SMPO Hand Sanitizer Fundraiser: Help kids stay healthy while raising funds for our school!  While we’ve yet to return to the classroom, SMPO is actively working to raise funds to provide at least $500 in direct classroom support for all of our teachers and communities...

Dear friends, Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year at Sands Montessori.  Our names are Joie Linser and Emily McNicholas and we are serving as co-presidents of the Sands Montessori Parent Organization (SMPO).  SMPO works together to strengthen the Sands Montessori...

The Sands Montessori Parent Organization is now accepting nominations for all positions on the SMPO Rudder except President and Business Manager. SMPO is one of many ways you can become involved in the future of your child’s school. Keep in mind that if you hold a...

SMPO will hold its first-ever Craft Fair and Kids’ Market on Saturday, November 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will include raffle prizes and concessions, with all proceeds benefitting the SMPO. If you're a crafter or know of someone who might be interested in...

What is Girls on the Run? Meeting twice a week in small teams, Girls on the Run teaches life skills through dynamic, interactive lessons and running games. The curriculum is taught by certified Girls on the Run coaches and includes three parts: understanding...

Basketball is open to Sands students (boys and girls) grades 2nd through 6th. Teams participate in the Cincinnati Premier Youth Basketball League or CPYBL (www.cpybl.com), which consists of schools from all over Greater Cincinnati, but with an emphasis on programs...

We would like to update our bylaws in two areas.  These will be discussed and voted on at our May SMPO meeting. Per our current bylaws, we must make this public at least five business days prior to the meeting so people may know the proposed changes.    ...

Sands Families: The Sands Montessori Parent Organization is now accepting nominations for all positions on the SMPO Rudder except President and Business Manager. SMPO is one of many ways you can become involved in the future of your child’s school. Keep in mind that...

Sign up now for Mrs. Johnson’s “I am a Scientist” Camp! Two sessions will be held, June 10–14 and June 17–21. Camps are half-day, from 9:00 a.m. – 12 p.m. and will take place at Sands in room 2005. Cost is $100 and $25 deposit by May 18 is required to secure your...

Purchase your 2019 Sands Peace Shirt: We will hold a school-wide peace celebration in April and our goal is to have every student and staff member wear one of our special peace shirts designed by Sands 5th grader, Katie Spector. Please also consider contributing extra...

If your child enjoys reading, writing, crafts, and interacting with great books then sign up for my book club. We will meet for a total of 8 sessions in community 2005 at Sands Montessori. The cost is $110.00. We will meet on Thursdays from 3:45–5:00. Our first...

Every Sands student and family is unique. Our students find love, joy, and achievement in the many different activities offered by our community. Each of these experiences helps them make the world a brighter, peaceful, happier and better place. A variety of...

Sands Basketball is open to Boys and Girls grades 2nd through 6th. Teams participate in the Cincinnati Premier Youth Basketball League (www.cpybl.com), which consists of schools from all over Greater Cincinnati, but with an emphasis on programs inside the 275 loop....

Grades 1–3 Monday or Tuesday from 3:45–5:15 p.m. ALL NEW RECIPES AND TECHNIQUES Looking for a fresh and interesting creative outlet for your child? Every Monday or Tuesday kids will enjoy working alongside classmates learning to make a variety of healthy snacks, bread...