Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary

05/29/2026

We celebrated dedication and excellence at our CTMMYS staff award ceremony to recognize our staff's hard work and growth this year and to honor three retiring staff members: Ms. Michelle Burriell (café manager), Mrs. Sarah Reed (Academic Instructional Coach), and Miss Nancy Renfrow (matriarch of our Montessori program), all three who have made lasting impacts on our students and staff. A sensorial garden and outdoor classroom will be named after Mrs. Reed and Miss Nancy, serving as lasting testaments to their legacy. All three will be greatly missed! Please share a comment, memory, congratulations and well wishes with them!

05/22/2026

☀️ CTM Week in Review: The Grand Finale! ☀️

What an absolute whirlwind of joy, celebration, and milestones! We have officially crossed the finish line of the 2025-2026 school year. Here is a look back at how we celebrated our incredible Monarchs during this final week:

🎓 Big Milestones
A huge congratulations to our Kindergarten and 5th-grade students who celebrated their promotion ceremonies this week! We are so proud of how much you’ve grown and can’t wait to see you shine in your next chapters.

🎭 StageOne Storytellers Visited!
Our K-2 students were treated to a fantastic visit from StageOne Storytellers! They brought stories to life with incredible performances, read books to our students, and had everyone interacting and laughing along.

🦋 PBIS Monarch Celebrations
Our students cashed in their hard-earned PBIS points for the ultimate week of fun! The school was buzzing with rewards, including:

Monarch Lounge "Lunch Bunches" and special visits with favorite staff members.

Outdoor fun with a chalk & bubbles party and the legendary sock rodeo.

Sweet treats and feasts at the ice cream social and pizza parties.

Shopping sprees at the Monarch Mart Pop-up Shop!

📚 Community & Future Monarchs
New Family Welcome Meeting: On Wednesday, we officially welcomed our newest families to the CTM community. It was a wonderful success, and we are so excited to have you join the flock!

Western Library Book Mobile: Today, the Book Mobile paid us a special visit, giving away free books to our students to keep their home libraries stocked for the months ahead.

🍉 Have a Great Summer!
To all of our students, staff, and families: thank you for making the 2025-2026 school year so unforgettable. Have a safe, happy, and wonderful summer break.

Remember, don't stop learning! Keep reading, stay curious, and we will see you in the fall! 🦋✨

05/18/2026

🎓 Now Enrolling: TUITION-BASED Pre-K at Coleridge-Taylor Montessori! 🌟
Looking for a nurturing, hands-on learning environment for your little one? Our tuition-based Pre-K program blends the proven Montessori method with a warm, inclusive atmosphere — perfect for curious minds ages 3-5!
What we offer:
✅ Individualized learning
✅ Experienced, caring educators
✅ Multi-aged Montessori classrooms
✅ Focus on independence & creativity
✅ Diverse and inclusive learning environment
📍Located in the heart of our community
📝 Limited spots available — Enroll today!
📞 Call us Call the school Monday-Friday 8:10 AM-4:20 PM to learn more.
📃 Application Link - https://bit.ly/4dOPwj0

05/17/2026

CTM Fam 🦋 HAPPY LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL!

This week is a 4 day week - NO SCHOOL Tuesday for Election Day.

It is Promotion Week - See the Message for K & 5th grade end of year events.

Here is this week's Monarch Message (Link - https://bit.ly/40Yn07U ).

Please review the Parent Calendar IN THE MONARCH MESSAGE and reminders.

Questions?

Reach out!

💫💖🌍 Dr. C

Welcome to the Monarch Messenger Weekly Newsletter for the Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Magnet Community. Each week, the Monarch Messenger will give you the most important dates and events on the calendar. You can find previous weeks' newsletters in the navigation bar. Errors? Omissions? If

05/15/2026

🌟 CTM Week in Review: A Huge Week of Growth & Fun!
What a whirlwind of achievement and community at CTM this week! Our students have been busy showing off their hard work and celebrating the end of a fantastic season.

The Big Highlights:

Testing Complete! The entire school wrapped up KSA, MAP Growth, and MAP Fluency testing. We are so proud of the incredible growth we’re seeing in our MAP scores—hard work pays off! 📈

Spring Concert: Yesterday, the whole school took the stage at Central High School. Our students performed beautifully! A huge thank you to Mr. Cain for his leadership and organization. 🎶

Field Day: We capped off the week today with a school-wide Field Day! From sunshine to outdoor games, it was the perfect way to celebrate together. ☀️🏃‍♂️ More Field Day pictures will be shared soon.

