Outdoor Environment

The Outdoor Classroom

Making the outdoor area a true extension of the classroom is the result of the very diligent efforts of Mrs. Jeni White and her outdoor expansion committee.
Phase 3 of our campus expansion included the continued expansion of the grounds and gardens, the bird houses and feeders, and the rain barrel project.
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.
Also in 2009, 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 (which are a symbol of peace, and used by Maria Montessori in conflict resolution – the Peace Rose), 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 quickly becoming an area where the children can not only run and play, but learn in a natural educational environment.

Prospective Parents

Upcoming Events

JMS welcomes Trevor Eissler - Montessori Children: Entrepreneurs

Tuesday, February 28th at 8:30 a.m. at Joliet Montessori School.  RSVP to Carol at 815.741.4180, ext. 11 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

JMS OPEN HOUSE - Saturday, March 3 from 9:00 til 11:00

If you are interested in learning more about our school and the montessori method of education, please consider attending our upcoming Open House.  We will have administration and faculty on-hand to discuss the school and parents will be here to give testimonials and answer questions as to why this method of education produces successful, well-organized, confident human beings.  Call 815.741.4180, ext. 14 to reserve your spot.

2nd Annual Wine Pairing at 158 in downtown Joliet

Thursday, April 26.  Call Sue Bebar at 815.741.4180, ext. 14 to reserve your spot.  Cost is $100 pp.  Sponsorship Opportunities are still available.

 


Like us on Facebook