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School Day Enrichment
Beyond the Montessori Academic Curriculum ...
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Spanish Immersion with ...
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Visual Arts Studio
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Kindergarten & Elementary
90 Minutes Weekly: Instruction & Studio
The focus of Visual Arts Studio is to introduce students to a broad range of art media. The projects we do in the studio have themes coordinating with what your child is learning in the classroom. The best part? Your child gets to bring their work-of-art home to you!
Music Fundamentals & Performance
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Kindergarten & Elementary
90 Minutes Weekly: Instruction & Studio
The focus of Music Studio is to introduce students to the basics and beyond, beginning with fundamentals of rhythm recognition, especially with drumming. Children learn tone scales through introduction and practice with xylophones. The children prepare songs and music pieces to perform at the three major family events: variety school, the school play, and the ¡Féria de Español!
Theater Arts
Early Childhood - Elementary
Variety Show (December)
Bilingual Play Production (February)
Children are invited to develop their talents and to learn new skills in dramatic arts. Guides facilitate stage presence for voluntary performance in the annual talent show, and auditions are held for the annual bilingual English/Spanish children's play. Three months of rehearsals prepare the actors as well as back stage creators to produce a show attended broadly by the community!
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Watch two of our past productions, filmed during the pandemic:
Movement with Sports
(Physical Education)
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Kindergarten & Elementary
90 Minutes Weekly
The children are guided in the introduction of sports skills while developing their balance, agility, flexibility and hand-eye coordination. They learn game rules, teamwork and working towards their individual achievement.
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Castle Island participates in the Fall and Spring running competitions sponsored by the Just Run Capital Region Chapter.
Movement with Music
(Music and Dance)​
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Kindergarten & Elementary
1 Hour Weekly
The children are guided in dance introduction with an emphasis on movement rooted in Afro-Latin origins, including Flamenco from Spain and traditional dance from West Africa. They strengthen their gross motor muscles while developing rhythmic awareness and skills moving with music.
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The children perform at the annual Variety Show (December) and in La Féria de Español (March).
Excursions
(Field Trips)
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Early Childhood
Fall & Spring Outings on Foot
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Elementary
Monthly Outings on Foot or by Vehicle TBD
The children curriculum studies are enhanced with their outings into the world. We have access to many enriching places to visit within walking distance in Downtown Albany! Regular trips include:
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Ladder 1 Historic Fire Station
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New York State Museum
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New York State Capitol Building
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Albany Public Library - Main Branch & Howe Branch
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Albany Institute of History & Art
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Corning Preserve on the Hudson River
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Radix Center: Urban Agriculture
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Governor's, Cherry Hill and Schuyler Mansions ​
Guest Speakers
(Parent Volunteers Welcome!)
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Early Childhood
Quarterly
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Elementary
Monthly
The children benefit from learning about adult work from volunteers who present their expertise from a broad range of knowledge and skills. These presentations provide a model for children as they learn about a variety work that adults love to do! Guides invite professionals from the community, including current and alumni parents to present their professions or hobbies, providing an opportunity to the children to learn and ask questions directly to the expert.
