Mrs. Cornstubble's Retirement Celebration

The Joliet Montessori School community invites you to join us as we say "Thank You" to Mrs. Cornstubble for her many years of dedicated service to the children and families of Joliet Montessori. 

Parents, Friends and Adult Alumni are invited to join us at the Renaissance Center Grand Ballroom on Thu, Jun 20, at 6:30 p.m. To RSVP, please contact the  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   Tickets are $50.00 per person and all proceeds will benefit the Mrs. Cornstubble Scholarship Fund.

Outdoor Environment

The Outdoor Classroom

Dr. Montessori taught us to see a spiritual oneness with the child and nature.  She states in "The Montessori Method"  that "man still belongs to nature, and especially when he is a child, he...draws from it the forces necessary to the development of the body and of the spirit.  We have intimate communications with nature which has an influence even a material influence, on the the growth of the body."
In 2009, JMS received a Schoolyard Habitat Action Grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to help develop our outdoor educational environment. Funds were used to assist in the development of our rain garden area and our bird and butterfly gardens.  JMS was the recipient of the Bayer Advanced School Garden Awards Grant, using Peace Gardens to Grow Peace.  Our peace garden is located in the front corner of the school.  In addition to the rose bushes, the peace garden is also home to a peace pole, and a bench for quiet reflection.
In 2010, Joliet Montessori School received notification from the Illinois Audubon Society that our school grounds had been approved as a “Certified Bird and Butterfly Sanctuary.”  At that time JMS was the first school in the state of Illinois to receive this certification.  To be eligible, JMS had to demonstrate that we were meeting the following criteria: 
1.  Maintain the four elements of habitat:   food, shelter, water, and space
2.  Agree to use a minimal amount of chemicals
3.  Use the grounds to help educate others on the importance of backyard wildlife habitat
Our outdoor environment is an area where the children can not only run and play, but learn in a natural educational environment. It is a prepared environment, in much the same way as a classroom, that gives our children the opportunity to nurture, grow, and explore and experience their outdoor intererests at their own pace.

Upcoming Events

"Informational Tours"

Visit JMS, speak with our Head of School, and see a Montessori class at work. Tours are available on Fridays at 1:30 p.m., and by appointment.  Contact the school to schedule your visit and learn more about how we can help you choose Joliet Montessori for your child and your family.

"Student Alumi Open House"

Alumni students of Mrs Cornstubble's are invited to join us on Fri, May 28, for an Open House being held from 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. Food, fun and games are planned to help celebrate Mrs. Cornstubble's Retirement.

Prospective Parents

Adolescent Program "Olive Living"

To learn more about the Adolescent's current business endeaver - a hydroponic, natural, and organic buying cooperative - please visit http://www.OliveLiving.Net.

Partners In Education

** IT Solutions - Naperville, IL  

** Spesia & Ayers - Joliet, IL  

JMS has been providing Will County a viable alternative to traditional education for over 40 years.  We value our Partners in Education and invite members of our business community to join us.  JMS Partners in Education provide 10 or more hours per month of professional services, or donate $5,000 or more to our Annual Fund. Please contact our Head of School for more information on how your business can serve the children of the JMS community.

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