The Self Driven Child
“We really can’t control our kids—and doing so shouldn’t be our goal. Our role is to teach them to think and act independently, so that they will have the judgment to succeed in school and, most important, in life. Rather than pushing them to do things they resist, we should seek to help them find things they love and develop their inner motivation. Our aim is to move away from a model that depends on parental pressure to one that nurtures a child’s own drive. That is what we mean by the self-driven child.”
- William Stixrud,
The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives
Our next CMS Parent Book Club meets this Thursday after drop off at 8:20. Join us in the Clubhouse for a lively discussion of this amazing book. I'll be joined by both Cindy Ma, Children's House Level Coordinator & Guide, and Veronica Rodriguez, Elementary Level Coordinator & Coach. Bring your coffee and settle in for a great chat. A nice way to start the day! *Note that Part 1 covers the first half of the book and next week (March 13th) we'll discuss the second half of the book.
RSVP so we know how many chairs to put out. If you haven't had a chance to get the book yet - still come! The conversation will still be meaningful for you!
Save the date for Spring Conferences
Conference Day is officially April 4th. We close the school on that day so Guides can spend the day talking with parents about their child's progress this year. Guides will send links for the Sign-up this week so be on the lookout! Some classrooms have scheduled overflow days, starting as early as April 1st. As you know, its important to have a good flow of communication for everyone on your child's team. It takes a village and attending your Spring Conference is a foundational piece.
The CMS chickens have been busy laying and we have eggs for sale! The chickens are managed by the Nova Adolescent students as part of their Microeconomy studies. Microeconomy refers to a small business run by students that involves production, distribution, and exchange. It's a way for students to learn about economics and contribute to their community. Proceeds from their egg sales go back into their business to cover the cost of chicken feed and supplies. Click Here to place your egg order.
Thank you for supporting the Nova Adolescent Students' small business!
CMS Calendar
- March 6- Parent Book Club, 8:30-9:30am in Clubhouse (Part 1)
- March 13 - Parent Book Club, 8:30-9:30 (Part 2)
- March 17-21 - Spring Break week
- March 28 - Good Earth Celebration, 3:15-5:15pm
- April 4 - Conference Day, No School
Photos are looking good!
How could they not with all these adorable kids! Families will have the opportunity to order prints. A link will be sent sometime after Spring Break.
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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