Celebrating Stoneridge: Shaping Lives, Learning, and Community for Over 20 Years
by Alan Feldman, for the Stoneridge Legacy Committee
Join us for a grand celebration of Stoneridge! All are welcome--current and past families-- anyone who has experienced the extraordinary community of Stoneridge. There so much to celebrate about our School and so many people to celebrate with! More...
Montessori in Toddler House: Part 7
by Pam Richardson, Toddler House Head Teacher
What a fabulous spring we are having! Our classroom and works reflect the season. In circle, we often read longer stories about newborn animals including a duck, lambs, kittens, puppies, and piglets. More...
Celebrating Spring!
by Linda Seeley, Children's House I Head Teacher
Spring has brought not only the blossoming of trees and flowers on our grounds and in our gardens but also the blossoming of so many accomplishments of and skills within the children. The skills that were planted through lessons and experiences throughout the year are now coming to fruition. More...
Poetry: The Genre of Childhood
by Diane Sullivan and Heather Carnevale, Lower Elementary Head Teachers
The children have enjoyed playing with poetry this month. They've acted out favorite poems, listened to the rhythm of words, and learned how to deliberately craft a poem- with the eyes of a poet. Please enjoy this collection of poetry written by the students and keep your eye out for big feelings, voice, line breaks, repeating lines, lists, stories, and fun with language. More...
Our First Visit to the Harborlight Campus
by Cathy Palmisano, Merrill Hawkins, and Rick Boomer, Upper Elementary teachers
The Upper El fourth and fifth grade students had their first visit to the Harborlight campus the week before April Vacation. We hope to have several more visits (to and from Harborlight) in the coming months. This time, our objective was to see the Upper Elementary space and meet some of our new classmates. We only planned to go for an hour, so it would not be too overwhelming for anyone. More...
Living in Another World -- MS Exchange
by Suzanne Caruso, MS head teacher
Living with a family in Terrassa, Spain for ten days was an incredible experience. Having traveled abroad a few times in the last few years, I can say this experience was unlike the rest. Living with a host family requires consistent sense of openness and flexibility. You no longer determine the flow of your day, because you now go along with someone else’s flow. You learn to let go of your “norm” and accept whatever is happening each moment. More...
Music in May!
by Hannah Mell, Music Director
May is an exciting month for music!
Toddlers are venturing into the music room on Wednesdays starting this month, and Children's House students are preparing for their Spring Teas on May 16, 17, and 18.
Important dates to watch for:
April 30, Musical Monday: Jade, Kathie, Margaret & Gina play flute music
May 7, Musical Monday: Zehava & Ben perform Elton John, Adele & more
May 10: Spring Concert at Endicott College (6:30 p.m.; stay tuned for e-mail reminders)
May 14, Musical Monday: Juliette sings and plays the drums
May 14: LE-MS performs for the Beverly Council on Aging (10:45 a.m.)
May 21, Musical Monday: Instrumentalists of UE
As always, e-mail Hannah at hmell@stoneridgecms.org if you have any questions!
E-Waste Recycing Days
Finally, a convenient opportunity to responsibly dispose
of all the e-waste lying around your house!
For the second year in a row, bring your "techno-trash" to Stoneridge and leave it with us for proper disposal at our parking lot collection station! This is a fundraiser--last year many families participated, we raised $2,000 for the school, and we all felt good about helping the environment. More...
Babysitting Certification
Does your child enjoy babysitting? Now is the time to take advantage of a Red Cross Babysitting Certification on May 12 or 19th. Increasingly parents require that babysitters have the necessary tools to manage emergencies skill and maturity. More...
Alcohol, Drug Use, and the Adolescent Brain
Dr. Marisa Silveri, nationally acclaimed Behavioral Neuroscientist, will talk about her research on adolescent brain development and the effects of alcohol and drug use on brain function. This presentation is open to the public at no charge. More...
Save the Date! May 19!
It's an evening of socializing with old and new friends!
Join us on Saturday, May 19, at 7:00 p.m., for an evening of great conversation, delicious hors d'oeuvres, festive music, and good fun! Parents of Stoneridge and Harborlight are invited to a "get to know you" cocktail party at Beverly Golf & Tennis Club. The cost is $25 per person. Save the date! More information to follow.
Still trying to figure out how to make this summer unforgettable for your child?
Consider Summer Camp at Harborlight. There are many programs available to children ages 4 to 12. Space is limited, so take a look at the program directory and sign up now!
http://harborlightmontessori.org/programs/summer-program/
