ADMINISTRATORS


			
						
				   
				      
				      					         
				        				         
				         					            
				               Pam Dunbar
				               Head of School and Latin Specialist
				            
 
				            
				                Started at TMA: 1995  |  Began Teaching: 4-6th Latin teacher—1999; 3rd Greek & Latin Roots—2001
				            
 
				            				         
				      
				      
				   
				
							
				   
				      
				      					         
				        				         
				         					            
				               Amanda Rainey
				               Assistant Head of School
				            
 
				            
				                Started at TMA: 2009
				            
 
				            				         
				      
				      
				   
				
							
				   
				      
				      					         
				        				         
				         					            
				               Lynette Engelke
				               Director of Marketing and Admissions
				            
 
				            
				                Started at TMA: 2017; 2007-2010 as Marketing Communications Specialist
				            
 
				            				         
				      
				      
				   
				
							
				   
				      
				      					         
				        				         
				         					            
				               Ashley Carroll
				               Office Assistant
				            
 
				            
				                Started at TMA: 2018; Teacher Assistant: 2015
				            
 
				            				         
				      
				      
				   
				
							
				   
				      
				      					         
				        				         
				         					            
				               Melanie Henshaw
				               Accountant
				            
 
				            
				                Started at TMA: 1996
				            
 
				            				         
				      
				      
				   
				
							
				   
				      
				      					         
				        				         
				         					            
				               Linda Martin
				               Office Coordinator
				            
 
				            
				                Started at TMA: 1995
				            
 
				            				         
				      
				      
				   
				
							
				   
				      
				      					         
				        				         
				         					            
				               David Reyes
				               Business Manager & Computer Lab Specialist
				            
 
				            
				                Began Teaching: 2016 | Started at TMA: 2011

INFANT PROGRAM

Mary Frances Nelson
Lead Infant Teacher

Began Teaching: 2015 | Started at TMA: 2016

D’Shay Alexander
Infant Teacher Assistant

Began Teaching: 2016 | Started at TMA: 2016

Aubrey Wooden
Infant Teacher Assistant

Began Teaching: 2017 | Started at TMA: 2017

TODDLER

Elaine Marshall
Lead Toddler Teacher

Began Teaching: 1996 | Started at TMA: 2013

Amanda Zarbock
Lead Toddler Teacher

Began Teaching: 2003 | Started at TMA: 2015

Terry Hidalgo
Toddler Teacher Assistant

Began Teaching: 2010 | Started at TMA: 2017

Nakenya Jones
Toddler Teacher Assistant

Began Teaching: 2002 | Started at TMA: 2019

Zahra Khosravi
Toddler Teacher Assistant

Began Teaching: 2012 | Started at TMA: 2018

Sylvie Leblanc
Extended Day Coordinator/Toddler Teacher Assistant

Began Teaching: 1997 | Started at TMA: 1997

EARLY CHILDHOOD

Mallory Boyette
Lead Early Childhood Teacher

Began Teaching: 2012 | Started at TMA: 2017

Ramona Jaber
Lead Early Childhood Teacher

Began Teaching: 2006 | Started at TMA: 2006

Letty Marquez
Lead Early Childhood Teacher

Began Teaching: 1988 | Started at TMA: 1988

Wesley Gunselman
Early Childhood Teacher

Began Teaching: 2015 | Started at TMA: 2019

Dakota Montet
Early Childhood Teacher

Began Teaching: 2018 | Started at TMA: 2014

Shannon Oldenburg
Early Childhood Teacher

Began Teaching: 2006 | Started at TMA: 2018

Joanne Punongban
Early Childhood Teacher Assistant

Began Teaching: 2017 - Started at TMA: 2019

LaShanda Scott
Early Childhood Teacher Assistant & Extended Day Staff

Began Teaching: 2009 | Started at TMA: 2019

Walt Montet
Movement and Outdoor Enrichment Specialist

Began Teaching: 1991 | Started at TMA: 2001

ELEMENTARY

Price Barnes
Upper Elementary Teacher

Began Teaching: 2013 | Started at TMA: 2013

Robin Dotson
Upper Elementary Teacher

Began Teaching: 2006 | Started at TMA: 2006

Grant Harrison
Lower Elementary Teacher

Began Teaching: 2017 | Started at TMA: 2019

Heidi Holguin
Lower Elementary Teacher

Began Teaching: 2013 | Started at TMA: 2010

Candy Proctor
Lower Elementary Lead Teacher

Began Teaching: 2002 | Started at TMA: 2007

Takako Kusayanagi
Science Specialist/Elementary Extended Day Curriculum Coordinator

