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More Great Photos from Week 2 GMS Summer Camps!

EcoExplorers, Can You Dig It?, No Child Left Behind and More!

Sunshine, cooler temperatures and tons of fun equal a great Week 2 at GMS Summer Camp.  We still have 2 more weeks of camps, so don't ...read more.

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Summer Fun at GMS Summer Camps!

Great First Week of Camp - Spots Still Available for Weeks 2-4

50 children are enjoying art, music and the great outdoors this week at GMS!  Be sure to check out all the great photos from some of ...read more.

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GMS Bids Farewell to its Eighth Grade Graduates

Smiles, hugs, and tears as 8th graders say good-bye to GMS

On Thursday evening, family, friends, faculty and staff said farewell to the Class of 2010.  Each of the eight graduates  enjoyed ...read more.

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Middle School Students Welcome Rising 6th Graders to the Land



On Wednesday, May 26th, the Middle Schoolers said farewell to the Class of 2010 and welcome to the Class of 2013 in a wonderful ceremony ...read more.

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Key Dates to Remember



June 3rd: Moving Ceremony 9:30 am and 8th Grade Graduation 7 pm

June ...read more.



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Congratulations to the Kroll-Smith Family, Winners of the GMS 2010-2011 Tuition Raffle!




Susan and Steve Kroll-Smith, parents of Emma in Middle ...read more.


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GMS Alumni In the News!



Did you know that the only two Guilford County recipients of the Morehead-Cain scholarships, Francis ...read more.



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GMS Alum Only Guilford County Seniors Named Morehead-Cain Scholars

A GMS Education Does Make A Difference!

Last month, we were informed that two GMS Alumni, Brandon Mayfield and Francis Anthony Wong were named as Morehead-Cain Scholars at UNC-CH. ...read more.

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Frank's Corner: Engaging Boys in School



Many years ago much was said about how girls did not do as well as boys in school, especially in math and science.  There was concern ...read more.



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Pete Turner Presents Workshop at Tennessee Library Conference

"Acting Techinques for Story Time"

Pete Turner, GMS Media Specialist, recently attended the Tennessee Library Association Annual Conference in Memphis.  This is the fourth ...read more.



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Fifth-level Students Dazzle at Medieval Fare Faire



GMS fifth-level students culminated their studies of Medieval and Renaissance periods on Thursday, March 18th with the annual The Medieval/Renaissance ...read more.

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NY Times Bestselling Author Praises Montessori Education



February 17, 2010

Daniel Pink's new bestseller Drive discusses our changing ...read more.




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GMS Alumi Francis Wong and Brandon Mayfield Receive Morehead-Cain Scholarships to UNC-CH

Congratulations to Francis Anthony and Brandon!

GMS Alumni Francis Anthony Wong, a senior at The Early College at Guilford and Brandon Mayfield, senior at Northern Guilford High School ...read more.



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GMS Alumni Excelling in High School, College and Beyond!

Our GMS Alumni truly demonstrate what it means to discover their full potential and become responsible, global citizens!

GMS Grads excel at The Early College at Guilford
    Haley Hawkins and Hannah Kausche, ...read more.




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Former GMS BOT Thanks GMS for Haiti Relief Efforts



Dear Frank,

It was very heartwarming for me to read the newspaper on Sunday and find out the students at GMS had raised money to help ...read more.




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GMS Students Raise Over $2,075 for Haiti Relief!



Many thanks to all our parents, grandparents, students, faculty, staff, and friends who so graciously donated funds to the GMS Haiti Relief ...read more.

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GMS Spiral Dance Fun

Students enjoyed a great GMS tradition

GMS celebrated Peace and Winter this ...read more.

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GMS Coffee Talk Series at the Land





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Fiesta Date Night Fun at GMS!

Wonderful food, festive music and Salsa dancing!

Thanks to everyone who joined us for a fabulous night of Latin, Spanish and Caribbean cuisine, wine and beer, festive music and salsa ...read more.

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CoffeeTalk Series at GMS

First Coffee Talk was a sucess, join us at The Land on 11/17

On October 20, at 8:30 a.m., twelve GMS ...read more.



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Upper El Students Enjoy a Day at Bur-Mil Park

Hiking, smiles and a little football too!

Upper El students enjoyed the outdoors hiking and exploring the trails at Bur-Mil Park.  Check out all the great photos!

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2009-2010 Social Events Benefitting GMS

Mark your calendars for these great upcoming social events!

Traditional New ...read more.



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GMS Panthers Win Soccer Championship!

Panters Defeat the Knights 2 to 1 in Championship Game

On Tuesday, October 13th, the GMS Panther soccer team defeated the Guilford Day School Knights 2 to 1 in the Independent School League Championship ...read more.

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Alice Waters Visits GMS



This morning, Chef Alice Waters, owner of Chez Panisse in California, food pioneer and founder of the Edible Schoolyard, toured the ...read more.

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Lower El Needs Gently Used Toys for Rainy Day Recess

Have your children outgrow their toys?

Have your children outgrown their toys?  Lower El is in need of gently used Legos, wooden marble runs and Playmobile toys to use during ...read more.



