Regina Maloney and Sue Hagberg, co-owners, directors, and teachers have been in operation since 1991. Our school is Washington State Certified through OSPI (Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction) for private schools.

Our mission at Sky's the Limit Montessori School is to provide affordable education, in a rich and loving environment where your child can develop a high self-esteem, learn at his or her own pace, and develop a love of learning. We foster values such as doing unto others as you would have them do unto you, finding joy in another's accomplishments, helping your neighbor, and learning to be sensitive to the needs of others. By placing an emphasis on these values, children develop grace, courtesy and manners.

Fall of 2006 will be our eighth year in the elementary expansion phase of our school. Our preschool and kindergarten classrooms are a blend of Montessori materials and theory with many positive attributes of traditional education. Our 1st - 6th grade classrooms are a blend of Montessori, traditional, and high-level private education. Careful consideration is given to each student's unique learning style, which allows him or her to progress and achieve as an individual.

At Sky's The Limit, we consider it our responsibility to establish your child's education foundation and then build upon that foundation year after year, helping your child achieve his or her personal best.

We are a nondenominational Christian based school. Each day students and staff gather as a community in "Morning Assembly," where we start our day with the word of the week and a positive affirmation. We also recite the Pledge of Allegiance and sing the Star Spangled Banner. Although we do not teach any type of religious doctrine, nor do we have a formal Bible study, some of the materials used in the classroom contain quotes from the Bible to teach a moral or value. In addition, we offer a blessing or sing a song of Thanksgiving for our food at lunch; and we celebrate a number of holidays throughout the year including Christmas and Easter.

Staff members are trained in "Second Step," a violence prevention program for schools and families to use to encourage children to use their communication skills to help them get along better with others. The program teaches children to think about other's feelings, to solve problems cooperatively, and to manage their anger in a positive way. The three skill areas we work on developing are: empathy, impulse control, and anger management.

We would be happy to answer any further questions you may have in regards to our school. We are excited about the growth and expansion of our school and hope you will join us and allow us to become partners in your child's education.

We are now accepting registration for our 2006-2007 school year. A variety of schedules are available:

• Monday - Friday morning Preschool
• Monday - Friday all day Montessori
• Monday - Friday A.M. & extended day Kindergarten program
• Monday - Friday full time Elementary program for grades 1-6
• Before and after school child care programs for our students

For more information, please call (253) 942-7677.