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Scholastic Book Fair - May 13th-17th 
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to IVMS the week of May 13th. Visit the IVMS Scholastic page to set up your child's cashless wallet and browse the offerings online. Support our school and stock up for summer reading!https://www.scholastic.com/bf/islandvillagemontvenice |
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April 22nd - EARTH DAY
“The land is where our roots are. The children must be taught to feel and live in harmony with the earth.” – Dr. Maria MontessoriNational Geographic describes Earth Day as, “an annual celebration that honors the achievements of the environmental movement and raises awareness of the need to protect Earth’s natural resources for future generations.” Earth Day was first celebrated on April 22, 1970. An estimated 20 million people across the US participated in the event that highlighted the importance of environmental conservation. The movement built support for legislation such as the Clean Air Act (updated in 1970) and the Endangered Species Act (1973). Since then, Earth Day has evolved into the largest civic event on Earth, encouraging billions across nearly 200 countries to safeguard our planet and fight for a brighter future. (Earthday.org) There are so many fun and interesting activities to do with your children to appreciate nature and to help protect Earth and its resources. Your family can: • plant a container herb garden. • consider saving food scraps for composting. • sprout seeds for eating. • visit a local farmers' market. (Eating seasonal, local foods means fewer miles traveled, and less energy used to preserve and deliver food.) • go for nature walks and pick up trash. • read books about protecting Earth, such as 10 Things I Can Do to Help My World. • save a tree by using dishtowels and cloth napkins instead of paper products. • cook a one-pot meal together: stews, soups and casseroles use less energy. • experiment with using vinegar, lemon juice, and baking soda as natural cleaning products. • create art projects together from natural and recycled materials (such as a pine cone bird feeder). • make a worm box. • learn about house plants such as English ivy, bamboo palm, ferns, and spider plants that reduce indoor toxins. (English ivy can even reduce mold!) • keep a conservation diary for a week, noting when someone in the family - turns off lights, - walks instead of driving the car, - takes a shorter shower, - turns off the TV and plays outside. |
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Who to Contact - SAVE THIS INFO!!
Ensuring your messages reach the right people is important. Please save this helpful list for future reference! - For Bus, Student Dismissal Changes, and Early Pick-up related questions or notifications: dismissal@islandvillage.org - For Enrichment Clubs and After Care related questions: AfterSchool@islandvillage.org - For Student Enrollment, Updates to Student or Parent/Guardian contact info and Parent Portal related questions or notifications: Registrar@islandvillage.org - To report an absence: www.islandvillage.org/studentabsence - To find an email address for your child's educators please visit the Classroom page found under the Academics Tab and click on the appropriate teacher(s) name. Please reach out to the educators directly for all classwork related inquiries. - To reach Administrators, ESE, Guidance, etc; please see the staff directory under the Contact Us tab to select the specific staff member you need to reach. - For general school related questions: info@islandvillage.org Important Note: Student safety is our priority. Notifications about early pick-ups and changes to the way a child should go home can only be accepted from a parent or legal guardian. Student early pick-ups need to be completed before 2:30pm to avoid interfering with scheduled dismissal activities. Parents/Guardians arriving after that time may be directed to the car-line for student pick-up. Please be prepared to show photo ID when picking up a child from the front office. Changes to the way a student normally goes home need to be communicated to the school as soon as possible and should be emailed in no later than 2:30pm of the same day to ensure that all appropriate staff members have been notified. |
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Be the One - 2024 Giving Challenge 
The 2024 Giving Challenge will be open from noon on April 9th to noon April 10th. For 24hrs every donation made to IVMS through the givingchallenge.org between $25 - $100 will be DOUBLED by the Patterson Foundation. Will you Be the One to help us reach our goal? Island Village Montessori School's goal for The Giving Challenge this year is to raise $50,000.to purchase bleachers and other equipment to enhance our brand new Lido PE Pavilion. Be the One to help make this a reality. Donate April 9-10, noon to noon. Go to www.givingchallenge.org and click Search Participating Organizations. Type in Island Village Montessori School and it will load the link. You can donate using a debit or credit card. Donations are 100% tax deductible!! |
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Jan 31st - Feb 29th - ALL Grades Open Enrollment
CALLING ALL NEW STUDENTS!!!! Island Village will begin accepting Letters of Intent for the 24/25 school year on January 31st. All families wishing to enroll a NEW student into Island Village for the upcoming school year are encouraged to submit their Letter of Intent during Open Enrollment. Visit our Open House on February 7th to walk the campus and meet some of our amazing educators. Staff members will be on hand to answer questions and assist with completion of the Letter of Intent. Remember that the Letter of Intent should be completed by the child's Parent or Legal Guardian and the child must have a FL address. (Note: Students who are CURRENTLY attending Island Village in Grades K - 7 do NOT need to submit a new Letter of Intent.) |
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KONA ICE DAY! Wednesday 3/6 - Pre purchase your Kona Kups today!
The 3rd Quarter Kona Ice Day is coming March 6th! Pre-purchase your child's $5 Kona Kup using the online order link https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K1793872378Please help us ensure all students can enjoy a sweet treat by buying an extra Kup to "pay it forward" for those who may need financial assistance. |
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IVMS Parent's Workshop Series: How Does Your Child Grow? 
All IVMS Parents are invited to join us for all or part of this wonderful 3 session Montessori workshop series. Space is limited- RSVP by emailing CindyFlemion@islandvillage.orgAll sessions are FREE and run from 4:15pm - 5:30pm on their respective dates. Nov 9th: Montessori in the Home Jan 18th: Montessori in the Community Feb 22nd: Montessori in the Outside World All sessions will be led by IVMS educator Ms. Debbie Vale. Click on the series headline for more information! |
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Interested in Learning About Island Village?
On Wednesday, February 7th, IVMS is having an Open House event for prospective families. Come tour the campus and meet some of our amazing educators! The event will be from 4:00pm - 6:00pm. RSVP to CindyFlemion@IslandVillage.org Come see why students from all over Sarasota County LOVE Island Village Montessori School! The ONLY Tuition FREE Montessori Charter School for Grades K - 8! |
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Island Village (a 501c3 non-profit corporation) is a tuition-free public charter school for students in grades K-8 located in Venice, Florida. Based on the constructivist philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori, Island Village is a safe and stimulating place to learn, incorporating today's technology in a nurturing environment where every student is celebrated as an individual and encouraged to reach their fullest potential.
