CGMS Bunny Run
2024-05-19 10:30 - 13:30 (America/Denver)

No School - Memorial Day Holiday
2024-05-27

XP Graduation and Play 12:30-2:00pm
2024-05-29 12:30 - 14:00
For XP students and their families. See the invitation from your classroom email for details.

Farewell to those leaving CG
2024-05-30
For children moving on next year (not XP) and their parents. Look for details from your child’s classroom.

Last Day for Students & Lunch on the Lawn,11:15 to 12:15
2024-05-31
Join your child for a picnic lunch on the lawn at CG to celebrate the school year and send off for the summer!
Come between 11:15 and 12:15

No Classes for Students -- Staff Work/Clean-Up Days
2024-06-03 - 2024-06-04

2023-24 School Year Closes
2024-06-04

Summer mode- break between 23-24 and 24-25 school year classes
2024-06-05 - 2024-08-16
The 2023-24 school year has closed. The 2024-25 school year begins in late August. We are in “summer mode” hosting short camps only throughout the summer. Administration is available sporadically.

Yoga & Art Camps
2024-06-17 09:00 - 2024-07-19 12:00
Shakti Kids Yoga Summer Camps. Ages 3-8 years old.
Series of week-long camps. June 17-21; June 24-28; July 8-12; July 15-19
Details and registration: shaktikidsyoga.com; email: shaktikidsyoga@gmail.com

CGMS Summer Camp for Primary
2024-07-29 09:00 - 2024-08-08 12:00
“On Safari” Get ready for a wild adventure with The Primary Camp, a two-week program built especially for current and soon-to-be Primary students of Children’s Garden. 9am-12pm, Monday-Thursday, 7/29-8/8. Registration required.

Staff Work Week: Preparing for 2024-2025 Year
2024-08-19 - 2024-08-23
Classroom preparation, administrative meetings, student home visits

Drop-In Classroom Visits: 9:00a-1:30p (See description for time details)
2024-08-23 09:00 - 13:30
Classroom Drop-In Visits:
• Primary AM Classes: 9:00 – 10:00 am
• Toddler AM Classes: 9:30 – 10:30 am
• Primary PM Classes: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
• Toddler PM Classes: 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Parents and children briefly visit their child’s
classroom on a drop-in basis during their
appointed time. Toddler sessions are timed so
that those with children in both programs
may visit Primary before visiting Toddler.

2024-25 school year starts this week
2024-08-26
The new school year starts this week with abbreviated phase-in (Toddler) and orientation schedules (Primary) for students. Schedules sent to 2024-25 families in early August.

First Week of School: Orientation/Phase-In Schedules This Week
2024-08-26 - 2024-08-29
Primary Group A attends Monday and Tuesday this week
Primary group B attends Wednesday and Thursday this week
Toddlers attend regular days for 1-1/2 hours: 8:30-10:00am; 12:30-2:00pm
Check your Start of School email for your child’s attendance details

Back to School Social: 3:30-5:30pm at Robinson Park
2024-08-29 15:30 - 17:30
Bring a picnic blanket and snacks, and join CGMS families for a casual and fun gathering at Robinson Park, 3:30pm-5:30pm

No School: Staff In-Service Day
2024-08-30
Staff in service day for Medication Administration, CPR, etc.

No School: Labor Day
2024-09-02

Toddler Transition Week 2: 8:30-10:30, 12:30-2:30
2024-09-03 - 2024-09-06
Toddler Transition Week 2: September 3 – 6
(No Classes Monday, September 2nd)
AM Session: 8:30 – 10:30
PM Session: 12:30 – 2:30

Parent Coffee: 8:30a & 12:30p
2024-09-06
Grab a coffee from the school-sponsored coffee table at drop-off and then make your way around to the back alley gate – in order to avoid being spotted by your still transitioning children – and we’ll guide you upstairs to gather with other parents.
This first parent coffee of the fall features Angelina who will share about this year’s Studio research. Afterwards there will be time for questions and to chat about these first weeks of school. Generally, parent meetings and the upstairs is an adult time and space (infants in carriers or laps are fine).
No need to RSVP ahead of time. See you there!

Back to School Night -- BJP Parents 5:30-7pm
2024-09-17 17:30 - 19:00
You don’t want to miss this evening for parents of all BJ’s Place Primary and XP classroom children to learn about the program and visit with others.
5:30 social, 6:00pm teacher presentation

Back to School Night - Toddler Parents 5:30-7pm
2024-09-18 17:30 - 19:00
You don’t want to miss this evening for parents of all Toddler children to learn about the program and visit with others.
5:30 social, 6:00pm teacher presentation

Back to School Night - WHH Parents
2024-09-19 17:30 - 19:00
You don’t want to miss this evening for parents of all Ward Hobbs House Primary and XP children to learn about the program and visit with others.
5:30 social, 6:00pm teacher presentation

Fall Fundraiser
2024-09-28 05:00 - 20:00
Join us for the annual Fundraiser Event
*New!* Children’s Hour 5-6 (RSVP Required!)
Silent Auction
Small Bites and Drinks
Cocktail Attire.

No School - Staff Retreat + Fall Break
2024-10-10 - 2024-10-14
Fall Break: Oct. 10 – 14 (classes resume Oct. 15)
Oct. 10: Staff Retreat, Oct. 14: Teacher Work Day

Parent Preview Open House - Reservation Required
2024-10-16 17:00 - 18:00
For parents considering CGMS. Visit with teachers, staff and other parents. Attend a presentation about our program and admissions. Tour the classrooms. Please do not bring your children to this event (infants in laps OK to bring with you). Reservations required.

Parent Meeting - What's Next? School after Children's Garden 2:00pm
2024-10-22 14:00 - 15:00
The time to think about where your child will go to school after Children’s Garden is always sooner than you think. There are lots of public and independent schools to consider. What should you look for and ask? While we can’t tell you the best place for your child and family, we can help prepare you for the process.
Join us upstairs at CG on Tuesday, October 22nd at 2:00pm*.
*We try to find times that seem to coincide with when meetings are most attended – some during school hours and some evenings. Feedback is always welcome and considered.

Primary Classes - Pick-a-Parent Night 4-5:30pm
2024-10-24 16:00 - 17:30
Children invite a parent or another special adult to come join them for a special evening working in their classroom.
Time details TBD (you’ll receive an email!)

Applications Open for 25-26 School Year
2024-11-01
Applications open for the 2025-2026 School Year. Applications will close February 15, 2025.

Parent Meeting - XP Information Night
2024-11-06 17:30 - 19:00
Come to school and learn about the Extended Primary program from Primary/XP teachers as you plan for the future for your child at Children’s Garden.

No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences
2024-11-14 - 2024-11-15
Reserve these dates for your conference at school with your child’s teacher.
