Children's Garden Montessori School

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 (America/Denver)

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

WH Back to School Night for Parents
2023-09-20 17:30 - 19:00
You don’t want to miss this evening for parents of all of the Ward-Hobbs Primary and XP classroom children to learn about the program and visit with others.
5:30 social, 7:00pm teacher presentation

BJP Back to School Night for Parents
2023-09-21 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, 7:00pm teacher presentation

Parent Talk Series with Dr. Kate McGoldrick
2023-09-26 10:00 - 11:00
We are excited to announce that Dr. Kate McGoldrick is partnering with Children’s Garden this fall for a series of meetings with parents, addressing all sorts of timely parenting topics. Kate has worked with Children’s Garden multiple times over the years and has a down-to-earth approach for thinking about and managing human practical and emotional needs.

Parent Talk Series
2023-09-26 10:00 - 11:00
Join the conversation with Dr. Kate K. McGoldrick and other parents about the job and role of parents. Upstairs at school.

Studio Night for Parents
2023-10-03 17:00 - 19:00
It’s your turn to come experience the Studio for your self!

Lunch on the Lawn - All
2023-10-06 11:00 - 12:30
Bring a little picnic and join your child for lunch on the lawn at school.

No School for Students - Staff Retreat
2023-10-12
Staff attend a working retreat. No classes for students

No School - Fall Break for Students
2023-10-12 - 2023-10-16
Thursday, October 12 through Monday, October 16th. Students have a Fall Break while staff engage in professional development and make classroom updates.

No School - Fall Break
2023-10-13
School is closed for Fall Break

No School for Students - Teacher Work Day
2023-10-16
