleyan Church. There is no after school care on May 22 or May 23. School closes at 2:30 p.m.
6th grade pictures for graduation, cake choices and program cover are needed on Monday, May 12, before the end of school day.
Toddlers plan to visit the Jr High Farm Campus on Wednesday, May 21. Toddlers are transported by parents to the farm. There is no childcare available after 2:30 pm for toddlers on Wednesday.
Report cards go home with the students on Friday, May 23 the last day of school.
Some thoughts from Maria Montessori regarding the possibilities of the boys AND girls we have the privilege of guiding every day.
“All the great men the world has ever had, in music, poetry, science etc., have all been children. We don’t know what the child will become, but he possesses a great force, and if he is to develop to the best of his capabilities by the time he is a man, it is essential that he obeys all the laws of nature during his development.”
Maria Montessori
The 1946 London Lectures, p. 136
Here is the schedule at a glance:
Monday, May 12
Spring sports awards for grades 7-8
10:30fire drill
Wednesday, May 14
8:30-10:30Kindergarten students visit lower elementary classrooms
12:15-12:45third grade recess w/upper elementary students
Thursday, May 15
12:30-1:45Kindergarten field trip to Greenville City Park
2:15lower elementary instruments go home for the summer
Friday, May 16
9:00Upper elementary students golf workshop/driving range
Saturday, May 17
10:00Piano recital, Trinity Wesleyan Church
????We Can Do This!
Nancy & Sharon
Teacher Appreciation Week
Announcements
May 5-9, 2025
What a privilege it is to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week with our multi-talented, highly respected, remarkable teachers! Congratulations to our great #decoloresstrong staff! We love you.
The lower elementary students enjoyed the field trip to Johnston Farm.
Testing will be finished this week. Our thanks to Kathy and Betsy for willingly sharing their classroom last week to provide needed student spaces.
Upper E students visit The Wilds this week for an overnight field trip. Students will depart on Thursday at 1:30 and return on Friday at dismissal time.
There are extra yearbooks available in the office at the main campus. The cost is $17.50. Let Chris of Liz know if you would like to purchase a yearbook.
EMT Mike Adkins visits the Jr High on Wednesday/Thursday, to talk about Career Choices and teach 1st Aid and CPR to our 9th grade students.
We are blessed by our dedicated staff, enjoy this special week!
Monday, May 5, Happy 5 de Mayo
Thursday, May 8
1:30Upper E. leaves for The Wilds Field Trip
The motto of Montessori education: “Help me to help myself that I may help others”. We foster the gift of independence through prepared environments, hands-on learning and multi-aged groups.
Happy Week,
Nancy & Sharon
April Showers Bring May Flowers
Staff Announcement 4/28 - 5/02/25
The “Under the Big Top” Concert was a huge success. Our thanks to everyone from students, staff and families that attended. We had a wonderful time celebrating the growth and success of our school. The concert brings closure to our year which brings joy and melancholy feelings. For some of us it was our last time to be together as a large group, for others there is so much to look forward to as we plan for the 2025/26 school year. To all our #decoloresstrong community, our home is your home. Be welcome to visit and always stay in touch. We appreciate you being a part of our dreams, fun and success.
We welcome May this week and our last month of classes for the 2024/25 school year. 20 school days are remaining.
Testing continues this week at DeColores. Kindergarten students will test in the music room daily 8:45 - 10:15 a.m. Lower elementary students, upper elementary and middle school students all continue testing.
Lower elementary students visit Johnston Farm on Friday for a field trip. They depart at 8:45 and return at 2:00 p.m.
We welcome back our alum and co-teacher Logan Sibery. Logan completed his student teaching in St Henry’s with WSU. He will receive his BS in Education. Logan will be teaching in the Upper Elementary for the remainder of this school year. We are proud to have Logan back at DeColores.
This is our week at a glance:
Friday, May 2
8:45Lower elementary students field trip to Johnston Farm
Some words to inspire us in our last month of the school year…
C.S. Lewis said, “Children are not a distraction from more important work. They are the most important work.” In the end, the legacy that matters won’t be what you built in the world. It will be who you raised and whether they felt safe, seen and loved in your presence. Teaching children is a blessing!
