
“Preparing Today’s Children to LEAP into Tomorrow’s Future”
Donations for Fundraising
Coming this February, LEAP will host a silent auction for fundraising. If you have anything you want to donate for auction, please see Ms. Leslie.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Hello Parents!
The sign-up sheet for all Toddlers and for Prek Students (other Primary and Elementary will be done in December) Parent-Teacher Conferences is out and at the registration table. Please check or mark an “X” next to the time that works best for you.
If anyone would like to reschedule for another time, please see wither Mrs. Griffin (for PreK) or Ms. Eden (for Toddler).
Thank you!
Balloon Fiesta
The balloon fiesta starts this weekend through next week. When checking your calendar, you may see that Tuesday, October 8, we set aside as an optional Balloon Fiesta day. For that day (and ONLY that day) if you and your family want to miss school and have a day at the fiesta, we understand. Go for it! We will not count you absent. For those of you who don’t, we will still operate under the same school hours.
PICTURE DAY **UPDATE 9/5/19**
Picture Day for the fall 2019 school semester will be September 4, 2019.
Pictures will be taken first thing in the morning. Information concerning orders will be made available by next week.
UPDATE: Picture day was a success. Attached, please find the form to order pictures.

Opening for: Primary Teacher’s Assistant
We have both part-time and full-time positions to be either 7am to 1:30pm or 8am to 4pm, Monday through Friday, with occasional substituting hours. The ideal candidate should be/ have:
• Warm and caring personality
• Highly detail orientated
• Enjoys cleaning/ caring for an environment
• Creative
• Punctual
• Works well on a team as well as independently
• Loves animals
• Enjoys being outside
• Adept with Classroom Management (or at least willing to learn)
• The 45 Hour certificate would be helpful to already possess, as well as willingness to attend all required (4) FOCUS trainings. All classes must be completed within 6 months from the date of hire)
It should be understood that this role is not a classroom teaching position, but rather a classroom assistant position in which caring for and maintaining the environment, as well as working with children is the focus.
LEAP International Montessori School is an authentic Montessori School in its sixth year. We are a growing, warm community Montessori school intent on serving our children and community with kindness, compassion, and a commitment to authentic Montessori pedagogy. We are rated 5 Star with FOCUS and also have the New Mexico PreK Grant. We offer a competitive salary and the opportunity to grow with a grounded school and program. We have a fantastic benefits package as well.
Rio Rancho, New Mexico is a beautiful, relatively newer city that boasts a low cost of living, low crime, stunning landscapes, blue skies and beautiful weather. We have the pleasure to enjoy four seasons of moderate weather. Situated between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, there are excellent opportunities for cultural, artistic, and many outdoor adventures all over the area and state. For good reasons, New Mexico is known as the Land of Enchantment and we thrilled to have a school here! This is the hot air balloon capital of the world!
For more information on the school and compensation, please visit our website at www.leapmontessori.org. All interested candidates should be drug and alcohol free (random screenings are done) and should be able to cleanly pass a background check. If interested, please send a resume with professional cover letter to sgriffin@leapmontessori.com or call us at 505-994-9433.
Upcoming School Meetings
- There is a Back-to-School meeting Saturday August 3, 2019 at 10:00 AM.
- The Montessori Map meeting is scheduled for Saturday August 10, 2019 at 10:00 AM.
We are excited to start the new school year soon, and we know that it is always a hectic time. If you have questions, the Back-to-School meeting is the place to get answers.
Reminder Last Day of Summer Camp
The last day of summer camp is Friday, July 26, 2019.
LEAP has been Awarded the NM PreK Grant for 4 year old children!
Have you always wanted your child to go to a Montessori school but weren’t sure if or how you could afford it? LEAP has been awarded the New Mexico PreK Grant for 4 year old children! (This means that tuition would be $0!) In order to quality for this grant opportunity, your child must be 4 years old by September 1, 2019. We are currently accepting applications for the grant. Please call or email us for more information and to set up a tour. 505-994-9433 or info@leapmontessori.com.
Fall Picture Day
LEAP will be taking Fall Portraits on Wednesday, September 6th. Photos will be taken in the morning (before snack and lunch). Portraits will be available to families soon after. Please see Stevie Romero with any questions.