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Please attend if you can, there’s a lot to get organized and the people heading this up want Montessori involved.

Stephanie L. Allison

723-3092

slacpa@...

From: dg4430@... [mailto:dg4430@...]
Sent: Friday, August 15, 2008 10:18 AM
Subject: Harborview/Montessori Organizational meeting for parent volunteers

Good morning everyone!

As you know, this year our elementary kids will be attending a whole new school for hopefully one year while Harborview school is renovated. So I am trying to put together a group of parents who would be willing to help get our school ready for the new year. I am asking for you to send this email along to all the Harborview and Montessori families that you know to help spread the word about a meeting the project manager, Sarah Lewis will be having next week. Sarah is looking for parents who can volunteer for various projects to help get the school ready for our 1st day. You'll find all that information on the attachment. It should also appear below, just in case. There is a lot of little things (okay, some big things too!) that need to be done to help get ready for the first day. After you read over the list, if you see anything that you may want to add or suggest, let us know! Sarah is open to ideas and suggestions to make this transition as smooth as possible and limit first day chaos!

In case you aren't sure who Sarah is, she is the project manager who works for CBJ. She is working with the city, the contractors, the parents and staff to make this a good year filled with on going information and progress. She also has a 3rd grader in Harborview so she understands the questions that we all have regarding the progress of the renovation and smooth operations of our school.

Teachers and staff have been working to get their classrooms ready and will continue to do so. I realize alot of us have last minute travel plans before school starts (like myself) but if you have any time or talents to lend a hand, that would be great!

If you are interested in helping, please email me at dg4430@... or call 463-4430. I will keeping a list of volunteers with their email addresses, cell and phone numbers so we can contact you.

So I hope to see some of you on Tuesday, August 19th at 5PM at the Marie Drake Library!

Thank you,

Dina Gregg

Harborview Elementary

Making Marie Drake our Home

(with many Harborview Hands!)

Building beautification ideas:

Welcome banner at the front entrance

Weatherproof, large, to tie up at front entrance.
For the first week, as well as all year.

Hallway colors

To help kids (and adults) navigate the classroom wing hallways
Identify each long hallway with a color
Place a color flag at each end of each hallway

Front entry amenities:

Asphalt games (hopscotch, 4-square)
General tidying
Bike racks
Benches
Small planting areas
Park benches

“Welcome to school” ideas:

Signage

School plans with “you are here” directions
“This way to the front office…” etc.
Toilets (maybe on ceiling, so visible from down the hall

First morning assembly in Gym

Have every class meet in the gym on the first morning
Principal Stoltenburg and others can greet and address everyone
Each class walks together to their classroom

Helping teachers and staff:

Food for the move in days
Help with moving in:

unpacking storage room boxes
Helping teachers unpack
Garbage and tape go-fers

It's time to go back to school! Get the latest trends and gadgets that make the grade on AOL Shopping.

#48

From: "Stephanie Allison" <slacpa@...>
Date: Thu Aug 28, 2008 3:14 am
Subject: Harborview Registration

allison3092

Hello everyone!

I received a phone call from Natalee Routhouse today, asking that the word get out to Montessori familes that we DO have to register our kids at Harborview, even if they are returning students. THIS IS NOT RELATED TO YOUR CHILDS ENROLLMENT IN MONTESSORI BOREALIS. It is simply a procedure that needs to be followed when a child changes schools. Those of us who moved from Harborview to GV had to fill out all of the forms with that move.

In a nut shell, Harborview needs all of the permission forms (walking, internet use, ect) that was needed at GV. Natalee stated that if parents can’t register before school, they can on the first day of school. Don’t panic if you can’t do the first day of school either, I’m sure you’ll be contacted. If you want to call the Harborview office, the phone number is 523-1850.

Cheers!

Stephanie L. Allison

723-3092

slacpa@...

#49

From: "Stephanie Allison" <slacpa@...>
Date: Thu Aug 28, 2008 11:18 am
Subject: FW: Harborview PTA Meeting

allison3092

It would be absolutely wonderful if we could have consistent representation for Montessori with this group. I’ve already committed to the site council and I can’t participate in both groups. They are a VERY nice group of people.

Stephanie L. Allison

723-3092

slacpa@...