“Rivers do not drink their own water; trees do not eat their own fruit; the sun does not shine on itself; and flowers do not spread their fragrance for themselves. Living for others is a rule of nature. We are all born to help each other. No matter how difficult it is. Life is good when you are happy; but much better when others are happy because of you.” Pope Francis
Have an amazing week,
Nancy & Sharon
“Under the Big Top” Concert Announcements
Week of April 21 - 26, 2025
It is “Under the Big Top” Concert week. This is a celebration of the growth and progress of our DeColores students. Many milestones have been achieved in the 24/25 school year. Every student is included from our toddlers through 9th grade.The concert takes place at Memorial Hall in Greenville at 10:00 a.m. The doors open at 9:30 a.m. Upper elementary and Jr High students arrive at 9:30 a.m. Lower elementary students arrive at 9:40 a.m. Kindergarten, preschool and toddlers at 9:45 a.m. There will be teachers available in the lobby to direct students to their places. All families are invited to attend.
A video that highlights the school year begins the program followed by a whole school opening song (toddlers through grade 9). Toddlers and preschoolers may leave following the opening song.
Students will wear a complimentary performance t-shirt, solid colored shorts, pants or jeans and soft soled shoes for the stage. The performance t-shirts will be sent home with the students on Thursday.
The main campus health inspection was completed and passed on Monday, April 21.
Testing continues at DeColores for grades 7-8 this week.
24 school days remain in the 24/25 school year.
Full school dress rehearsal on Friday at Memorial Hall. Jr High students will be dropped off at Memorial Hall at 7:30 a.m.
This is our week at a glance:
Monday, April 21 No School, Happy Easter
Wednesday, April 23
4:00Kindergarten tour
Thursday, April 24 (concert t-shirts sent home today w/students)
Friday, April 25
8:30Dress rehearsal all students Memorial Hall
10:30Jr high students depart for farm
Saturday, April 26, “Under the Big Top” Concert
9:30Doors open
10:00Concert begins
Happy Easter Announcements
April 14 - 18
We had a wonderful time at the Pancake Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt. Our sincere thanks to everyone that attended, contributed and enjoyed the day with us. In addition to the delicious food and drink we had many door prize winners. CONGRATULATIONS & THANK YOU!!!!!
Class Picture Day is Monday, May 14.
A monthly fire drill is planned for 10:00-10:15 a.m. on Monday if the class pictures are completed.
On Tuesday April 15, our dear friend and fellow Montessorian Andrea W will host an observation and coffee for families of the toddler and preschool/kindergarten classrooms. The observations begin at 9:00 a.m. and will be finished by 10:30 a.m. Parents willRSVP on the sign-up genius if they plan to attend. The observations will rotate outside of the classrooms in Patty’s Room, Michelle’s classroom and the Toddler room.
Both third and fifth grade students continue with testing this week.
Spring flower orders will be delivered on Tuesday. Flowers will be ready for pickup at 10:45 a.m. Picking up your order before dismissal time is preferred.
Kindergarten students visit the family farm of the Drew’s this week. They will travel by Greenville City Schools bus.
School is closed on Friday, April 18 and
Monday, April 21 for spring break.
Classes resume on Tuesday, April 22.
Here is the week at a glance:
Monday, April 14
8:00 Photographers arrive for Picture Day
8:45 Testing grades 3, 5
10:15Fire drill, Central Campus
Tuesday, April 15
9:00Observation Day with Andrea, first floor classrooms
Spring flower orders arrive. Pick-up anytime after 10:45 a.m.
Friday, April 18 and Monday, April 21 (school closed, Happy Easter)
“The child who concentrates is immensely happy”. Maria Montessori
Blessings,
Sharon and Nancy
Easter Egg Hunt &Pancake Breakfast Announcements
April 7 - 12, 2025
Congratulations to our Upper Elementary Students on an entertaining performance of the Shakespeare play, “Twelfth Night”. The props, costumes and delivery exceeded our expectations and were so enjoyable. We appreciated understanding more about the life and times of William Shakespeare through the eyes of our talented students.
DeColores students complete a variety of standardized tests each spring to provide parents and teachers with a state norm for assessment. Upper elementary students will begin testing on Monday, April 7.
Saturday morning will be the DeColores Easter Egg Hunt and Pancake Breakfast, from 8:00 - 10:30 a.m. Breakfast will be provided from 8:00-10:00 a.m. Delicious homemade pancakes, King's breakfast sausage, juice and coffee will be served. There will be a raffle for door prizes and pictures with the Easter bunnies.The Easter Egg Hunt will be open at the Central Campus from 8:30-10:30 a.m. The big yard will be open to students ages 6-10. The little yard will have eggs for toddlers through age 5. A reservation and donation is requested for breakfast. The Easter Egg Hunt is free for all DeColores students, siblings and friends.
