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...

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...

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...

From the Desk of Jill and Nancy

  Dismissal Changes All dismissal changes must be called in to the office BEFORE 2:00pm!  Any changes after that time cannot be guaranteed.  Calling at 3:35pm is NOT ACCEPTABLE. Sick/Absent Student Information CPS Protocol for sick students: *If ANY student is...