Black History Month Presentations

As they do every year, the Upper Elementary students worked very hard for the entire month of February to research, write an essay and prepare a speech about a black person that has made a significant contribution to society.

Lower Elementary and Full Day Primary students were invited to these presentations on Wednesday under the Solar Awning. They walked around listening to Upper Elementary students’ performances of the biographies they prepared.

The following notable people were represented this year!

Kwane Alexander. Performed by Amar

Mohammed Ali. Performed by Jahan

Wally Amos. Performed by Jakobi

Maya Angelou. Performed by Kiere

Josephine Baker. Performed by Morgan

James Baldwin. Performed by Jeremiah

Chuck Berry. Performed by Rowan

Simone Bile. Performed by Evelyn

Chadwick Baldwin. Performed by Eli

Octavia Butler. Performed by Rhea

Bessie Coleman. Performed by Kareena

George Crum. Performed by Mason M.

Frederick Douglas. Performed by Luca

Emile Milo Francis. Performed by Mason G.

Leyma Gbowee. Performed by Mae

Kamala Harris. Performed by Akella

Mathew Henson. Performed by River

Mahalia Jackson. Performed by Tanya

Lebron James. Performed by Hassan

Mae Jemison. Performed by Arielle

Michael Jordan. Performed by Will

Percy Lavon Julian. Performed by Tendaji

James Lafayette. Performed by Milo

John Lewis. Performed by Aidan

Nelson Mandela. Performed by Gabo

Garrett Morgan.  Performed by Chayne

Barack Obama. Performed by North

Jessie Owens. Performed by K’Myi

Rosa Parks. Performed by Xander

Rhianna. Performed by Delilah

Paul Robeson. Performed by Mensah

Wilma Rudolph. Performed by Aven

Bill Russel. Performed by Oliver

Peter Salen. Performed by Amor

Nina Simone. Performed by Avalene

Harriet Tubman. Performed by Jordan

Madame CJ Walker. Performed by Shaneya

Phillis Wheatley. Performed by Chloe

Oprah Winfrey. Performed by Lamy’r

Stevie Wonder. Performed by Asa

Granville T. Woods. Performed by Grey

Malcolm X. Performed by Aiden

Just a "Fraction" of Pizza

Everyone in Ms. Satter’s class received a fractions lesson recently using the Montessori fraction metal inset material. Of course, during the lessons pizza was referenced several times, so the children were treated to pizza last Friday to celebrate fractions. Lots of happy faces!

The Story of the Universe - Great Stories

The “Story of the Universe” is one of the first of the "Great Stories" told to Elementary students. The Great Stories are a series of lessons that lay the foundation for the exploration of all topics, with the first one laying the basis for Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy, and Geology.

Students in Ms. Hess’ class work on adding details to their volcano.

A Week in Photos - Upper Elementary

BON VOYAGE! VIMSIA MMUN Group head to New York

The 6th year students of the Upper Elementary headed off to New York City today to participate in the Montessori Model United Nations (MMUN). This year our students represent, Burkina Faso, Ecuador, and Italy. Stay tuned for more updates from NYC!

Going Outs - Groceries and Rabbit Food

Upper Elementary students in Ms. Satter's class planned a going out for supplies for the classroom rabbit this week. Students researched the best vegetables for rabbits to eat, the best place on island to buy the supplies and then did a going out to get the supplies. Classroom rabbit Jost is very thankful for their efforts! 

Art Extravaganza

Ms. Morrison's class had an Art Extravaganza this last Tuesday. Students spent the day working to their hearts content with soft pastels, watercolors, acrylics, calligraphy work, creating mandalas, macrame and making clay! 

Greek Mythology

The Upper Elementary class put on a dynamic presentation on Greek Mythology featuring gods and goddesses today for the Lower Elementary Students! Under the direction of Virgin Islands Montessori School & Peter Gruber International Academy Upper Elementary Teacher, Kate Ludick, students prepared facts to present, dressed up in costume displaying key signature pieces and performed a group dance with audience participation! The event concluded with questions and answers from both parents and students!