OFFERING
the best in
MONTESSORI EDUCATION
for 30 years
Hannah Chick
Pearl Brown
PROFILES OF EXCEPTIONAL TEACHERS
“ I love teaching in a multi-age Montessori classroom
because I cherish the relationships I develop with
students over the three years that I get to know
them.” – HANNAH
“I enjoy teaching diffi cult concepts and seeing “the
light come on” when students break through to higher
understanding.” – PEARL
As our Middle School Montessori teaching
team, Pearl and Hannah support their
students as they grow in their capacity to
meet challenges, ability to advocate for
themselves, and capacity for self-refl ection.

Enrollment: 130
Student/Faculty: 12:1
Special Programs:
French, Spanish, Italian, Model United
Nations, Yoga, Outdoor Education,
Theater, Leadership Program
DISCOVER YOURSELF • FIND COMMUNITY • TRANSCEND YOUR LIMITS
Montessori Programs
For Students Age 2 — Grade 12 in Chevy Chase-Bethesda
Admissions: 301.652.7751
admissions@onenessfamily.org | www.onenessfamily.org
Lower School (Age 2–Grade 8): 6701 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase, MD
Upper School (Grades 9–12): 9411 Connecticut Ave., Kensington, MD



CONTENTS
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MAY 2022
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FEATURES DEPARTMENTS
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MILITARY MOMS
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EACHER APPRECIATION
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ARTY ACTIVITIES
Send in the clowns? Learn how to fill the
time between blowing out the candles and
opening presents, whether the party is in
your home or off premises.

16 THANK-YOU NOTES
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gratitude in written form.

DIRECTORY 18
PARTY GUIDE
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TOP 10 CALENDAR
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FAMILY FUN
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HEALTHY FAMILY
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