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Each Wednesday we will be doing a different inspired by nature  practical art or craft. All ages/grades are welcome to participate – each activity selected can be done by older children independently, while younger children can create with the help of parents.

All activities are free of charge, although we ask that you please bring a non-perishable food item to donate to All-Faith’s food drive to End Summer Hunger, if you are able.

Our schedule of activities:

6/15 – Fairy House or Toad Abode

6/22 – Sea Glass Sun Catcher

6/29 – Dragonfly Sticks

7/6 – Tie Dye and Water day- Bring a white t-shirt and stay for a water obstacle course for all ages!

Please see our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/mangrovesarasota/  to RSVP.

We hope to see you there!

Have you ever wished that your child could spend their summer days the way you used to?

At Mangrove School of Sarasota your child can enjoy delightful theme related stories, games & activities, crafts, water & indoor/outdoor play.

Full and Half Day Camps Available!

Week 1 June 20-24 -Ocean Life

Week 2 June 27- July 1 – World of Insects

Week 3 July 5 – July 8 – Forest Friends

Week 4 July 11 – July 15 – Jungle and Safari Fun

9am-12 pm $175/week
9am-2:30pm $225/week

Multi-week and sibling discounts available.  Please call 941.927.3711, or email mangrovesarasota@gmail.com for more details.

Discover the difference a thoughtful education can make and see how your child can benefit from this unique developmental approach.

This event is open to parents and children to participate in activities typically seen in our classrooms.

Activities include:

Bread Baking

An activity which allows a child to see a process from start to finish and make connections in the world. They experience that the bread is the result of their work, plus it is a wonderful sensory and tactile activity.

Puppetry

Delight in a puppet story while nurturing a lifelong love of reading through puppet storytelling.

Beeswax modeling

A wonderful exercise for finger dexterity, creativity, and bringing warmth into the hands.

Meet our teachers and experience the magic of our school firsthand. Your child is welcome to explore the classroom and adults will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss education.

We would be delighted to get to know you, Call (941) 927-3711 if you have any questions about this event.

Discover the difference a thoughtful education can make and see how your child can benefit from this unique developmental approach.

This event is open to parents and children to participate in activities typically seen in our classrooms.

Activities include:

Bread Baking

An activity which allows a child to see a process from start to finish and make connections in the world. They experience that the bread is the result of their work, plus it is a wonderful sensory and tactile activity.

Puppetry

Delight in a puppet story while nurturing a lifelong love of reading through puppet storytelling.

Beeswax modeling

A wonderful exercise for finger dexterity, creativity, and bringing warmth into the hands.

Meet our teachers and experience the magic of our school firsthand. Your child is welcome to explore the classroom and adults will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss education.

We would be delighted to get to know you, Call (941) 927-3711 if you have any questions about this event.

Mangrove School of Sarasota will once again celebrate the tradition of May Day, this time with a Florida twist!

In ancient traditions, the lovely festival of May Day marks what is considered the first day of summer in Celtic lands.  For many years, we have upheld this tradition, gathering in an open field to dance the Maypole in the mid-day sun, as it is done up North.  This year, we will be adapting this sweet festival for our own climate and culture, by celebrating the coming of summer with a beach evening, and dancing the maypole at sunset.

As usual, we will have our Maypole with flowers on the top and ribbons hanging from it to weave in and out with skipping songs and dances. We will  all join hands and hearts around the Maypole to festive live music and rejoice in the coming of  summer, with many relaxing, breezy evenings at the beach.

A lively traditional Morris Stick dance will be  shared by our 3rd/4th grade.

Families are invited to  enjoy the lovely dancing, singing, and live music that are woven throughout the festivities!

We Invite You To Join Us For:

Live music, and maypole dancing.

What To Bring:

Blanket and/or chairs, and a picnic dinner for your own picnic. Flowers, if you would like to make a floral wreath. We will have vines and other supplies on hand, if you need.   Mangrove students will make these at school.

What To Wear:

White or pastel colors

What to Expect:

Fun for adults and kids of all ages!

What Location:

Siesta Key Main Beach

What Time:

6:30 -8:00 pm

This is a FREE event, our gift to the Sarasota community.

Discover the difference a thoughtful education can make and see how your child can benefit from this unique developmental approach.

This event is open to parents and children to participate in activities typically seen in our classrooms.

Activities include:

Bread Baking

An activity which allows a child to see a process from start to finish and make connections in the world. They experience that the bread is the result of their work, plus it is a wonderful sensory and tactile activity.

Puppetry

Delight in a puppet story while nurturing a lifelong love of reading through puppet storytelling.

Beeswax modeling

A wonderful exercise for finger dexterity, creativity, and bringing warmth into the hands.

Meet our teachers and experience the magic of our school firsthand. Your child is welcome to explore the classroom and adults will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss education.

We would be delighted to get to know you, Call (941) 927-3711 if you have any questions about this event.

Did you know there is now an income based scholarship for low AND middle income Florida families?

Now in its 15th year, Florida Tax Credit Scholarships are now being made available to middle income families for the first time!

The current award amount for a full scholarship  for 2016-17 is $5886.

This amount is awarded to students with household incomes not exceeding 185% of the poverty level.  Beginning this year, partial scholarships, from 88% to 50% of the total full award amount, will be provided to students whose household income is too high to qualify for the full scholarship.

