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Turtle River's New 'Green' Certified School Building
Toney Penna and Maplewood Drive, Jupiter

Turtle River has almost completed its new 22,000 square-foot building! Architect Living Designs Group and builder Sundown Construction are handling the construction project, which officially began on November 12. Significantly expanding our Elementary and Middle School program and with a student capacity of 250 students, the staff and parents are thrilled to support Jupiter's first 'Green' certified building and a school campus custom-built for Turtle River's exceptional curriculum!

Elementary Summer Reading Camp
June 15 through July 2, 9-12
Incoming first through third year elementary students are welcome to join our exciting new summer reading camp. Groups of readers will rotate between Wilson Method reading instruction and Junior Great Books explorations. Daily snacks and fun break-time activities will get your child all fired up about reading! The camp will be taught by Turtle River staff Lynne Avvenire, Montessori Elementary Teacher and Certified Wilson Tutor, and Atlanta Visker, Elementary School Library Media Specialist. The three week intensive reading course is $390. Your child will have fun and gain tremendous reading skills!

Summer Camp
Turtle River's Summer Camp runs June 8 through July 31. We offer your child fun-filled days consisting of an enrichment program, art and nature exploration along with many outdoor activities! Every Friday is water-fun day where the children bring their bathing suits and have safe water activities. Choose 2 or more weeks of Half Days 8:30 -11:30, Full Days 8:30 - 2:30 or Extended Days 8:00 - 5:00. Contact us at 561-745-1995.

Announcing New Toddler Program!
Turtle River is now registering for our new Toddler Program, ages 2 to 3 years!
This new program offers a quality educational experience in the Montessori tradition at this younger age range. Space is limited for 2009, so call us now at 561-745-1995 to schedule a personal tour!
Open Enrollment for PrePrimary and Elementary is now available.

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Turtle River Montessori is an independent, private Montessori school with limited enrollment of approximately 130 students, of pre-school age through elementary. We are a Gold Seal school and we are proud of our accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Association of Independent Schools of Florida, and full membership in the American Montessori Society. All of our teachers are trained in the Montessori method through courses certified by the AMS.

Located in the friendly seaside community of Jupiter, Florida, Turtle River was founded in 1994 by a group of families intent on providing a better Montessori experience for their own children - one which was truer to the high standards of "whole education" originally developed by Dr. Maria Montessori. Praised by parents, educators and community members as a school of distinction, Turtle River Montessori has grown into a vibrant community of children educated in authentic Montessori classrooms, guided by parents and teachers dedicated to maximizing each child's potential.

We are a warm, welcoming community in which children and adults find friendship and support, where adults and children are encouraged to ask questions and broaden their understanding of themselves, others and the world around them.

Turtle River Montessori prides itself on our high standards in "whole education", utilizing Montessori's belief that teaching philosophies and practices should be learner focused and address broader frameworks such as peace and environmental education. This approach encourages children to think and discover for themselves. It reaches beyond basic academic achievement to influence the whole child.

COMMITMENT TO PARENTS
Our mission is to provide a learning environment which is wholly nurturing and respectful to the child; one in which children are valued individually and are free to learn independently at their own pace. Our Montessori Program invites children to develop a love of learning for a lifetime, and our goal is to create opportunities that encourage learning on many different levels, with the help of hundreds of specially designed three-dimensional, hands-on lessons that engage the children in a fun way. As well, we promote a peace curriculum that teaches the children conflict resolution with their peers. A child who has experienced a true Montessori environment is well-rounded, adept at conducting himself in his community of peers, and intellectually advanced due to exposure to varied concepts that foster intellectual and academic growth.

Parents can feel comfortable knowing that their children are cared for in an encouraging learning atmosphere - one that is supportive of intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth. Guided by the Montessori philosophy, we gently help children learn how to learn in a secure, prepared environment, laying a firm foundation for them to become confident, caring and successful human beings. Parents generally enter into the Montessori environment with questions about how we teach their child to read, write, and do math. What parents of Montessori students end up valuing the most is the self-esteem, self-control, self-motivation, self-organization and genuine long lasting love of learning their children internalize during their growth in a Montessori school. Add to that the enhanced social skills and friendships developed by the children, and the network of relationships enjoyed by their parents, and you'll begin to understand why a true Montessori education is so superior to traditional education.

We are dedicated to fostering a tight-knit community and encourage parents to participate on various levels. Research has proven that children thrive better in environments where their families are involved. Our belief is that participation enhances the school programs and raises parental commitment to the quality of education, which has created our extended family of students, faculty, parents and alumni. We are committed to educating the parent community in our Montessori philosophy, and find that the more parents know and understand Montessori principles, the more excited they are about being involved in their child's educational experiences at Turtle River.

We developed this website with a focus on you, the Parent, and we strived to answer questions and present information important to you in determining the best path for your child. All children can benefit and thrive in a Montessori environment, and I welcome your questions and the opportunity to discuss your child's uniquenesses. I would like to personally invite you to visit us at our beautiful facility and observe our methods and environment.
Call 561-745-1995 to schedule a tour.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Bubli Dandiya, Director

NEW!
Now Registering for Toddler Program
Ages 2-3 yrs

ANNOUNCEMENT
NEW! Automate your tuition payments using your credit or debit card, or bank account!
Click here for signup forms and instructions

CURRENT EVENTS CALENDAR for Turtle River Montessori

Thurs, May 28
Last Day of School

Thurs, May 28
8-9 am, 1-3 pm
Recycle Your Uniform Sale

Fri, May 29, 9 am
Year End Celebration

Mon, June 8-July 31
Summer Camp

Mon, June 15-July 2
Elem Reading Camp

Link to
Technology Plan
& Curriculum Plan

The Transformational Studies Institute next door to Turtle River offers a variety of exciting programs which are in alignment with the Montessori Philosophy. For a complete list of their everchanging monthly events, click here: www.transtudies.com

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TURTLE RIVER MONTESSORI
Founded 1994.
We are a Gold Seal school and we are proud of our accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Association of Independent Schools of Florida, and full membership in the American Montessori Society.
All of our teachers are trained in the Montessori method through courses certified by the AMS.
Children of all race, color, creed and religions are welcome!
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