There is a link to RSVP for the breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt below. Please sign up with the number of people who will be attending.
Our thanks to everyone that sponsored tables or purchased supplies for our event.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D44AAAF22A1F94-56021608-pancake
April showers bring May flowers. Here’s what our week will look like:
Monday, April 7
Testing begins, upper elementary students
Tuesday, April 8
3:15Preschool, toddler tours Nancy
Saturday, April 12
8:00 - 10:00 Pancake breakfast served at Church of the Brethren
8:30-10:30Easter Egg Hunt at Central Campus
Wishing everyone the best week possible. Enjoy each blessing at this magnificent time of the year.
“There is a great sense of community within the Montessori classroom, where children of differing ages work together in an atmosphere of cooperation rather than competitiveness. There is respect for the environment and for the individuals within it, which comes through experience of freedom within the community.” Dr Maria Montessori (as cited in Elizabeth Hainstock, 1986, p. 81 – The Essential Montessori)
Teamwork makes the dream work!
Sharon & Nancy
March 30 - April 4
There is lots of news in these announcements. Hope you won’t be April Fooled by what’s happening this week!
Welcome Home to our Jr High students and staff from their research trip to Philadelphia. We enjoyed the many pictures they shared and we are very happy to have them safely home.
Upper Elementary students will have a dress rehearsal for their Shakespeare Play on Thursday, April 3. Students will be dropped off at Trinity Wesleyan Church between 8:00-8:20 and picked up between 2:15-2:30 p.m.
Our upper elementary students will perform a Shakespeare play for our DeColores families on Thursday, April 3 at 7:00 p.m. at the Trinity Wesleyan Church. Everyone is welcome and invited to attend.
Freshman Shadow Day at Greenville High School is Friday, April 4, 7:30-12:15.
There are two important dates this month on Saturday, April 12, our DeColores staff and students are hosting a Pancake Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt from 8:00-10:00 a.m. All proceeds benefit our student field trip fund and second floor renovations. The breakfast starts at 8:00 a.m. at the Church of the Brethren, 421 Central Ave. The breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, coffee, juice, milk and water. Breakfast is by donation only.
The Easter Egg Hunt is held at the Central Campus for toddlers through 4th grade. The Easter Egg Hunt is available throughout the morning beginning at 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Our breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt is for DeColores students, families, siblings and friends.
Our spring concert “Under the Big Top” is Saturday, April 26 at 10:00 a.m. at Memorial Hall. We will share the many successes of our school year with a whole school performance and video.
Here is our week at a glance:
Monday, March 31
3:30toddler tours (6 new families)
Tuesday, Happy April Fool’s Day
Wednesday, April 2
10:00Tornado drill, all students (practice)
Thursday, April 3
8:00 - 2:15Upper elementary students play dress rehearsal, Trinity Wesleyan
7:00Upper elementary students present Shakespeare play
Friday, April 4
7:30Freshman Shadow Day GHS
Blessings and hugs,
Sharon and Nancy
March 24 - 28, 2025
Our Jr High students and staff left for Philadelphia for the spring research trip on Sunday morning at 8:00 a.m. They arrived safely and are getting ready to enjoy some delicious Philly pizza for dinner. They will return to Greenville on Thursday evening. Some of the highlights of their trip include visiting the Liberty Bell, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Independence Hall, Longwood Gardens, Sanctuary Farm, Betsy Ross House, Terminal Market, Constitution Center, US Mint, 76ers Game and more! There is no school on Friday for the Jr High students and staff. They will definitely need some rest after their trip to the “birthplace of America”.
Our gratitude to Drew Bush and his “Magic Show” shared with the DeColores kindergarten students on Thursday. Our students learned a lot about “magic” and friendship and being our best. Our thanks to Drew for a fun and entertaining afternoon.
Congratulations to our DeColores students that participated in Solo & Ensemble at Arcanum High School on Saturday. All students received a Superior rating:
Jonathan C., violin solo, Christina C. violin solo, Nalayna M. viola solo, Dean D. cello solo, Tara S. violin solo, Colby P., violin solo, Ben W. piano solo, Trio, Jonathan, Nalayna, Conner F.
Upper elementary students will travel to Aullwood Farm on Tuesday. They will depart around 9:00 a.m. and return at 2:00 p.m.
