A Day at Mitchell Lake
Last Friday, our Elementary students visited Mitchell Lake Audubon Center! We learned about the importance of soil and wetlands for our environment and how pollution can destroy natural habitats. We also got to learn how to sample insects to discover how healthy a water body is and we discovered ways to determine what kind of […]
Now We’re Cooking
There is one activity in the Montessori classroom that exposes children to math, language and science, while helping develop concentration, motor skills, and delayed gratification. It doesn’t take place regularly in most schools but it is always found in a Montessori environment…food preparation and cooking! Whether it is slicing bananas or hard-boiled eggs, chopping vegetables, […]
A Day in Nature
Last Friday, our Upper Elementary students visited the Bishop Jones Center, one of San Antonio’s hidden treasures. A peaceful oasis in the middle of Alamo Heights, the Bishop Jones Center is an excellent place to explore nature and take in God’s amazing work. They started the day with a walk along the meditative Cathedral Walk where […]
Positive Discipline
Positive Discipline teaches young people from an early age to become responsible, respectful, and resourceful members of their communities. Based on the best-selling Positive Discipline parenting books by child psychologist Dr. Jane Nelson, Positive Discipline teaches important social and life skills in a manner that is deeply respectful and encouraging for both children and parents. […]
Journey & Discovery
24 parents attend our Journey and Discovery program this year. Parents journeyed through the classrooms spanning the entire Montessori curriculum from Toddlers to Upper Elementary and then visited the classroom of their choice to fully discover the curriculum. The visit included hands-on learning and an opportunity to talk with teachers at all levels about what […]
Starry Night Art Auction Is Around the Corner
The Starry Night Art Auction is right around the corner! Our event will be on Friday, September 22nd from 7-10 p.m. at the Pearl Studio. We have beautiful art pieces to bid on, as well as fun vacations, tickets to events around town, and specials that you can’t get anywhere else! Entertainment will feature Future […]
Potluck Picnics & Family Bonding
We have been having so much fun at our potluck picnics this year! Parents have been bringing delicious dishes to share, including salads, fajitas, brownies, and more. We always love the picnics because they provide an excellent opportunity to de-stress and socialize during the hectic return of the school year. They’re especially great because they […]
Potluck Picnics
We have been having so much fun at our potluck picnics this year! Parents have been bringing delicious dishes to share, including salads, fajitas, brownies, and more. We always love the picnics because they provide an excellent opportunity to de-stress and socialize during the hectic return of the school year. They’re especially great because they […]
Chapel Changes
Primary Chapel One of the suggestions of the visiting team from Southwest Association of Episcopal Schools during the accreditation process was to consider separating primary and elementary chapel from time to time to allow a more developmentally appropriate approach for each level. Beginning this week the primary chapel will be held at 9:00a.m. on Tuesdays […]
After School is Super Cool
We are excited to share with you all of the great after school programs that we’ll be offering this year! Our regular after school care runs from 3:15-5:15 and includes Montessori based activities like reading, drawing, and building. Through partner organizations, we are also pleased to offer supplemental after school programs that focus on specific […]