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Follow on Google News | Mission Montessori Only Arizona School to Send Student Delegates to Model U.N. in NYCMission Montessori Schools, located in Scottsdale, Arizona, is sending six 6th-graders and two middle school students (chosen by their peers) to represent their school at the MMUN Conference April 24-28. The charter school is requesting donations.
John F. Kennedy Global peace. It sounds like something Miss Universe dreams of, but how attainable is it really? According to Maria Montessori—very. She was convinced that when children learn early on about peace, justice and morality by working on real life tasks, "they will be of great help in the construction of a peaceful society". Created in 2006, the Montessori Model United Nations (http://www.montessori- This year, Mission Montessori Schools http://www.missionmontessori.com/ The children have been assigned the task of representing Tuvalu (a Polynesian island nation, the fourth smallest country in the world), and presenting position papers on the issues Tuvaluans are struggling with. In their role of ambassadors of Tuvalu, they must learn about the challenges facing global peace, how to debate international issues, negotiate with supporters and adversaries, resolve conflicts, navigate the UN's rules of procedure, and prepare draft resolutions— This enriching experience, a definitive step “in the construction of a peaceful society,” comes at a price. The eight delegates, their teachers and their chaperones must pay their way out of their own pocket—with a little help from their friends. “We’ve set our fundraising efforts on overdrive in order to help pay for this amazing opportunity,” Donations to help these children lay down the foundation for pivotal changes in our world and espouse JFK’s memorable words can be sent to Mission Montessori Academy (Attn: Deborah Summers, Principal, 11050 N. 96th St. Scottsdale, AZ 85260). For questions, comments and interview requests, please contact Patti Sandler, or Jocelyn Hicks at 480-840-1609. (Photo: NYC or bust! Mission Montessori Schools students prepare for the UN. Back row, L to R: Riley Doan, Sara Hashish, Leah Petit, Chloe Buckley, Sophy Wolf, and Alex Doychinov. Front row, L to R: Lizbeth Maldonado and Ava Budavari-Glenn. Photo by: Amy Kennedy) Hi res image available on request. About Mission Montessori Schools Mission Montessori Schools educate children from infants to 8th grade. Our four campuses are nestled into one of the most beautiful parts of the Sonoran Desert in northeast Scottsdale, Arizona. Mission Montessori Schools reflect a deep commitment to Dr. Maria Montessori’s philosophy. We support this method with outstanding and experienced AMI and AMS certified teachers. Each classroom is complete with beautiful hands-on Nienhuis materials, computers, laboratory equipment and cultural collections. It is our mission to support and nurture all children’s innate love of learning. We encourage independence, good communication, appropriate manners and peaceful resolutions of conflict. Our children develop strong self-images with the confidence to face life’s challenges, and the motivation to become lifelong learners and leaders. http://www.missionmontessori.com/ End
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