March 28, 2008 - Jump Rope for Heart - Our students raised $4,474 for the American Heart Association through pledges for the Jump Rope for Heart. Many students had not jump roped much before this event; our staff really enjoyed watching them go from beginners to great jump ropers! What a healthy way to raise money! Great job!

March 25, 2008 - Every year the 3rd and 4th grade students raise Salmon from eggs. On March 25th, the Salmon were mature enough, so the whole school participated in releasing the Salmon into the Hylebos Creek. It was fun and important, because we are caring for our environment by helping the declining Salmon population.

February 12, 2008 - Our Parent Association was honored by WFIS as "Best of Washington" parents. The award ceremony was at the Museum of Flight. Our parents ARE the best!

November 21, 2007 -- Mrs. Marta Justus Foldi's husband, Andrew Foldi, passed away at 81.

• The Family had a quiet grave side service in early December.

• On February 23, 2008 at 2pm a Special Memorial Service will be held for Andy that can be attended by Friends and close Parents who want to pay their last respects.
  It will be held at the Spring Valley Montessori School's Justus Building
  (37515 8th Ave • Federal Way, WA  98003). Call 253-927-2557 for further information.

• Mrs. Foldi's husband was a very well-known opera singer who sang leading roles in Opera Houses around the world, including the Chicago Lyric Opera and the New York City Metropolitan Opera.

Mrs. Justus (our school founder) in the news:

• November 2007 - A Toast to Mrs. Justus from Sandi McDonald-West,
  Chair of the Independent MACTE Programs
   

• November 2007 - Gratitude to Mrs. Justus from AMS Board of Directors
   

• October 13, 2007 - The American Montessori Society (AMS) honored Mrs. Justus “to acknowledge the significant role she has played in the Pacific Northwest to bring Montessori education to so many children and teachers.” Click to see photos
   

• September 24, 2007 - The YWCA and ACT Theatre honored Mrs. Justus as a “Woman to Celebrate” in our community.
   

• May 23, 2007 - Mrs. Justus (our school founder) was honored by Pacific Northwest Montessori Association (PNMA) for 56 years of service to Montessori Education.  They acknowledged her as: "Founding Member of PNMA, Director, Teacher, Teacher-Trainer and Mentor, Inspiration Leader, and Renaissance Woman."
   

• April 25, 2007 - Interviewed by the Tacoma News Tribune
   

• March 17, 2007 - #12 "Federal Way Favorite Things" - Federal Way Mirror
   

• March 7, 2007 - Interviewed by Federal Way Mirror
   

Other news:

• Students win contests: 3 win writing contest, 1 wins art contest!
   

• Washington State Governor Proclaims 2/26/2007 - 3/3/2007 as
  "Montessori Centennial Week"
   

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