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SEEKING DADS/FATHER FIGURES FOR DADS ON DUTY!!!
SEEKING DADS/FATHER FIGURES FOR DADS ON DUTY!!! Who: We are once again seeking dads/father figures who want to make a difference! Why: Positive male role models can significantly impact and inspire children to make good life choices. We want our students to learn to...
Magnet School Sibling Applications
The CPS Magnet School Sibling Application process will run from September 20th , 2022 through October 28th, 2022. The application will be available to the staff on September 20th for the parents to pick up at the school and complete the application. The application...
October SMPO Meeting Time changed to 6:30-8:00pm
SMPO monthly meeting times have changed going forward! We heard you and 6:30-8:00 is more convenient for members. Join us in person or on Zoom on October 18 at 6:30-8:00. Click here to register for the zoom option.
From the Desk of Ms. Jill and Ms. Nancy
If parents would like to Chaperone a Field Trip or Volunteer in the classroom, you ONLY need the $5 Background Check. Follow the steps below. Parent goes to the Cincinnati Justice Center to get a $5 background check. Parent makes an online appointment with the...
Buy Sands Spirit Wear!
Fridays are spirit days at Sands! Everyone is encouraged to wear spirit wear or school colors every Friday to demonstrate our school pride. Sands spirit wear will be available for purchase from Monday September 5th –Monday September...
After School Fun! Sands Extracurricular Program
There are still awesome after school opportunities, particularly for those providers who are just joining us at Sands and didn't make it onto the brochure. That includes the gardening and circus programs. Another new program is the scripting and speaking club, and the...
Participate in Spirit Week: September 19-23
Welcome Back Letter from Principal Lord
See below to read Principal Lord's welcome letter sent out a few days ago. In it, you will find welcoming of new staff members, partnership/volunteering, arrival/dismissal, and other important information. CLICK HERE for Welcome Back Letter
Welcome to the 2022-23 school year
Hello, Hola, Marhaba, Ni hao, Bonjour, Shalom, Yasou, Namaste, Hujambo, Ahnnyonghaseyo, Guten tag, and all other greetings to our Sands family! Welcome to the 2022-2023 school year at Sands Montessori. We are Courtney Ryan and Kim Fulbright, President and Vice...
Exciting Updates to the Outdoor campus!
Students, parents, and teachers worked every week this summer to improve the outdoor campus at Sands. They watered 50 trees throughout the hot, dry summer. They painted new features on the blacktop. They built picnic tables for the outdoor classroom. They sawed,...
Updated Lunch information
I am sure you have gotten the robo call from CPS regarding Lunch Fees beginning again this year. CPS will be charging $1.75 daily for lunch. Breakfast is "no charge". Parents can go to the School Cafe website to ADD FUNDS and APPLY for ELIGIBILITY for Free/Reduced...
Absences, Tardies, & Early Dismissal reminder
Email teacher FIRST THING in the morning if your student will be absent or tardy so proper attendance is recorded. Also, email any change in dismissal plans EARLY. All change in dismissal phone calls need to be to the office BEFORE 1pm so that students are notified...
Sands Extracurricular Program (SEP) returns for Fall 2022
Registration opens Aug. 24 for before- and after-school enrichment programs. We have a fun slate of opportunities this year, with both long-time providers and new partners. Registration is through our Homeroom platform, and scholarships are available based on need....
$30,000 Upgrade to Our Outdoor Campus!?
Did you know that the SMPO is beginning a $30,000 upgrade to the outdoor campus? That’s right! Starting this Spring and Summer, you will notice 50 trees being planted, a natural playscape being built, the installation of a shade structure, new blacktop features, and...
From the Desk of Ms. Jill and Ms. Nancy
Sick/Absent Student Information CPS Protocol for sick students: CPS adjusted some of its testing, isolating, and masking procedures. If cases in the area start to go up again, these procedures will go back to previous processes. Currently, if anyone in the district...
