“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.
Reviews
I have been involved with the school and known Mrs. OH (Betty) and Mrs. Griffin (Sheila) for over a year now and have been nothing but impressed! These two ladies, as well as Ms. Eden and the rest of the staff, CLEARLY put their entire hearts and souls into this little school and I consider it a treasure for Rio Rancho! The environments are peaceful and handmade. There are animals everywhere and the children seem to happy, engaged, and respectful to each other, their teachers, and everything. Every interaction that I've seen or heard about between adults and and the children has been beautiful and one that I hope other places would adopt. The children are shown and then "invited" to try new things all the time and there is clearly a culture of kindness and compassion. This is truly an authentic Montessori school that is full with materials (though not overwhelming) and just a peaceful place to be. I especially the sweet dogs! I love that everyone is committed to doing things right- even when it requires more effort. I can't believe the children even sew and thankfully- they teach cursive!!! I absolutely recommend this school and the teachers and I love working with Mrs. OH and Mrs. Griffin. I have every intention upon staying involved with them for years to come!
We have been at LEAP since February 2019. Words can not express the gratitude we have for Mrs. Griffin, Mrs. “O”, Ms. Eden, our daughters lead teacher, and the other team members. They not only provide a safe and rich learning environment but genuinely love our daughter and the other students. This is certainly mutual! Our daughter, who has grown leaps and bounds, is eager to attend each day and we can work in peace knowing that she is very well cared for in our absence. Their high quality of care is absolutely appreciated as is their commitment to professionalism. Thank you LEAP for all that you do!
I cannot say enough good things about LEAP Montessori. I purposefully waited several months to do a review to make sure I could confidently stand by what I have to say. When we moved my four year old to LEAP 8 months ago he was having severe behavioral problems and was on the verge of expulsion at his old preschool. I couldn't have asked for a more kind and patient teacher for my child. Ms. Griffin has worked miracles! The change I've seen in him has been remarkable. Almost instantly they were able to refer me to other people and resources to help us with him at home too. He's now a thriving "normal" four year old, and he loves going to school. I have spent time in the classroom and Ms Griffin has created a wonderfully calm learning environment. The kids are active and engaged in their lessons and work. She clearly adores the children and loves what she gets to do every day. She also has great classroom management skills. As a former teacher myself, I've seen nothing about her behavior towards the children that is concerning. She does a great job at redirecting the kids while also reinforcing and reminding them the rules in a loving way. This school and Ms Griffin have been a tremendous blessing for our family. Any child would be a lucky to attend!