Becky Alukonis, Beginners Division Leader
Oct 9, 2019
5 Tips for a Successful School Drop-off
As the days have turned into weeks, our youngest students have become increasingly comfortable with the school environment and classroom...
Krissy Canastar
May 3, 2019
An Ode to Drama Tech
Drama Club is six weeks away from our performance of Oklahoma! With only an hour each week to rehearse for a full musical, write bios’s...
Jack, 3rd Grade Journalism Intern
Mar 8, 2019
My Experience in Design Lab at NMS
Jack, an NMS 3rd grader, wrote this piece as part his journalism internship. Read more about the NMS internship program here. Jack with...
Beth Black, Head of School
Jan 31, 2019
Parenting Juliet: Resources for parenting pre-teen and teen daughters
Original Photo by JJ Jordan on Unsplash I’m in an Upper Elementary classroom in Illinois. We’re working our way through Romeo and Juliet,...
Julia Tatsch
Jan 25, 2019
More Than a “Tough Age”: The Potential for Happiness In Adolescence
Growing up, I recall my mother saying to me, “I just want you to be happy.” While I appreciated her wish for me at the time, I wondered...
Rosie Allen, Primary Teacher
Jan 18, 2019
Encourage Young Children to Listen With 4 Teacher-Approved Tips
Parents often remark that Wellan teachers have a magical power for getting children to listen. There may be some “magic” that comes with...
Michael Silverstone, Lower Elementary Teacher
Jan 14, 2019
Adventures in Podcasting: A Recess Interest Group Creates “The NMS Listener”
Electronic music plays. A hand signal counts down: three, two, one . . . now! “Welcome to The NMS Listener. In this segment we’re going...
Kathie Dowd, Librarian
Dec 13, 2018
New to the NMS Library: PAWS TO READ Program
At some point in our lives, most of us have probably experienced anxiety about reading aloud to a group. It can be especially...
Lisa Levine
May 25, 2018
Building Skills for Peace: Social-Emotional Learning in Lower Elementary
Lower Elementary (ages 6-9) is a time when children enter what Maria Montessori called the Second Plane of Development. During this time,...
Ashley Robinson, Communications Coordinator
Apr 2, 2018
“Elementary Expo” Showcases Student Research, Spurs Lifelong Learning
Each spring at NMS, the Elementary Expo presents a culmination of research projects created by students in first through sixth grade. The...
