INFORMontessori Blog

August 26, 2026

CM Volunteer/Substitute Workshop

Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2026-27 Volunteer/Substitute Workshop in person on August 25, 2026!  To be eligible to sub or volunteer for going-out trips this school year,

August 19, 2026

New Family Orientation 2026 Replay

Each year we host New Family Orientation for newly enrolled families at Community Montessori.

March 31, 2026

Family Engagement Series: The Future of Teens Replay

Our thanks to the many families and CM staff who joined us and participated in The Future of Teens Panel at CM this week. Families and staff engaged in. an open panel discussion about CM’s high

February 24, 2026

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Conference & Day of Service

On Friday, January 23, 2026, Community Montessori teens (ages 14-18) gathered for the 5th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Conference, a key experience within the high school program.  More than a

February 3, 2026

CM Greenhouse & Gardening Occupation Upgrades

Over Winter Break, the Islands Gardening Occupation (ages 12-14) was able to truly level up our CM Greenhouse thanks to a generous donation from the Clifton Family Fund. These upgrades have already

January 27, 2026

An Introduction to Multi-Age Environments

At Community Montessori, learning is more than just what happens in the classroom; it’s a journey that unfolds from a child’s earliest experiences all the way through their teenage years. Each of

November 5, 2025

Supporting Reading at Home

What do you remember about learning to read?  Was it curling up with a favorite story, sounding out words for the first time, or maybe listening to someone read aloud with expression and

October 21, 2025

The Power of Our Words: Using Language of Reverence

At CM, we believe our words carry power. The way we speak to children, to each other, and even to ourselves shapes how we see our community and how children see themselves. This practice of choosing