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Board of Education April Meetings
The Yonkers Board of Education welcomes the community to its April committee meetings and the Stated meeting on April 18. Check out the schedule!
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School in Session April 3 & 4
School will be in session for part of the Spring Break to make up for two extra days lost to severe weather. Tuesday, April 3rd and Wednesday, April 4th are now required Instructional days.
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Enjoy the All City Concert Video
Link to video of the 2018 All City Concert featuring the marvelous talents of the District choirs and band. Enjoy!
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Budget Public Hearing
Please join the Trustees and Superintendent of Schools for a presentation and public hearing on the proposed 2018-19 budget, now scheduled for Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 6:00PM at Saunders High School. Comments welcome! Select the picture to access information, and a link to the speaker sign up form.
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Yonkers Public Schools Merged Football Teams for 2018-2019
We are thrilled to introduce the Yonkers Brave and the Yonkers Force - the future of varsity football!
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See Something. Say Something.
The tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida on February 14, 2018 has prompted concerns about school safety and security across our country.
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Why Yonkers Schools Filled a Staircase at the NY State Capitol
Yonkers Public Schools parents, students, educators, elected officals, and advocates rallied in the state capitol around one central principle: #YonkersKidsMatter. Check out LoHud’s video coverage.
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Calendar Change!
The PreK-8 half-day for Parent Teacher Conferences set for Tuesday, April 17th has been rescheduled to Tuesday, April 24, 2018. April 17th is now a normal full day of school.
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Computer Based Testing (CBT)
Terrific resources for families of students in grades 3 -8 to familiarize themselves with the way state assessments will be administered this spring.
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Welcome to our Website
I am pleased that you have taken the time to visit the Yonkers Montessori Academy website. I hope that you find our website to be user-friendly and informative. Yonkers Montessori Academy is a wonderful place for students from diverse backgrounds to grow educationally, get involved, and have a meaningful pre-kindergarten through high school experience.The Yonkers Montessori Academy instructional program is rooted in the Montessori philosophy. The curriculum, course offerings, and extra-curricular activities are aligned with New York State Common Core Standards. We strive to create an environment where each and every student is given the attention necessary to achieve his/her individual success.
I hope that this website helps you gather more information about our school. Feel free to email me should you have any questions or feedback on making it better.
Dr. Eileen E. Rivera
Principal
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Mission
To inspire and empower tomorrow’s heroes and leaders.
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Vision
Yonkers Montessori Academy is a collaborative learning community, rooted in Montessori philosophy; we adhere to the 5 Pillars of a Montessori Education- LEARNING, HARD WORK, PEACE, RESPECT and COMMUNITY. Our desire is for all stakeholders to be knowledgeable, responsible and passionate contributors to our learning community, the local community and the global community.
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Focus of the Month
Evidence and Justfication:
The Common Core requires students to "show what they know" emphasizing proof and evidence. Students are required to explain and justify how they know what they've learned, or arrived at a particular answer or conclusion.
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