Ashley McLean, Primary Teacher
- Nov 21, 2019
What’s With the Pronouns?
You may have noticed something new in the signatures you see at the end of an email from someone at school. No, I’m not talking about the...
Jen Taschereau, Drama Specialist
- Nov 9, 2019
Upper Elementary Drama: The Heartbeat of Shakespeare
To Shakespeare, or not to Shakespeare, that is the question. In my opinion, the answer is always, “Absolutely Shakespeare!” There tends...
Ruth Clifford
- Oct 25, 2019
Teaching Students About Health, Safety, and Wellness at Every Age
Do you know how to talk to your child about where babies are before they are born? Are you comfortable answering questions about private...
10 Strategies to Support Your Child’s Budding Social Self
The first six weeks of school can often be trying times, as students navigate the world of new and established friendships while at the...
Beth Black, Head of School
- Oct 16, 2019
Assessing Student Learning in a Montessori Environment
As seen in the 2018–2019 Wellan Year in Review “I got an 87% on the Pink Tower!” Sounds absurd, right? What might that even mean? How...
Kittens & Community: A 6th Grade Service Day
The 6th grade year at NMS is full of opportunities for leadership, personal growth, and collaboration. While continuing with the...