This is the start of the application process for Montessori School Verification. 

• Once you have registered for the process you will be automatically emailed a digital copy of the Self-Study Manual and Form. Be sure to check your junk if you do not see this email soon.
• Follow the instructions for completing and submitting the form and required documents.
  
• You will be contacted to schedule a Verifier visit after your self-study and required documents have been reviewed by the Verification Chair. If your school is AMS accredited or AMI/USA recognized, you only need to complete the self-study and not have a visit from a verifier. 
• After the visit the Verifier will submit a report to the Verification Committee for review and approval at the next (monthly) PNMA board meeting.
  

Attend our Sharing Fair for networking and resources!

Bellevue Montessori School  https://www.bellmontessori.com/

SCHOOL OPEN 8:00 am to 1:30 pm

• Toddler, Early Childhood, & Elementary Classrooms open for touring in 4 buildings...site map will be available.
• 8:00-9:00 Check-in at the Entry on Rossano campus
• Morning pastry & Beverages
• Vendors open for shopping 
• Midday Light Brunch while you tour the school
• 1:00 Raffle of Vendor donations

REGISTRATION OPTIONS: https://www.pnma.org/event-5974501

• PUBLIC registration open to all ($79)
• PNMA or OMA Member ($49) 
• Not a member yet?  JOIN US as an individual or school member.
• Member Sharing a Lesson Unit  ($29)
• ideas and notes on sharing lesson in details below

PLAN YOUR DAY a workshop schedule

STARS CREDIT for Workshops 9:00-12:00

Here is the link to the CLOCK HOUR FORM.  The cost is $20.

https://northwested.wufoo.com/forms/w1em0ch713putqh/

• Hands On Art (3 sessions) with Julie Karlonas aka Art 4 Montessori
• Story of Coffee: Reaching All Montessori Curriculum with Gulsevin Kayihan
• Practicing Mindfulness with Merrill Preece
• Take a Breath with Heather Kindem
• Make & Play Board Games with Allan Hirsch aka Alleyoop.us

Classrooms Hosted by Bellevue Teachers

Park Building - Toddler

• Toddlers are Wired for Wonder - Krithika Rangan
• Language lessons with cards for the Toddler classroom - Luz Villanueva & Kristina Poltermann

Main Building - Primary

1. Enhancing Executive Function - Jennifer Hamilton
2. Montessori Bells - Azusa Merrill
3. Playing with States of Matter - Kailey Lee
4. Cooking Science - Amy Swanson
5. Movement all through the Day - Renuka Hallikeri
6. Emotional Regulation - Tessa Gokce

Rossano Building - Elementary

1. Building Community in Lower El - Megan McCormack
2. Great Leader Project and Extensions - Yoko Ishii
3. Thematic Approach to Teaching in Upper El - Thoma Rzegocki
4. The Hive Mind for Elementary - Elizabeth Vanderpool

 Clock Hours available  

Join us for a local PINTS OF INTEREST following the Sharing Fair 

Bellevue Brewing Company, 12190 NE District Wy, Bellevue WA 98005

Spring Sharing Fair Vendor Invitation

PNMA teachers and members are looking forward to the vendor display showcase at our annual fair Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Bellevue Montessori School.

Vendor booths will be open from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. providing  ample time for attendees to roam freely, to shop and tour the school.  We will have 2 ways for vendors to participate.

Vendor Display of catalog and event specials with link to website for orders. You send us one catalog, any flyer and a raffle item valued at least $25.

Vendor Showcase onsite. The cost is $59 for booth space, plus a donation of an item (minimum $25 value) for the door prize raffle at 1:00.

Read: Vendor Letter 2025 and use the code VEN517 to register online.  

The school will open for vendor set-up at 7:30 AM.  Refreshments available during the day.

Any vendor needing more time or space, please explain in your registration. Vendors will have more information and instructions provided from the school.  

Unable to attend?  You can still make a donation to the door prize raffle and your company will be promoted at the event and on our website.

INVITATION TO MINI WORKSHOP GUIDES

PNMA invites you to lead a workshop to engage fellow Montessorians. Here’s an opportunity to share a demonstration on a subject you may be passionate about and have worked out into a presentation format. Let us hold space for you to explore and expand in your profession!

This can be about sharing an interesting unit or program adaptation (i.e., special parental/family events) that you think others would benefit from. Also an in-school training that worked at your school and is ready to share is welcome on any topic. We look forward to delighting from your insight! 

We are planning for a schedule of 9am, 10 am or 11 am for the workshops and designating either 30 minutes or 45 to 60 minutes for each presentation.  Shorter workshops may share an hour such as 10:00/10:30.

Please use our short submission form to convey your entry for Saturday, May 17th.  A volunteer from our Event group will contact you to follow up on details and your questions.

PNMA Invites our members and friends to a full day together exploring our vision for effective and engaging school communication with our families and supporters.  We are planning a day of connection and conviviality to enhance our community and share our experiences of creating the messaging and responsiveness of our schools to the parents of children we serve.

Plan for yourself and your school colleagues to share this opportunity in person.

Registration will open in the Spring of 2025.

Mastering Parent Communication | for Montessori teachers & admin

Meet Jesse McCarthy; Founder of MontessoriEducation.com

Jesse McCarthy began his career as a young assistant at a small private school in California, and now 15+ years later he leads an organization that helps parents and teachers around the world to achieve inevitable success with children — happily and without stress.

Jesse has spoken on early education and child development at schools around the globe, from Midwest America to the Middle East, as well as at popular organizations in and outside of the Montessori community: from AMI/USA to old-school Twitter. Jesse now heads MontessoriEducation.com and hosts The Montessori Education Podcast.

Sarah Werner Andrews is the AMI 3-6 Director of Training and Pedagogical Advisor at Montessori Northwest in Portland, Oregon.  Sarah is an AMI consultant, coach, examiner, and editor of the book, The Montessori Approach to Music, and has presented at Montessori conferences around the world. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance, an M.Ed. from Loyola University, AMI Primary and Elementary diplomas and is an Oregon Registry Master Trainer. Sarah began her work in Montessori education in 1987, with many years teaching experience at both the primary and elementary levels, as well as experience in administration.