LAST CALL FOR ENRICHMENTS
Sign Up for Fall Enrichment classes closes tomorrow Sept. 25th so be sure to register now! Classes begin next week.
We have a great selection for students in Children's House and Elementary levels, including science, chess, sports, and art. Sign up
HERE and call us in the office if you have any questions.
Chicken Updates
As most of you know, our chickens went to stay at Simple Sparrow farm over the summer. Part of the reason for this was predators getting into our chicken yard and sadly we lost some of our flock. Nova students have turned this challenge into a learning opportunity and have been working with our Facilities Manager to rebuild the chicken yard and create a safer space for our CMS flock. This is exactly the hands-on learning CMS gets behind!
Students have spent time cleaning up the existing space, crafting a plan, measuring and calculating material needs. Next step is requesting donated materials from building supply stores. Once materials are on hand, construction can commence and the chickens can safely return. Thanks to the Nova students and Guides and all the CMS staff who have contributed to this project. We miss the chickens!
A Successful Montessori Journey
Thanks to our CMS Staff for leading our group on a successful Montessori Journey this past Saturday. It's fun to be a kid for a day and to experience hands-on what our students are doing and working on during the school day. Special thanks to the McElhaney family for supplying us with delicious coffee!
Why Class Trips Matter
Two weeks ago our Nova students went on their fall Class Trip to Nature's Classroom, which has a beautiful facility about 2 hours away from Georgetown. Tommorrow the Upper Elementary class get their turn. Students have fun of course, and the path to life long learning has to include fun! But what are the pedagogical reasons for these class trips.....why do they matter?
In a nutshell, hands-on real world experiences that build resilience and independence. On trips outside the classroom and especially overnight trips away from home, students are challenged to learn by doing and to work with their classmates to solve problems and meet the needs of everyone in the group. As they succeed in these challenges, their confidence soars. Dr. Montessori refers to this as "valorization," which technically means to find value in something, but for our students it means finding value in themselves.
CMS Calendar
- Sept. 25-27th - Redbud community fall trip
- Sept. 30th - Start of Fall Enrichment classes
- Oct. 1st - Parent Info Session on Casita Transitions,
12-1pm
- Oct. 14th - No School
- Oct. 18th - Nova Parents Night Out
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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Community Montessori School is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex or gender, disability, or age in providing educational services and programs. CMS recognizes that we live in a diverse and interconnected world and strives to create a community that reflects the breadth of human diversity.