From: Jenny Huntley [mailto:huntley@...]
Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 10:05 PM
To: 'Leslie S. Easley'; 'Reuben & Erin Willis'; 'Jenna O'Fontanella'; 'April Gilbert'; willis@...
Cc: 'Sean Boily'; 'Jenny Huntley'; dg4430@...; slacpa@...
Subject: Harborview PTA Meeting

Hi All,

This is a reminder for tomorrows meeting. The meeting is Thursday, August 28^th at 5 PM at the Downtown Library in the Small Conference Room.

Attached is the agenda.

If you have any questions, you can reach me during the day at 321-2606.

Hope to see you there. School is just around the corner. Feel free to forward this on to anyone you think might be interested in attending.

Jenny

#50

From: Sumer Todd-Harding <sumersworkemail@...>
Date: Thu Aug 28, 2008 5:05 pm
Subject: Re: FW: Harborview PTA Meeting

sumersworkemail

Stephanie - I was planning on joining, but I can't make it today...Is there anyone I should contact?

Sumer Todd-Harding

Cell: 907-209-4917

Wk: 907-465-5829

sumersworkemail@...

----- Original Message ----
From: Stephanie Allison <slacpa@...>
To: montessori_borealis@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2008 3:18:01 AM
Subject: [montessori_borealis] FW: Harborview PTA Meeting

It would be absolutely wonderful if we could have consistent representation for Montessori with this group. I�ve already committed to the site council and I can�t participate in both groups. They are a VERY nice group of people.

Stephanie L. Allison

723-3092

slacpa@acsalaska. net

From: Jenny Huntley [mailto:huntley@ gci.net]
Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 10:05 PM
To: 'Leslie S. Easley'; 'Reuben & Erin Willis'; 'Jenna O'Fontanella' ; 'April Gilbert'; willis@...
Cc: 'Sean Boily'; 'Jenny Huntley'; dg4430@...; slacpa@acsalaska. net
Subject: Harborview PTA Meeting

Hi All,

This is a reminder for tomorrows meeting. The meeting is Thursday, August 28^th at 5 PM at the Downtown Library in the Small Conference Room.

Attached is the agenda.

If you have any questions, you can reach me during the day at 321-2606.

Hope to see you there. School is just around the corner. Feel free to forward this on to anyone you think might be interested in attending.

Jenny

#51

From: "Stephanie Allison" <slacpa@...>
Date: Sun Sep 7, 2008 9:04 pm
Subject: Sept 9th BOE Meeting - Montessori Testimony

allison3092

Everyone who is planning to attend the September 9^th, JSD Board of Education meeting should be aware that public testimony is not normally accepted for information items; which is where the Montessori Lottery will be discussed. A copy of the agenda is available at:

http://www.jsd.k12.ak.us/newdistrict/departments/boardofeducation/agendas/2008Agenda09_09_08.php

I have conveyed to the board president (Andi Story) that there are a number of parents who would like to testify. She will be asking board members, at the meeting, to allow public testimony for this information item. Testimony is normally limited to 20 minutes total, please be prepared for 1 – 3 minutes of speaking time.

Stephanie L. Allison

790-3092

slacpa@...

#52

From: "Juneau Montessori School" <montessori@...>
Date: Mon Sep 22, 2008 7:40 pm
Subject: Montessori Minute - Newsletter

jnumontessori

Montessori Minute - Montessori Borealis Newsletter for the week ending Sep.
19, 2008


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#53

From: "Juneau Montessori School" <montessori@...>
Date: Mon Oct 13, 2008 9:00 pm
Subject: FW: Equitable Access to Montessori Borealis- Meeting: Noon on Sunday, October 19th at the Juneau Montessori School in Douglas

jnumontessori

From: Stephanie & Jason Kohlhase [mailto:j-s.kohlhase@...]
Sent: Monday, October 13, 2008 9:35 AM

Hello All,

Thank you for your interest in fair and equitable access to the Montessori Borealis Optional Program. We are moving forward with this and are having a meeting scheduled for Noon on Sunday, October 19th at the Juneau Montessori School in Douglas. Please attend to learn about the process and offer your opinions. A group approach will be most beneficial.

