We have a special prayer request for everyone during this Christmas season. Suzanne Lewis, the beautiful soul behind The Studio, and a great friend of Hilltop Montessori School, passed away this morning. She had battled cancer for years with grace and patience. Father Matthew Gossett was praying with her while another priest was offering Mass for her as she passed to her eternal reward. Suzanne’s support for Hilltop made it possible for us to begin our toddler program last year, and her generosity, prayers, and encouragement greatly helped us during a difficult period. Our Elementary students have benefited from the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd atrium that she has maintained at The Studio, and we were allowed to use the stage space at The Studio for the original stage production our students put on two years ago. Please pray for the repose of her soul and the comfort of her family and friends. Eternal Light grant unto Suzanne, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
(This photo was taken at the Children’s Corner last winter. Suzanne had come to set up a small Christmas market where children could purchase inexpensive gifts to give as presents.)
Laying out the entire decanomial with bead bars leads to learning more about squares, and eventually how they become cubes… The Tower of Jewels is the result of a large work done by children in elementary. #montessorischool #montessorieducation #steubenville #hilltopchildrenshouse #steubenvilleohio #montessori #montessoriinsteubenville #ElementaryMontessori #Montessori #math #montessorimath
7 years ago today we opened our doors to students for the first time. The last 7 years have been filled with many blessings, many surprises, many students, and so much amazing support from friends near and far. Thank you to everyone who has accompanied us in our Montessori journey thus far!
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It’s a bit chilly and rainy, but we were still excited to get some New England apples and pumpkins at @berlinorchards to bring back from fall break for school activities! Sketching and baking, yay!
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One student laying out the golden bead material to continue learning how to count beyond ten, another student taking a pencil and ruler to paper to explore how equilateral triangles nest within each other. Math and geometry in Montessori are never boring. #montessorielementaryschool #montessoristeubenvilleohio #montessori #montessorimath #montessorigeometry
Happy Feast of St. Teresa of Calcutta ✨
When we founded Hilltop Children’s House 8 years ago, we chose Mother Teresa as our patron—trusting God, like she did, to provide for the work He called us to.
Today, our community finished her novena and celebrated with blueberry muffins 🫐💙—blue and white, just like the Missionaries of Charity’s saris.
Come find us at First Friday tonight to celebrate with us (and grab a muffin)!
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