Upcoming Events
News and Announcements
2023 – 2024 Rudder Nominations
Sands Montessori Parent Organization Rudder Nominations The Rudder will vote on the incoming Rudder nominations for the 2023-24 school year at our April General Parent meeting. Nominations are: We are still looking for members. To see a description of each position...
Meet Sands New Resource Coordinator, Katelyn Hembree
NatureGuys Podcast: Kids in Nature
Courtney Ryan, SMPO President, talks to Bob from the NatureGuys podcast about the importance of kids in nature and the Sands Natural Playscape story. Give it a listen here. Donate to phase II of our outdoor campus here. At the end of this school year, teachers will be...
Become a Sands Room Parent!
We’re ready to kick off the renewal of our Sands Room Parent network for this school year! See the attached request for more information or contact Amy Hueneman, SMPO Volunteer Coordinator. Our goal is to have 100% of the classrooms covered by October 31st! Click here...
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...
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,...
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...
Behind the SMPO Curtain
We have a Garden Gang of parents and students that helps keep the Sands garden beds in top top shape for the students and teachers? There are tenclasses growing food this spring! If you are interested in helping throughout the summer, let us know.
Sands Regal Eagle Spotlight – The Linser Crew
''Hi, we are the Linsers. All 7 of our children have attended or will attend Sands Montessori. Adelaide and Greta are at Walnut Hills now. Simon is in 5th grade, Harry is in 4th grade, and Josie is in kindergarten. Charlie and Frankie will join them at Sands in the...
Sands Regal Eagle Spotlight – Soren, Mayer, Marley, & Orion Crutcher
Soren, Mayer, Marley, & Orion Crutcher ''The Crutcher clan at Sands has become a notable size. We often are asked 'which Cutcher are you?' - We are the Crutcher, Inc. clan of Mayer, Marley, Orion and Soren (now at Spencer Education Center). Mayer and Marley...
Behind the SMPO Curtain
Each year the SMPO offers mini grants totaling $5000 that teachers can apply for to collaborate and complete special projects. Since COVID delayed the grant last year, the SMPO will grant up to $10,000 this year!
Sands Regal Eagle Spotlight – Niko Danhires
''Niko joined the Sands Montessori community at age 4. He is a current 5th grader and 6th grade math student. It was evident to his 3-6 community teacher that he was demonstrating signs of giftedness in Math. Though in CPS, gifted assessment is not officially...
Behind the SMPO Curtain
The SMPO has already given over $42,000 to direct teacher support just this year. Much of this money is raised by you from events such as the Read-A-Thon and the upcoming Carnival. It helps with expenses such as field trips, classroom supplies, in-school...