We would like to keep you informed about the processes that are taking place with the school district. At this point, we have met with Superintendent Peggy Cowan regarding our Public Complaint and are now appealing to the Board of Education as we felt that their changes to the Montessori Lottery on April 1, 2008 were arbitrary and capricious and contrary to law. The changes created inequitable access to Montessori Borealis. If you are interested in pursuing this with us, please attend the meeting. If you do not want to be included in this group, please email me so that I can take you off our list of advocates.

Thank you all for stepping out of your comfort zones and standing up for fair and equitable education with the Juneau School District.

Sincerely,

Stephanie Kohlhase, 523-0617

#54

From: "Juneau Montessori School" <montessori@...>
Date: Tue Oct 14, 2008 5:56 pm
Subject: FW: Harborview Site Council Meeting for school within a school committee

jnumontessori

From: Juneau's Imagination Station [mailto:imaginationstation@...]
Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2008 9:43 AM
To: Chris Trostel; Stephanie Allison; Lupita Alvarez; cory_crossett@...; Matt Dusenberry; Alisaon Talley
Subject: Harborview Site Council Meeting for school within a school committee

I attended the Harborview Site Council meeting last night and there were a few things I'd like to pass on. Mostly the issues that touched on Montessori revolved around the use of the turf field. There was a little concern about the perceived lack of supervision on the turf field in the morning. I mentioned that parents are actually watching from cars in an unofficial manner. The council was worried about the liability and would prefer to have a more organized system that would guarantee that there was a parental presence there in the morning. This is a fairly easy issue to ease over, and I would be happy to look for parent volunteers to stand in the turf field from 7:30-7:45am if this committee gives me the ok. The other issue, that was mostly important to just one site council member, was the "fairness" of Montessori "getting" to use the turf field when the rest of Harborview is not. I'm not sure how much of an issue this will turn out to be, but probably is best left alone for now. It may eventually need to be mentioned that the use of the turf field is a necessity not a privilage for the Montessori children. Mark Choat is going to ask the School Board for some emergency funds to pay for extra help on the playground (there have been some safety issues) and possibly to pay for a school district employee to be present at the busses at the beginning and end of the day. He mentioned that it might be possible to have that person be available for the Montessori busses as well. However, he felt it might be a bit of a long shot.

I think that is important for a Montessori representative to be present at the Harborview Site Council meetings to answer questions and listen for important information. I am not able to be that person, I would be happy to help find a replacement.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or want further information. Please forward this message to those members who I missed.

Thank you,

Alicia Smith

#55

From: montessori_borealis@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed Oct 15, 2008 7:57 pm
Subject: 5th Annual Autum Festival - AMP kids fundraiser, 10/18/2008, 12:00 pm

montessori_borealis@yahoogroups.com

Reminder from:		montessori_borealis Yahoo! Group

Title:		5th Annual Autum Festival - AMP kids fundraiser

Date:		Saturday October 18, 2008
Time:		12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Next reminder:		The next reminder for this event will be sent in 2 days, 2 minutes.
Location:		Juneau Arts & Culture Center - Former Armory
Phone:		723-3397
Notes:		Autumn Harvest Festival Oct. 18 noon-5pm at JACC. Montessori Adolescents will feature their "Juneau Grown" small business, with pies and jams made from locally harvested frutis, and 'Alaska Grown' logo gear for sale.

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#56

From: montessori_borealis@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri Oct 17, 2008 7:55 pm
Subject: 5th Annual Autum Festival - AMP kids fundraiser, 10/18/2008, 12:00 pm

montessori_borealis@yahoogroups.com

Reminder from:		montessori_borealis Yahoo! Group

Title:		5th Annual Autum Festival - AMP kids fundraiser

Date:		Saturday October 18, 2008
Time:		12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location:		Juneau Arts & Culture Center - Former Armory
Phone:		723-3397
Notes:		Autumn Harvest Festival Oct. 18 noon-5pm at JACC. Montessori Adolescents will feature their "Juneau Grown" small business, with pies and jams made from locally harvested frutis, and 'Alaska Grown' logo gear for sale.

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#57

From: montessori_borealis@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri Oct 17, 2008 7:55 pm
Subject: Equitable Access to Montessori Borealis Public Program, 10/19/2008, 12:00 pm

montessori_borealis@yahoogroups.com

Reminder from:		montessori_borealis Yahoo! Group

Title:		Equitable Access to Montessori Borealis Public Program

Date:		Sunday October 19, 2008
Time:		12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Location:		JMS Gross Motor Room
Notes:		Please attend to learn about the process and offer your opinions. A group approach will be most beneficial.