Began Teaching: 1987 | Started at TMA: 1990

Kelle Carrington
Extended Day Staff

Began Teaching: 2014 | Started at TMA: 2014

ENRICHMENTS

Jennifer Clarkson
Music Specialist

Began Teaching: 1996 | Started at TMA: 2010

Pam Dunbar
Head of School and Latin Specialist

Started at TMA: 1995 | Began Teaching: 4-6th Latin teacher—1999; 3rd Greek & Latin Roots—2001

Cindy Honeycutt
Drama Specialist

Began Teaching: 1991 | Started at TMA: 2009

David Reyes
Business Manager & Computer Lab Specialist

Began Teaching: 2016 | Started at TMA: 2011

Denisse Sanchez de la Barquera
Art & Spanish Specialist

Began Teaching: 2015 | Started at TMA: 2015

Amy Teetzen
Librarian

Started at TMA: 2018

Kate Faggella-Luby
Conflict Resolution Specialist

Started at TMA: 2019

Upcoming Events

South Davis Elementary Clothing Drive October 15, 2019 – October 26, 2019 Bring gently used clothing to donate to the students of S. Davis Elementary School in Arlington. Bins will be located in the hallways to drop off your donations.

E3 Open House October 23, 2019 at 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Rescheduled Open House for the Elementary 3 classroom. Join us!

Elementary Historical Timeline October 31, 2019 at 9:00 am – 11:00 am The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA Historical Timeline is a time-honored tradition at TMA. Our elementary students conduct research on a historical figure, dress as this person, and present their report to teachers, parents, and other students in the classroom. Before the report presentation in respective classroom, parents gather in the Multipurpose Room to hear each historical figure announce his/her name,…

Early Childhood Family Trip November 1, 2019 at 8:30 am – 3:30 pm The Dallas World Aquarium, 1801 N Griffin St, Dallas, TX 75202, USA No classes for the Early Childhood program. Details forthcoming.

Daylight Saving Time ends November 3, 2019

5th/6th Level Trip November 4, 2019 – November 7, 2019 Teacher will send out details about the trip.

Casual Coffee Chats November 8, 2019 at 8:45 am – 9:45 am Join us on Fridays in the Library after drop-off for some casual conversation about parenting and Montessori. Amanda will bring her expertise to the conversation. You have questions. We have answers.

Backyard Bash November 9, 2019 at 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA The Backyard Bash is a TMA community event that invites everyone to have a great time. Details are forthcoming.

Veterans Day November 11, 2019

Individual Portrait Retakes November 11, 2019 at 8:30 am – 11:30 am

Casual Coffee Chats November 15, 2019 at 8:45 am – 9:45 am Join us on Fridays in the Library after drop-off for some casual conversation about parenting and Montessori. Amanda will bring her expertise to the conversation. You have questions. We have answers.

EC1 Thanksgiving Feast November 19, 2019 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Teachers will post details on Bloomz.

Upper Elementary Book of Month November 20, 2019 at 10:30 am – 11:00 am

EC3 Thanksgiving Feast November 20, 2019 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Teachers will post details on Bloomz.

EC2 Thanksgiving Feast November 21, 2019 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Teachers will post details on Bloomz.

Casual Coffee Chats November 22, 2019 at 8:45 am – 9:45 am Join us on Fridays in the Library after drop-off for some casual conversation about parenting and Montessori. Amanda will bring her expertise to the conversation. You have questions. We have answers.

Elementary Pizza Day November 22, 2019 at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Elementary Thanksgiving Feasts November 26, 2019 at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm The Elementary Classrooms hold their Thanksgiving Feasts in their respective classrooms at 11:00 am for Upper Elementary, and 11:30 am for Lower Elementary. You should receive a note from your classroom teacher, which includes information for signing up to bring a dish. Once again, all leftover food will be donated to the Arlington Life Shelter,…

Thanksgiving Holiday - No Class or Holiday Care November 27, 2019 – November 29, 2019

Thanksgiving Day November 28, 2019

New Family Orientation December 4, 2019 at 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA All new families are required to attend New Family Orientation. If you are new to TMA and did not attend orientation on previously, be on the lookout for an invitation to join us. Amanda will be your guide, providing important information so you will know what to expect on the first day.

