South Carolina Montessori Alliance

Refund Policy: If a refund is needed a fee will be applied to cover the cost of the lunch ordered and administration.

Dear Attendees,

We are excited to welcome you to South Carolina Montessori Alliance Conference! We are thrilled to have such a wonderful community gathered, and we look forward to an inspiring day together.

A special thank you to our generous sponsors for making this event possible, especially Authentic Institute of Montessori for their gold-level contribution. Thank you to Paula Lillard-Preschlack for providing our keynote address this year. Paula will also be autographing her books at the start of the lunch hour, so don't miss that opportunity! Additionally, we want to express our appreciation to the SCMA Board and the various organizations who have set up information tables to share valuable resources with you.

Here are some of the fantastic information tables you can visit throughout the conference:

• DSS ABC Quality

• Francis Marion University - School of Education

• American Montessori Society (AMS)

• Christina Miller

• AIM - Authentic Institute of Montessori

• CGMS - Center for Guided Montessori Studies

• Montessori Journey

Don’t forget to check out our vendor tables and the Silent Auction/Door Prizes table:

• Bruins

• Alisons

• Silent Auction

• Door Prizes

Important Parking Information:
For the closest parking, please input McNair Science Building into your GPS.

Registration Reminder:
Earlier this morning, you should have received a confirmation of your registration submission from Jotform, listing the sessions you signed up for. If you need a reminder, please check your inbox for that message.

Presenter Cancellations:
Unfortunately, a few presenters had to cancel at the last minute. This may impact the sessions you signed up for. The following presenters are no longer able to attend:

• Katie Mosquera

• LaDene Conroy

• Samantha Mahoney

We are currently working on a replacement session for LaDene's original session, focusing on the same subject matter you were interested in learning about. We appreciate your understanding as we finalize these changes.

Professional Development Credits:

• SC Endeavors Credits: After each session, stickers will be passed out for those needing SC Endeavors credits. If you do not need these credits, there is no need to gather a sticker.

• AMS Attendance Sheets: Available upon request from any board member after the last session.

• Georgia Attendance Sheets: Also available upon request after the last session.

Conference Survey & Attendance Certificates:
At the end of the last session, there will be time to complete our Conference Survey. The QR code for this survey is printed on your schedule, which you can find in your conference bag. Once your survey is completed, Attendance Certificates will be distributed as you exit.

SC Endeavors Forms:
You can turn in your completed SC Endeavors sheets to an SCMA Board member stationed by the exit of your last session.

Additional Announcements:

• Silent Auction: Bids close at 1:30pm. Winners will receive a text and can pay at the registration table to collect their items.

• Door Prizes: Your attendance automatically enters you into the door prize drawing, so there is no need to sign up. Winners will be notified via text during the last session, and prizes can be picked up at the registration table on your way out.

• Timeline of Life Labyrinth: We invite you to experience the Timeline of Life Labyrinth located on the back patio. This immersive and reflective journey through the history of life on Earth is a perfect addition to your conference experience. Feel free to walk the labyrinth during breaks and take time to explore the different eras in a peaceful setting.

• Digital Downloads: Presenters have provided digital downloads of their session materials. QR codes to access these downloads are posted outside of each classroom. Be sure to scan the codes and save the resources provided to enrich your learning experience.

Finally, we want to express our sincere gratitude to Dr. Bryngelson for opening up the Dooley Planetarium and providing Friday's attendees with a fascinating and rich planetarium experience.

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow and hope you enjoy a day filled with learning, connection, and Montessori inspiration!

Warm regards,
Amy Hunter
Conference Coordinator
South Carolina Montessori Alliance