Upcoming Events
Elementary Trip: Morton Arboretum
8:30am–2:30pm • The Morton Arboretum
Surrounded by trees, trails, and the colors of fall, this visit gives children the chance to learn outdoors, make observations, and experience the natural world together beyond the classroom. A sack lunch will be provided by the school. Please dress for the weather.
Erdkinder Maker's Field Trip
10am–12:45pm • Downtown Elgin, Illinois
As part of their microeconomics work, students are taking their Maker’s Market research into downtown Elgin. Visits to MADE Art Retail and Shops on Spring will give them a closer look at how local artists and makers turn handmade work into viable products, present those products to customers, and build a business around what they create.
Students will meet the people behind both programs, ask questions, browse the shops, and walk through downtown Elgin to see how small creative businesses take shape in the real world.
Chicago Wolves Hockey Game
6pm–10pm • Allstate Arena
Tickets are $23 each, and parking is $25. Doors open at 6pm, puck drops at 7pm.
Join Montessori Academy of North Hoffman families and friends for a night of fun at a Chicago Wolves hockey game. Everyone who attends will receive a FREE Chicago Wolves hat and be seated together in the same section. Order tickets using the link below. The deadline to order tickets is Friday, October 23 at Noon.
Trunk or Treat!
3:45pm–5pm • Freeman West Parking Lot
Join your child for an afternoon of Halloween fun! Visit decorated cars throughout the parking lot for treats, games, and plenty of festive surprises.
As part of their microeconomics program, Erdkinder students are planning exciting activities and snacks that will be available to purchase. Stay tuned for details coming soon.
Want to decorate your vehicle and join the fun? Click the link below and reserve your spot–only 30 available!
Erdkinder Trip: Jekyll & Hyde the Musical
TIME TBA • Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, Chicago
Erdkinder students will experience Jekyll & Hyde, a gothic musical based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic story. The show follows Dr. Henry Jekyll’s dangerous experiment and the darker identity it unleashes, with a dramatic pop-rock score that drives the story forward.
Kindergarten Trip: The Tortoise and the Hare
9:30am–11:30am • Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
Kindergarten students will enjoy a live performance of The Tortoise and the Hare. This playful musical brings the classic fable to life on stage with colorful characters, humor, and plenty of action. This trip gives students a fun opportunity to experience theater together and see a familiar story in a whole new way.
Primary Trip: Randall Oaks Zoo
9:30am–1:00pm • Randall Oaks Zoo
Children will have a chance to meet animals up close and spend the morning exploring the zoo with their classmates.
Please have your child wear their MANH T-shirt and dress for the weather. Lunch will be provided by MANH: sun butter and jelly sandwich, fruit, and bottled water.
CHAPERONES NEEDED! If you’d like to join us, please reach out to your child’s teacher to volunteer.
7th Grade Parent-Teacher Check-Ins
Teachers will be reaching out to schedule check-in meetings with parents of 7th graders. Look for details from Ms. Jess coming soon.
Erdkinder M.A.P. Testing
M.A.P. (Measures of Academic Progress) is national testing that helps MANH track students’ growth in math, reading, and language over time. Due to scheduling, we won’t be able to offer make-up testing for missed days.
Elementary M.A.P. Testing
M.A.P. (Measures of Academic Progress) is national testing that helps MANH track students’ growth in math, reading, and language over time. Due to scheduling, we won’t be able to offer make-up testing for missed days.

