Montclair Elementary School

I have two sons, both enrolled at Montclair Elementary, and my husband and I are very pleased with the school in it's entirety. The building is very clean and well maintained, I feel it has good security practices in place to keep students safe and it is in a nice neighborhood. The indoor gym, library and computer room are beautiful. The teachers my children have had were wonderful, kind and professional. They worked everyday to create a positive learning environment for all of their students in their classrooms. I feel that the teachers, staff and principal go above and beyond to make Montclair a great place for children. I see many happy children on the days I have volunteered at the school. During the school year my children took part in some of the extra activities offered at Montclair. Their favorites were Robotics and Chess. Field Trips were offered as well. They have a beautiful philosophy at the school that encourages each student to do their personal best. More importantly, both of my sons are proud to be a student at Montclair. They love their school and their teachers, they are looking forward to the start of this 2011 school year.
--Submitted by a parent

We transferred to Montclair from Fitzgerald & very glad we did. The teachers my son has are great, the Principal & Ass't Principl are very approachable & truly care about the development of the children. The Multiple Intelligences philsophy is such a wonderful approach to help all children learn in the way that best fits them vs the traditional way of expecting all kids to understand all concepts the same way. I highly recommend Montclair Elementary!! Would appreciate the Parent Teacher Assoc more if they distributed info using the school website--the mtg times are geared for non-working parents.
--Submitted by a parent

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--Submitted by a parent

I have 2 kids are attend in Montclair Elementary. They are extremely excellent in class. The Principal is a very nice person. She is easy to talk with and help all the students to be the best in school.
--Submitted by a parent

I so do not agree with the previous parent. It sounds like she would not be happy no matter where her child was placed. Montclair is a wonderful school and the teachers work very hard to help their students. Not all teachers are created equal and because they are just 'people' they are apt to make mistakes too. That is life but you must try to work with the teacher to get the best from them and for your child as well. There is only one month left of school, it is much too late to expect any changes now. if you saw a problem developing, you should have mentioned it in October. I have found Mrs. Soltis to be a very concerned and active principal. I always see her when I go to the school and she is always open and available to talk to.
--Submitted by a parent

The principal Mrs. Soltis is very difficult to work with. She doesn't place kids very well and when you request a new teacher she won't help you. If your kids can go to any other school send them there. This is a horrible elementary school.
--Submitted by a parent

I have 2 students at Montclair Elementary and have been extremely satisfied with everything Montclair has offered my students. They are caring and compassionate and have always done a good job at communicating with me, everything from my childrens progress and hurdles, to school wide functions and activities. This has been a very successful year for my students and they couldn't be happier!
--Submitted by a parent

I am a very proud parent of a kindergarten student in Mrs. Grayson's class at montclair . My husband and I are so happy we have had the honor of having her and Mrs. Cruz for our first year of elementary school. They both teach with such warmth and compassion and with an excellent teaching style, and our son is flurishing beyond all of our expectations. We couldn't of hand picked a better kindergarten team.
--Submitted by a parent

Montclair is a school in decline. The principal is well meaning but does not see the problems and works off of a mantra that all will be well in the end. The school is overcrowded and is very chaotic, support from the PTCO and Teachers is non-existent.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a proud parent of a great 3rd grader here. The teachers communicate with you about your student. The school is improving its outdoor facilities for the students. I am glad we moved to Montclair. My daughter loves her new school and so do I.
--Submitted by a parent