Don’t Miss Our Social Studies Fair & Street Festival!
Our school’s Social Studies Fair and Street Carnival is one event that our students look forward to with great anticipation. Our school transforms into a museum with a dozen classroom galleries featuring our children’s social studies work. The children love visiting their classroom with their parents, checking out the other classrooms, and enjoying the street festival on Regent Street with bouncy houses, balloon artists, face painting, and food trucks. The event is Saturday, May 9th, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Most families spend two to three hours at this event every year. Parent volunteers, sign up here: https://signup.com/go/TjAZnxe
In-Depth Search Yields New Head of School
We look forward to introducing Eric Chapman, who brings many years of experience in independent school leadership, including his most recent role as a leader at a Montessori school in Massachusetts. He’s completing his doctorate work in education and is excited about what we are doing at our school, including our innovative approach, outstanding programs, and great teachers and staff. Meet Mr. Eric at our upcoming Social Studies Fair and Street Festival on May 9th.
Appreciation for our Teachers in the Year of the Teacher
As we near the end of the school year, we honor our dedicated teaching staff with an upcoming celebration on Tuesday, May 12th, led by the parents of the Hudson Montessori Volunteers. We will be treating our teachers to refreshments and a gift as a special “thank you” from all the parents of the school.
The Lorax Middle School Play
The Middle School students have been working for the past few months to develop an adaptation of Dr. Seuss’s “The Lorax,” writing the script with Middle School English teacher Ms. Ashley, memorizing their lines, and developing props, sets, and stage direction. They presented the play on Thursday, April 30th, for Middle School and Comet students and families.
Adventure Club Enjoys Park Bike Ride
Lower Elementary teacher Ms. Susan recently led our school's Adventure Club on a bike ride through Liberty State Park to experience nature. The Adventure Club is open to all students from Lower Elementary through Middle School. The Adventure Club plans to meet again soon for another beautiful bicycle ride through the park. Stay tuned for more details.
The Art Show Dazzles Hudson Montessori Families
The 2026 Art Show was a vibrant celebration of creativity as students from ages 2 through Middle School showcased an incredible range of artwork curated by art teacher Alex Milenkovic. As a nationally certified STEM school, we proudly embrace the “A” in STEAM—the arts. Creativity is a driving force behind innovation. Congratulations to our talented young artists for their hard work and inspiring creations.
Year End Celebration: Save the Date (Saturday, June 6, 2026)
You do not want to miss the pinnacle of our school year—the Year End Celebration. This event is the culminating event for our school, where all our children (Bridge Primary on up) perform on the big stage at the Margaret Williams Theatre at New Jersey City University. Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 6, 2026!
Danceathon Surpasses Fundraising Goal
Thank you to our school community for supporting our school’s annual Danceathon on April 2. The fundraiser ended upon our return from spring break. We surpassed our $15K goal, reaching nearly $20,000. A portion of the funds raised by each classroom will be turned over to that classroom's teachers for classroom use, while the rest will support the school’s enhancements on the school’s wishlist.
Save the Date: Eco Event in Liberty State Park
Join us for a day of aquatic discovery and environmental stewardship at Liberty State Park on Saturday, May 23, 9 a.m to noon, as we celebrate the incredible American Eel! Dive into the world of this remarkable species with a hands-on experience that combines science, education, and community engagement. Meet-up: Liberty State Park, 200 Morris Pesin Drive, Jersey City, (use Parking Lot #4).
Make Your Summer Camp Plans Now
Enroll now in our school’s summer program for Toddlers, Primary, and Elementary students, starting on June 22nd. There are three sessions: Session 1 from June 22nd to July 10th, Session 2 from July 13th to July 31st, and Session 3 from August 3rd to August 14th.
Sign up now: https://www.hudsonmontessori.net/summer-camp
New Building Progress
We’re excited by the progress we’ve seen over the past month at the construction site on Regent Street, next to Zeppelin Hall. This new building will be the future home of our Elementary and Middle School.
