From the Eagle’s Nest

Southern Ute Indian Academy students, O’Hozhoni Larry and Wophe Plentyholes chase after each other in the SunUte Community Center gymnasium, pushing their scooters as fast as they will go.

McKayla Lee | The Southern Ute Drum

Thu Dec 5th, 2019
Staff report

Categories: Education

Tags: Christmas Program, Events, Family, From the Eagle's Nest, PAG, SUIMA, Winter Enrollment

When you visit a Montessori school, it may feel like you are visiting a family. Everyone knows everyone. Work is shared and learning is vitalized by social life. There is free communication and movement. The exchange of facts and discoveries becomes second nature.

Parent involvement adds to this community spirit. Parents are treated as collaborators in Montessori, often invited to the classroom to share and participate in activities. Children begin to see that their educational experience is the result of their parents’ direct input and action.

The school is a community, and everyone is involved with events such as: performances, field trips and celebrations. Being part of a Montessori family is a feeling that stays with you for the rest of your life.

Events and happenings:

Dec. 11 – PAG (Parent Advisory Group) meeting, 6 – 7 p.m.

Dec. 14 – Christmas Program, Sky Ute Casino Resort

Dec. 15 – Winter enrollment period closes

Dec. 19 – Upper Elementary fundraiser in the LCB Hall of Warriors, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.