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For Parents

Dr. Maria Montessori said, “Education requires parents, teacher and child to work together in cooperation; a weakness in any of these decreased the efficiency of others while inhibiting the development of the child.”

Woodside Montessori Academy hosts several events annually that are designed to build and strengthen community spirit.

Back-to-School Night – Held in early September this multi-purpose event is a wonderful opportunity to be introduced to Woodside or catch-up. The Head of School delivers a welcome message, introduces the faculty, and presents a brief overview of the goals and programs for the school year. A presentation is then given by the Parent Guild on their efforts, development initiatives, committees, and volunteer opportunities. Volunteer opportunities are also discussed on this night!

Breakfast with the Head of School – A monthly, informal gathering with the Head of School to learn about a particular topic in child development, Montessori or education. Themes are announced each month.

Coffee Talk – Each September and January the Parent Guild organizes a get-together for parents to come together. The intention of this event is a fun way to meet other parents and share experiences at the start of the new semester.

Curriculum Night – A hands-on evening in the spring where teachers present lessons and materials on a particular curriculum area to parents and other guests.

 Maria Montessori said that, “Education requires parents, teacher, and child to work together in cooperation; a weakness in any one of these decreases the efficiency of the others while inhibiting the development of the child”.

Parent Lecture Series - Once a month, the Woodside community invites members of their community and their guests to Parent Education Lecture Series nights.  Lectures are presented by Woodside staff members as well as various outside experts of the Montessori educational philosophy.
 
We believe that these education nights strengthen the Montessori community and increase what we as an educational team can offer to your child. 

The full parent lecture series schedule is listed below and can be downloaded here.


Date Staff Lecture Topic
October 17, 2007 Cindy Stewart, Primary Head Teacher Exploring the natural world with your child
November 28, 2007


Christina Gasbarro, Middle School
Head Teacher
The Adolescent in the Montessori Environment

January 30, 2008 Laura Logan, Lower Elementary Head
Teacher
Cosmic Education
February 27, 2008 Michelle Winter and Bethany Holcombe,
Upper Elementary
Head Teachers
TBD
March 19, 2008 Jessica Alvezi, Infant/Toddler Why Infant/Toddler Montessori?
April 30, 2008 Fran Charboneau, Primary Head
Teacher
The Purpose of Observation
May 28, 2008 Sarah Bourque, Primary Head Teacher Peace Education