Better Together TMS’ Ski P.E. Program By~ Ben Gardner Director of Winter Sports, 5-6 Homeroom and Math and Science Teacher Every year the Telluride Mountain School Ski P.E. Program keeps getting better. I am happy to report that we have renewed the strong ski culture that TMS was founded on twenty-two years ago. OnlyRead more
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Using Contemporary Literature to Spark Authentic Conversations About Race and Diversity By ~ Jesse James McTigue Director of Curriculum and Instruction; Upper School English and History Teacher Effective English teachers are continually debating the required reading in a school’s curriculum. They ask: Where do classics fit in our curriculum? How do we include contemporary works?Read more
Telluride Mountain School is excited to announce a fantastic opportunity to have an interactive conversation with author Florence Williams on her recent book, the Nature Fix. The discussion will take place via zoom on Earth Day, Thursday, April 22nd, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. The discussion is free and open to the public; please feelRead more
Since opening school on Sept. 1, the Telluride Mountain School (TMS) has conducted in-person learning for students in Montessori preschool through grade 12 without interruption. While there have been some school community members impacted by COVID-19, none of the virus has been detected in the school and therefore there’s been no shutdown to date. ReticentRead more
This fall, eighth grade students from the Telluride Mountain School backpacked through the picturesque canyons of Grand Gulch in Southeast Utah. The group learned how to pack a pack, cook with a camping stove, read topographical maps, and keep a tidy campsite by following “leave no trace” guidelines. In addition, they strengthened leadership skills andRead more
On October 5th, TMS’s 9th-grade students and teachers loaded up three vehicles and 16 bikes and headed to Rabbit Valley campground and trailhead. Their goal: Bike 70 miles of the Kokopelli Trail, a 140-mile series of connected trails from Fruita, CO to Moab, Utah. This was a new trip for Mountain School, the maiden voyage.Read more
(Above: Autumn Aspens by the First and Second Grade Students) UPCOMING DATES: November 20th: End of Trimester November 23rd-27th: No School Thanksgiving Break MONTESSORI ANNOUNCEMENTS Back to School Zoom Session: https://vimeo.com/466705438 Important Parent Reminders: Please try and pack your children’s snacks in a separate labeled container. They are usually very hungry during morning snack time,Read more
Week of August 17th – 21st UPCOMING DATES: September 1st: First Day of School September 2nd: First Day of School for NEW Montessori Students September 3rd: New Parent Orientation September 17th: Curriculum Night MONTESSORI ANNOUNCEMENTS Parent Zoom Information Sessions: 8/20/20- COVID 19 Montessori Zoom LOWER SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS Parent Zoom Information Sessions: 8/20/20- COVID 19 LowerRead more
Week of April 27th-May 1st UPCOMING DATES: May 26th: TMS Graduation MONTESSORI ANNOUNCEMENTS Kindergarteners are ready to present their planet studies and book reports next week! LOWER SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS UPPER SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS Summer Reading and Resources: Upper school summer academic resources will be shared electronically during the first week in June. Students entering grades 7-12Read more
Week of April 27th-May 1st UPCOMING DATES: May 18th: LIVE Virtual Morning Meeting and Senior Slideshow May 18th: Immersion Presentations May 22nd: Last Day of School! May 22nd: All school special Morning Meeting, end of year slideshow and Rock and Roll concert presentation May 22nd: Montessori Fiesta MONTESSORI ANNOUNCEMENTS Kindergarteners are ready to present theirRead more
