To Whom It May Concern;
I can't say enough good things about this school. In our third year and second child through, we have never been displeased. Seeing my daughter excelling in kindergarten shows the terrific foundation she recieved at MMP. Mission Montessori Preschool has been paramount in her success
-2008/2009 parent survey response
I cannot thank you teachers enough for all you have done for our daughter. I appreciate all your patience and understanding with her special needs and introducing us to such fabulous resources. She is really loving preschool.
-Christine O'Brien 2009
This program is excellent. The last 2 years have been fantastic and the standards are high and appropriate. We felt confident our boys were safe and happy at all times. They have learned so much and are ready for kindergarten.
-2008/2009 parent survey response
I have loved Maya attending your school! You guys are awesome and and she loves school days. Keep up the great work and I can't wait for Maya to attend next year!
-Corinne Lipkewich 2009
We are so fortunate that Isabella and Austin have had the opportunity to be involved in such an excellent preschool that is not only a safe and fun place for kids to be kids, but also they have really learned so much from their excellent teachers. Thank you to the Staff! Keep doing what
you are doing!
-Angie Vetter 2009
This program has really helped my son open up and feel much more secure.
-2008/2009 parent survey response
I am very hapy with the preschool. I am thankful that the teachers took the time to help Jamie and I with any concerns we may have. I am sure that because of the teachers, Jamie has made amazing progress and continues to be excited to go to school.
-Teena Smith 2009
I am very sad that Holly's time at preschool is over! It has been a wonderful experience for us both!
-Clare Seeley
You ladies are amazing! My son has had such a wonderful and positive introduction to school! The teachers have been very special to my son and also to me, as well. Many times we have chatted casually and sometimes seriously and each time I walked away feeling your compassion for your students and saw what truly wonderful human beings ths teachers are. Truly grateful!
-Mrs. Chivers 2009
I write this letter on behalf and in support of Mission Montessori Preschool in Mission, BC.
As a proud member of the community of Mission and a mother of 3 children, I started to look for preschools for my children when the time came. My journey started 6 years ago when my daughter Maisie first attended. I had done research on all of the preschools locally, and they all seemed good but something about Mission Montessori stood out to me. After a tour of the school my husband and I were convinced. The school was bright and beautiful, there were books and educational toys for the children to use freely, and there was a computer and a calm respectful environment. We loved the routine that was established for children and in no time at all, our little girl had become independent, her self esteem soared and she felt really good about doing things for herself. By the end of the first year, Maisie was proud to leave me at the gate and go to her teachers for the all important morning handshake.
Through song and routine, Maisie and my other children learned their continents, provinces, the National Anthem and countless rhymes and "appropriate use of manners". There was also a monthly study of different cultures that introduced a respect for other countries and educated the children and made them excited about the world we live in. Kristen Hunt put her heart and soul into the school and that was always felt through constant parent/teacher updates. I certainly don't mean to focus solely on the educational aspect of Montessori (even though it excites me), there was also highly encouraged free play every class and because of the focus on manners and respect, I rarely ever remember "hitting" or disrespect going on. The teachers would handle sticky situations immediately, the situation was then resolved without harsh reprimand.
I have a daughter with special needs who required a significant level of supervision and intervention at times. Kristen did not even blink or question our decision to enroll her in school, in fact Kristen was highly motivated to do whatever was needed to make sure our daughter had a safe and healthy experience, that meant everything to us. Our daughter came to school with a registered nurse everyday and our nurse was welcomed with open arms. As a sort of "mole" our nurse would comment to me daily about the amazing abilities of the teachers and the excellence of the program in general. Our nurse loved watching all of the children grow up and thrive and that just confirmed our decision to enroll our children in Montessori was the right one.
Kristen Hunt certainly could not as one woman, handle all of the demands of running a preschool, so her teachers were all hand selected and every one of them have a gift and have lived up to my expectations as leaders, teachers and caregivers. That have all been with "us" for a long time and that speaks volumes. If you were to go around town and approach families with young children, chances are you would hear the happy positive stories about Mission Montessori, past and present or waiting to get in. Mission Montessori has become an absolute staple in our community, it is an establishment that starts our children off on the right foot, and in my mind, it is creating the future members of our community. It is important to support the growing demands of the preschool and encourage it to grow, so in turn, we may watch our children grow and thrive and become healthy honourable members of society.
I am only one person but as a community we should honour Kristen Hunt and the teachers of Mission Montessori and encourage and support them to continue their important work. I cannot stress enough the importance of the little people on this planet, they hold our future.
Sincerely,
Kelly & Mike Garett
To Whom It May Concern;
As parents of young children in this community it is often difficult to find space in quality child care environments, much less fantastic educational places for our tiny people to become empowered, confident members of society.
Mission Montessori Preschool is a phenomenal preschool, which offers a wonderfully supportive environment, professional teaching staff and a varied selection of educational resources. I have observed on many occasions, the staff, to be excellent teachers who care whole heartedly about the well rounded development of their students. They lead with confidence, modelling appropriate social, emotional, and educational milestones each day. My daughter loves the Kindermusik component of her MMP experience that "Miss Kristen" (Kristen Hunt) provides. As parents, we value the enriched program that the Montessori philosophy entails.
We are the parents of a four year old child who is just completing her first year of preschool at Mission Montessori. I also have a two year old who is just beginning his school experience this September with MMP. Our family cannot say enough positive things about the school. It has a wonderful heritage/homey feel and an excellent staff. Isabella and Austin are very excited about discovering the world together at MMP in the fall, in the same class. The mixed ages within classes support an integral part part of child development and allows them to interact, share their experiences and learn from each other.
Kristen Hunt and her staff are providing a much needed opportunity for future parents and young children in our community and should be supported in all of its present and future campuses.
Sincerely,
Angie, Dave, Isabella and Austin Vetter
To Whom It May Concern;
My son Daniel attends Mission Montessori, he absolutely loves it. I'm just sorry I only enrolled him for the 2 day program-Mon/Wed afternoons.
We are new residents of Mission, we moved here in May 2007. One of the reasons we bought our house on Dalke Ave is because the Montessori school was just down the street.
I believe a Montessori school in my neighbourhood is a great asset. The teachers are so wonderful with the children and the practical life skills they teach are so important.
They practice healthy eating in the classroom and learn how important it is to be kind to their friends. The teachers and children threw all of us moms a fabulous mother's day tea party. It is truly a place where you feel totally at ease leaving your children, which is a hard thing to do these days.
Education is so important, my son is already getting into the learning mode for kindergarten. He practices writing his name and the alphabet and also other activities including matching objects and counting, in all ways that are fun. I can't say enough about the teachers, they are truly great and make the school feel like a real community.
I also have a ten month old baby boy and when he is old enough to attend preschool, I will definitely be enrolling him in Mission Montessori.
Thank You,
Carolyn Allison
This letter is to let you know that as parents of a student attending the Mission Montessori Preschool, we have been happy by the experience and the education received by Miss Kristen and her staff. They have been so kind and professional and have nurtured our son with great care. We will continue to send our second child to their school for the next 2 years and hope to see the expansion and continued growth of MMP in the many years to come. They have come to represent the special characteristics of Mission, small and intimate, yet full of quality and care.
Sincerely,
Ellen and Van Du Nguyen
