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Charissa M.

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My 4 year old son goes to this school and he is loving it! The teachers are great and very caring. He’s learning so much with Ms. Melinda and Ms. Emily (and Ms. Christina and Ms.Crystal last year)! The teachers are accessible and they also post updates, pictures and videos through ClassDojo. The school also do music classes on Fridays with Mr. Mario, and offer other extracurricular activities for a small fee after school, so no need to be driving back and forth to lessons . My 12 year old daughter also went to this school from age 2 through TK, and she was quite advanced when she started Kindergarten, which I attribute to OMS. She even learned and practiced public speaking/presentation skills when she was in TK! The school also organizes science fairs, Holiday Shows, Thanksgiving potluck, book fairs, Culture day, in addition to Back-to-School night. Their Summer Program is also a fun experience for the kids. Both my son and daughter enjoyed all the different daily fun activities and shows, especially the animal shows (sea creatures, reptiles, etc.). Such a great well-rounded experience for them!

Rosanna H.

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My son started preschool at Oneonta when he was just 3 years old. He had Ms. Theresa’s class. He learned how to be more independent at such a young age there (putting on his shoes, buttoning up his own shirts, etc.) He also learned to read, write and use a lap top in preschool! It impressed us so much that we decided to check out the back building for grade school. We weren’t planning to have him stay past preschool, but seeing how much he was excelling at Oneonta made us consider keeping him there. Not only was Ms. Theresa the best (so patient, kind, attentive, and my son’s favorite), she took the time to really know each student. Not just education wise, but also their personalities, what they liked and what they didn’t like, what they were good at, what they needed more help with, etc. Then the pandemic hit during the last year of preschool, but the school made it work. They made the transition from preschool to kindergarten work. Classes were on zoom until it was safe enough for the kids to physically go back to school wearing masks and keeping safe. The school put in the effort and time to keep cleaning the classrooms and playgrounds more than once a day! We decided to have our son continue his education at Oneonta and until this day, he is still there. Currently in 4th Grade with Ms. MaryAnn, who is, according to my son, one of the main person that keeps the school running smoothly. She’s also the reason he loves math! She also takes the time to really know each student. It amazes me how attentive she is with each student of hers. My son says he loves when she reads parts of their chapter books to them because she makes the funniest voices that keep them engaged! Everyday I am so grateful that my son has had the best teachers all his life, thanks to Oneonta. Even her aide, Ms. Zelma is the best. She is the sweetest and my son always feels comfortable going to her for questions and help with anything at all! I can always see how she genuinely cares for her students. My son also had Ms. Vangie for 1st-3rd grade. Ms. Ning and Ms. Carol were assisting her. Truthfully, all his teachers were like family to us. Ms. Vangie and Ms. MaryAnn know how to be strict, yet still be so kind to the students. They had high expectations for their students, were very inclusive and supportive and focused on student achievement. These teachers have definitely helped shape my son and his friends to be the amazing kids they are now. Our kids are so well rounded and happy there. Oneonta provided effective classroom management, collaborative development, parental involvement and community engagement. Oneonta has had a very safe and positive school climate. It’s one of the best decisions I’ve made as a parent, to keep him there.

Andrezza S.

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I did extensive research before signing up my two girls. Oneonta offers the best balance between play and academic learning. We have had so many teachers between the two of them and they were ALL caring, compassionate and excellent teachers. Highly recommend. All staff really care and the school is so well run.

R. H.

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We have been very happy at OMS. Our kids are thriving academically, and love attending school every day. Teachers are very responsive to questions or concerns. Elementary school classes are small, and each child gets the attention they need to learn. Lots of fun events to keep parents engaged with things happening in school. My kids especially love Cultural Day, where they create passports and learn about different cultures from OMS families- it’s a big deal and much care and attention is put into this and all the other learning events at our school. I feel my children are cared for and nurtured here.

An L.

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Both may daughter(5yo) and son (3yo) were fortunate to attend Oneonta Montessori until we moved recently. Their teachers Ms. Jessica, Ms. Theresa, Ms. Karen and the supporting staff were very patient and supportive allowing them to easily adjust to preschool and flourish.

Devyn S.

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Went here for four years! Small school, but this place shaped me. My friends and I from here still communicate. Mr. Mario, the music teacher is the reason I’m in music now. I’m a freshman in highschool now!!