On Friday students in grades 4-6 will practice for their Shakespeare play at Trinity Wesleyan Church. Parents should drop off students between 8:00-8:20 and plan to pick them up at Trinity Wesleyan Church between 2:15-2:30.
Lower elementary students will play Bingo with residents at Brethren Home on Friday.
Here is our weekly schedule:
Tuesday, March 25
8:30Upper elementary to Aullwood Farm
Thursday, March 27
TBDJr High students return from Philadelphia
Friday, March 28
No classes for Jr High students
8:00Upper elementary students play practice at Trinity Wesleyan
10:00lower elementary students play Bingo at Brethren Home
2:15 Upper elementary students picked up at Trinity Wesleyan
A few helpful words of advice from Carolyn Clements age 72.
Don’t ever be above any job that needs to be done. If you can do it, get it done and move on.
Always treat everyone with the same respect and honesty that you would show your parents.
Always do the right thing even if it’s not what you want to do at that moment.
When you have to correct someone, do it with kindness and always let the other person walk away with his or her dignity.
Learn how to pay yourself first. Start saving your money when you are young. Save, save, save!
Surround yourself with intelligent people and learn from them. This is the best education in the world. Don’t ever stop learning.
Don't speak when you are angry; you can never take those words back.
Always be kind to everyone, including yourself. We can be our own worst critics.
The most valuable things in life can’t be purchased. They are a loving family, good health, true friends, honor and faith. If you learn how to balance all of these in your life, you are wise and blessed.
These are a few life lessons and I hope this advice serves you well.
God bless all of you, Carolyn
Happy week,
Sharon & Nancy
- Save the date Saturday, April 12 8:00-10:00 a.m. our Annual
DeColores Pancake Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt.
Fourth Quarter Announcements
March 17 - 21, 2025
Tornado Safety Week
The fourth quarter begins on Monday, March 17. Report cards go home on Friday, March 21 with students.
Our flower sale ends this week. Place your orders online by Wednesday.
Tornado Safety Week provides practices for DeColores students. There is a fire drill scheduled on Monday 3/17 at 10:00 am. On Tuesday there is a practice tornado drill at the Central campus at 10:00 am. On Wednesday there is a statewide drill at 10:00 am.
The Annual Pancake Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday, April 12, 8:00-10:00 am. We currently need table sponsors $50 each and door prizes. There will be a Sign-up Genius for supplies and volunteers. Save the date.
Drew Bush (Stacy’s husband) will visit the kindergarten students on Thursday for a magic show. He will entertain and perform in Patty’s room at 1:00 pm.
Good luck to Jr High students performing at the Jr High music festival at Miami University on Friday and the Junior High Solo & Ensemble on Saturday.
The Jr High students and staff will travel to Philadelphia for their spring field experience departing on Sunday, March 23 and returning on Thursday, March 27.There are no classes for the Jr High students/staff on Friday, March 28. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
Drum Club begins this week on Thursday for students in grades 3-6.
Here’s our week:
Monday, March 17, Happy St. Patrick’s Day
Fourth Quarter Begins
10:00fire drill
Tuesday, March 18
10:00Tornado drill, central campus
3:00 Preschool/kindergarten tours
Wednesday, March 19
Flower sale ends today
10:00 statewide tornado drill
Thursday, March 20
12:30Drew to Patty’s room for magic show
2:20Drum Club begins
Friday, March 21
Report cards go home today
Jr High Music Festival Miami University
Enjoy the week!
Nancy & Sharon
Time Change
March 10 - March 14
What a SUCCESSFUL weekend for DeColores students! We did spring forward on our clocks, but in addition to the time change, our upper elementary students hosted a delightful evening of solos and ensembles Thursday at the Trinity Wesleyan Church. Thank you to everyone that attended and supported our multi-talented sixth graders. Their attire, decorations and good manners added to the beautiful celebration.
Miah K and Dean D represented DeColores at the Scripps Spelling Bee on Friday evening. There were 53 spellers from our regional area. The winner spells next in Gaylord, Maryland near Washington DC. This is the 100th annual spelling bee. Thank you to Miah and Dean for their hard work and dedication to being good spellers.
Saturday, numerous Jr High/Sr High students attended the regional science fair at Edison Community College. There were over 125 projects. Caleb M, Nalayna M and Johnny C received Superior ratings and advance to the state finals to be held at Ohio State University in May. Nalayna and Christina received scholarships to the Women in Science Camp, as well. Congratulations to our DeColores students!
