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Students learn at their own pace by working on individualized learning plans. Learn more about Montessori.
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Montessori materials are self-correcting which promotes critical thinking and confidence.
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Watercolor portraits created in art highlight the Montessori method and support our students with social emotional skills.
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2023 National Blue Ribbon School
Herfurth is proud to be a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School!
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The teacher helps guide each individual student with their Montessori work.
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Many thanks to all of our volunteers and community members who helped make our Bronco Block Party successful!
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“The child who concentrates is immensely happy.” -Maria Montessori
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Herfurth's Vision
To encourage whole child development by providing opportunities for individual academic and social growth through exploration.
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Montessori Magnet
The Montessori environment is set up so that there is organization and each student has their own work space.
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Students in Montessori learn using "works" or hands on learning activities of their choosing.
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The Montessori method was developed by Maria Montessori in the 1900's and allows for independent child led activities called "works."
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PTA is always going above and beyond to celebrate teachers.
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We had so much fun running our annual Turkey Trot.
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Our Bronco Block party was so much fun!
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PTA hosted their annual Reading for Treats event.
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Students got to learn all about prehistoric bones and fossils from Dinosaur George.
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A HUGE Blue Ribbon celebration for all of the hard work and dedication by our students and staff.
Calendar
High School Students will have early release.
HS students will be released early from school in the afternoon. Staff will stay for staff development.
The fourth grading period ends on May 23.
The fourth grading period runs from March 24 to May 23.
May 23 is the last day of school.
Today is the last day of classes. High school students will be released early from school in the afternoon. Staff will stay for staff development.
Enjoy your summer!
Teachers, students and staff will enjoy a Memorial Day holiday.
Memorial Day is a federal holiday for mourning and honoring those who lost their lives serving our country through the military.
This day is a student and staff holiday.
May 27 is a staff development day .
Garland ISD staff will come in for a staff development day.
May 28 is a staff development day and the last teacher work day.
Garland ISD staff will come in for a staff development day.
Let's celebrate the anniversary of the end of slavery in the U.S.
Juneteenth is a federal holiday recognizing the end of slavery in the United States in 1865.
It is also known as "Emancipation Day", "Freedom Day", and "Juneteenth Independence Day".
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