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by Jude Miqueli, on Jan 23, 2018 8:40:17 PM

It was the summer of August 2015 when I started working at a new school, West Seattle Montessori and Academy. I landed the position as a Lower Elementary Teacher of …

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by Jude Miqueli, on Jan 9, 2018 1:25:33 PM

Being that it is my 4th year as a classroom teacher, there are plenty of teachable moments to reflect upon. I teach lower elementary at West Seattle Montessori & Academy …

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by Jude Miqueli, on Dec 13, 2017 9:59:06 PM

When a parent supports their child's education, academic success follows. Here are three ways Bloomz makes it easy for parents to help children succeed in school. 1.Attend Back-to-School Night and …

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by Jude Miqueli, on Oct 21, 2017 2:01:26 PM

In order to get the most out of Bloomz as a parent, utilize these three features and experience excellent school communication. You and your family will be easily identifiable by …

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by Jude Miqueli, on Aug 31, 2017 10:33:19 PM

A parent volunteer's enthusiasm and energy makes an impact in the students' experience. Each parent has a special gift to contribute to the classroom. Some have time to show up …

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by Jude Miqueli, on Aug 16, 2017 10:13:53 AM

It is important to make learning meaningful to students by taking into consideration the interests and needs of each student. To truly get a well-rounded scope of who your students …

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by Jude Miqueli, on Aug 11, 2017 9:36:05 PM

I interviewed a parent who has been part of the PTA since her child was in kindergarten. It was bittersweet for her to share that this is the last year …

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by Jude Miqueli, on Jul 28, 2017 2:41:39 PM

Are you still using email to communicate with families? Have you noticed that parents aren't opening them or they do two days after you needed? More and more these days, …

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by Jude Miqueli, on Jul 10, 2017 7:09:18 PM

In my classroom I integrate technology Montessori style. Traditionally Montessori did not incorporate technology but at my school we include it as an option since technical literacy is an important …

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