Question 1

Save the Date: Spectacular Three-in-One Event on Saturday, January 24th

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On Saturday, January 24, families and their students are invited to our annual Three-in-One Event: Bring Your Parent to School Day, Pancake Breakfast, and Maker Faire. Hudson Montessori welcomes parents into the classroom throughout the year to immerse families in their students' learning journey.
 
 • School Maker Faire (10 a.m. to 2 p.m. @ 50 Regent): A one-of-its-kind event in the region, it showcases the school's STEAM (https://www.hudsonmontessori.net/steam)program as Kinder-Middle School students present spectacular projects they have been working on throughout the year. 
 • Bring Your Parents to School (9 a.m. to noon @ respective classrooms): Toddler, Bridge Primary, and Primary parents join their children, acting as students led by their children, for a 45-minute work period in their classroom. 
 • Pancake Breakfast (8 a.m. to 11 a.m. @ Zeppelin Hall): Parent volunteers and their children flip pancakes at our Pancake Breakfast fundraiser to support our enrichment programs.

Question 2

Spreading Holiday Joy Through Song and Action

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Our campus was filled with families, music, and festive spirit as our school community gathered for the annual Holiday Cheer celebration, from Toddlers to Middle School, the last day before the holiday break. These beautiful events were spurred into action by a schoolwide holiday donation drive in November, supporting CASA, the nonprofit Court-Appointed Special Advocates, which helps children in the foster care system. More about the holiday drive…(https://www.hudsonmontessori.net/post/hudson-montessori-school-holds-another-successful-holiday-drive)

Question 3

Lower Elementary Presents Reader’s Theater Performances

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On Holiday Cheer Day, the last day of school before break, our Lower Elementary choir in Galaxy, Aurora, and Constellation serenaded parents with holiday songs, then wowed their parents with a Reader’s Theater performance. The classrooms transported families to ancient Greece with “A Day on Mount Olympus,” explored “Deserts of the World” through expressive performances highlighting desert life and culture, and captivated audiences with “The Time-Traveling Tidemachine,” a journey through the history of the Hudson River. These Reader’s Theater shows aim to help students develop their reading skills, build confidence, and are an excellent way to practice reading aloud with expression. More about Reader’s Theater…(https://www.hudsonmontessori.net/post/spreading-joy-this-season-holiday-cheer-and-lower-elementary-presents)

Question 4

Code Night in December Paves Way for Upcoming Maker Faire

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Our school community came together in December to celebrate the Hour of Code, our 12th consecutive year participating in this exciting global event. Students and parents explored a variety of interactive stations exploring algorithm design and physical computing. Students showcased their creativity and problem-solving skills by using tools such as ScratchJr, Scratch, and Python to program their own stories and interactive games. This year’s theme, “Hour of AI,” added an exciting layer to the experience, sparking conversations about artificial intelligence and its role in our world. More about Code Night…(https://www.hudsonmontessori.net/post/significance-of-code-night-at-hudson-montessori-school)

Question 5

Teacher INSIGHT: Dr. Grace Sanvictores

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Through our Teacher Insight series, we share our teachers’ thoughts on our school and what makes it special. Dr. Grace Sanvictores, Middle School Director, brings a blend of creativity, innovation, and Montessori-inspired practice to her work. She believes deeply in the power of discovery and loves guiding students as they develop lifelong skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, and resilience. More from Dr. Grace…(https://www.hudsonmontessori.net/post/teacher-insight-meet-dr-grace-sanvictores)

Question 6

Field Trips for Primary and Elementary Students in December

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Field trips are an essential extension of classroom learning that give students from our youngest preschoolers to middle schoolers opportunities to connect their lessons with the broader world. These shared experiences enrich their learning, deepen curiosity, and help students see that knowledge comes alive far beyond the four walls of a classroom. This December, our Primary classes visited the New Jersey Performing Arts Center to enjoy “Billy Goats Gruff & Other Tales.” Our Lower and Upper Elementary classes enjoyed a festive interpretation of “The Nutcracker” at the Nimbus Arts Center, thanks to the Tanaka Family for their generous contribution. More about these field trips…(https://www.hudsonmontessori.net/post/performing-arts-field-trips-bring-learning-to-life-for-hudson-montessori-students)

Question 7

Congrats to Our Middle School Basketball Team

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The Hudson Montessori Basketball Team, formed over the last two years as a joint team with All Saints Episcopal School, reached the championship game, finishing second overall in the Hudson County Sports League. Hats off to our Middle School students! We applaud their grit and determination.

Question 8

Montessori in a Minute

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Our M(https://www.hudsonmontessori.net/hudson-happenings/categories/montessori-in-a-minute)ontessori in a Minute (https://www.hudsonmontessori.net/hudson-happenings/categories/montessori-in-a-minute)series regularly explores the unique benefits of the Montessori philosophy, its fundamental materials, and classroom areas. In December, we reviewed:
 
 • Geometric Hierarchy of Numbers: Students work with this striking set of materials, designed to help children understand the scale and structure of large numbers. More…(https://www.hudsonmontessori.net/post/montessori-in-a-minute-geometric-hierarchy-of-numbers)
 • Three-Year Cycle: Our students in Primary (Age 3-6), Lower Elementary (Age 6-9), and Middle School (Age 11-13) stay in the same classroom community for three years. This stability gives students confidence and the time they need to grow at their own pace. Our Upper Elementary program (Age 9-11) is a two-year program. These multi-year cycles are a thoughtful and practical approach without students switching teachers every year. More…(https://www.hudsonmontessori.net/post/montessori-in-a-minute-the-three-year-cycle)

Question 9

New Building Update

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Construction work tends to slow down during the winter months as the ground freezes; however, work crews at the end of Regent Street (250 Morris Boulevard, adjacent to Zeppelin Hall) continue to plow forward on warmer days. Here’s a look of some of the progress on the new building that will house our older students.

Question 10

Upcoming Events

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• Monday, January 5: School Reopens
 • Saturday, January 17: Future City Competition (Middle School Students)
 • Monday, January 19: School Closed for Dr. Martin Luther King Day
 • Friday, January 23: Noon Dismissal for Full & Extended Day Students (No Aftercare and No Afterschool Programs)
 • Saturday, January 24: Spectacular Three-in-One Event: Bring Your Parents to School Day/ Pancake Breakfast/Maker Faire
 • Friday, January 30: Progress Reports Go Out

February 2026

Three in One Event

Good Luck to Maddox Bacon, Our School’s Top Speller

Middle Schoolers Have Great Success Envisioning Future Cities

Year of the Teacher: Ms Lu & Ms Fumi

Keep an Eye Out for Progress Reports

Montessori in a Minute

New Building Update

Upcoming Events

Past Issues

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