We decided to move Avery to a new school after there were some teacher and turnover issues at our neighborhood facility. We knew it was time for a change and found the Maria Montessori International Academy - Hung and I visited and fell in love with the teachers and the philosophy (mixed age groups, diverse teacher and student body, low teacher-to-student ratios, self paced learning, nurturing atmosphere, etc.). It has a "Roeper" feel to me and I know they will love and take care of Avery. Her two main teachers are kind and patient - we feel so lucky to have found them.
Avery started this week and has had some tears at drop off as she is adjusting to her new environment. But we are assured that about 2 minutes after we leave she is happy and diving into the days' activities. She has Spanish everyday and the kids go outside 3 times a day - which Avery loves. When we picked her up on her first day she was in a tire swing being pushed by a 2nd grader who was talking to her and Avery's teacher was nearby - It was a such a sweet sight and you could tell Avery was relaxed.
We are very hopeful that this will be the place Avery spends her early years!
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