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#58

From: "Juneau Montessori School" <montessori@...>
Date: Mon Oct 20, 2008 6:19 pm
Subject: FW: Lottery Complaint to be heard by Juneau School Board tomorrow 6 pm @ JDHS library

jnumontessori

Your Attendance is Encouraged!
JSD Board of Education Meeting at JDHS Library at 6 pm.
_________________________
Lupita Alvarez

-----Original Message-----
From: Catherine Fritz [mailto:fritzes@...]
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 9:00 AM
Subject: Lottery Complaint to be heard by Juneau School Board tomorrow!

The complaint filed by Stephanie Kolhase (with support from others) will be
heard by the Juneau School Board at tomorrow night's meeting. This important
issue has ramifications way beyond any single family. Please attend if you
can, to show your support for addressing the equity and fairness issues
around the lottery. Stephanie Allison and Stephanie Kolhase have more
detailed information.

If you have a Montessori button, please wear it. If you have additional
buttons (who has the bag?!) please bring along or give to Stephanie A. prior
to the meeting.

thanks everyone!

#59

From: "Stephanie Allison" <slacpa@...>
Date: Tue Oct 21, 2008 2:54 pm
Subject: Montessori Lottery Complaint on School board agenda tonight!

allison3092

Tonight the JSD Board of Education will hear a presentation on the public complaint regarding Montessori Lottery changes made by the board on April 1, 2008.

Montessori parent and complainant Stephanie Kohlhase will be assisted in this presentation by Stephanie Allison.

We would greatly appreciate the support of the Montessori community, although public comment will be limited, your presence is invaluable. Please come and wear your Montessori buttons!

WHERE: JDHS Library

WHEN: 6:00pm Tuesday, Oct. 21^st (Tonight!)

Stephanie L. Allison

723-3092

slacpa@...

#60

From: "Juneau Montessori School" <montessori@...>
Date: Tue Oct 28, 2008 7:03 pm
Subject: JSD Board Meeting Re: Montessori Openings, Monday Nov 3 at 4:30 pm Riverbend Library

jnumontessori

_________________________

Lupita Alvarez, Director

Juneau Montessori School

750 St. Ann's Ave.

Douglas, AK 99824

Phone: (907) 364-3535

Fax: (907) 364-3537

Education for Life, Education for Peace!

Special "publicly noticed" meeting on Monday, Nov. 3rd, 4:30-5:00 at Riverbend Elementary Library

Hello All,

Just wanted to send an update regarding where we and the BOE remain on this issue. They could not reach a decision at the last BOE (Board of Education) meeting regarding opening the Montessori Borealis spots... So, the BOE decided to hold a special "publicly noticed" meeting on Monday, Nov. 3rd, 4:30-5:00 at Riverbend Elementary Library. We think that they have 4 votes to open the spots at the November Trimester for students off the waitlist... We are keeping our fingers crossed...

Until these spots are open and there are plans to look at diversity and lottery procedures with all three optional programs represented, our issues are still unresolved.

I'm not sure if they will allow public testimony at this meeting, but when the time and date are confirmed, I will update this group again (this Thursday or Friday). Thanks for all your effort!

Stephanie Kohlhase, 523-0617

#61

From: montessori_borealis@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu Oct 30, 2008 7:56 am
Subject: Shop & Give - SEAFOM On-going Fundraiser, 11/2/2008, 12:00 am

montessori_borealis@yahoogroups.com

Reminder from:		montessori_borealis Yahoo! Group

Title:		Shop & Give - SEAFOM On-going Fundraiser

Date:		Sunday November 2, 2008
Time:		All Day
Repeats:		This event repeats every month on the first Sunday until Thursday May 7, 2009.
Location:		Your Own Computer
Phone:		364-3535
Notes:		Whenever you are shopping on line, please start by going to www.juneaumontessori.org; click on Shop & Give and search for your favorite merchant. A percentage of your purchase goes to help our children's classrooms.

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#62

From: "Stephanie Allison" <slacpa@...>
Date: Mon Nov 3, 2008 9:54 pm
Subject: Tonights special board meeting

allison3092

We have been informed that Edith McHenry and her sisters will be in
attendance tonight, opposing the changes to the lottery.

