Welcome to SMMS! |
Sunnyside Mennonite Mennonite School is a small school in the heart of the Hawthorne neighborhood of Southeast Portland. We are committed to following the teaching methods of Maria Montessori, whose ideas were ahead-of-her time, but have stood the test of time. Throughout its history, SMMS has been committed to making high-quality early childhood education affordable. Through annual fundraising, and with generous sponsorship from Portland Mennonite Church, we are able to keep tuition costs low.
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Distance Learning Offerings...
Due to concerns for covid-19 spread, SMMS is offering a robust Distance Learning program! This includes the following avenues for interaction:
Zoom Learning Sessions
Half-Hour Zoom sessions on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. During this time, we sing songs, play literacy games, experience math concepts, play games with colors and shapes and have time for sharing.
Zoom Lunch
Twice weekly, we gather on Zoom and eat lunch together, while having spontaneous conversation. Children enjoy telling stories and discussing topics, such as favorite ice cream flavors.
Due to concerns for covid-19 spread, SMMS is offering a robust Distance Learning program! This includes the following avenues for interaction:
Zoom Learning Sessions
Half-Hour Zoom sessions on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. During this time, we sing songs, play literacy games, experience math concepts, play games with colors and shapes and have time for sharing.
Zoom Lunch
Twice weekly, we gather on Zoom and eat lunch together, while having spontaneous conversation. Children enjoy telling stories and discussing topics, such as favorite ice cream flavors.
Weekly Park Gatherings
On Fridays, families are invited to bring masks and a blanket to a park, where we engage in some group activities together. This provides some distanced, in-person, interaction for the children. |
At-Home Bags
Monthly, at-home bags are distributed to families, containing supplies that are used during Zoom learning sessions, as well as for offline work and discovery at home. 
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Zoom Parent Meetings
We will gather via Zoom to discuss Montessori concepts and ways families can engage in learning together at home.
If this is something you’re interested in, please contact us! We have space available!
We will gather via Zoom to discuss Montessori concepts and ways families can engage in learning together at home.
If this is something you’re interested in, please contact us! We have space available!
Virtual Information Sessions
On the following Saturdays, at 1pm, we will be holding a Virtual Information Session, where you can get a feel for what our Distance Learning program is like!
On the following Saturdays, at 1pm, we will be holding a Virtual Information Session, where you can get a feel for what our Distance Learning program is like!
- Saturday, December 5 at 1pm
- Saturday, December 12 at 1pm
- Saturday, January 9 at 1pm
- Saturday, January 23 at 1pm
Our family has found a true home in SMMS. The teachers and community of parents are supportive, loving and really do create a community where children thrive!
Jenn – first year parent
Sunnyside Mennonite Montessori School provides high-quality, affordable Montessori education to children ages 3-6, informed by spiritual principles of peace, respect and grace.