Roles, Responsibilities, & Limit Setting: A Parent Development Opportunity December 5, 2019 at 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Join us for an interactive parent development opportunity where we will demystify parenting challenges and offer strategies to overcome them. We will have program level work groups including active participation from classroom teachers to help you work through your real world challenges. Invite your friends! RSVP required.

Community Service Hours Due December 13, 2019 at 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Fall Community Service hours must be logged by Friday, December 13. Community Service Opportunities and directions for logging hours can be found on the Parent Portal under the ParentsWeb heading.

Festive Wear Day December 19, 2019 at 8:30 am – 3:30 pm Come to school wearing something festive to celebrate the season on Thursday, December 19! Parents, children, and staff are all invited to wear sweaters, leggings, or other items of clothing that celebrate this special season.

Upper Elementary Volunteer at Mission Arlington December 19, 2019 at 9:00 am – 11:00 am Mission Arlington, 210 W South St, Arlington, TX 76010, USA

Early Childhood Winter Solstice Celebration December 20, 2019 Early Childhood classrooms celebrate the winter solstice. Details forthcoming.

Last Day of Classes and end of Fall Term December 20, 2019

Elementary Young Author's Conference December 20, 2019 at 8:30 am – 11:00 am Each year, elementary students write a story which is presented to the class.

Elementary Pizza Day December 20, 2019 at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Winter Break - No Class or Holiday Care December 23, 2019 – January 3, 2020

New Year's Eve December 31, 2019

New Year's Day January 1, 2020

Spring Term Begins and Classes Resume January 6, 2020 at 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

Elementary Spelling Bee January 15, 2020 at 9:00 am – 10:00 am Our Elementary students will participate in the annual Spelling Bee, which is part of the national competition that ultimately leads to the Scripp’s National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.

Upper Elementary Book of the Month January 15, 2020 at 10:30 am – 11:30 am

MLK, Jr. Day - Student Holiday, No Class or Holiday Care January 20, 2020

STEM Fair January 23, 2020 at 8:30 am – 9:30 am We are holding an Elementary STEM Fair which focuses on the Engineering Method of problem solving. Students find a problem, produce a prototype to solve it, and create a tri-fold board to communicate and present the project. Participation is optional for Lower Elementary.

A Glimpse of Lower Elementary January 23, 2020 at 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm All parents who have a child progressing to 1st level next year are encouraged to attend our program, A Glimpse of Lower Elementary,.

Math Journey of Discovery January 25, 2020 at 9:00 am – 1:00 pm The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA Experience the genius of Maria Montessori though hands-on use of the math materials your children use every day. Please join us to learn how the Early Childhood through Upper Elementary materials provide a strong math foundation for your independent and self-motivated learner! Lunch and childcare for currently enrolled students will be provided free of charge…

Elementary Pizza Day January 31, 2020 at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA

Re-enrollment Begins February 1, 2020

Valentine's Day February 14, 2020

President's Day Holiday February 17, 2020

Parent/Teacher Conferences - Student Holiday February 17, 2020 at 8:30 am – 4:00 pm There are no classes this day. Childcare is provided for Early Childhood and Elementary students between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm in the Multipurpose Room. No care is available for the Infant or Toddler programs; please feel free to bring your child to your conference with you.

Upper Elementary Book of the Month February 19, 2020 at 10:30 pm – 11:30 pm

Elementary Open House February 20, 2020 at 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA Are you interested in finding out how your child uses Montessori materials to learn? Let your child show you at the Elementary Open House!

Practice for Stanford Achievement Test February 24, 2020 at 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Practice for Stanford Achievement Test February 25, 2020 at 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Practice for Stanford Achievement Test February 26, 2020 at 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Practice for Stanford Achievement Test February 27, 2020 at 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Elementary Pizza Day February 28, 2020 at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Re-enrollment Ends February 29, 2020

Application for Financial Aid Opens March 1, 2020

Stanford Achievement Test March 2, 2020 at 8:30 am – 11:00 am

Stanford Achievement Test March 3, 2020 at 8:30 am – 11:00 am

Stanford Achievement Test March 4, 2020 at 8:30 am – 11:00 am

Stanford Achievement Test March 5, 2020 at 8:30 am – 11:00 am

Daylight Saving Time starts March 8, 2020

Spring Break - No Class, Holiday Care Available March 9, 2020 – March 11, 2020 Please contact David to sign up for Holiday Care.