Please attend.  Those of us who are speaking really need your visible
support.

4:30pm
Riverbend Library

TODAY!

Thank you,

The Stephanie's
(Allison & Kohlhase)

#63

From: "Juneau Montessori School" <montessori@...>
Date: Tue Nov 11, 2008 2:11 am
Subject: Thanks for Books - Family Reading Night & SEAFOM Fundraiser Nov 20

jnumontessori

November 20th, from 6pm - 8pm at the Harborview Library, in Marie Drake

WE ARE THANKFUL FOR BOOKS!!

In this season of Thanksgiving, we'd like to gather for a community evening to give THANKS FOR BOOKS!! We have a wonderful event planned for Thursday, November 20th, from 6pm - 8pm at the Harborview Library, in Marie Drake. This is organized by SEAFOM and serves as a fundraising event, but is also created to bring families together; all of Harborview and the Juneau community are invited.

This is a Hearthside Books catered booksale, with a wide selection of books for gift giving, children of all ages, gardening and cooking, Montessori philosophy and books by featured local authors. There will be a bake sale and a bonus table with used novels! We plan to have local librarians share suggestions for wonderful childrens' books that are not to be missed!

AND...

from 7:00 - 7:30pm we'll share a very special time with Jean Rogers and Susi Gregg Fowler as they read a few favorites and some as-of-yet unpublished works. Mrs. Fowler is not yet confirmed; keep an eye out for posters and fliers that will hopefully reflect her availability.

Put a child on your lap and a book in your hands! We ask you to come join us for this cozy evening of reading together - bring Mom, Dad, or a friend with whom to read!!! Buy a few lovely books and mingle with fellow book lovers. And, PLEASE, look through your shelves and bring used novels to donate either to your child’s school by Wednesday, Nov. 19^th or to the door that night. We'd like chapter books, young adult readers, and adult novels in excellent condition to sell.

Thank you! Jennifer Ryznar, Catherine Fritz, Kim Hope, Susan Hall, Shauna Murray, John Seagren, Mary Jane Tenney & Lupita Alvarez

SEAFOM Board

#64

From: "Juneau Montessori School" <montessori@...>
Date: Fri Nov 14, 2008 1:04 am
Subject: We are Thankful for Books!

jnumontessori

Hello Room Parents and other Montessori supporters!

Southeast Alaska Friends of Montessori (SEAFOM) is the organization that
provides financial support to Montessori education in Juneau's public
schools and provides scholarships to children at Juneau Montessori School .
We will host an evening of books, reading, and gathering. Thursday Nov. 20,
2008 from 6-8pm at Harborview School Library in the Marie Drake bldg.
There will be books for sale from Hearthside (SEAFOM gets 20% of all sales),
a table of used paperback novels, and a bake sale. The special event of the
evening will be local childrens' authors Jean Rogers and Susi Gregg Fowler
reading favorite stories and 'yet to be published' works.

This event is free to attend and open to the public. Invite your friends,
and forward this email to others and/or print out the attached poster  to
post at your office!

Also, please check your shelves for those used paperback novels for teens
and adults, and/or those specialty books that you would like to pass on to
others to enjoy. Send the books in to your child's classroom by next
Wednesday, Nov. 19th, and we will include them in the used book table. if
you're available to help with set up, sales, baked goods, etc. please
contact Johanna Koranda at johannakoranda@... or 586-2901.

Thanks for your continued support in your child's education and your
interest in READING!

Cathy Fritz

Forwarded by Lupita Alvarez

#65

From: "Stephanie Allison" <slacpa@...>
Date: Fri Nov 21, 2008 2:18 am
Subject: Harborview Wrapping Paper Orders Pick Up

allison3092

The Harborview PTA has received the wrapping paper orders. Since these orders include frozen food families will need to pick up at the Northland Services Dock (on the channel, across from the hospital).

PTA members will be at the container tomorrow 2:30 – 5:00. They are trying to accommodate Montessori by being there after our students are released.

Two notices should have gone home, but I haven’t received mine, so thought I’d send everyone an email.

Stephanie L. Allison

723-3092

slacpa@...

