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calendar: academic year 2011-2012
2011
august    
mon – fri 15-19 Campus Closed for restoration – no childcare available
monday 22 First day of Academic Year
tuesday 23 Back to School Parent Meeting* Primary 1 (Jerry) & Primary 3 (Michelle)
wednesday 24 Back to School Parent Meeting* Primary 2 (Jeannette) & Primary Prep (Jeanne)
september    
monday 5 Labor Day – campus closed
friday 9 Back to School Potluck at 6:00 pm for the whole family – bring reusable place settings for zero waste
wednesday 21 International Day of Peace – Pinwheels for Peace Celebration in front of school
october    
tuesday 4 Primary Prep (Jeanne) school photos – class and individual
wednesday 5 Primary 1 (Jerry) school photos – class and individual
thursday 6 Primary 2 (Jeannette) school photos – class and individual
friday 7 Primary 3 (Michelle) school photos – class and individual
saturday 15 Outdoor work party 9:00 am – noon
tba   field trip to local farm or pumpkin patch – volunteer drivers needed
monday 31 All Species Day Festival – volunteers needed
november    
friday 11 Veteran’s Day – campus closed
wed - fri 23-25 Thanksgiving Holiday – campus closed
tba   Montessori Parent Night for Primary classes** - Introduction to classroom materials and methods
december    
tba   Parent – teacher conferences
wednesday 14 Holiday sing-along at 7:00 pm for the whole family at Finley Community Center
monday 26 campus closed – no childcare available
tues – fri 27-30 Winter Break – childcare available
2012
january    
monday 2 campus closed – no childcare available
tues – fri 3-6 Winter Break – childcare available
monday 16 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. birthday – campus closed
tba   Introduction to Primary Classes for current Primary Prep parents***
tba   Montessori Parent Night for Primary classes** - advanced math, language and Kindergarten year
february    
monday 13 Lincoln’s birthday – campus closed
tues – fri 14-17 Random Acts of Kindness week
monday 20 Presidents’ Day – campus closed
tba   “Watch Me Work” night for children to show their families “works” in the classroom
march    
monday 1 Summer and Academic Year 12-13 registration begins
mon – fri 19-23 Spring Break – childcare available
april    
saturday 14 outdoor work party 9:00 am – noon
friday 20 Earth Day Celebration – volunteers needed
may    
tba   parent – teacher conferences
monday 28 Memorial Day – campus closed
june    
friday 1 last day of Academic Year, Potluck and Campout at 6:00 pm – bring reusable place settings for zero waste

*Back to School Parent Meeting for all classes 7:00 – 8:00 pm Important meeting to familiarize parents with their child’s teacher, classroom and the school. Childcare is not provided during meeting. We encourage at least one parent from each family to attend.
**Montessori Parent Night for PRIMARY classes Your child’s teacher will share what is happening in the classroom and explain Montessori materials in the classroom, including Sensorial, Practical Life, Math and Language. Childcare may be available.
***Introduction to Primary Classes for PRIMARY PREP parents Learn about your child’s transition into Primary.
 
 
our celebrations

Celebrations are essential! At College Oak we enjoy several all-school events during the year as well as in-class festivities. Parents are invited to attend and may also volunteer to help with these fun events.

 
 

Family Pot Lucks
We begin and end our academic year with evening potlucks. We encourage families to bring their own reusable plates, utensils, napkins and cups along with food to share. These fun evenings are a great way to meet other families. Our end-of-the-year potluck is followed by a campout in the big grass yard - what's more fun than camping at school?

  
 

International Day of Peace
Each year in September, we join together with hundreds of other schools in making "pinwheels for peace". The children create pinwheels then place them in front of our school for a beautiful reminder that peace is essential and possible.

  
 

Pumpkin Patch Field Trip
In October we make an all-school trip to a local pumpkin patch. The children not only choose a pumpkin, but make crafts, share snack and run through a simple corn maze.

  
 

All Species Day
In lieu of Halloween, we celebrate All Species Day. Children come to school in animal or plant costumes, participate in a parade and fun activities during morning session.

  
 

Holiday Sing-A-Long
Each December we gather as a school in the evening to sing traditional (and not-so-traditional) holiday songs. This fun event is a family favorite.

  
 

Earth Day
Our largest school-wide celebration is for Earth Day in April. Children design a special Earth Day t-shirt and each child receives one. Children and their families are invited to attend the morning-long festivities which include games, crafts, special guests and, often, live music.

  
 

Birthday Celebration
Birthday celebrations are a Montessori tradition. During this special ceremony, the birthday child holds a globe, representing the Earth, and walks around a candle, representing the sun. Each trip around the "sun" represents one year the child has been on the planet. Parents may share photos of their child's life, one for each year. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the birthday child may share a wholesome snack with the class. Each teacher will provide more details about this heartwarming celebration.

  
volunteer

Volunteers help make College Oak Montessori School a vibrant, exciting place for children. Parents, grandparents and friends lend their energy and expertise to help with a variety of projects including gardening, attending board meetings, helping at special events and more. Download our Volunteer Guidebook for a list of volunteer opportunities and how to get started.

Ready to volunteer? Let us know how you'd like to help. Contact our volunteer coordinator michelle@collegeoakmontessori.org. 		 
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