August
Orientation: We host several orientation events in August. They include New Parent Orientation and orientation camps for new students and for students moving up from another program. Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary and Middle School each hold a Back to School Night to get ready for the year ahead.
Back to School Breakfast: We start the year with a PTO breakfast on the first full day of school. Parents walk their students to class, then join us for a reception in front of the office. It’s a time to reconnect with other families and hear about upcoming PTO events.
September
Peace Day: Peace Day is a school-wide celebration held around the United Nations International Day of Peace on September 21. We honor peacemakers, community and peaceful action around the world. Students gather around our Peace Pole for the celebration, which includes a moment of silence.
Montessori Moments: Parents and guardians spend a morning in their students’ classrooms. Students give them lessons, show them around the classroom and share time together.
Community Day: We hold Community Day every fall and spring. Community Day and Community Week give families a meaningful way to give back. Students, parents and teachers work side by side planting, weeding, painting, repairing and taking on other campus projects.
October
Fall Festival (Students Only): The Fall Festival brings all our students together. They celebrate the fall season, learn about harvest traditions around the world and enjoy being together. Past festivals have included student performances, guest artists, crafts, food and pony rides.
November
Annual Fund Fall Fête Dinner & Auction: Each fall, parents gather for an adults-only evening celebrating our families’ generosity and the work of the Annual Fund. The Annual Fund helps sustain and grow our programs. The evening includes dinner, music, silent and live auctions and a look at how our school is growing.
Classroom Gratitude Celebrations: Each November, every classroom celebrates Thanksgiving in its own way. Students reflect on gratitude and share a meal together, building community at every level.
