Camden Montessori Updates

Weekend Update 4/26/13

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:16:00 GMT

Sun sun sun!!! It’s finally here and it looks like it’s here to stay for awhile. Just what we need to head into this busy season.

Our elementary and primary classes will be participating again this year in the annual student art exhibition at CMCA,” ARTicipation”. The opening will be tomorrow, Saturday, 2-4 p.m. featuring activities and refreshments. It’s always a really fun event and very family-friendly. If you can’t make it to the opening, the exhibit will be up from May 2-12, hours are Thurs-Sun, 1-5 p.m. Check it out! Thank you to all the volunteers who helped prepare and hang the show: Anne Howell, Maud Abess, Avery Larned, Terry Moore, and Kaelen Landfair. I can’t wait to see it.

Maybe you’ve heard. The Kentucky Derby Party and Auction is coming up pretty soon. Next Saturday, May 4, as a matter of fact. Our committee has been working all year to put together a great evening. Please come out and show your support. Tickets are only $20 per person in advance or $30 per couple. After a week of sun, Cellardoor Winery should be absolutely beautiful. If you’re not into natural beauty(?!), stay inside and watch the Derby live while enjoying drinks and hors d’oeuvres. We have over 75 live and silent auction items ranging from gift certificates to local businesses to one of a kind outings and experiences. Our catalog will be out next week, so you can strategize your bidding ahead of time. Can’t make it to the auction? Pick up one of our absentee bid sheets so you can still participate.

In auction-adjacent news (you probably didn’t even know that was a thing) we have a sign up sheet posted next to our auction display facing the stairs. To keep costs down, we are asking people to donate simple food items for the party which we will prep and display to complement the other derby-related treats. We are looking for things like blocks of cheese, boxes of crackers, etc. You can see it all on the sign up.

The next and final official Auction meeting will be Tuesday morning after drop-off. We’ll try to tie up loose ends and make sure we have the schedule of events, volunteers, etc. finalized. Anyone who wants to help is welcome to join us.

Also, our next Parent Coffee is Wednesday morning following drop-off. We’ll try to make it a hat party – bring your hat and we’ll have lots of fine crafts and ideas you can use for decorating or getting ideas. Feeling a little hat-challenged? Just remember this quote: “Saying you don’t look good in hats is like saying you don’t look good in shoes.” In other words – no excuses! Get your hat!

Have a wonderful weekend. I hope to see many of you at ARTicipation tomorrow!

Kristin

Parent Night Hands-On Montessori Experience

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:50:00 GMT

What a wonderful evening had by all at the Hands-On Montessori Experience. We hope everyone got a chance to work with a Montessori material that intrigued them and get a glimpse of what their children are experiencing on a daily basis. Thank you everyone for coming!

Good at Doing Things

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 07:00:00 GMT

Good at Doing Things: Montessori Education and Higher Order Cognitive Functions from Steve Hughes on Vimeo.

In this highly visual, rapid-paced and entertaining talk, Dr. Hughes describes how Maria Montessori's brain-based approach to education provides an unparalleled foundation for the development of academic, social, and executive functions critical for advanced problem solving and lifetime success. He shows how Montessori education parallels what we now know about brain development and fosters the development of advanced cognitive functions, social cognition, and such higher-order competencies as empathy and leadership.

Weekend Update 11/02/12

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Dear Children’s House families,

“Where do the Good Kids Come From?” A Parent Education Event

The Children’s House Montessori School faculty invites you to join them for a video presentation and open discussion of “Good At Doing Things” presented by pediatric neuropsychologist Steven Hughes. “In this highly visual, rapid-paced and entertaining talk, Dr. Hughes describes how Maria Montessori's brain-based approach to education provides an unparalleled foundation for the development of academic, social, and executive functions critical for advanced problem solving and lifetime success. He shows how Montessori education parallels what we now know about brain development and fosters the development of advanced cognitive functions, social cognition, and such higher-order competencies as empathy and leadership.”

Dr. Hughes, PhD, LP, ABPdN, is a board certified pediatric neuropsychologist. He also consults with organizations about educational program evaluation.

The teachers initially watched this presentation together and were so excited by his findings and how he talked about brain development and learning that they really wanted to share it with you. Please join us Thursday, 6-7:30 (or so) p.m. in the Orange Door classroom for a video presentation and open discussion. Childcare will be available only with advance sign-up. Please RSVP to me if you plan to attend.

Congratulations to Orion Paolino and his parents Aaron and Victoria who welcomed Orion’s new sister, Aurora, into the world on Saturday! We are truly enjoying a baby boom here at Children’s House. It’s such a treat to get to see all these new little people. Best wishes to the Paolino family.

Parent Coffee in Purple Door on Wednesday Nov. 7 following morning drop-off. After you say goodbye to your child Wednesday morning, please join us for coffee, light snacks, and a chance to connect with other parents.

Thursday afternoon outdoor clean up. Please come help us clean up the playground and get ready for winter on Thursday after 3 p.m. pick-up. Bring rakes, clippers, and work gloves, so we can rake up the leaves, cut back the flower beds and plant some irises that were recently donated. Help from children and adults of all ages is welcome and appreciated.

School photo retakes with Amy Wilton are scheduled for Wednesday the 7th at 10:30. If your child wasn’t here for school photos on Thursday, they can get their pictures taken this Wednesday. Amy will also be taking class photos. If your child does not attend school on Wednesdays, but you would like them to be in the class photo, please check in with me. I will talk to Amy about scheduling.

Monday, November 12 school will be closed in honor of Veteran’s Day.

Have a great weekend and don’t forget to turn your clocks back!

—Kristin