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GMS Students Raise $875 for Children's Home Society of NC

Children Helping Children

At the August 17th Back to School Night, GMS students Marlee, Isabel and Miles Hassell presented Tonya Hayes, Director of Development ...read more.

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Permaculture in Action

A visit with a revolutionary gardener

On a cool sunny day, the first day of spring, students in the middle school Fox tribe had the unique opportunity to visit the gardens of ...read more.

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New Classroom Cameras!

Thanks to Annual Fund

Thanks to those who donated to the annual fund, all the classrooms received a digital camera this week! Due to some outstanding bargain ...read more.

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GMS Students Partner with Room to Read to Build a School



GMS students Joseph and Noah Taylor, Mike and Will Weaver, Grace and Caroline Anderson, and Emma KrollSmith, along with Thomas Chappelow ...read more.

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The Myths of Montessori - Part Two

Ongoing article series from GMS and the Montessori Foundation

Each month, The Greensboro Montessori School will offer one to several articles that will help in understanding the Montessori philosophy ...read more.



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The Myths of Montessori

A new ongoing article series from GMS and the Montessori Foundation

Each month, The Greensboro Montessori School will offer one to several articles that will help in understanding the Montessori philosophy ...read more.



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Montessori on Target with Innovation in Education

The recent American Association of School Administrators’ conference focuses on innovation as key to future education.

The Greensboro Montessori School provides a foundation for innovation in your child's education. In fact, Montessorians have been doing it ...read more.



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Spiral Dance Builds Awareness and Community



GMS Students celebrated peace and diversity on Monday, December 17 with the Annual Spiral Dance.

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Secrets in the Woods

By Jon McLean

At the beginning of the year, the Faculty Support team was asked to pitch in with coverage for recess. I was asked if I would cover the woods ...read more.

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Land HO!

Middle School Land Experience Off to Good Start.



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Adopt A Minefield Service Project Raises Over $400

Update on 2007 8th Grade Class Service Project

Thanks to the many generous donations made by students, parents and faculty, the GMS 8th graders raised $416 towards the United Nations "Adopt ...read more.



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Annual Montessori Market

Mark Your Calendar Now!

The annual Montessori Market will be held on July 27th. Look for our tent outside the elementary classrooms. Some returning favorites are ...read more.

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International Festival

The Greensboro Montessori will be celebrating the diversity of our School community on April 10-13, 2007

Our children will experience different cultures around the world during various events throughout the week (Program on reverse side). Displays ...read more.

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Montessori Method Proven in Science Journal!

Scientific study reveals conclusive proof of our teaching method.

Education Week recently published an article about the effectiveness of the Montessori Method and the possibility of using it to reform schools ...read more.



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GMS Students Compete in Regional Spelling Bee

And Win!

On February 13, 2007 three GMS students competed in the Regional Independent School Spelling Bee at The Piedmont School. Jenna Schnitzler ...read more.

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Movement Opportunities in the Infant Program
Learning Motor Skills in a Carefully Designed Environment

The GMS infant program environment is set up to maximize the infant's gross and fine motor opportunities. Infants have a sensitive period ...read more.

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GMS Pare


Congratulations to Andrew McLardy, dad of Andi in Claudia and Zahara's class for qualifying for the 2010 PGA Tour!  Andrew finished ...read more.



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Denise, Ericka and Camille's Class Enjoy the Woods


Despite a few rainy days, ...read more.

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Toddlers Love Learning!
Denise and Camille's Students Enjoy Classroom Work

Toddler students' love of learning is evident in Denise and Camille's class as the children pursue their interests with enthusiasm and fun!  ...read more.

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Toddlers Learn Japanese In Their Daily Activities


Hannah A. is able to get the attention of her classmates, Elliot, Ben, Danny, and Francesca by telling the story of We're Going on a Bear ...read more.

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I Do It Myself!
Written by Claudia Lane-Stafford

“I do it myself!” This is the toddler battle cry. Our toddler classroom is set up to foster independence. The child size furniture and ...read more.

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Classroom Environment & Group Lesson
By Kelly Wainscott

During January 2007, I had the opportunity to observe one day in Claudia & Kumiko’s Toddler classroom. Once they returned from outside, ...read more.



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The Observations of a First Time GMS Parent
By Tom Szott

From the first time parents enroll a child at the Greensboro Montessori School, particularly in the Toddler program, they hear the phrase ...read more.



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Educators' Resources - Montessori Schools in Greensboro

Land Programs
Direct experience, learning from others and the whole child.

Infant (4 mos - 18 mos)
Exploration, balance & community without interference.

Toddler (18 mos - 3 yrs)
Gross motor skills and practical life.

Primary (3 yrs - 6 yrs)
New work, more manipulatives & a larger community.

Lower Elementary
(6 yrs - 9 yrs)

The Great Lessons, field trips & projects.

Upper Elementary
(9 yrs - 11 yrs)
Research skills , personal responsibility & long-term projects.

Middle School
(11 yrs - 14 yrs)

Community service, class periods and practical application.

Liberal Arts
Foreign language, art, music and more!

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