If your child enjoys reading, discussions, and interacting with books then please sign up for my winter book club. The theme will be “Loving Who We Are” We will discuss and learn about how to be a light in our world. We will learn through characters how to stand up...

Our local small businesses need our support more now than ever. To help support our wonderful families who make up our school community along with long-time supporters who would typically support us during in-person events, we've created this guide to provide you with...

Hello Families, Are you looking for something for your child and your entire family to enjoy and experience?  Well winter cooking club is where it’s at.  Every week students and families come together to prepare a dish for the whole family to enjoy. How it works: ...

If your child enjoys reading, writing, crafts, and interacting with books then please sign up for my first book club of the 2020-2021 school year. The theme will be “How to be a Social Justice Superhero” We will discuss and learn about how to be kind, compassionate,...

Blended learning information guide Sand Montessori, and most CPS schools, began phasing into blended learning, which includes in-person instruction, on Monday, Oct. 12. Sands will utilize the following CPS district-wide timeline to transition students to the blended...

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...

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...