Parent Conferences were held last week and will continue on Monday March 10. School is closed on Monday due to the conferences. Thank you to everyone that attended! It is a joy to celebrate the success of the students and our programs with the parents. School resumes on Tuesday.
The third quarter ends on Friday, March 14. There will be an early dismissal from 12:45-1:00 pm. There is no childcare available after 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 17 the fourth quarter begins.
This is our week at a glance:
Monday, March 10
Parent Conferences, School Closed
Tuesday, March 11
3:00Tours w/Nancy for new students 25/26
Friday, March 14 (3rd quarter ends)
12:45 early dismissal, childcare closes 1:00 p.m.
Monday, March 17
4th quarter begins
Thought for the week:
“Rivers do not drink their own water, trees do not eat their own fruit; the sun does not shine on itself and flowers do not spread their fragrance for themselves. Living for others is a rule of nature. We are all born to help each other. No matter how difficult it is……. Life is good when you are happy; but much better when others are happy because of you.” Pope Francis
Enjoy this beautiful week!
Nancy & Sharon
“March come in like a lion”
March 3 - 7, 2025
A new month has arrived full of hope, interest, promise and joy. Happy March to our DeColores family, wishing you the luck of the Irish this month.
“For every petal on the shamrock,
This brings a wish your way.
Good health, good luck and happiness,
For today and every day!”
Congratulations to our Jr High Science Fair Participants and teachers. Thirty three students from Arcanum Butler, Tri-Village, DeColores Montessori and Franklin Monroe Schools attended the Darke County Science Day held at Greenville High School on Thursday, February 27. The following DeColores students: Teagan B, Conner F, Jonathan C, Christina C, Dean D, Nalayna M, Caleb M, Tara S, and Ben W prepared projects. Jonathan, Nalayna, Christina, Conner, Caleb, Tara and Ben received Superior ratings. Teagan, Dean and Eli received Excellent ratings. All DeColores participants are eligible to advance to the UMV Regional Science Day at Edison Community College on March 8.
Our DeColores Spring Flower Sale begins on Wednesday, March 5. You will receive an email on Wednesday introducing the sale. Our goal is to raise $2500.00 to assist with larger field trips and the Junior High Spring Trip. Delivery date is April 15 at our Central campus.
The upcoming Solo & Ensemble for grades 4-6 is on Thursday, March 6th at 6:30 p.m. at the Trinity Wesleyan Church, 1400 E Main St. in Greenville. School closes at 2:30 p.m. After school care, child care, homework club and piano lessons will not be available on Thursday. Students in grades 4-6 participate in Solo & Ensemble.All upper elementary students will be dropped off to Trinity Wesleyan Church for rehearsal from 8:00-8:30 a.m. Students will need a packed lunch and will eat at the Church. Students will be picked up from 2:15-2:30 at Trinity Wesleyan Church. There is no childcare available.
Solo & Ensemble is a time to celebrate our sixth grade students and their musical accomplishments throughout the lower and upper elementary programs. They have worked diligently to prepare for this concert. Everyone is invited and welcome to attend.Dress clothing is required. No jeans or sweatpants are permitted. Sixth grade students should arrive at 6:00 pm for family pictures. 4th and 5th grade students should arrive at 6:15 pm. A reception will follow for participants and families at the Church.
Parent Conferences - Friday, March 7 and Monday, March 10
School is closed for parent conferences. If you have not scheduled an appointment, contact your child’s teacher for an available time.
On Friday, March 14 there is an early dismissal scheduled 12:45-1:00 p.m. due to the end of the nine weeks. Fourth quarter begins on Monday, March 17. Report cards go home on Friday, March 21.
Spelling Bee Winners Miah K and Dean D will compete in the regional spelling bee at 6:00 pm, March 7 at Wright State University. Good luck to Miah and Dean.
Here is our week at a glance:
Wednesday, March 5
Flower Sale begins
Thursday, March 6
2:30Dismissal, no childcare available, no homework club, no piano classes
6:30Solo & Ensemble grades 4-6, Trinity Wesleyan Church
Friday, March 7
Parent Conferences, School is closed
6:00 Regional spelling bee, Wright State University
Be advised that Martha McDermott, a long time Montessori educator passed away peacefully at age 95. She will be remembered and missed by everyone that knew and loved her.
