Community Engagement at Northwoods

"Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world" ~ Howard Zinn

So, why is community engagement so important at Montessori Academy Edison Lakes?

We hope to create a spirit of volunteerism.

Julia with some of the residents of Northwoods

Reagan and Cooper ready to work with the pool noodles

As our mission states we wish to "inspire care for the community".

Henry helping to lead the exercises

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As Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. so eloquently stated, "If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way".

The resident "Junebug" interacting with our 4th years

Community engagement and global citizenship is not just about giving to others - it is about realizing that we are a part of a much larger world. Margaret Mead stated, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world".

The 4th years talking about their favorite summer memories

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Winter Fun in the Snow!!!

"Let the children be free; encourage them; let them run outside when it is raining; let them remove their shoes when they find a puddle of water; and when the grass of the meadows is wet with dew, let them run on it and trample it with their bare feet" ~ Dr. Maria Montessori December 13!! It is about time the Upper Elementary students got to play in the snow!!! Cooper enjoying his time outside Isaiah A beautiful, but chilly, day to enjoy with friends SNOW!!! Having fun with friends Brrr! Having fun in the snow Mason and his sled Nico having fun on the sledding hill Playground equipment can be used all year long! Julia and Maya Makiah and her beautiful smile

Spanish Class Presentations

"To have another language is to possess a second soul." ~ Charlemagne Here are some photos of the 4th and 5th year students giving their presentations about different Spanish-speaking countries. These presentations were prepared during Spanish class with Senora Poloche. Cooper and Brady with the flag of Venezuela Brady and Cooper speaking about Simon Bolivar Emma presenting her report on Nicaragua Liam giving his presentation about Panama Griffin and Maya presented their findings about Spain Julia and Rhegan gave their presentation about Mexico

Upper Elementary & The Prairie

What is a Prairie and Why is it Important? The 4th Years Working in the Prairie Judy Hill, our resident Elementary Science Instructor, helped build our prairie in 2005. The prairie was built to increase our student’s understanding of this special ecosystem. Working Together - Brady, Henry, Nico, & Isiah Julia, Maya, & Makiah A prairie is a unique and complex ecosystem that is made up of grasses and wildflowers with special roots systems, which allow them to survive during droughts. Their root systems also help hold the soil in place, and allow for the absorption of water when precipitation does occur. Prairies require little maintenance because they do not need fertilizers or pesticides. They also provide a habitat for rare, native animal species like birds, insects, reptiles, along with other wildlife. Unfortunately, most of the original prairies in the Michiana area have been lost to farming, continued urban sprawl, and drainage.

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