Sandy Nickerson has been our Head of School for 17 years and a member of Bridgeview Montessori’s community of learners since the school’s inception. Like any good Montessorian, Sandy, with her vision, enthusiasm, and grit, has served as our gentle guide, and for that we are so very fortunate. We look forward to visiting Sandy in the Art Studio and also to welcoming our new Head of School as Bridgeview Montessori continues on her journey towards enlightened Montessori Children’s House and Elementary education.
Dear Bridgeview Montessori Community,
A Peace Pole is an internationally-recognized symbol of the hopes and dreams of the entire human family, standing vigil in silent prayer for peace on earth. Each Peace Pole bears the message May Peace Prevail on Earth in different languages on each of its four or six sides. There are estimated over 250,000 Peace Poles in every country in the world dedicated as monuments to peace.
I think the most striking thing when you come to look at Bridgeview Montessori is the feeling of peace the minute you walk through the doors. I know without a doubt that Sandy has been the core of this peaceful environment. Our children have been given the gift of a foundation of peace by being present every day in this community.
On behalf of the Bridgeview Family Association we dedicate this peace pole to Sandy for her years of fostering peace in the Bridgeview Family. We hope that this peace pole will be a reminder of the importance of peace in our world that can be achieved by transcending our differences and celebrating our common humanity. We hope that this will help to teach the students of Bridgeview the importance of peace and set them on a journey to further peace in the world when their time at Bridgeview comes to a close.
Thank you all for another wonderful year at Bridgeview Montessori School. All parts of our learning community are always busy exploring, discovering, problem solving, working, playing, talking, laughing, growing and changing. Who are our parts? They are: our students, teachers, administrative team, supporting staff members, volunteers, the Board of Trustees, and the Bridgeview Family Association. As Head of School, I have the privilege of interfacing with all members of our community. Yes, it is my work, but it has been joyous and fulfilling. I am constantly inspired by our community members’ goodwill, cooperation, concern, generosity and assistance. Together we have created a truly warm and welcoming learning environment where everyone is free to do their best work.
Summer is here. A few dates to keep in mind:
July 7, 2025 Monday: Online forms available to parents/guardians in Brightwheel
August 1, 2025 Friday: Deadline to complete online forms in Brightwheel
August 5, 2025 Tuesday 9:30-10:30 am: Watermelon Welcome for Children’s House Students
August 5, 2025 Tuesday 4:30-5:30pm: Watermelon Welcome for EI & EII Students
August 23, 2025 Saturday 8am – 12:30pm: Community Clean Up Day. Volunteers needed.
There is one very important date to keep in mind. Welcome Jeff!
July 15: Our new Head of School, Jeff Waxman, will join our community. His email is s jwaxman@bridgeviewmontessori.org. You may contact him beginning July 15.
Until then you will still find me at snickerson@bridgeviewmontessori.org.
Thank you all for the wonderful ways you appreciated my time as Head of School. My heart is full.
Always and Forever,
Sandy