Upcoming Events
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Friday, May 8: Noon Dismissal (no aftercare)
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Saturday, May 9, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Social Studies Fair
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Tuesday, May 13, 5:30 p.m.: Alumni Night (8th Grade)
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Wednesday, May 13- Friday, May 15: Camp Speers (Upper Elementary)
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Monday, May 25: Memorial Day (School Closed)
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Saturday, June 6: Year End Celebration
Past Issues
Save the Date: Social Studies Fair on Saturday, May 9
One of the biggest highlights of our school year is the Social Studies Fair and Street Festival coming up on Saturday, May 9th. Our classrooms are transformed into museum galleries as our students become the foremost experts on their topic related to our schoolwide theme—Tapestry of Cultures. Regent Street will be closed to vehicles as our street festival hosts community tables, bouncy houses, face painting, balloon art, and food trucks. Make sure you join in the fun! More…
Hudson Montessori Students Shine at Hudson County STEM Showcase
Congratulations to 17 Hudson Montessori students for achieving special recognition for their science and engineering research at the Hudson County STEM Showcase at Liberty Science Center. Hudson Montessori School and McNair High School received the most awards. Our students had submitted 27 projects—25 from Middle School and 2 from 5th grade. Of those, 12 projects were selected for awards, and 17 of our students received prizes for their work. More…
So Much Fun! Spirit Week & the Danceathon
Every day of spirit week (March 30 through April 2) featured fun costumes, crazy hair, pajamas, idioms, and book characters. The fun week wraps on Thursday, April 2, with our Danceathon. Thank you to all our students for dancing their way into spring break and our community for sponsoring our Danceathon fundraiser! Sponsorships will be collected throughout spring break—so you still have time to get those donations in! More…
Save the Date: The Art Show on April 17th
Join us for our annual Art Show on Friday, April 17th, from 5 to 7 pm, featuring artwork from all students, from Toddlers through Middle School. For some of our youngest students, as young as age 2, this is their first show of any kind! This exhibition is in the style of an open house, so please admire their work, sip some wine, and mingle with other parents. All students are welcome to attend this unique art exhibition.
Recognized for STEM Teacher Excellence: Dr. Grace & Ms. Michelle
Dr. Grace Sanvictores and Michelle Velho received the 2026 Brunschwig-Karplus Award for Excellence in STEM Teaching and Community Leadership from STEMTeachersNYC. They were honored for their energy, enthusiasm, and dedication to supporting educators and to building vibrant learning communities. This award reflects the strength of our nationally-certified STEAM program! More…
Two Middle School Writers Receive Literary Recognition
Congratulations to Middle Schoolers Dane Sabitov (second place) and Afsheen Kirupakaran (third place) for being recognized for their short stories submitted to the Jersey City Free Public Library’s Edgar Allen Poe literary contest, open to all 6th-12th-grade students in Jersey City.
Middle School Students Present at Princeton University
The research projects of seven students and their teacher, Dr. Grace Sanvictores, were sponsored by Montclair University and presented at the 16th IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference, held at Princeton University recently. Congrats to students Alice Madeiros Pita, Indira Gokale, Matthew Goncharov, Rea Ramavat, Afsheen Kirupakaran, Maddox Bacon, and Aaron Trachtenberg. More…
Our Mathletes Rack Up Awards
While we still await the Math Kangaroo results, here are the results from MathCounts, the American Mathematics Competition 8, and Math Olympiads For Elementary & Middle Schools (MOEMS).
MathCounts (2025-2026): School placed 8th out of 29
School team:
Michael Blum
Afsheen Kirupakaran
Raunaq Sood
Dane Sabitov
Chapter Round
Michael Blum
Afsheen Kirupakaran
Raunaq Sood
Dane Sabitov
Indira Natu
Matthew Goncharov
Cosette Bowles
Max Joseph
Aaron Kowalski
Kalyani Asok
American Mathematics Competition 8 (2025-2026)
Highest Score (Top 55): Michael Blum
Top 5%: Afsheen Kirupakaran
Top 25%: Maddox Bacon, Kalyani Asok, Dane Sabitov
Certificate of Achievement: Raunaq Sood
School Team: Michael Blum, Afsheen Kirupakaran, Raunaq Sood (Merit Roll)
MOEMS
Highest Score (Elementary): Nina Strzodka
Highest Score (Middle School): Michael Blum
Now Enrolling for Summer Camp
Enrollment for our exciting summer program, which starts on June 22nd, is now open to Toddlers, Primary, and Elementary students. There are three sessions: Session 1 from June 22nd to July 10th, Session 2 from July 13th to July 31st, and Session 3 from August 3rd to August 14th.
