Children's Garden Montessori School

No School for Students - Teacher & Staff Planning/Work Day
2023-01-03
Staff in-house work day – class preparations and meetings

School resumes for children following Winter Holidays
2023-01-04

No School - Martin Luther King Day
2023-01-16

Virtual Parent Preview Presentation - 10:00am
2023-01-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-02-07 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver)
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.

Parent Preview Open House - registration required
2023-01-23 16:30 - 17:30
Meet with teachers, staff and other parents considering Children’s Garden. Attend a presentation about our program and admissions and tour the classrooms . Please do not bring your children to this event. Reservations required.

2023/24 enrollment period for current families begins
2023-02-01
Enrollment period for children of current families begins. Re-enrollment and sibling application materials are sent in email February 1st and are due February 15th.

2023/24 Lottery applications due
2023-02-15
Applications to be included in the 2023/24 lottery system should be submitted by February 15th. Applications received after today will roll to Round 2 waitlists in the order they are received.

No School for Students - teacher planning and work day
2023-02-17

No School - President's Day Holiday
2023-02-20

No School for Students - Teacher In-Service Day
2023-03-17

School Closed for Spring Break
2023-03-27 - 2023-04-03

No School for Students - Staff/teacher planning & work day
2023-04-03

School resumes for children following Spring break
2023-04-04

No School for Students - Parent/Teacher Conferences, Monday & Friday
2023-04-14 - 2023-04-17
Reserve these dates for your conference with your child’s teacher.

No School for Students - Teacher planning/work day
2023-05-12

No School - Memorial Day Holiday
2023-05-29

Last Day of School for Students
2023-05-31

Staff/Teacher Work Days
2023-06-01 - 2023-06-02

Summer Camp
2023-07-17 09:00 - 2023-07-27 12:00

Staff returns, preparation for 2023-2024 school year
2023-08-21 - 2023-08-25
Classroom preparation, student home visits, administrative meetings

Visits for students and parents - drop-by during your scheduled window
2023-08-25 09:00 - 13:30
A brief introduction to the classrooms for students and parents. Plan to drop-by for a quick visit during your class allotted time.
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

First Week of School– Orientation/Phase-In Schedules this Week
2023-08-28 - 2023-08-31
Primary Group #1 attends Monday and Tuesday this week
Primary group #2 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

All School Family Picnic
2023-08-31 17:00 - 19:00
Bring the family, a blanket and a picnic dinner and join CGMS families for a casual evening at the park and playground.
5 to 7 pm at Alamo Placita Park

No Classes — Staff In-service: UPC, CPR, First aide trainings
2023-09-01

No School – Labor Day
2023-09-04

Regular Schedule for Primary Classes Begins
2023-09-05

Toddler Phase-In Schedule -- Week 2
2023-09-05 - 2023-09-08
Toddler classes continue the gradual increase in schedule this week. Children attend for 2 hours on their regular days:
AM Toddler classes: 8:30 – 10:30
PM Toddler classes: 12:30 – 2:30

Parent Coffee for AM and PM classes
2023-09-08
Grab a coffee or tea – on us!- from the coffee truck at drop-off and head upstairs for a casual gathering to talk about these early days of school.

Toddler Back to School Night for Parents
2023-09-19 17:30 - 19:00
You don’t want to miss this evening for parents of the Toddler program children to learn about the program and visit with others.
5:30pm social, 7:00pm teacher presentation