#66

From: montessori_borealis@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu Dec 4, 2008 8:56 am
Subject: Shop & Give - SEAFOM On-going Fundraiser, 12/7/2008, 12:00 am

montessori_borealis@yahoogroups.com

Reminder from:		montessori_borealis Yahoo! Group

Title:		Shop & Give - SEAFOM On-going Fundraiser

Date:		Sunday December 7, 2008
Time:		All Day
Repeats:		This event repeats every month on the first Sunday until Thursday May 7, 2009.
Location:		Your Own Computer
Phone:		364-3535
Notes:		Whenever you are shopping on line, please start by going to www.juneaumontessori.org; click on Shop & Give and search for your favorite merchant. A percentage of your purchase goes to help our children's classrooms.

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#67

From: "Stephanie Allison" <slacpa@...>
Date: Fri Dec 5, 2008 4:15 am
Subject: Montessori Borealis Community Service Project - Chris' Class

allison3092

Hello everyone!

I’m coordinating a community service project in Chris’ class. We are setting up a Treasure Store at Harborview for Christmas; essentially a place for children to purchase gifts for their family. We are happily copying the Glacier Valley Treasure Store, which many Montessori Borealis students have enjoyed for several years.

For this to be successful, we need products to sell. We are asking for donations of gently used items, but they must be small enough to fit in a child’s backpack.

Donations can be sent to school, or placed in a collection tub at the Harborview entrance (this should be in place by early next week).

Thank you!

Stephanie L. Allison

723-3092

slacpa@...

#68

From: "Juneau Montessori School" <montessori@...>
Date: Thu Dec 11, 2008 7:23 pm
Subject: Montessori Potluck Dinner - Friday December 19 - Marie Drake Gym 6 pm

jnumontessori

Dear Families,

Please join us for a Winter Lights Celebration!

The entire Montessori Community – from Toddlers to Adolescents – will gather at the Marie Drake Gym on Friday December 19 at 6pm –

We will have a candle light walk around the gym while singing a variety of holiday songs from various traditions – Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, etc. –

We’ll enjoy dinner and a chance to visit with old friends and make new ones.

Please bring a dish to share. It will be a true potluck!!

We may be playing games or dancing as well. Program details are yet to be decided. In any case, mark your calendars for a fun night!

Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

Lupita

_________________________

Lupita Alvarez, Director

Juneau Montessori School

750 St. Ann's Ave.

Douglas, AK 99824

Phone: (907) 364-3535

Fax: (907) 364-3537

Education for Life, Education for Peace!

#69

From: "Juneau Montessori School" <montessori@...>
Date: Sat Dec 13, 2008 1:09 am
Subject: Ways You and Your Family Can Support Montessori Education in Juneau

jnumontessori

On behalf of the SEAFOM (SouthEast Alaska Friends of Montessori) Board, we thank you for your ongoing support and hope that you will continue to support Juneau's Montessori community for many years to come. Following is a letter from the Board that requests your financial support, and a second document that suggests ways you can help if a financial contribution is not possible for your family at this time.

May the holiday season be filled with peace and joy, and may 2009 be a wonderful year for you!

Cathy Fritz - SEAFOM vice-president

Forwarded by Lupita Alvarez - SEAFOM Board Member (One of many hats she wares in support of Montessori Education in Juneau)

SOUTH EAST ALASKA FRIENDS OF MONTESSORI

P.O. Box 021142 Juneau, Alaska 99802

www.juneaumontessori.org

“SUSTAINING MONTESSORI EDUCATION”

SEAFOM is a 501c3 non-profit corporation. Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by

law. You can make a charitable contribution by going to our web site, www.juneaumontessori.org

and following the “Donate” tab at the top of the page, or mailing us a personal check (PO Box

021142, Juneau, AK 99802). You can also help in these ways:

♦Save your Foodland A&P Receipts A&P donates 1% of sales to SEAFOM, for use as instore

credit that we use for fund raising projects and events. Turn in receipts to your child’s

teacher, bring to a SEAFOM meeting, or contact Shauna Murray, shauna@murraypc.com.

♦ Save “BoxTops for Education” labels on General Mills products and turn them in with A&P

receipts to your child’s classroom teacher.

♦Shop on line with Shop & Give Go to www.juneaumontessori.org and click on the upper

right tab “Shop ‘n Give.” You will find a variety of favorite retail outlets from this site. SEAFOM

will automatically receive 1-3% of sales, depending on the retail store. There are no special

registrations or gimmicks – just start your shopping from this web site and Montessori will

benefit.