Spring Break - No Class or Holiday Care March 12, 2020 – March 13, 2020

Upper Elementary Book of the Month March 18, 2020 at 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Rehearsals - Elementary Drama Performance March 27, 2020 at 8:30 am – 11:00 am Details will be sent out in the TMA Connection.

Elementary Drama Performance March 27, 2020 at 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Mosaic, 817 W Park Row Dr, Arlington, TX 76013, USA

Application for Financial Aid Ends March 31, 2020

Student Holiday - No Class or Holiday Care April 10, 2020

Professional Development Day - No Class or Holiday Care April 13, 2020

Upper Elementary Book of the Month April 14, 2020 at 10:30 am – 11:30 am

3rd/4th Level Trip April 15, 2020 at 8:30 am – 3:30 pm Teachers will send out details about the trip.

3rd/4th Level Trip April 16, 2020 at 8:30 am – 3:30 pm Teachers will send out details about the trip.

Spring Thing April 30, 2020 at 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm We invite all Infant, Toddler, Early Childhood and Extension families to join us for this fun, casual, community event at TMA. We will have free activities for the kids, Extension teachers will be highlighting enrichment classes, and Extension students will be recognized as they become rising 1st Levels. This is a rain or shine event!

Inclement Weather Make-Up Day - No Class or Holiday Care May 1, 2020

Upper Elementary Puberty Education May 6, 2020 at 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Upper Elementary Book of the Month May 6, 2020 at 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Upper Elementary Dissection May 7, 2020 at 8:30 am – 10:00 am

Elementary Outdoor Day of Discovery May 7, 2020 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Performance under the Portico & Stepping Up Ceremony May 8, 2020 at 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Please join us at TMA for the Performance under the Portico and Stepping Up Ceremony to hear wonderful music performed by our elementary students and celebrate the completion of another school year. TMA’s 6th Level graduates will be recognized and lead the procession signifying another year of growth for rising 1st Level through 5th Level…

Mother's Day May 10, 2020

Upper Elementary Pool Party May 13, 2020 at 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Details forthcoming.

Rehearsals - Upper Elementary Latin Play May 14, 2020 at 8:30 am – 11:00 am Details will be sent out via the TMA Connection.

Upper Elementary Latin Play & Graduation Ceremony May 14, 2020 at 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Mosaic, 817 W Park Row Dr, Arlington, TX 76013, USA Please join us for the Upper Elementary Latin play performed and directed by students at Mosaic Church. Graduates will be recognized immediately after the play. Student performers should arrive no later than 5:30 pm.

Last Day of Class and End of Spring Term May 15, 2020 The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA

Elementary Pizza & Game Day May 15, 2020 at 8:30 am – 3:30 pm The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA

Staff Work Week - Holiday Care Available May 18, 2020 – May 22, 2020 The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA Please contact David to sign up for Holiday Care.

Memorial Day May 25, 2020

2020-21 Summer Term Begins May 26, 2020 The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA

Father's Day June 21, 2020

Independence Day July 4, 2020

2020-21 Summer Term Ends August 7, 2020

Staff Work Week - No Class or Holiday Care August 10, 2020 – August 14, 2020

2020-21 Fall Term Begins August 17, 2020

ADMINISTRATORS

Pam Dunbar

Amanda Rainey

Lynette Engelke

Ashley Carroll

Melanie Henshaw

Linda Martin

David Reyes

INFANT PROGRAM

Mary Frances Nelson

D’Shay Alexander

Aubrey Wooden

TODDLER

Elaine Marshall

Amanda Zarbock

Terry Hidalgo

Nakenya Jones

Zahra Khosravi

Sylvie Leblanc

EARLY CHILDHOOD

Mallory Boyette

Ramona Jaber

Letty Marquez

Wesley Gunselman

Dakota Montet

Shannon Oldenburg

Joanne Punongban

LaShanda Scott

Walt Montet

ELEMENTARY

Price Barnes

Robin Dotson

Grant Harrison

Heidi Holguin

Candy Proctor

Takako Kusayanagi

Kelle Carrington

Walt Montet

ENRICHMENTS

Jennifer Clarkson

Pam Dunbar

Cindy Honeycutt

Takako Kusayanagi

Walt Montet

David Reyes

Denisse Sanchez de la Barquera

Amy Teetzen

Kate Faggella-Luby