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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]SSMA parent here. In spite of the administrative upheaval, the school still suits us wonderfully and I think any parent who visits would see that it's a fantastic environment for early childhood. The teachers (guides) are excellent, and the commitment to Montessori methods is strong. The departing principal apparently did not have a particularly great relationship with the teachers as a whole - and from what I understand, it was an "us or her" call. I'm really unhappy that they couldn't make it work through the entire year - but if it makes for a better overall environment, so be it. I'm mostly sad for the class of (young) 3 year olds who had the principal as their stand-in teacher at the beginning of the year and continue to have a strong bond to her.

While I'm sure this move will get the school skewered on DCUM by people who don't know it - it's a HUGE lottery sleeper. Great teachers, great aftercare, Montessori, extremely diverse student body, strong parent community.[/quote]

I posted above but I'm always absolutely an advocate of going to the school and seeing for oneself what the school looks and feels like.  I have crossed off a HRCS from my list just from my 2 visits, and the opposite happens too, where you weren't sure you were interested until you visited and loved the school.

I wish SSMA and all of it's students, parents and staff the best of luck in coming through all this into a place where they are thriving.[/quote]

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