Lee Montessori Public Charter Schools

On Friday, upper elementary students at both campuses completed in DC’s Battle of the Books. Since January, they have been working with our librarians to read and study five books so they could answer questions during a citywide simulcast. We’re proud of all our readers!

What an amazing “I Love DC” specials showcase at our East End campus last night! Students displayed their learning from DC history to art to go-go music….and the packed house joined in to close with the Lee Montessori song!

Last week, East End hosted an exciting Go-Go performance led by local musician Charles Tolbert, also known as “Bliss the Violinist.” Bliss was joined by percussionist JB Shoatz and DJ Magic for a high-energy, interactive musical experience. Students became part of the performance by playing rhythm sticks, dancing, and participating in call-and-response singing. The show gave students an opportunity to experience the joy and energy of Go-Go music while learning about the rich musical culture of Washington, DC!

Teams from both of our campuses participated in the recent Girls on the Run 5k after practicing for months. Five kilometers for elementary students - wow! We’re so impressed by their teamwork and commitment!

We’re a school, but we’re a community too…and sometimes we like to get together in the community outside of school! We had a great happy hour for our East End community at the new in the overlooking the Anacostia River. Our adults enjoyed some food and beverages, and our kids loved running around together and seeing familiar adults in a different space.

This week, a mom read a book to her child’s class about his scoliosis. That’s one way our community creates a school for everyone! Join us in two weeks (and invite non-Lee friends!) for a family event featuring read-alouds, book giveaways, crafts, food, and more. June 4, 6-7:30pm at our Brookland campus!

Thanks to the and for giving our staff and their families tickets to last night’s game celebrating DC public charter schools ! Were we the good luck charm that led to the inside-the-park grand slam and the Nats’ victory??

Our Brookland upper el classes are having a blast at on their year-end overnight trip! (East End’s is the first week in June!) “The land is where our roots are. The children must be taught to feel and live in harmony with the Earth.” - Maria Montessori

It might be a rainy Monday, but with friends and caring educators to bring us light and warmth, we are ready for the week!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms in our community…including the Lee staff moms who’ve chosen Lee for their own kids!