Warmest regards,
Nancy & Sharon
Last Week of February
Announcements 2/24 - 3/01/25
Good luck to our DeColores Junior High students at the Science Fair this week. Families/staff can view the projects on Thursday evening at Greenville High School, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The awards ceremony is 7:00-8:00 p.m.
This is the final week of enrollments for the 2025/26 school year. Enrollments close for current families and staff on Friday, February 28. Our thanks to everyone that enrolled their children for the upcoming school year. We are happy to be part of your family’s educational journey. Enrollments for students on the waiting list open on March 3.
Tours for prospective students are scheduled March 4, March 11 and March 18 3:00-4:00 p.m. Interested families should contact Chris S for an appointment.
This week promises to be milder. Enjoy the week.
Wednesday, February 26
8:15Upper elementary students travel to US Air Force Base for field trip
3:00Students return
Thursday, February 27
3:00Jr High students arrive at GHS for science fair
6:30Science Fair opens for visitors
7:00Award ceremony
Friday, February 28
Enrollment forms due today for current families/staff.
Some good things to remember: “March comes in like a lion, but goes out like a lamb.”
Happy March,
Sharon & Nancy
President’s Day
February 17 - 21, 2025
The DeColores students enjoy celebrating US Presidents and learning trivia about them. Here are a few facts shared with us this week about favorite Presidential foods: William Henry Harrison loved squirrel stew, Chester Arthur’s favorite was turtle steak and macaroni, Calvin Coolidge enjoyed apple pie, Herbert Hoover sweet potatoes, Ronald Reagan Jelly Belly jelly beans, Barack Obama, chili and our current President Donald Trump is a Golden Arches, McDonald’s Fan, fish filet, fries and a small chocolate shake.
Thank you to the many families enrolling for the 2025/26 school year. There are three important features to remember about Montessori programs vs. traditional education. Our students are not isolated into grades but grouped developmentally. Our first graders learn in a classroom with second and third graders. They learn to read and write with emerging readers and excellent readers. Our older students have the opportunity to lead and teach younger classmates. Our learning is hands-on. Our classrooms are filled with all types of learning materials to play with and touch. Montessori classrooms are prepared environments ready for children to explore. Our students move, look, observe, touch and play in their classrooms, helping them to become independent learners and problem solvers. Montessori classrooms are unique, respectful places for children to learn and grow. Parents are always welcome to visit our learning spaces. Contact Chris S. to set up an appointment.
Last call for Spring Concert T-shirts. There is no charge for students and staff. Check your Remind app for the link or send your size to Chris S or Liz no later than Tuesday 2/18.
Our thanks to Andrea W for hosting our Coffee/Conversation observations of the lower elementary. Save the date, Tuesday, April 15 for the fourth quarter. Andrea will visit the toddler, preschool and kindergarten classrooms with interested parent observers. THANK YOU ANDREA!
Sign ups for parent conferences on March 7 and March 10 are going well. Be sure to check the sign-up genius to schedule your conference. Toddlers through grade 3 do not attend conferences with their parents. Childcare is not available for these conferences. Students in grades 4-9 attend parent conferences with their family.
Our love and condolences for the Mike (Tammy) Adkins Family. Mike’s dad passed away on Friday evening.
Our week at a glance:
Monday, February 17, Happy President’s Day
School is closed.
Tuesday, February 18
8:30Garber electric works at farm campus
1:00Parent observation, lower elementary classes w/Sharon
Ohio is nicknamed the “Mother of the President’s” because 8/47 Presidents either were born or lived most of their lives in the Buckeye State.Ulysses Grant, Rutherford B Hayes, James Garfield, Benjamin Harrison, William McKInley, William Taft, Warren Harding, William Henry Harrison.
Sharon & Nancy
Happy Groundhog’s Day Announcements
February 2 - 7, 2025
Nick Dunn Weather Specialist Visit
Channel 7 weather specialist Nick Dunn will visit DeColores on Wednesday. He will spend the day with our DeColores students teaching all the classes about his love for weather, types of weather in Darke County and he may bring the weather vehicle to share with our #decoloresstrong community.
Our upper elementary students will host Nick for lunch. It will be a fun day for everyone.
The friendly groundhog did see his shadow and predicted 6 more weeks of winter weather. Oh no! The kindergarten students love playing in the snow so they are thumbs up about the latest forecast.
The February calendar and February Parent News were shared with staff and students today. Check your Remind App for all the latest information.
