I hope you all had an excellent winter break - filled with relaxation and joyful times with family and friends. Yesterday the CMS staff returned to work with a full day of training and classroom preparations. We spent time reviewing social-emotional development across the ages and diving into effective tools to help children learn to navigate social conflict when it arises. It was a great way to refresh and prepare for the return of students today!
WINTER WEATHER REMINDERS
At CMS, we love to go outside all year round in all sorts of weather! On cold days, please be sure to send your child with warm items to wear outside and please LABEL everything!
The small possibility of snow that was out there yesterday has been replaced with just rain....maybe next time! Just FYI - all CMS parents are included in our emergency text service. If there's ever a closure due to weather, you will receive a text message from our service. Thanks!
The Power of "Meaningful Work"
Dr. Montessori was a pioneer in highlighting the need for children to participate in meaningful work. That means activity that is freely chosen and which brings the child a feeling of completion when it is done. We adults have to take care and remind ourselves that Dr. Montessori is talking about work that is meaningful to the child, not necessarily the adult. For example, making a welcome back sign to put on the door could be a very meaningful activity for the child, but seem quite optional for the adult.
"A child who has become master of his acts through long and repeated exercises, and who has been encouraged by the pleasant and interesting activities in which he has been engaged, is a child filled with health and joy and remarkable for his calmness and discipline." Maria Montessori, The Discovery of the Child
CMS Calendar
- Jan 7th - Classes resume
- Jan 20th - MLK day, No School
- Jan 27th to 31st - Kindness Challenge week
- Feb. 4th - Lower El Info Session, 12-1pm
- Feb. 7th - Adolescent Info Session, 2-3pm
Chilly temps are a great time for cozy Spirit Wear!
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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