Dear Prospective Family, Thank you for visiting our web site. I encourage you to call me to arrange a tour of our school to see how our staff interacts with the children and what a wonderful environment we have. I also encourage you to research other schools as well. This will help you to observe the relationships between children and teachers, better understand the school's philosophy, and check on the physical aspects of the school. We believe in family involvement and expect that parents will want to be involved in Keene Montessori School (KMS). Parent involvement can range from serving on the board of Trustees, to helping in the classroom, to donating services, to organizing and helping with fundraisers. Having family involvement does help our school, but more importantly, children start to develop a sense that school is of value. KMS is blessed with a staff who truly love what they do. Our staff members have been with us for an average of 10 years. We are all certified in First Aid and CPR. Admissions are accepted throughout the year if space is available. Parents are frequently enrolling their children a year before they actually start at KMS. (Click here for application and tuition information) I look forward to answering your questions and arranging a tour for you. Please give me a call at 603.352.4052 or email at keenemontessorischool@myfairpoint. net. Sincerely, Deb Ganley, Director Comments from Parents: I like Keene Montessori School because. . . . . . of the warmth of the school community. . . . my children have developed strong leaner and social skills. . . . it has fostered a sense of consideration of others and a cooperative spirit in my child, in addition to building self-confidence. Comments from children: I like Keene Montessori School because. . . . . . it’s fun doing maps and learning where places are. I like my teachers. I like the way I learn math. . . . I like to do metal insets and have snack. . . . I feel good when I finish my chain work. Comments about KMS Kindergarten: From Parents: I like Keene Montessori School because. . . . . . . The thing I love the most about KMS Kindergarten is my son has learned at an early age a love for learning. He looks forward to going to school each day. Finally being a kindergartner, he is able to mentor the younger children which makes him feel very good about himself. Also, the weekly swimming lesson is not only fun for him; it has helped make him such a good little swimmer! I feel this year has been such an important one in his life & having him here, with Linda and Lesley has made such a difference. ….My child was excited to go to school every day. Keene Montessori Kindergarten provided her an opportunity to complete the Montessori cycle of “learn-do-tech.” The year increased her self-esteem and confidence. My child was given the opportunity to excel. She was given feedback on her work. She was proud of the work she did and the work of her peers. From Kindergartners: I like Keene Montessori School because. . . . . . I like the field trips to the Colonial Theatre. . . . I like the work even when it’s a little hard. . . . I like the challenging work. I really love it, especially the maps.