Click here for complete income guidelines

The partial scholarships will be available for students with household incomes up to $62,010 for a household of four, with the amount of scholarship reduced in proportion with increase of income.

The 2016-17 school year application are now available.

https://www.stepupforstudents.org/logins/income-based-scholarship-login/

Families are encouraged to apply as soon as applications become available.  Students with household incomes not exceeding 185% of poverty will still receive full scholarships and will receive first priority.

Our school offers an affordable tuition program, in addition to accepting the Tax Credit Scholarship, McKay, and PLSA scholarships.  We have also initiated a Tuition Service Credit Program for those who do not qualify for the aforementioned scholarships, but desire a progressive private education for their child.  TSC applications are processed through www.tads.com after the student has applied and been accepted to our school.

It is our ultimate goal to have this form of education available to all who seek it for their child.

If you have any questions, please call our office at 941.927.3711

Discover how your child can benefit from our unique developmental approach.

This event is open to parents and children to participate in activities typically seen in our classrooms.

Activities include:

Bread Baking

An activity which allows a child to see a process from start to finish and make connections in the world. They experience that the bread is the result of their work, plus it is a wonderful sensory and tactile activity.

Puppetry

Delight in a puppet story while nurturing a lifelong love of reading through puppet storytelling.

Beeswax modeling

A wonderful exercise for finger dexterity, creativity, and bringing warmth into the hands.

Meet our teachers and experience the magic firsthand. Your child is welcome to explore the classroom and adults will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss this progressive education.

We would be delighted to get to know you, Call (941) 927-3711 if you have any questions about this event.

Santa Lucia Day celebrates the life of Saint Lucy and light for the longest night of the year.  This day usually begins before sunrise, with the oldest daughter in the family making Santa Lucia buns to bring to her parents. She typically wears white, with a red sash, and a wreath of candles on her head. Other girls in the family are dressed in white as attendants and the boys are dressed as “star boys.” In many Scandinavian countries this day begins the Christmas season.

Some stories say Lucia was known as a saint who brought food and drink to parts of Sweden during a period of famine in medieval times. Other stories point out the Sicilian origins of Lucy and tell how she brought food to the poor souls living in the catacombs. Regardless of the origin, Santa Lucia is seen as a symbol of hope and light during the dark of Winter, and her day is still celebrated in Scandinavian countries, Italy and other countries today.

As is tradition, our beautiful second graders held our Santa Lucia celebration for our community this past week. We are especially thankful to the second grade families who helped bring this festival to life – from crowns, to gowns, to photography, and of course the coveted Santa Lucia treats – the class as a whole – parents, students and teacher come together to present this to the rest of the school.

Dressed in traditional Santa Lucia attire, and with a gift of saffron scented Lucia buns, the students serenade our community as they move from classroom to classroom and building to building with the following song:

Santa Lucia, Thy light is glowing

All through the darkest night, comfort bestowing

Dreams float on wings of night,

Comes then the morning light

Santa Lucia, Santa Lucia

Through silent winter gloom, Thy song comes winging to

Waken the Earth anew, Glad carols bringing,

Come thou, oh queen of Night,

Wearing thy crown so bright,

Santa Lucia, Santa Lucia

Santa Lucia, Christmas foretelling,

Fill hearts with hope and cheer, Dark fear dispelling,

Bring to the world’s call,

Peace and goodwill to all,

Santa Lucia, Santa Lucia

For our community, seeing these sweet children singing is such a gift of joy and peacefulness, and a wonderful way to begin the holiday break.

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Please join us in celebrating the coming of the holiday season with our Holiday Faire, the antidote to the rampant commercialism that often overwhelms children and parents alike during this time. A day filled with magic and wonder for all ages. Admission is free!

Activities include:

Ship’s Light Candle Dipping (Dip a beeswax candle while listening to delightful music in an enchanting space.) Located in the 1st grade classroom. 5 tickets or 2 for 8.

Mermaid’s Cove – Children will crawl through an enchanting cave to reach the Mermaid’s grotto, where they will receive a handmade gift. Located in the Nursery classrooms. 3 tickets.

Bonny Bowline Rope Making (Pick your yarn colors and wind your own jump rope, dog leash, horse leads, whatever you’d like! Located on the basketball courts in front of the play yard.) 8 tickets.

Painted Sea Horse: Transform yourself with an artist’s touch and a bit of sparkle. 5 tickets

Spice Island Ornament Decorating: String cranberries and popcorn to make a natural garland or adorn an orange with a pattern of cloves, ornament hook and a ribbon to be used as a holiday air freshener. 2 tickets

King Neptune’s Wand: Prepare a magical wand using a crystal and special ribbons!

Magical Puppet Story – An enchanting tale enjoyable for all ages – located in our kindergarten. $5 per family.

Adding to the wonder of the experience, don’t forget the magical Pocket Man as he roams among the children to offer treasures in exchange for a ticket.

Tickets are just $1.

Delicious Faire Food + Live music too!

A variety of soothing soups and refreshing green and grain salads, tons of gluten free and vegan options.

A dessert bar plus a gluten free/vegan gingerbread decorating station!

Tons of artisans will be on hand selling their wares in our outdoor Marketplace!

We will have several raffle baskets too!

Now accepting vendors and sponsors! Please email mangrovesarasota@gmail.com if you are interested.
Please join us for this family event, where children and adults alike can make beautiful, meaningful handmade gifts, and enjoy the magic of the season without any of the stress.

We hope to see you there!