Alder Montessori School Parents
Alder Montessori is co-located
at Alder Elementary School
Alder Montessori School
Tel: (971) 500-4326
Alder Elementary School
17200 SE Alder Street
Portland, OR 97233 (map)
Tel: (503) 491-2722
Fax: (503) 491-2725
Alder Elementary and the Reynolds School District
Visit the Alder Elementary website
School Hours (2024-25)
Tuesdays–Fridays: 7:45am–2:15pm
Late Start Mondays: 8:55am–2:15pm
2024-25 School Year Calendar (español)
2024-25 School Year Calendar (English)
School calendar may change to be the same as the Alder Elementary/ Reynolds School District calendar.
Classroom Cubbies
Classroom
Classroom Math Materials
Singing in Classroom
Alder Montessori Parent Handbook
Immunizations
Oregon law requires students to maintain certain levels of immunizations through grade 12. Parents must present proof of immunizations when a child enrolls in school.
Exclusion Day for state–required vaccinations is on a set date in February each year. Vaccines or immunizations your student is missing must be completed before this date. Letters will be mailed to parents whose children are not up to date or whose records are incomplete. Should you receive a letter, please provide updated information to the school as soon as possible. Children who are not current on vaccinations will not be able to attend school until records are complete.
For more information on immunizations and the list of required immunizations by grade level, visit the Multnomah County School Immunizations webpage.
In the Classroom
Alder Montessori School: All Staff are AMI Montessori Trained
Cedar Classroom
Anna has been with Alder Montessori since 2022 and has experience in both public, charter and private schools. She has over 20 years of experience as a Montessori guide with a Master's in early childhood education. Anna has an AMI Primary Montessori Diploma (ages 2 1/2 to 6).
Anna Varnelius
Teacher/Montessori Guide
Bilingual (Swedish/English)
Rosa Sierra Ortiz
Primary Classroom Assistant
Bilingual (Spanish/ English)
I was a student at alder elementary school, super happy that I get to work at this school because ever since I was little I always wanted to work with children. I love to help families and their children, children bring me joy and excitement! Lupita has worked with Alder Montessori since January of 2023, starting as a classroom float, then a classroom aide, and in Fall of 2025 as a Primary Classroom Assistant.
Lupita Arias
Classroom Aide
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Madrone Classroom
With a background in early education since 2006, Julia brings both experience and a genuine love for working with children. She has worked in both in-home and public preschool/ kindergarten settings. She holds a master's degree in early education and an AMI Primary diploma. Julia loves connecting with children and their families, and is fulfilled by the daily joy and satisfaction of seeing children grow and learn.
Julia Murray
Teacher/Montessori Guide
Claudia has been closely connected with the Alder neighborhood since she attended nearby Reynolds High School. Formerly, she worked assisting seniors, and has been with Alder Montessori since 2019. She chose this work because she loves to help people, especially the kids. She loves her work because she loves to see the students smile when she helps them out.
Claudia Lopez-Trejo
Primary Classroom Assistant
Bilingual (Spanish/ English)
Yaneth Lopez Trejo
Primary Classroom Assistant
Bilingual (Spanish/ English)
Sandip joined AEME in 2023 as Alder Montessori School Manager. She has over 15 years of experience as an early childhood educator and administrator and has been involved in opening new Montessori classrooms in India, Australia, and England- and mentoring new Montessori teachers. She has her BA in Children’s Learning and Development and earned her Montessori diploma in London, where she was born and raised. Sandip loves connecting with parents and taking care of very young children.
Sandip (Sandi) Brar
Alder School Manager
Multilingual (Panjabi, English, Hindi)