Coffee with Andrea is an excellent opportunity for kindergarten parents to visit the lower elementary and observe the classroom and students on Tuesday, February 11, 9:00-10:30. Experience how students in grades 1, 2 and 3 interact with each other, with the materials, and with the teachers. Andrea will lead a Q&A session after the observation. Andrea is an experienced Montessori teacher. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about DeColores classrooms.
We are actively soliciting for new Montessori teachers for the 2025/26 school year. The interest in new families joining our school is robust. If you have a friend, family member etc. interested in joining our Montessori teaching staff please send resumes to christine.seger@decoloresschool.org. We are seeking applicants for teachers of toddlers through preschool, kindergarten, lower elementary, upper elementary and junior high/senior high status.
Here’s a look at our week
Wednesday, February 5
9:00Nick Dunn, channel 7 weather specialist visits DeColores students
Friday, February 7
11:30 Upper elementary swims YMCA
Our love, prayers and condolences for the Woody Conway family. Teacher Lori’s dad passed away on Thursday, January 30.
We thank each of our staff for your dedication, commitment and love that you share with your team, students and our school. Enjoy your week!
Nancy & Sharon
Third Quarter Weekly Announcements
January 13 - 17, 2025
We start our 3rd Quarter! Progress reports will be sent home on Friday.
There is a kindergarten field trip on Wednesday with Leis Realty. Students will depart at 12:45 and return at 1:45 for dismissal.
On Friday, January 17, second floor students will visit the Brethren Home for Bingo.The upper elementary students will go to the YMCA for swimming lessons, 11:30-2:00 p.m.
Here is the week at a glance:
Monday, January 13
Third quarter begins
Thursday, January 16
12:45Kindergarten field trip w/Leis Realty
Friday, January 17
Report cards go home
2nd Floor to BRC for Bingo, depart 9:40 return 11:30
11:30-2:00YMCA for upper elementary students
Remember to sign up for the dance party on the sign-up genius.
Happy Third Quarter,
Sharon/Nancy
Happy New Year 2025
January 6 - 10, 2025
Happy New Year, we pray your holidays have been healthy, happy and fun-filled. Classes resume on Monday, January 6, unless Mother Nature provides an extra day of play. Regardless, we are ready to see our students and get back to work.
Our thanks to everyone that made donations to our Annual Fund Drive. We look forward to getting started on the special projects the funding provides in spring.
Friday, January 10 is the end of the second quarter. Students will be dismissed 12:45-1:00 p.m. There is no childcare available after 1:00 p.m. The third quarter begins on Monday, January 13.
Here’s the week at a glance:
Monday, January 6
Classes resume today
Friday, January 10, Second Quarter Ends
Spelling Bee written qualifying test, grades 4-6
12:45 - 1:00 Early dismissal
Blessings,
Sharon and Nancy
“It’s Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas”
December 16 - 20, 2024
This is our last week of classes before the Christmas Holiday. School closes on Friday, December 20 at 2:30 p.m. There is no daycare available on Friday after 2:30 p.m. Classes resume on Monday, January 6, 2025.
This week the DeColores upper elementary invited the preschool and kindergarten students to visit their Christmas wonderland and read all types of holiday stories together. They plan to visit on Tuesday morning.
There is a planned fire drill on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.
On Thursday, December 19 the entire central campus will be entertained by the Jr High Orchestra. The Jr High students offer a Community Service Tour to several nursing homes, Darke County DD and St. Mary’s School students. Parents are welcome to attend any of the Jr High performances.
Central Campus students take their instruments home on Wednesday, December 18. Students at the Central campus need to practice 120 minutes during the holiday. Jr High students need to practice their instruments for 180 minutes. All students must perform a concert for their families during the holidays and list on their practice sheets the songs they performed. What fun!
Spelling Bee Info and rules are available to students in grades 4-8 this week. The written qualifying round spelling bee takes place on Friday, January 10. The oral spelling bee for the top 10 spellers will be Friday, January 31 at the main campus at 9:00 a.m.
Here’s our week at a glance:
Tuesday, December 17
9:00Preschool and kindergarten visit upper elementary
10:15Scheduled fire drill, Central campus
Thursday, December 19
No Jr High bus students meet at Church of the Brethren
8:45DeColores students go to Church of the Brethren for concert
Friday, December 20 (Last day of classes for 2024 school year)
2:30School closes
Merry Christmas
Happy Chanukah
Happy Kwanza
And Happy New Year
Blessings,
Sharon and Nancy
December 9 - 13, 2024
Congratulations to the DeColores Music Team (Betsy, Kathy, Chris S, Lauren, Shirley) and all the staff on an incredible “Merry & Bright”, Senior Recognition Concert. There were many, many encouraging, positive comments from the audience. Our favorite feedback was from the students, who shared they enjoy performing on the stage and it was so much fun! Thank you to everyone including the Miley’s who record for us and post on Facebook Live. The collaboration and teamwork on the part of every staff member is heartwarming and inspirational. THANK YOU!!!!
