Reflecting & Taking Stock
Last Friday was Conference day - an important event on our school calendar. I'm happy to report that we met our goal of
100% participation! That is a strong statement from our parent community regarding the high value you have all placed on education. We are truly grateful to have such a committed and supportive parent body at CMS.
Conferences are a good time to pause and reflect on things your child has done and also to look ahead at what is next to come. In the business of our day-to-day activities, we don't always take the time to marvel at the amazing capacity kids have to learn and to take stock of what they've accomplished and the progress they've made and continue to make. We're glad to collectively take a moment for this!
CUTE KID ALERT!
Social-Emotional Learning
At the start of the school year I mentioned the SEL/Antibullying curriculum that we are utilizing this year at CMS. Guides and I have worked to adapt the lessons for a Montessori environment and we look specifically for games and activities that supplement what the Montessori curriculum is already doing. Here's a blurb from the SecondStep.org info:
The Second Step program teaches children important skills for getting along with others and doing well in school. It also helps our school be a safe, respectful place where everyone can learn. Here is a Home Link worksheet with some specific language that we are using at school. We are sharing this with parents as a resource for continuing these conversations at home.
Join Your CMS Friends for a Saturday All-Ages playdate. November 16th from 9am to 11am. CMS Parents Gina, Etsuko, and Marti will host the event on the CMS Playground. We will have restrooms availalbe so mark your calendars and plan to attend! (Note the corrected time)
NOVA MENTOR'S NEEDED
Nova Middle Schoolers are looking for some parent volunteers for a NEW mentor/internship program we are launching this year! As part of a study unit on occupations, we are looking for parent volunteers who work within a reasonable radius of the school, to host a Nova student for a morning, a week, or more, to see what their work and workplace involves. Dates for this unit are Dec. 9th thru 20th. Ideally, students would come for a few days and help with projects or needs at your workplace so its more than just a tour. If you're interested or would like to hear more, please email Stephanie at ssayre@community-montessori.org.
For Small Hands Fundraiser
It's nearly the end of October and likely some of you are already thinking about the winter holidays. As you are considering gifts for your child this year, please take a look at the For Small Hands catalogue!
This is offered by Montessori Services, a company CMS has used for years to supplement Montessori materials in our classrooms. They have great toys & items for families wanting to continue with Montessori style at home. Give our school number when you order & CMS receives credit we can use for classroom supplies. It's a win-win! Here's our school number:
104018
CMS Calendar
- Nov. Nova Parent's Night Out
- Nov. 16th - ALL AGES PLAY, 9 am to 11 am
- Nov. 25-29th - No School (Thanksgiving week)
- Dec. 10th - Elementary Winter Concert, 5:30 @ Georgetown Library
Fall is coming! Get your cool weather Spirit Wear HERE.
The mission of Community Montessori School is to provide authentic Montessori education
in a nature-rich environment that cultivates collaboration, curiosity,
love of learning, and respect for oneself, others, and the world.
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