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Lunch from Around the World: Jerk Chicken
Jerk is probably the most famous style of cooking from Jamaica, and one of the defining styles of Caribbean cuisine as a whole. Its roots are with the indigenous Taińo people of Jamaica. When Spanish enslaved people escaped during an invasion by the English, they fled into the countryside and established...read more
Lunch from Around the World – Paella
My family was excited to be able to spend part of July in Spain. We wandered narrow old streets playing tourist and EATING. Along the way, we found a few threads that tied everywhere we went together: Iberico ham, tapas, sangria, and, of course, paella. The smells permeated every street...read more
Harwood’s Commitment to Community
Earlier this week, Harwood Art Center, the community outreach program of Escuela del Sol Montessori was featured by Hyperallergic. Journalist Maria Manuela highlighted two of Harwood’s emerging artist outreach programs, Surface and the Apprenticeship for Art and Social Justice. “Harwood serves many functions, all of which focus on nourishing the...read more
Mentor New Families!
Pre-pandemic, part of the Escuela experience included established families mentoring new families. The benefits include building community and offering new families the opportunity to ask our recognized experts (current parents!) any questions they may have. If you are interested in mentoring a new Escuela family, please fill out this form. ...read more
Communicating Absences, Late Arrival, and Appointments
As we continue through the summer, we want to make sure everyone is reminded of Escuela’s protocols regarding the communication of student absences, late arrival, and appointments. In accordance with the Early Childhood Education and Care Department, we are required to keep a log of student absences. For ease of...read more
Artist Interviews – Excerpts from the Art Room!
Hello from the Art Room! I like to have a culminating show at the end of the year in which students share their favorite works from the year. In year’s past this has dovetailed nicely with the Harwood Artist’s open studio events. As there was no such event this Spring—and...read more