Around the Classrooms:

Kindergarten: Our youngest learners celebrated big milestones this week, wrapping up their swimming lessons and successfully releasing their moths! 🦋🏊‍♂️

Lower Elementary (1st–3rd Grade): Students have been busy with UFLI lessons and exploring new Montessori materials. 🧩 They also took a global perspective by creating water awareness posters for different countries in Africa. 🌍

Upper Elementary (4th–5th Grade): It was a week of civic engagement and arts! Students researched Louisville’s mayoral candidates to learn about voting rights (inspired by their reading of The Hope Chest) and enjoyed a live "Justice Fairy Tales" performance by the Central High School theater class. 🗳️🎭

Thank you to our amazing staff, students, and families for making this week a success!

05/14/2026

CTM Fam -

We are at 69.25% parent response rate for transportation verification!

Parents - we need to know how your child will get to and from school for the 2026-27 school year regardless of their grade or what school they will attend next year!

The JCPS Transportation Verification (TV) form is now open. https://cloudapps.jefferson.kyschools.us/TransportationPortal .

We need to know if your child will be a WALKER, BUS RIDER, CAR RIDER, OR CEP student by completing the above form.

Please complete this form today to lock in your child's transportation TODAY!

05/13/2026

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR

To prepare for the upcoming school year, ensure your child has up-to-date immunizations, physical exams, and health forms on file. Required exams and forms vary by age and grade level. Schedule a doctor visit now to avoid the busy back-to-school season. JCPS offers free physicals and immunizations for uninsured students; contact your school nurse or the JCPS Health and Wellness Office at (502) 485-3387 for more information.

05/11/2026

We are looking for a GREAT ECE Implementation Coach for the 26-27 School Year!

Do you know one?

Send them our way either by emailing Dr. Carmichael or applying online here -

https://www.applitrack.com/jefferson/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackPostingSearch=location:%22COLERIDGE-TAYLOR+MONTESSORI%22

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Kentucky Teaching Certificate in Special Education
2. Master's Degree or higher
3. Three (3) years of successful teaching experience in special education or equivalent professional experience
4. Ability to work successfully with people
5. Working knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding programs for exceptional children
6. Ability to work cooperatively in a team situation
7. Demonstrated decision-making abilities

05/10/2026

CTM Fam 🦋 Happy Mother's Day! Here is this week's Monarch Message (Link - https://bit.ly/40Yn07U ). Grade 5 KSA continues! Grades K,1,2 MAP Reading/ Reading Fluency continues! Summer ESS is coming - sign up ASAP! Field Day on Friday! Please review the Parent Calendar, and reminders. Questions? Reach out! 💫💖🌍 Dr. C

Welcome to the Monarch Messenger Weekly Newsletter for the Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Magnet Community. Each week, the Monarch Messenger will give you the most important dates and events on the calendar. You can find previous weeks' newsletters in the navigation bar. Errors? Omissions? If

05/08/2026

🏫 CTM Week in Review: Testing, Triumphs, & Toes! 🐾
It has been a busy and productive week at CTM! From showing off what we know in assessments to exploring new concepts in the classroom, our students have been hard at work.

📝 Testing Updates
Our students showed great focus this week:

Grades 3-5 tackled KSA testing.

Grades K-2 focused on MAP Growth and MAP Fluency.

Next Week: We will be wrapping up the remaining KSA sections and finishing MAP make-up tests.

🌟 Classroom Highlights
MSD: Our students got "hands-on" (or rather, "feet-on!") with math, learning all about measurement by comparing their foot sizes. 👣

Lower Elementary: Students continue to master their Montessori works, specifically practicing money counting, phonological awareness, and sharpening their decoding and encoding skills.

4th Grade: A huge shout-out for "stepping up the game" and expertly following Monarch 3 expectations in the hallways! Keep it up! 🦋

5th Grade: It was a big week for our seniors! They delivered impressive end-of-unit presentations on how athletes use their success to lead social change. 🏅

🕺 Friday Fun
We ended the week on a high note! 5th Grade celebrated with a Silent Disco today, and because the weather was so beautiful, many classes took their Lunch Bunch outside to soak up the sun. ☀️

❤️ Happy Mother’s Day
Finally, we want to wish a very Happy Mother’s Day to all of our incredible CTM moms and mother figures this weekend. We hope you have a wonderful day being celebrated!