nokomis montessori is opening a mirror campus
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Our school is based on the Montessori method: students learn at their own pace in multi-grade classrooms, independently cultivating their interests and natural abilities. Teachers help students choose their work in carefully prepared, peaceful environments; learners use beautifully designed hands-on materials to practice and understand skills and concepts.
Nokomis has an active PTO that provides many opportunities for families to be involved each year, with community-building activities such as the Harvest Festival, Hmong New Year, Family Craft Night, Fun Fair and the Spring Luau Dance. Nokomis serves the East Side of Saint Paul with two campuses. Both campuses will serve grades Pre-K-5.
Nokomis Montessori Elementary will open a mirror campus in fall 2013 to accommodate
expansion of this popular program. In accordance with the Strong Schools, Strong Communities plan, the former Sheridan Elementary site will reopen as Nokomis South. Improvements to Nokomis South include a new secure front entrance and interior updates to complement the character of Nokomis North.
Principal Melissa McCollor
Nokomis Montessori - Dual Campus (Pre-K-5)Nokomis North serving Area A and C (East of 35E), Nokomis South serving Area B
Nokomis North:
985 Ruth St.Saint Paul
651-293-8857nokomis.spps.org
Nokomis South:
525 White Bear Ave.Saint Paul
Construction Start: 1/7/2013Substantial Completion: 4/26/2013First Day of School: 9/3/2013
Visit spps.org/nokomis for construction updates as the year progresses.
Nokomis Montessori - North Campus is a Regional Montessori Magnet and serves Areas A and C (East of 35E). Nokomis Montessori - South Campus is a Regional Montessori Magnet and serves Area B.
Bus transportation is provided for students in Area A, B and C (East of 35E) that are accepted into the program. Acceptance and transportation will depend on student eligibility to the school’s program, as well as available seats in the program.
School application deadline: February 15, 2013 | Apply online at apply.spps.org
NOKOMIS MONTESSORI - DUAL CAMPUS CONTACT US
CONSTRUCTION TIMELINE
2013/2014 ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
360 Colborne Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102 | (651) 767-8110 | spps.org
NOKOMIS MONTESSORI IS OPENING A MIRROR CAMPUS
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FAQ’s
1. What grades will Nokomis serve at the new site?
Nokomis North and Nokomis South will be “mirror” sites: both will serve grades preK through 5.
2. What hours does school run?
School at both Nokomis North and South is currently scheduled to begin at 9:35 a.m. and ends at 4:05 p.m.
3.
Yes. Discovery Club provides child care, including an extended-day pre-kindergarten program, before and/or after school, on non-school days and during the summer. Discovery Club is a fee-based program through the district’s Community Education. Financial assistance for Discovery Club is available to families on a sliding fee scale. For more information, contact Discovery Club at 651-632-3793.
4. Does Nokomis require uniforms?
No.
5. What is special about the new site?
reinforce the identity and continuity of the campuses. Active school leadership is ensuring that both Nokomis North and Nokomis South
6. How do I know which Nokomis campus my child will attend?
Students will be assigned to either the North or South campus based on several factors, including academic need; current grade and teacher assignment; space availability; demographic balance and other Strong Schools, Strong Communities (SSSC) priorities. Student Placement Services and Principal Melissa McCollor will assign new students to Nokomis primarily based on the SSSC Area in which they live.
7.
Montessori classrooms are organized into three levels; students attend school in multi-grade classrooms:
Students stay with the same teacher and peers for two to three years.
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Yes. Our K-3 students participate in Physical Education, Music and Science specialty classes on a rotating basis. Our grade 4-5 students participate in Physical Education and Science.
10. Who can I contact with more questions about Nokomis? If you have any questions please feel free to contact Principal Melissa McCollor at: E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 651-293-8857 nokomis.spps.org