March 27, 2026

March Highlights

March has been an eventful month for the Sea Star class. The students explored fascinating topics such as reptiles and Africa. Additionally, they collaborated with middle school students to design creative lighthouses for the upcoming lighthouse showcase. A memorable experience for the kindergarten students was their visit to The Karen Beasley Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. During this trip, they learned about the significance of protecting sea turtle nests and how to keep sea turtles safe.

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Thank you to all the parents who took the time to attend the parent-teacher conferences. It was a pleasure discussing your children’s progress and sharing insights about their learning experiences.

Looking Ahead to April

In April, our attention will turn to new topics, including Europe, environmental awareness, and recycling. The class will also organize a bake sale to help fund the final kindergarten field trip. Please stay tuned for further information regarding these activities.

Reminders

As the days warm up, please remember to update the spare clothes in your children’s backpacks to ensure they are appropriate for the season.

Important Dates

• April 1: Easter Egg Hunt

• April 2: Field Day

• April 3 – 10: Spring Break

• April 13: Teacher work day – No school for students

• April 26: 11^th Tinted Turtle Trot

Have a wonderful and restful weekend.

In Peace,

Ms. Samara and Ms. Jodi

February 27, 2026

February Highlights

February began with students enjoying the snowy weather. It was a joy to see all the photos of the children playing in the snow. Throughout the month, our classes have been engaged with a variety of topics, including lighthouses, South America, and birds. Kindergarten students took an active role in our lighthouse studies by designing blueprints for the lighthouses that the middle schoolers will be constructing for the upcoming Lighthouse Showcase.

Looking Ahead to March

In March, our focus will shift to learning about Africa, reptiles, and continuing our exploration of lighthouses. On Thursday, March 5, the kindergarteners will visit The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center in Topsail to discover more about sea turtles. Please remember to send your child with a disposable bagged lunch and a water bottle, and have them dressed appropriately for the trip.

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for Monday, March 23. Please use the link below to sign up for a conference time:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F4DAEAA2BA4F49-62528689-mssamaras#/

Important Dates

• March 2 – 4: Family Visits

• March 5: Kindergarten field trip to The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center

• March 17: St. Patrick’s Day celebration

• March 20: Lighthouse Showcase

• March 23: Parent-teacher conferences

January 30, 2026

Sea Star Class Monthly Update

Classroom Highlights

It’s been a very busy month in the Sea Star Class. We began the new year by revisiting the foundational exercises in our Montessori environment, ensuring that students are confident in the basics. Throughout January, our main area of study was Antarctica. The students explored the parts of the penguin and the orca, and we discussed important concepts such as migration, hibernation, and adaptation. Looking ahead to February, our studies will shift to South America and birds. We will also spend time learning about the lighthouses in North Carolina.

Important Dates

• Friday, February 6: 100^th day of school – more information to follow.

• Friday, February 13: Valentine’s Day brunch – more information to follow.

• Thursday, February 19: Kindergarten Field Trip –  Parrot sanctuary - more details coming soon.

• Family Visits: February 23 – 26 – Please use the SignUp Genius link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F4DAEAA2BA4F49-61656666-mssamaras#/

• Tuesday, February 24 at 5 pm: Lottery

• Friday, February 27: Teacher Workday – no school for students

 

Ms. Jodi and I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for all the thoughtful and generous gifts and cards we received for Christmas. Your kindness and support mean so much to us.

 We wish you a warm and safe weekend.

In Peace,

Ms. Samara and Ms. Jodi