Co-Curricular Programs

STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE

We at Mountain View believe that Student Leadership and Service is a crucial part of the educational experience for children.  We are now laying the groundwork to put forth a program that will give our students more opportunities to be leaders and to participate in programs that will positively impact our campus, community and planet. 

The programs will manifest themselves in three forms:

  • Student Ambassador Program- This program will be responsible for fostering school spirit, encouraging student involvement in school activities, and serve as liaisons between the school and the local and the more global communities.  It will be led by students in grades 4-7th who choose to join a particular Ambassador group in which they may be interested.
  • Nine Months of Smiles- This year long project enables each grade level to champion a month- long community service project.  Every child in our school will have the opportunity to make a real difference by working towards a common goal to help others.
  • We Leaders- We Leaders zeroes in on opportunities for leadership every single day in the classroom, at school events, assemblies, open houses and other happenings at our school. Every student, K-7, will be involved.                                                                              Students, parents, and teachers will all be an integral part of creating a community that engages, energizes and enriches everyone involved. 

In addition, we begin our day with a “Morning Meeting”.  1st-7th grade students will gather in the multipurpose room each morning from 8-8:15. This will be predominantly led by our students. 


ENRICHMENT CLASSES

Enrichment classes exist to enrich or core subject areas and to enrich the social emotional state of our school.  Building a schedule that includes these enrichment opportunities for your children helps us demonstrate that we care about the “whole”child. 

Art (1st-7th)

The purpose of Art is to inspire all students to reach their fullest potential by trying hard things and to allow all students to be creative thinkers. Students will also explore the many genres of art and meet many of Art’s Masters to learn about their fascinating lives and artistic impact. Artists will come to life before their eyes as students use multiple strategies to produce creative art projects. Taught by Trish Poole.

Music (1st-5th)

Music enables students to learn about themselves, other people, and humanity in general.  Students will be regularly engaged in singing, playing instruments, moving to music, and creating music.  Listening to, analyzing, and evaluating music will also be introduced.   We plan to have music performances throughout the school year. Taught by Rachel Peterson.

Physical Education (K-7)

The physical education program is responsible for helping students learn the value of activity for health, recreation, social interaction, and more.  PE classes teach children skills that they will use throughout their entire lives.  Our physical education program will also promote that physical fitness is fun.   Finally, our physical education program will always develop, teamwork, sportsmanship and cooperation.       Taught by Donald Glover.

Library (K-5)

Our main goals for our Library are to help students find books they're interested in and to encourage students to reach outside of their comfort zone.   Students should hear what good reading sounds like by listening to skilled readers reading out loud. Literacy development, including exposure to new word and grammar and expanding their phonological awareness is also stressed.   Collaborating with faculty on cross curricular projects is also a focus.  Taught by Rachel Peterson.

Leadership (4th-5th)

Leadership and Service are a crucial part of the educational experience for children.  This enrichment class will discuss and demonstrate the traits and qualities of a leader and different leadership styles.  Students will demonstrate their skills through lots of activities and opportunities to be leaders and serve.  Taught by Donald Glover.

Makerspace/Engineering Design (K-7) 

A makerspace is an area where users can use tools and equipment to design, build, and create all sorts of different things.  Projects range from prototyping product designs with 3D printers, to programming robots, to creating art out of recycled items.  Makerspace can be described as a collision of art, technology, learning, and collaboration.  The curriculum for the Makerspace program is designed to introduce students to the concepts of engineering through a series of activities.   Students will learn the basic mechanics of engineering through hands-on testing and revising their designs using elements of the Engineering Design Process.  The school has recently received a grant to help with the purchase of materials needed for this course. Taught by Ivan Amargo.


NEW FOR 2025-2026 - STEWARDS SHAPING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

 Mountain View Montessori is located in one of the most picturesque parts of the country.  The school owns property adjacent to it that encompasses a canyon and other undeveloped space.  St. George residents highly value city, state and national parks.  We also live in a space in which innovation is thriving, with Utah Tech leading the way.  This proposal seeks funding to develop an innovative elementary education program that integrates technology to promote environmental stewardship among young learners. Our program, "Stewards Shaping a Sustainable Future" aims to engage students in hands-on, tech-driven activities that foster a sense of responsibility for the environment. By utilizing interactive tools such as drones, coding, 3D technology, and virtual reality, we will inspire the next generation to become proactive stewards of the Earth.

Goals:

  • Enhance Environmental Awareness: Increase students' understanding of environmental issues and their impact on the community.
  • Integrate Technology in Learning: Utilize technology to create engaging and interactive learning experiences.
  • Promote Stewardship Practices: Encourage students to take action in their communities through sustainable practices.
  • Develop Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills: Equip students with the skills necessary to address environmental challenges.

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