Spruce Tree Montessori

Montessori Monday! MONTESSORI MATH
2019-04-01 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States
A presentation of Montessori math materials used in our classrooms from early childhood to upper elementary. For parents only*, current and prospective. 5:30 – 7:30 pm.
5:30 – 6:00 pm Social Half Hour; appetizers and drinks provided
6 – 7:15 pm Program: Parents will enjoy introductory presentations of mathematical concepts by our Lead Teachers in the same way that children do… and then select students will demonstrate usage of the materials for parents to observe.
*STMS Kids Night at the Fairbanks Children’s Museum, 5:30 – 7:30 pm, $20 per child includes dinner and museum exploration. No RSVP necessary, drop off at 5:30 with pick up by 7:30.

March 21-22 Professional Development (SCHOOL CLOSED)
2019-03-21 - 2019-03-22
Professional development for all staff; some will be on site in Fairbanks, others are attending the annual, national American Montessori Society conference in Washington DC.
We’d like to thank our parent community for their support of our professional development.

Spring Open House
2019-03-04 17:00 - 18:30 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States
Join us for our annual Spring Open House, offering a great introduction to the culture and community of Spruce Tree, meet and greet our staff and current parents, and enjoy a walking, open tour of our beautiful learning environment.

Trivia & Tapas Event
2019-02-09 18:00 - 23:00 | Pike’s Waterfront Lodge
An adult evening benefitting our school with cocktails, dinner, trivia, live and silent auctions, and live music. Tickets $75 each, $150 per couple and $600 for a table of 8. Sponsor a staff member’s attendance for an additional $40; staff to be seated at their own tables.
Sponsorship info available at 479-8733 or online; seem home page link.

Prospective Parent Info Meeting
2019-02-04 18:00 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States
Sabrina Binkley, our Head of School, will present a great introduction to the culture and community of Spruce Tree, provide an intro to Montessori education, and give a school tour.

Holiday Intersession Break
2018-12-20 - 2019-01-07
School closed for staff professional development on December 20-21; holiday break December 24 – January 4. Staff work day January 7 – no school for students.
Students finish December 19 and return January 8.

Holiday Program & Open House
2018-12-14 14:30
Holiday Program 2:30 – 3:30 pm, at Raven’s Landing.
Holiday Party, 4 – 5 pm, at school; cookies, cocoa and snacks, plus photos with Santa and one of his reindeer!

Parent Conferences
2018-11-27 - 2018-12-06 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States
Parents will receive a SignUpGenius invitation to sign up for a conference with their child’s teacher.

Thanksgiving Holiday (school closed)
2018-11-22 - 2018-11-23

Give Thanks Open House
2018-11-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States
Annual Give Thanks Open House, 5 – 7 pm, for families and friends… refreshments provided.

Halloween Party
2018-10-31 14:00 - 15:30 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States
Annual Halloween party for all Spruce Tree families… costumes encouraged! Haunted house, games, treats, s’mores and more! 2 – 3:30 pm

Fall Intersession Break
2018-10-22 - 2018-11-02
Camps 1 and 2 offered 8:30 am – 4:30 pm both weeks. Registration required on/before October 12.

Montessori Monday!
2018-10-01 17:30 - 19:30 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States
Parent program at school; Kids’ Night at the Fairbanks Children’s Museum. More details coming soon.

Swim Club Begins
2018-09-17
Swim Club – registration required – begins. Classes are MW or TR depending on the class and run through October 18. Spruce Tree provides transportation to the Alaska Club via our school bus and parents pick children up at the AK Club at 4:30.
MW, 3:30 – 4:30 pm – Elementary
TR 3:30 – 4:30 pm – Children’s House

1st Day of School!
2018-09-04

Fall Parent Orientation & Wine Tasting
2018-08-06 17:30 - 20:00 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States
Join us for a social gathering to share pertinent information about our school, meet/greet staff and welcome new families to our community.

Completion Ceremony
2018-07-26 16:30 - 18:30 | Riverboat Discovery, 1975 Discovery Dr., Fairbanks, AK, 99709, United States
WHO: All Families
WHAT: Graduation (for Kindergarten and 6th Graders)
WHEN: Thursday, July 26, 4:30 – 6:40 pm
WHERE: Aboard the Riverboat Discovery

Denali Park Field Trip
2018-06-15
Our annual all school, all day field trip to Denali National Park… hiking, picnic lunch and camping for those who choose to do so.

Montessori Monday! SPRING OPEN HOUSE
2018-04-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States

Geography Fair
2018-03-30 11:00 - 12:30

Professional Development (AMS Conference): School Closed
2018-03-22 - 2018-03-23

Spruce Tree Trivia & Tapas Event!
2018-03-10 18:00 - 22:00 | Birch Hill Ski Lodge
Our annual fundraiser complete with dinner, drinks, trivia, live music, dancing, a lively dessert auction, and an artful silent auction. Tickets on sale January 22! Call 479-TREE (8733).

Science Fair
2018-03-02 11:00 - 12:30

Winter Break Camp: Winter Fiesta!
2018-02-19 - 2018-02-23
Spanish Camp; M – F, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, $265/week.

Winter Break Camp: My Biology & Me
2018-02-12 - 2018-02-16
Science Camp! Optional, M – F, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. $265/week

Spelling Bee
2018-02-02 11:00 - 12:00

Martin Luther King Day Holiday (No School)
2018-01-15

Montessori Monday!
2018-01-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States
Parent Program: Smart Educational Investments, Lael Oldmixon, Executive Director of the UA College Scholars Program
Kids’ Night at the Fairbanks Children’s Museum, 5:30 – 7:30 pm

GIVE THANKS Open House
2017-11-20 17:30 - 19:00 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States
Our annual open house during Thanksgiving Week during with students share their classroom with their parents and guests. Food, drinks, fellowship and fun for all.

Junior High Program Parent Informational Meeting
2017-11-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States
Join our Head of School for an informative presentation about our plans for opening the Spruce Tree Montessori Middle Years Program next fall. The evening’s presentation will provide insight into the ‘sport school’ model we’re adopting, the micro-business hallmark of Montessori adolescent programs, and highlight the culture and community of STMS.
