Mission Montessori School in Scotsdate Arizona

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From the Executive Director

“Together we can achieve the extraordinary” is a quote that expresses our belief at Mission Montessori. In 1995, we had the unique opportunity to start a small preschool at St. Anthony on the Desert at 12990 East Shea Boulevard in Scottsdale. At that time, the total enrollment consisted of twelve students. In thirteen years we have grown to 260 students who range in age from two years old to twelve years old.

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Also New at the 96th Street Campus - Summer Gardening- First Grade Orientation Camp

This program is being offered by our very own Master Gardener, KarenKlein, and is meant to be a great opportunity for our new First Graders (and any of their First Grade Friends) to come and work together at the 96th Street Campus learning all about its gardens and its animal population. If you did not receive the flier contact either Lori at the main campus or Elizabeth at the Academy Campus.


NEW THIS SUMMER- Elementary Summer Classroom at 96th Street
Michele Varley, Mission Montessori Elementary Lead teacher,will be offering a traditional Montessori Lower Elementary classroom with hands-on lessons and self-directed work in all core subjects- Mathematics, Grammar, Writing, Reading, History, Geography, and Science. 
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All American Summer Camp and Authentic Montessori School Back Again this summer at 130th Street

The Authentic Montessori classes for 3-6 years of age are for a full six week session.  The same program for the toddlers is only three weeks.  Just for fun we have our All American Camp which runs in two week sessions for six weeks.  Can't make a choice? read more...


Mission Montessori Schools Sustaining Fund
Be a pioneer and join our other generous families who are helping to make our school everything you want it to be!! Check with the MMPTG or with the school office for more information.
 

Mission Montessori Schools educate children from ages 2 ½ to 12, in grades up to 6th grade. It is nestled into one of the most beautiful parts of Arizona’s Sonoran Desert which is located in north east Scottsdale, Arizona. The Primary campus, includes our youngest students – Toddlers (ages 2 1/2 – 3 years) through Primary (ages 3- 6 years). It is located at 12990 East Shea Boulevard.

The Elementary campus is a charter elementary school and includes a lower elementary program (ages 6- 9 years), and an upper elementary program (ages 9 – 12 years). It is located at 11050 North 96th street. Both campuses reflect our southwestern heritage with engaging adobe structures, bell towers, tile roofs and beautifully fashioned gates. Their natural surroundings and gardening plots provide an excellent outdoor classroom for teaching. 

Mission Montessori Schools reflect a deep commitment to Dr. Maria Montessori’s philosophy. We support this method with outstanding and experienced AMI and AMS certified teachers. Each classroom is complete with beautiful hands-on Nienhuis materials, computers, laboratory equipment and cultural collections.

It is our mission to support and nurture all children’s innate love of learning. We encourage independence, good communication, appropriate manners and peaceful resolutions of conflict.

Our children develop strong self-images with the confidence to face life’s challenges, and the motivation to become life long learners and leaders.

What is the Montessori Philosophy?

maria_portrait.jpgEach Montessori school is built upon the educational legacy of Dr. Maria Montessori and her influential work, which began nearly one hundred years ago. Since 1907, the year of her first school, children and adults have engaged in an approach to learning that addresses all aspects of growth: cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual.

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Be a Tax Credit Angel

From NOW, January 2008 through to December 31, 2008 you can make our quota soar!!  It’s not too early to donate a tax credit!  Help the school and reduce your state tax bill at the same time.  You will receive a DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR tax credit on your state tax bill.  The beauty of a tax credit is that it costs you nothing, gives you a say in how your tax dollars are spent and reduces your bill by whatever amount you donate.

Our Programs

toddler_overview_01.jpgToddler
(2 -3 Years)
At Mission Montessori, the class size is small and inviting to make it feel like a home for the youngest children. It is a period of self-development, learning self-help skills, and preparation for the Primary program.   
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 Primary 
(3-6 Years)
primary_overview_02.jpgThe Mission Montessori Primary class is a mixed age grouping of 3 to 6 year old children. Our classrooms offer a variety of opportunities for children to experience freedom within a secure, attractively structured and welcoming environment.   
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Elementary 
(6-12 Years)
upper_elem_class.jpgThe Elementary child emerges from the first plane of development in which he/she felt the secure environment of the Children’s House to a new sense to “take on the world” or more accurately, the universe, as Margaret Loeffler so simply stated in her article The essence of Montessori in the Elementary Years.
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