We still have some availability in our summer experiences so contact us if you want to get involved. This first session has started beautifully with “pet” camp for our toddlers (with a visit from Violet the Frenchie Puppy), “space exploration” for our primary and “coding and cryptology” for our older friends. With one week sessions throughout the summer, this is … Read More
Pescando-Fishing 🐠
Today we learned how to “pescar” We did had fun! Mrs. Ana
10 school days left until the beach party!
We are counting down until our beach party on Friday, May 25th at 10:00. That day will be a 1:00 dismissal and aftercare will not be offered but the beach party is always so special! All our alumni are invited to stop by and of course, parents as well! Come have some fun with us and let’s celebrate summer!
New Mission and An Eye on the Future of Learning
Hilltop’s strategic planning process is nearing completion for the year and we look forward to releasing our new strategic plan, “The Future of Learning.” In conjunction with the recent planning process, the stakeholders of Hilltop Montessori School have decided to revise our previous mission to reflect our new & exciting vision. The new mission of Hilltop Montessori is to light … Read More
Art and Music Preparations Underway!
The students have been heavily engaged this week in their art projects and music practice. We always look forward to May and the opportunity to showcase our creativity and talent in conjunction with our “Art and Music Celebration Week.” Toddlers were painting t-shirts, primary students were learning the art of batik and our older students have been practicing with Mr. … Read More
Love of Learning Annual Fund Drive Has Started!
In 1996, a Montessori educator named Cindi Stehr had an idea to start a school for children that loved learning. That August, she had the vision to start Hilltop Montessori School in her church. In its first year, she opened her doors with 6 preschool children, a room full of Montessori materials and a small outdoor garden area. Twenty-one years … Read More
Montessori: Preparation for the 21st century
Preparing our students for the uncertainties of the 21st century is a scary thing for parents. In an ever changing world, we want to equip our students with the very best tools for success. Luckily, Montessori education is even more relevant than ever. Tools for success including critical thinking, independence, leadership opportunities, collaboration, problem solving, creativity and productivity are all … Read More
“Libby Listens”
We enjoyed our visit from Libby this morning! Reading and sharing with her was a gift for our community.
In-house WILDLIFE Presentation
On the last day of February, we invited the people from the Alabama Wildlife Center to Hilltop. They brought some of their “friends” to Phase 3 who they are helping to rehabilitate and take care of at Oak Mountain State Park. (The hope is the birds will be able to be re-released, but there is an understanding that due to … Read More
Congratulations to Mark!
Congratulations to Mark! He won big this weekend at UAB! Next stop-STATE! Look out, Alabama Science and Engineering Fair in Huntsville! #hilltoplearns
Strategic Planning Process Underway!
Hilltop is excited to embark on the newest strategic planning process in conjunction with our reaccreditation in April of 2019. Now that our Phase Three Expansion is complete, we have the beginning of our endowment going and our edible school yard/kitchen program up and running, we must tackle new items for curriculum, financial management, our master plan for campus and … Read More
Calling Peru!
Ms. Ana and the preschool students had a ball today calling citizens from Peru to practice their Spanish! What a great way to connect with technology and foreign language! A big thank you to Ms. Ana’s friends in Peru for helping out!
Edible School Yard Gets an Upgrade This Morning!
Thanks to all of our garden dinner supporters and Jennifer Dunbar’s hard work, our “Mamma Rainbow’s Edible School Yard” got a major upgrade this morning! We look forward to supplementing the kitchen with carrots and lots of other delicious items! Other great items purchased from the garden dinner include upgraded classroom Montessori materials, music storage areas, a teaching screen for … Read More
Congratulations to Victoria!
Congratulations to Victoria! She won the school wide Spanish spelling bee! The winning word was ESCARABAJO!