♦Sign up for escrip and shop at Carrs/Safeway Go to www.escrip.com and follow the

instructions under “Make a Difference in Four Easy Steps” SEAFOM’s group number is

500017928. You will still get your Alaska Airlines miles, store discounts, etc., but now SEAFOM

also gets up to 4% of your purchases when you use your card at check out (must swipe your

card – don’t type in your phone number). Don’t have a Safeway card? Pick up a form at the

customer service counter at the store. And…SEAFOM will also benefit from other shopping you

do from the escrip online mall. Check it out!

♦And another on-line shopping site is Schoolpop.com Southeast Alaska Friends of

Montessori is our school name. Follow the links to Join, Shop, and help Montessori earn cash.

♦Volunteer for Fund Raising Projects! SEAFOM needs your time and talents to raise the

funds that sustain Montessori education in Juneau. Getting involved in projects models service

to others and strengthens the sense of community among us. One of the long term benefits of

Montessori education is the deep friendships that come from working and playing together for

so many years. Get involved today!

♦Join SEAFOM Go to www.juneaumontessori.org and click on the tab at the top of the page

“Join SEAFOM.” Membership is $5 per year. Call Susan Hall at 790-8924 for more information,

Stay in touch; Get involved!

Please contact any the Board members below for more information, or if you have other ideas on we can

help one another sustain Montessori in Juneau.

Kim Hope Jennifer Ryznar

Mary Jane Tenney Shauna Murray

Susan Hall Catherine Fritz

John Seagren Lupita Alvarez

#70

From: montessori_borealis@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu Jan 1, 2009 8:56 am
Subject: Shop & Give - SEAFOM On-going Fundraiser, 1/4/2009, 12:00 am

montessori_borealis@yahoogroups.com

Reminder from:		montessori_borealis Yahoo! Group

Title:		Shop & Give - SEAFOM On-going Fundraiser

Date:		Sunday January 4, 2009
Time:		All Day
Repeats:		This event repeats every month on the first Sunday until Thursday May 7, 2009.
Location:		Your Own Computer
Phone:		364-3535
Notes:		Whenever you are shopping on line, please start by going to www.juneaumontessori.org; click on Shop & Give and search for your favorite merchant. A percentage of your purchase goes to help our children's classrooms.

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#71

From: The Sodens <sodens@...>
Date: Fri Jan 2, 2009 7:03 am
Subject: Freecycle "sale" Saturday

juneausodens

We are moving and have a garage full of items to get rid of, so we
are going to have a freecycle sale.  (full disclosure: we will have a
few big items for sale, but you can ignore those.)  We will have our
garage open (brrr!) from 8-12 on Saturday, January 3rd.  We live at
8006 Poppy Ct. in Montana Creek (off of Montana Creek Road, take a
right on Ninnis, a right on Black Wolf, a right on Pond Vista, one
more right on Poppy Court and we are the second house on, you guessed
it, the right).

Hope to see you there!
Amy Soden


for sale:
wood play kitchen-$25
push reel lawn mower-$25
SAD light box-$50 (purchased from Southeast Alaska Medical Suppliers)
suitcase-$25 (it's a large samsonite hardside upright "spinner", used
once, in great shape)
breast pump-$25 (Ameda, with bottles, bought from Debi Ballum a few
years ago)


for free:
convertible toddler bed/child bed and mattress (used to be drop side
crib as well, but drop side hardware is broken)
dozen or so gift bags and hanging gift organizer
assorted craft supplies
gardening supplies and tools (spade, transfer shovel, sweeping rake,
spreading rake, pick-axe, etc.)
toys
stuffed animals
clothing (mens size xl and 36 pants, womens 3xl, girls 18-24m, some
boys 12m)
small (toddler and young child) coats
assorted candles
dell laptop with case (no os, purchased 2000)
well used cloth diapers (kushies aio, have holes in shell, so not for
heavy wetters, worked very well for our light wetting son)
assorted xmas decorations (take whole box)
a few kitchen items (medium size food processor, 4 cup coffee maker,
some pots and pans)
ice cream maker
couch pillows
boppy pillow
garment bag
suitcase
yogurt maker
crib tent
kid carrier backpack
other assorted items

#72

From: The Sodens <sodens@...>
Date: Tue Jan 6, 2009 9:52 am
Subject: need to contact

juneausodens

could the woman that bought the breast pump at our freecycle sale
last weekend contact me?  I found some extra parts for the pump that
i think your sister would appreciate.  please email me!

