Children's Garden Montessori School

School Closed - Spring Break -- Week of March 29th
2021-03-29 - 2021-04-05
The school is closed for Spring Break the week of March 29th. Students return Tuesday, April 6th.

No classes -- Teacher Work Day
2021-04-05
Teachers prepare classrooms

Students return from Spring Break
2021-04-06

No Classes -- Parent/Teacher conferences April 16 & 19
2021-04-16 - 2021-04-19
No classes in session on Friday, April 16th and Monday, April 19th for parent/teacher conferences

No School -- teacher planning day
2021-05-14

No School -- Memorial Day
2021-05-31

Last Day for Students
2021-06-09

Staff Inservice
2021-06-10, 2021-06-11

Primary Summer Camp -- July 12 - 29
2021-07-12
Primary Summer Camp — July 12-29, Monday-Thursday, 9:00am – 12:00pm. Details to come.
No plans for Toddler Camp at this time.

Staff returns, preparation for 2021-2022 school year
2021-08-23 - 2021-08-27
Classroom preparation, Student Home Visits, Administrative meetings

Meet and Greet
2021-08-27
A brief introduction to their classrooms for students and parents. Please plan to drop-by for 15 minutes or so during your class alloted time. Other details for the day is sent to families the week of August 10th.
WH-AM class: 9:00-9:45 am
440-AM class: 9:30-10:15 am
Toddler AM class: 9:15-10:00 am
WH-PM class: 1:00-1:45 pm
440-PM class: 1:30-2:15 pm
Toddler PM class: 1:15-2:00 pm

2021-2022 School Year Begins - Orientation Week
2021-08-30 - 2021-09-02
Children attend an abbrieviated orientation schedule this week. Details emailed on August 10th

No Classes -- Teacher In-service: UPC, CPR, First aide trainings
2021-09-03

No School -- Labor Day
2021-09-06

Regular School Schedule begins
2021-09-07
All classes attend full schedule beginning this week.

Class Family Picnics -- Toddler 5:00pm; 440 and Ward-Hobbs 6:00pm
2021-09-09 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver)
This parent organized event is for Children’s Garden children and families. Join your class for a family get-together at Observatory Park, 2930 E. Illiff Ave. Bring a picnic if you like and save room for a snowcone from the food truck! Toddler classes meet at 5:00pm and Primary at 6:00pm.

Toddler Back to School Night for Parents
2021-09-28 18:00 - 19:00
Save the date for this event. Details to be emailed to parents of the Toddler program.

Ward-Hobbs classes Back to School Night for Parents
2021-09-29 18:00 - 19:00
Save the date for this event. Details to be emailed to Primary program families.

440 classes Back to School Night for Parents
2021-09-30 18:00 - 19:00

Parent Coffees -- 8:30 AM and 12:30 PM
2021-10-05
Parents, after dropping off your child at the gate, we hope you will come join us for an hour or so to gather and talk together about the start of the school year or whatever is on your mind. We will be outside at nearby parent’s home, so dress for the weather and join us for a chat.
Location will be sent to the school community ahead of the event.

No School for Students -- Staff Retreat
2021-10-08
School is closed for a staff professional development retreat.

No School for Students -- Teacher Work Day
2021-10-11 08:00 - 17:00, 2021-11-12
Staff in-house work day – class preparations and meetings

What's Next? Navigating the Next School Search - Parent Meeting 10 AM & 2 PM
2021-10-14
Where do you go from Children’s Garden? There are lots of choices to consider in selecting your child’s next educational home. Come discuss the options and process. We will meet upstairs at Children’s Garden during class time. Please remember masks and vaccinations are required.

Parent Preview and School Tour - reservations required
2021-10-20 17:30 - 18:30
Join with teachers, staff and other parents considering Children’s Garden. Tour the classrooms and attend a presentation about our program and admissions. Masks and proof of vaccination are required for this in-person school preview.

Supporting Toileting Independence - Parent Meeting
2021-10-27 18:00 - 19:00
This meeting will be held at Children’s Garden. Masks and vaccinations are required for attendees.

Virtual Parent Preview presentation - 10:00 am
2021-11-02 10:00 - 11:00
Virtual school tour and presentation of the school, program and admissions. For parents considering Children’s Garden for their child in the future. Registration is required.

Virtual Parent Preview presentation - 6:00pm
2021-11-18 18:00 - 19:00

School Closed for Thanksgiving Break - November 22-26
2021-11-22 - 2021-11-26
