Montessories
Tests do not always measure knowledge
This summer I took my oldest daughter, Julia, to tour colleges in New England. Julia, holds the second-longest attendance record in our school - 12 years. She was eclipsed by her friend, Josie, who attended for 12 1/2 years. As teenagers, this is important to them....
Independence: A Montessori Pillar
There are three key pillars that set Montessori apart from other learning systems: independence, mastery, and concrete foundations. In this regard, Montessori is like a stool, each of these makes the other possible and together they keep the stool from falling over....
The Importance of Snow Days
This week we saw more snow (without ice!) than we have in years - an entire week and inches of fluffy white snow. Do you remember, as a child, waking up early, fingers crossed hoping to see your school's name on the school closure list? There was so much anticipation...
Why You Should Choose Montessori
There are a lot of very good reasons for choosing a Montessori education for your child. We asked our Upper Elementary and Middle School students to share their reasons - in their own words. Montessori is a great school because it is more advanced and there are...
Staff Favorites (Books)
For our annual celebration of reading, our staff shared some of their favorite books as children. We hope you enjoy this list and are inspired to see where books can take you!! Mrs. Best, Lower Elementary Harry Potter Series Honestly, I wasn't a huge reader when I was...