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Maple Bluff Resident Spotlight Melissa Droessler and AMI Montessori School MELISSA DROESSLER AND her husband, Chet Droessler live with their son, Roman in the Upper Bluff. They have lived in the neighborhood for almost two years, and have enjoyed every minute of it. They feel fortunate to have such kind and wonderful neighbors! Melissa Droessler of Maple Bluff and Carrie Marlette of Madison began the process of creating Isthmus Montessori Academy almost a year ago. Montessori has grown exponentially in all major cities in the United States and around the world. Melissa believes it is now time for Madison to be able to provide the same for its children and families. “We are Madison’s only AMI Montessori school serving children and families from the age of 14 months or steady walkers to the age of 12,” said Melissa. “After three years, IMA will offer an AMI Montessori Junior High Program and a Montessori High School Program by 2022! It will be the first Montessori High School in Madison and only the second in the state!” Isthmus Montessori Academy 255 N. Sherman Ave., Madison, WI 53704 www.isthmusmontessoriacademy.org (608) 661-8200 administration@isthmusmontessoriacademy.org M-F 8am-3pm with Before School Care from 7:30- 8:00am and After School Care from 3:00-5:30pm. The school is looking for people interested in fundraising and creating fabulous events for the neighborhood so that they can begin building IMA’s scholarship fund and building fund from the start! If you have any special talents, fundraising ideas, or if you would like to join us for a workday at the school, please email Melissa at administration@isthmusmontessoriacademy.org. Melissa and Carrie founded this non-profit organization in the beginning of this year with the hopes of creating an educational environment that responds to the individual needs of each child while fostering community involvement and collaboration. Melissa and Carrie saw the need for an authentic AMI Montessori school in Madison and they are passionate about making it happen. Not to mention, Melissa saw a need for a neighborhood school for her son, Roman! Isthmus Montessori Academy (IMA) will begin its inaugural school year on September 4th of this year. Their vision is to help all children of the Madison area reach their highest and unique potential. They seek to reflect and inspire the true diversity of Madison’s urban setting and to encourage a society of compassionate, responsible, and productive leaders. Their mission is to provide an aid to life through a holistic AMI Montessori Education; helping children achieve their greatest success, develop independence, and live with genuine kindness to others and the world. IMA is partnering with Drumlin Community Farms to provide organic and natural snacks as well as CSA packages for families. All families who sign up for a CSA through Drumlin Community Farms will have their CSA box delivered to the school during the growing season. As the school grows and the need for space increase, their farmer, Sandy, has agreed to help in planning the school garden. The older students will then run the garden as a business, proving the snacks for the school and selling goods to help raise funds for the school. The school is also partnering with Harmony Art and the Green Bag Lady to provide families with 3 organic cotton bags for spare 8 The Village of Maple Bluff Newsletter Submit Content at:
clothes, library books, and lunch. It is a priority of their learning community to foster resourcefulness and sustainability. IMA is working with a Madison permaculturist to create a natural playground for the children, complete with riverbed and water wall. They are always looking for volunteers to help with the labor in creating the playground. The children love creating art, music, and being active. As often as possible they like to connect the children with Madison artists, musicians, or people who have special outdoor talents such as kayaking or cross country skiing. They have also had specialists come to the school to work with interested children, such as Archaeologist PhD candidate Emily Epstein allowing the children to help classify the specimens found at her dig site in Oregon’s high desert. “It is important that children connect with people in their community as a part of the learning process,” said Melissa. “It is an experience to watch a YouTube video of an artist create work with textiles. It is an unforgettable experience to work alongside a Madison artist like Bird Ross creating thoughtful and complicated work!” Melissa and Carrie have 23 years teaching experience, in both public and private, traditional and Montessori schools. Their inspiration has and will always be their incredible passion for working and learning with families and children of all ages. Melissa has a special message to share with her neighbors: Collaboration is imperative to the success of the school and in turn, for the success of the children. IMA is excited about meeting the families of Maple Bluff and working with them to continue to make our neighborhood a wonderful place to live. New School Opening this Fall In Your Neighborhood! ncpublishers.com July 2012 9     Join us for our Summer Open Houses 255 N. Sherman Ave., Madison, WI 53704 (608) 661-8200 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20 th , 5:30pm SUNDAY, JULY 29 th , 3pm SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 th , 10am Toddler Ages 14mo/steady walkers - 3 Primary Ages 3 - 6 Lower Elementary Ages 6 - 9   Upper Elementary Ages 9 - 12 Learn More About Our School www.isthmusmontessoriacademy.org | 661-8200
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