Lily Field Christian Montessori Community
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Lily Field Christian Montessori Community
St. Rita Catholic Church Campus
10029 NE Prescott St, Bldg C
Portland, OR 97220
Phone: 503-282-8591
E-Mail: lilyfieldchristian@gmail.com_150x135.jpg)
September 1997 began the first school year for then Lily Field Montessori Preschool, renting space from Montavilla Methodist. In April 1999, the school became a fledgling part of Faith Lutheran Church, and grew to full enrollment in the next ten years, when an aging building and financial woes of the church forced a separation resulting in the formation of a new non-profit primary preschool-kindergarten, Lily Field Christian Montessori Community. We are now renting from a Catholic church, though we are not affiliated or supported by them.
Our Christian environment is in accord with the Bible,a non-doctrinal approach in relationship with Jesus Christ, as a sentient being of the Trinity. Please read throughout the site for further description, or email with questions. The goal of our founding parents was to establish a Montessori primary school which would eventually be financially strong enough to provide a Christian environment for all families of any economic status. Weathering multiple challenges, especially since 2007, we are still growing, and invite all to come meet us! You will find an active, dynamic set of parents, and a family atmosphere with the children. ENROLLMENT OPEN HOUSE continues for immediate admission, or for Summer and Fall 09.
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Registration: New students are being enrolled at their earliest convenient date. Tuition has not been increased over last year, and is pro-rated for the calendar year on registration. Please call for an interview, and contact your pediatrician for any needed immunization updates for your student, as new laws have been added this year! New Fundraisers The 3-in-One Annual Book/Garage Sale/ Raffle was held May 1,2,& 16th, at WORD & SPIRIT CHURCH, 6140 NE Stanton St. The Raffle drawing was held May 12, when the students of Lily Field excitedly pulled the winning tickets! Our THANKS to our generous donors for a successful raffle to support Lily Field! Amalfi's Italian Restaurant $50.00 gift certificate and bottle of merlot R. Brown Old Spaghetti Factory gift certificate for 4 dinners 2winners 1. S. Peterson 2. K. Kempster Trader Joe's Recyclable grocery bag filled with groceries Marta Georgeades. Izzy's Buffet gift card 1.Lindsay, 2. Tracy Wilson Learning Palace Gift package of games and toys valued $65.00 Bill Thiel Ben & Jerry's Gift Certificate Dave Lacey Kids at Heart Gift certificate valued at $15.00 Quan Nguyen New Season's Groceries $50.00 Gift card Lee Schneider Thank you for all your support for the raffle 09, especially to Karen for arranging the donors! All proceeds will be used to cover Summer Session and increased insurance payments needed in August. The unstable economy has challenged us significantly, but we move on to planning a midsummer car wash and back-to-school raffle at our new classroom. The business plan is being developed to apply for grants for our growing vision as a school of two classrooms. |
MONTESSORI ACTIVITY FOR THE DAY
8:45 am Greeting and preparation of personal items in their own cubby
9:00 First work choices by child and talk with guide for morning plan
9:30- 10:30 First work cycle continues. Lessons as planned by guide. Small circle groups for language, or shared activity lessons, like moveable alphabet, or bring me exercises
10:30-11:15 Second work cycle , changing with weather-related activity, short recess, singing activities, or early lunch, garden work, or walk with parents for neighborhood plants, parks, cityscape, etc.
12 noon-1:15 Lunch prep, eating, and clean-up completed now
1:15-2:45 Afternoon work cycles include longer lessons for older child with practice, longer craft time or more difficult projects, selected video for topics being studied,short recess with prep time at end forendingday
3:00-3:20 Children greet parents at door for sign-out
Children of preschool age inherently absorb knowledge from their surroundings. Lily Field emphasizes teaching in language, mathematics, science, and life skills in the foundation of God's love. Our environment and curriculum communicate our vision of God's love as the guiding motivator toward independent growth and community service.
Is Lily Field Right for My Child?
The Child Centered Classroom:
You may feel that your child is ready for new experiences and new challenges. Children under the age of 6 have extraordinary powers of the mind. Because of this absorbent mind, preschool aged children do not need direct teaching in order to learn, they absorb knowledge from their surroundings just by living. The classroom allows children to move, touch, manipulate and explore. The multi-age setting allows children to learn from each other. The classroom becomes a thriving community where the children are treated with respect and courtesy.
New Before and After care is now avaliable! We are currently in agreement with a family who is being certified as a daycare, directly across the street from St. Rita on Prescott Street. As soon as she is certified, we will post her name and contact information. We expect to be ready for her particioation by November 15, and will post as soon as we hear. You may contact for information and rates: 503-255-8665
The Prepared Environment:
The prepared environment is the concept developed by Dr. Maria Montessori to facilitate maximum independent learning and exploration for children under her care as a physician in early 20th century Italy. A 3 year old child may be washing clothes by hand while a 4 year old nearby is composing words and phrases with the letters known as the moveable alphabet. At the same time, a 5 year old may be performing multiplication tasks using specially designed sets of beads. While lessons are individual, children also work in small groups. At times, the entire class is involved in storytelling, singing or movement. We are learning self care, and God's loving directive for care of the environment He has given us. Equipment, furniture, and daily prcedure is child-centered under the guidance of a trained teacher, the Guide.
Special Aspects of Our Curriculum:
Lily Field portrays for children the God of love. Jesus Christ is real! He knows and cares for us. Rather than to artificially inject our religious concepts into an ethically neutral method, the Montessori method allows us to communicate our our vision of a loving, sentient, involved God as an integral part of the curriculum. We pray in group gathering times, share Bible stories and celebrate Christian holidays, learn about the celebrations of other lands and people.
Out and Around Portland:
We take daily walks in the local community and special field trips to cultural, environmental or community special events.
Family Participation:
Because parents are the most important adults in a child's life, we encourage them to bring their expertise into the classroom. Quarterly parent seminars help carry the Montessori education into your home life and improve your child's learning experience. Volunteer opprtunity brings children and families into Lily FIeld's supportive, family-like relationships.
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