Toddlers: Discovering My World
Primary: Grow It, Build It, Catch It
Elementary: Games People Play
Sign up now: https://www.hudsonmontessori.net/summer-camp
Coming Soon: Pi Day Celebration With Fun Contests on March 13th
As a STEAM-focused school, we commemorated Pi Day with a Pi-Digit Memorization Challenge and Look-Alike Contest with students dressing up as Srinivasa Ramanujan and Marie Curie. Congrats to all our dress-up winners and pi-digit memorizers. Anushka Dharukar (Comet) came in first place by memorizing 321 digits of pi, and Arya Kothari (Constellation) won the Look-Alike Contest. More…
Our Parents Share Their Hudson Montessori Stories
We are excited to share a new Parent Testimonial page on our website, featuring several videos of parents in our community sharing their experiences and why they chose our school for their children. Thank you to all the families who generously shared their stories. Please share these stories with friends or family locally who may be exploring schools for their children.
Seventh Graders Go to Governor’s Island for Oysters
Our seventh graders took a field trip last week to Governor’s Island—not to eat oysters, but to clean and repurpose their shells—as part of the fortification of the oyster reef in New York Harbor for the Billion Oyster Project. Depositing oyster shells restores oyster beds, protecting this critical waterway from erosion, encouraging reef life, and, most importantly, increasing the number of oysters that filter the water. More…
Year of the Teacher: Ms. Gina Reeves
Learn more about Ms. Gina Reeves, Hudson Montessori School Director, Middle School Passion Project and ICOP teacher, and a longtime leader in Montessori education. She has been with Hudson Montessori for 11 years, and has been integral to our school's expansion of our Elementary and Middle School programs and our achievement of STEM certification. More…
Hudson Montessori Supports Women Rising Walkathon
A team of parents, teachers, and students from Hudson Montessori School walked in Lincoln Park this weekend, raising over $1,000 in support of Women Rising. This organization helps women and children seeking a haven free from domestic violence. From local initiatives to global causes, Hudson Montessori weaves community outreach into the fabric of our Montessori-based curriculum.
Construction Progress: New Building Update
Construction crews have been pouring concrete and building the skeleton of the new building planned for Regent Street, next to Zeppelin Hall. This new building will be the future home of our Elementary and Middle School. The building permits are in place, and we can expect sporadic deliveries of structural steel, more delivery trucks, and intermittent street closings. We will post these notices in email and HMS360 as we receive notifications.
New Little Explorers Program Launches in September
For parents of 18-month-old children looking for a school-like environment with a Montessori approach, we are excited to announce the launch of our Little Explorers program. Our experienced and highly qualified teachers specialize in early childhood development and ensure each child receives individualized attention, responsive care, and meaningful interactions that support language, social-emotional growth, new physical milestones, and emerging independence. Through hands-on, sensory-rich activities, we encourage our young toddlers to have “I did it” moments that spark curiosity and build confidence and self-esteem.
Montessori in a Minute: Bank Game
In the Primary classrooms, students engage with one of the most dynamic and collaborative math materials: the Bank Game. Children explore place value and perform operations on large numbers using physical representations of units, tens, hundreds, and thousands. The child physically moves around the room to “fetch” a quantity. The Bank Game reinforces the decimal system for students in an intuitive way. More…
Upcoming Events
Friday, April 3-Friday, April 10: Spring Break (School Closed)
Friday, April 17: The Art Show
Thursday, April 30: Middle School Presents “The Lorax”
Saturday, May 9: Social Studies Fair & Street Festival
