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Our O Ambassadors, led by Ms. Zachritz, spent the day sharing stories of children from third world countries and selling items which our students have been making. Thank you Ms. Zachritz and all the children and parents who participated in the Peace Fair.
Larry Pemble, a Providence parent, treated the upper elementary students to a lesson in Mandarin Chinese during the last weeks of school. Mr. Pemble, who is fluent in Chinese, stated that Chinese is a tonal language and gave the children four pronuniciations and meanings for "ma." The children also learned how to say and spell their names in Mandarin.
Recently, Classroom IV visited the Kentucky Capitol where they met the Governor and Mrs. Breshear. Speaker of the House, Greg Stumbo gave a grand tour along with a civics lesson on the three branches of government. As the children sat in the Supreme Court chambers, Mr. Stumbo asked the children who planned to work in Frankfort. Many children raised their hands and stated that they would like to be judges, state representatives and even the governor!
Drew Howard, a current sixth year student in Room VIII, placed first in both the Geography and Spelling Bee at Providence this year. He competed at the State level in the Spelling Bee and will participate in the State Geography Bee.
Michael Kamer (a 2008 graduate of Providence) will be representing The Lexington School at the State Geography Bee. Michael also made the First Honors List for 1st and 2nd term at TLS.
Nolan Phillips (a 2008 graduate of Providence) will be representing The Montessori Middle School of Kentucky at the state Geography Bee as well. Drewwill be competing as a 6th grader, Michael and Nolan will be competing at the 7th grade level.
Delaney Rayens, a classroom V student, for her 5th place trophy in the K-1 division of 2009 KCA State Individual Scholastic Chess Championship.
GOTR-Providence started in April 2009 and culminated in a 5K race on May 9th for all Girls On The Run in Lexington. Our Providence group, led by Coach Lynda Ison, completed the race in their best time ever and received medals as they crossed the finish line. It was a great and positive experience for these Providence girls. Keep in mind that a Fall Session is in the planning stages. If you are interested in GOTR for your 3rd-5th grade daughter or would like to coach or co-coach during the Fall Session, visit the website: www.gotrlexington.org More information about GOTR-Providence will be available soon.
Mrs. Snider accompanied six students from Providence to New York City March 2-5 so they could participate in the Montessori Model United Nations. Daniel Brenzel, Briar Campbell, Tom Hafley, Henry Hesseldenz, Lucy Macfarlan, and Lydia Newton debated with other Montessori students from all parts of the United States on issues such as free trade, the global orphan crisis, and world poverty. The final session was held at the United Nations where students voted on their resolutions. Those resolutions will be received by Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon in the coming days. The trip was a culmination of months spent researching and preparing positions. The delegates convened with the purpose in mind to work together to find solutions to world problems. Congratualtions Daniel, Briar, Tom, Henry, Lucy and Lydia and thank you Mrs. Snider for the many months of afterschool preparation time.