"I have studied the child, I have taken what the child has given me and experienced it
and that is what is called the Montessori Method.” –Maria Montessori (1870 - 1952)

 

                          P r e s c h o o l  --  8th  G r a d e                           
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Proud To Have Been Voted:
“BEST OF WASHINGTON”
US Chamber 2009 Poll

and “BEST PROGRAM DIRECTOR”
WFIS 2007 Poll

Why Montessori?

Past Spring Valley Newsletters

Pictures of School Life


 Cooking Class
 


Physical Education
 


After School Chess
 


Music
 


Santa Pictures Fundraiser


Salmon Project
 

French Program
 


Halloween
 


Puyallup Fair
 

Spring Valley Community Events

Spring Valley Montessori School is a Washington State Board of Education approved private school, which means we meet or exceed all state standards for health, safety, and education. Note that not all private schools are approved by our state.

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Our French Program: Spring Valley Montessori offers an intensive French Program for all students, even Preschoolers. Statistics show the best time to learn a 2nd language is during the early years (ages 1 - 6).

                                                           Upcoming dates                                                          

March 14 - Daylight Savings Time begins - We "Spring forward."

March 16 - Spring Valley Family Night at the Browns Point Pizzeria
Come join other Spring Valley Families for a fun night of pizza and camaraderie. Browns Point Pizzeria • 6620 Eastside Drive NE • Browns Point, WA 98422 • 253-942-8656

When you order a medium or large pizza with the coupon on the flyer you received (posted on the sign-in book), the Pizzeria will make a $3 donation to our school! The $2 coupon works all month, and they will make a $2 donation to our school!

March 25 (Thursday) -- Spring Performances, 6 - 8pm.
You get to see each class perform a few special songs or plays, and even a few French plays and songs. It's amazing to see what our children have learned! Don't forget your camera!

March 29 – April 2 - Spring Vacation  (Classes will not be in session. Care will be provided for regularly scheduled extended day students.)

April 5 - Classes Resume

April 20 - Spring Valley Family Night at the Browns Point Pizzeria
Come join other Spring Valley Families for a fun night of pizza and camaraderie.
Browns Point Pizzeria • 6620 Eastside Drive NE • Browns Point, WA 98422 • 253-942-8656

When you order a medium or large pizza with the coupon on the flyer you received (posted on the sign-in book), the Pizzeria will make a $3 donation to our school! The $2 coupon works all month, and they will make a $2 donation to our school!

After School Activities:

Mondays
Irish Dancing Lessons
 (a fundraiser so the Middle School students can go to the Museum of Flight)

Thursdays
Chess with Chess4Life Coach Conrado

Fridays
Recorder Lessons
with Mr. Weisnewski

Any Day
Private Piano
Lessons with Mrs.
Beran  253-661-2701
Details...

For a complete list of school dates, click Calendar.

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In case of STORM or SNOW

Watch the local news channels (KOMO 4, KING 5, & KIRO 7) until all public and private schools have been announced. Look for: Federal Way Public Schools.

Or, click one of these links: SchoolReport.org, KOMO 4, KING 5, or KIRO 7.
Look for "Federal Way Public Schools." (If one of the links doesn't work, try another one...links to other web sites can move without warning.)

Federal Way Schools' announcement:

Spring Valley’s status:

Extended Care status:

If Federal Way Schools are closed

We are closed

No AM or PM extended care

If Federal Way Schools are 1 hour late

We open 1 hour late:

·  3rd – 8th grades starts at 9:30am.

·  All other classes start at 10:00am.

No AM extended care

If Federal Way Schools are 2 hours late

We open 1 hour late:

·  3rd – 8th grades starts at 9:30am.

·  All other classes start at 10:00am.

No AM extended care

If Federal Way Schools
close early

We will close early
(at the same time as FW schools)

No PM extended care

Important: Please listen to the weather report, so you can come early and pick up your child if weather conditions worsen.

For Extended Care students: If it snows during winter or spring break, Federal Way Schools may be closed.  Please check local news for Spring Valley’s own announcement.

The decision to bring your child to school is yours. 
The safety of our students and staff is very important for all of us.

                                                                   NEWS                                                                  

January 29, 2010 - We had our annual Open House, and it was GREAT!

  • The Preschool and PrePrimary classrooms (Pre-K & Kindergarten) had their students' work on display; they have clearly been learning a lot!

  • The Primary age students (1st & 2nd grade) had wonderful State Presentations and obviously enjoyed the research they had done.

  • The older students (3rd through 8th) worked very hard on their Botany Science Fair Presentations, and did a great job explaining them to our younger students and visiting parents.

  • Our Coho Salmon tank was a huge hit with all ages -- the Salmon are really growing nicely, and the entire school is excited to release them into the Hylebos Creek after Spring Break.

December 1, 2009 - Marta Justus Foldi, Mrs. Justus' daughter, passed away at 72. More details...

March 27, 2009 - Jump Rope for Heart - Our students raised money 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!
CONTACT US:
Email (click here)
Phone: (253) 927-2557
Fax: (253) 838-5193

Spring Valley Montessori School
36605 Pacific Highway South
Federal Way, WA 98003