Also, whoever took the mobile for the crib accidently dropped the
part that attaches the mobile to the crib in our driveway, i'll put
it on our front porch for pickup.  let me know if you need directions
again.

Thanks!
Amy

#73

From: Joy Neyhart <jmneyhart@...>
Date: Tue Jan 6, 2009 10:50 pm
Subject: Testimony Workshop this Saturday 10am-noon

joyneyhart

The Juneau NOW chapter will be holding at Testimony Workshop this
Saturday January 10, 2009 from 10am until noon at the State Capitol
Building in room 124. This workshop is designed to demystify the
process of testifying before a legislative committee so that more
citizens are empowered to engage in the process and focus on protocol,
the legislative process and effective public speaking. Parents, women
and care providers encouraged to attend this free event.

A looming issue is childcare, the costs, the availability, and the
lack of it statewide. In Juneau, several agencies, providers, and
parents have been meeting and discussing the problems and possible
solutions to this growing dilemma. Please note that a house bill HB266
will be reintroduced this session that could lighten the burden for
many working parents. this is worthy of more discussion.

For more information please contact Juneau NOW at nowjuneau@yahoo.com
or Amber King at 209-2011 also please visit www.juneaunow.org.

I hope you can all make it and we can best utilize the great resources
we have here in Juneau!

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#75

From: Brooks Perkins <brookspooh@...>
Date: Fri Jan 23, 2009 6:20 am
Subject: Hot Salsa - ticket sales

brookspooh

This is your last weekend to sell your tickets!  You can sell tickets sometime
during the day at Safeway, A & P, and Rainbow Foods.  We are running 2 hours
shifts from 11am - 5pm Saturday and Sunday.  If you would like to do this let me
know so you can pick up or we can set up a table chairs and a poster at any
location. I know some of you have signed up to do this already, thank you!

Please, please, please sell or buy your tickets!
We need the money, stubs and unsold tickets brought to your classroom on Monday,
January 26th. That is this next Monday.
All classroom representatives need to collect tickets and get them to Brooks
Perkins or JMS Office.  We need to have all tickets accounted for!
If you have any questions or concerns please contact me
brookspooh@...
586-5696

Brooks Perkins
brookspooh@...

#76

From: "Juneau Montessori School" <montessori@...>
Date: Tue Jan 27, 2009 4:00 am
Subject: Tell us your story!

jnumontessori

Dear families,

During the upcoming Hot Salsa – Cool Ballroom event, our MC would like to bring to light, particularly for those who do not have a direct connection with our program, what Montessori Education means to our families. Most of us, who have been involved in Montessori for a while and have older kids now, have a unique view of how Montessori has influenced our kids. We would love to hear your stories too and be able to share them with others.

You can email me your story, call me or stop by the JMS office and tell it to me and I’ll write it for you.

Remember, Hot Salsa – Cool Ballroom is this Saturday at Centennial Hall – I would like to have your stories right away!

Thank you,

Lupita

_________________________

Lupita Alvarez, Director

Juneau Montessori School

750 St. Ann's Ave.

Douglas, AK 99824

Phone: (907) 364-3535

Fax: (907) 364-3537

Education for Life, Education for Peace!

#77

From: montessori_borealis@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu Jan 29, 2009 8:56 am
Subject: Shop & Give - SEAFOM On-going Fundraiser, 2/1/2009, 12:00 am

montessori_borealis@yahoogroups.com

Reminder from:		montessori_borealis Yahoo! Group

Title:		Shop & Give - SEAFOM On-going Fundraiser

Date:		Sunday February 1, 2009
Time:		All Day
Repeats:		This event repeats every month on the first Sunday until Thursday May 7, 2009.
Location:		Your Own Computer
Phone:		364-3535
Notes:		Whenever you are shopping on line, please start by going to www.juneaumontessori.org; click on Shop & Give and search for your favorite merchant. A percentage of your purchase goes to help our children's classrooms.

Get reminders on your mobile, Yahoo! Messenger, and email. Edit reminder options