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Parent Education
Students benefit the most from their journey at St. Catherine’s when families connect with Montessori philosophy and understand the workings of our classrooms. We understand that the Montessori approach may be new to parents who have grown up with more traditional schooling. Throughout the year we offer several Parent Education opportunities. We encourage you to attend to deepen your awareness of your child’s growth as they progress through the Planes of Development and transition from one classroom level to another. Our guides also use these opportunities to suggest practical applications of Montessori at home.
Additionally, the Parent Service Organization (PSO) maintains a Parent Library in the Welcome Center, which includes many resources on Montessori principles and parenting.
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Friday, August 12, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
Sue Pritzker, AMI trainer and consultant, will join us via video conference to discuss some essential Montessori principles that span the early childhood, elementary, and adolescent years, and to offer touchpoints for Montessori in the home. The presentation will be recorded and shared with the full community.
Classroom Orientations
Parents will meet their child’s guide and learn about the daily rhythms of the classroom.
Thursday, August 11, 2022 • 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. High School • 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Adolescent Community
Monday, August 15, 2022 • 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Infant Community and Lower Elementary • 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Primary
Tuesday, August 16, 2022 • 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Upper Elementary
The Montessori Journey
Friday, October 7 and Saturday, October 8, 2022
A unique opportunity for current parents to experience Montessori education as a participant in the classroom. Designed by a Montessorian and guided by our faculty, this two-day event provides parents with a hands-on tour of each level from Infant Community through High School. The first evening is spent in silent observation of each level, followed by the second day when parents are presented with lessons and encouraged to work with classroom materials as their children do each day. Space is limited; registration will open in September. We recommend that every parent attend The Montessori Journey during their time at St. Catherine’s.
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Parents of all levels are invited to join the Adolescent Community guides for a conversation about the classroom environment, integrated curriculum, and everything else about the AC that serves the needs of the early adolescent.
High School Open House
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Families of all levels are invited to receive an overview of the High School's curriculum, three-year cycle, and assessment process. This event is led by the students from the High School community. Guides will be available to answer questions.
Elementary Moving Up Nights
These evenings are designed to introduce parents to what they and their children can expect as they transition to the Lower Elementary and Upper Elementary levels.
Tuesday, November 15, 2022 • Lower Elementary
Thursday, November 17, 2022 • Upper Elementary
College Information Night
Thursday, December 1, 2022
Sarah Lewis, SCM’s director of college counseling, will discuss the ins and outs of college admissions and financial aid.
Alumni Night
Thursday, January 5, 2023
St. Catherine’s alumni will speak about their college experiences and how their time at SCM prepared them for life after high school.
Montessori Night School
Thursday, February 2, 2023
This evening is an opportunity for parents to see Montessori work in action, as Primary and Lower Elementary children will show off their classrooms and demonstrate the lessons they are learning. Upper Elementary classrooms each host an academic fair in which students give presentations on a topic of their choosing.
TBD Guest Speaker
March 2023
