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News from Élan Vital
In fall 2006, Élan Vital Montessori School opened its doors on Perkins Road as the first Montessori School in Baton Rouge dedicated to providing PK3 – 3rd grade educations. Élan Vital has created an authentic Montessori environment where children can develop a lifelong love of learning. Élan Vital is structured as a traditional not-for-profit private school with a mission of providing Montessori education for families in Baton Rouge. Élan Vital is the first Montessori School in Baton Rouge to offer extended day until 5:30 p.m. for working parents.
"As a mother of two young girls, I realized that Montessori education worked best for our children. I am excited to bring my years of expertise in the non-profit community to Élan Vital because of what it means for their own education," said Board Vice President Emily DiStefano, who is a past president of the Junior League of Baton Rouge and President of the fundraising consulting firm DiStefano and Associates. "Baton Rouge will benefit from having this strong, proven alternative to traditional education available to our children through the middle school years."
In 2007, Montessori Education celebrated the 100th anniversary of the first Montessori Classroom founded by Maria Montessori in 1907 in Italy. Montessori education is experiencing a renaissance in the United States as a component of today's school reform movement. Multi-age groupings, a rich and extensive curriculum implemented with hands-on materials, cross-discipline learning and care of the global environment are just a few of the innovative characteristics of Montessori education.
Montessori education has a school setting with a family atmosphere. Our focus is on critical thinking skills, independent research and in-depth study of subjects including advanced math and geometry, botany, zoology, animal husbandry, geography, fine arts, dramatic arts, music, history and entrepreneurship. The students even run their own real business in the community.
"The Montessori system is one of the best-kept secrets in education," says parent Fran Axelrod, whose children have experienced both traditional and Montessori education. "It's an education unlike any other where children learn to think for themselves, achieve self-discipline and foster their natural curiosity and independent spirit."
To learn more about Élan Vital or schedule a tour, please call the school at: 225-767-6620.
In fall 2006, Élan Vital Montessori School opened its doors on Perkins Road as the first Montessori School in Baton Rouge dedicated to providing PK3 – 3rd grade educations. Élan Vital has created an authentic Montessori environment where children can develop a lifelong love of learning. Élan Vital is structured as a traditional not-for-profit private school with a mission of providing Montessori education for families in Baton Rouge. Élan Vital is the first Montessori School in Baton Rouge to offer extended day until 5:30 p.m. for working parents.
"As a mother of two young girls, I realized that Montessori education worked best for our children. I am excited to bring my years of expertise in the non-profit community to Élan Vital because of what it means for their own education," said Board Vice President Emily DiStefano, who is a past president of the Junior League of Baton Rouge and President of the fundraising consulting firm DiStefano and Associates. "Baton Rouge will benefit from having this strong, proven alternative to traditional education available to our children through the middle school years."
In 2007, Montessori Education celebrated the 100th anniversary of the first Montessori Classroom founded by Maria Montessori in 1907 in Italy. Montessori education is experiencing a renaissance in the United States as a component of today's school reform movement. Multi-age groupings, a rich and extensive curriculum implemented with hands-on materials, cross-discipline learning and care of the global environment are just a few of the innovative characteristics of Montessori education.
Montessori education has a school setting with a family atmosphere. Our focus is on critical thinking skills, independent research and in-depth study of subjects including advanced math and geometry, botany, zoology, animal husbandry, geography, fine arts, dramatic arts, music, history and entrepreneurship. The students even run their own real business in the community.
"The Montessori system is one of the best-kept secrets in education," says parent Fran Axelrod, whose children have experienced both traditional and Montessori education. "It's an education unlike any other where children learn to think for themselves, achieve self-discipline and foster their natural curiosity and independent spirit."
To learn more about Élan Vital or schedule a tour, please call the school at: 225-767-6620.