Congratulations to our newest inductees into the DeColores Montessori School Hall of Fame, Doug & Susan Shields, and our own beloved assistant principal, teacher and friend Sharon VandenBosch. We are grateful for your commitment, dedication and service to our school.
Congratulations to our senior alumni that attended and helped to mold our school today, Ian, Natus, Sam, Christina, Riley, Haley, Joy and Tatiana. Their contributions and continued support of our school is invaluable.
Thank you to everyone that contributed to FISH by donating a canned good at the concert. We received many donations for our local food bank.
Here is our week at a glance:
Monday, December 9
9:00Upper Elementary field trip to PJ&Me
6:00Jr High community service project
Friday, December 13
If you are superstitious, good luck today!
Enjoy this Merry & Bright week of the year,
Sharon & Nancy
December 2-7
Merry and Bright Concert Week
We hope your holidays were blessed with love, fun, family and friends. Check your emails for the December Calendar and Parent Newsletter. Contact liz.mcmahon@decoloresschool.org if you did not receive them.
We are soooo excited about the upcoming week. Our students are preparing for the “Merry and Bright” Concert. Some of our guests include the DeColores alumni that are now seniors of the class of 2025. They will share their stories, successes and future plans.
Julie Bruns and Jeanne Marchal will induct new members into our DeColores Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame was established in 2008 to remember and honor individuals who make outstanding contributions to our #decoloresstrong community.
Our “Merry and Bright” Concert will benefit our local FISH pantry. We ask each family to donate canned goods for the food drive. There will be crates at the entry of Memorial Hall for donations.
Our Jr. HIgh students will feature homemade items for sale to benefit their microeconomy club in the entryway.
In reference to the concert students in grade kindergarten through grade 9 will perform. Students in grades K-6 wear solid colored pants with a white shirt. Jr High students wear their performance attire. The concert begins at 2:00 p.m. The doors to Memorial Hall open at 1:30 p.m. Staff arrives at 1:15 through the side door. Jr High students and upper elementary students arrive at 1:30-1:40. Lower elementary students and kindergarten arrive at 1:45 p.m.
There are two field trips leaving the main campus this week. On Monday grades 4-6 will travel to Columbus to experience a program at the Ohio Theater. Students will depart at 8:00 a.m. and return at 3:30 p.m.
Kindergarten students will visit the Greenville Library for a puppet show and Christmas story. Nancy, Jessica and Patty will accompany the students. Students will depart at 12:45 and return at 1:45.
Friday all DeColores students grades K-9 will participate in the dress rehearsal at Memorial Hall.
This is our week at a glance:
Monday, December 2
8:00Upper elementary field trip
3:30Field trip returns
Thursday, December 5
12:45Kindergarten students leave for field trip (Jessica, Patty, Nancy)
Friday, December 6
8:30Dress rehearsal K-9
Saturday, December 7
1:15 staff arrives Memorial Hall
1:30doors open, Jr High, upper elementary students arrive, senior guests
Arrive for family pictures with Liz
1:45lower elementary, kindergarten students arrive
2:00Merry and Bright Concert begins
4:00Reception in the Anna Bier room for the seniors, DeColores staff, Hall ofFame inductees
4:00Jr High students will help clean-up stage and load props
Enjoy a Merry and Bright Week,
Nancy & Sharon
11/25 - 11/29/24
Gobble, gobble
Our thanks to King’s Poultry and Jeremy and Levi for helping us with our holiday fund-raiser. We earned $700 thru the sales for our classrooms at the Central campus. If you did not receive your order please contact Nancy/Shirley at the main campus.
Beautiful greenery arrived at the Jr High campus this week as part of their fundraising efforts. Our thanks to all who participated.
We have the privilege of meeting with parents this week for conferences. School is closed on Monday/Tuesday for conferences and Wednesday - Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday. We look forward to discussing the progress our students have made with their families.
The Welcome Back Concert is on Saturday, December 7, 2:00-4:00 p.m. for kinderga