Children's Garden Montessori School

No School - Memorial Day Holiday
2025-05-26

Last Day for Students
2025-05-30
Happy Summer!

Teacher Wrap-Up Days
2025-06-02 - 2025-06-03
No School. Teachers tear down classrooms and prepare for summer.

Summer Camp - Under The Sea!
2025-07-07 - 2025-07-17
Our summer day camp is a brief but special time at Children’s Garden. We make the most of the long warm mornings to savor the outdoors and be together, following the rhythms of the children. This year’s theme, Under the Sea, is gearing up to be a delightful adventure experiencing water exploration and the magic of sea creatures.
July 7-17th, Monday-Thursday 9 am-12 pm
Primary camp is open to 3, 4, and 5-year-old new and continuing Children’s Garden students. This is a great opportunity for children entering the Primary program and for having some summer fun with past and future classmates.
Space is limited. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis for current Children’s Garden families. Please contact Claire, bjp@cgmontessori.com Camp Coordinator for details and to register.

Classroom Visits (assigned times)
2025-08-22
Join us for classroom visits! Parents/Guardians + Students
Details sent with Start of School email on August 1

First Week of School - Phase-In Week (schedule sent 8/1)
2025-08-25 - 2025-08-28
Welcome to the first week of school!
Schedules for Phase-In Week sent in Start of School email sent August 1
Toddlers – Transition Week 1 (classes in session for 1 and 1/2 hours)
Primary – Staggered start (Primary Group A = Monday/Tuesday, Group B = Wednesday/Thursday)
No School Friday!

Back to School Social
2025-08-28 15:30 - 17:30 (America/Denver)
Details TBD

No School for Students (Teacher in-service)
2025-08-29

School Closed - Labor Day
2025-09-01

Phase-In Week 2
2025-09-02 - 2025-09-05
This week Toddler students continue their phase-in with classes in session for just 2 hours. AM: 8:30-10:30, PM: 12:30-2:30
Primary students attend their regular schedule all week.

Parent Coffee - 8:30 AM & 12:30 PM
2025-09-04
Join with other CG parents at a family home while your children are at school. Email invitations sent week of 8-25.

Back to School for WHH Parents - 5:30-7pm
2025-09-23 17:30 - 19:00
You don’t want to miss this evening for parents of all Ward-Hobbs House Primary and XP classroom children to learn about the life of your children at school – the whys and hows of what we do! Spend some time visiting with other WHH parents as well. Parents only for this important event.
5:30 social, 6:00pm teacher presentation

Back to School for Toddler Parents - 5:30-7pm
2025-09-24 17:30 - 19:00
You don’t want to miss this evening for parents of all Toddler program children to learn about the life of your children at school – the whys and hows of what we do! Spend some time visiting with other Toddler parents as well. Parents only for this important event.
5:30 social, 6:00pm teacher presentation

Back to School for BJP Parents - 5:30-7pm
2025-09-25 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 life of your children at school – the whys and hows of what we do! Spend some time visiting with other BJP parents as well. Parents only for this important event.
5:30 social, 6:00pm teacher presentation

Parent Meeting: What's Next?
2025-09-30 14:00 - 15:00
The time to think about the next steps for your child is always sooner than you think. Some parents are facing the decision of where to go after completing the XP program at Children’s Garden. There are lots of public and independent schools to consider. What should you look for and ask? Others may have questions about what the next step at Children’s Garden will bring – Primary, XP or when to start the next school search.
For parents/grownups only please (infants on laps are welcome).
2pm, upstairs at CG. 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!

No School for Students - Fall Break
2025-10-09 - 2025-10-13

Staff Retreat and Professional Development
2025-10-09

Staff-Teacher Inservice Day
2025-10-13 08:00 - 17:00

Parent Preview -School Tour and presentation
2025-10-15 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.

Guide a Grown-Up, 4-5:30pm - Primary students and one select grown-up
2025-10-23 16:00 - 17:30
Primary children invite a parent or another special adult to come join them for a special evening working in their classroom. One grown-up per student please. Not to worry though, there is another date for this event later in the school year when another significant grown-up can attend! Note: Primary classes for this event; the Toddler program does not participate.

Application open for the 2026-27 School Year
2025-11-01
Applications open for the 2026-2027 (September – May) School Year Lottery. Applications to be included in the lottery will close February 15, 2026. See the admissions section of our website.

XP Information Night - Parent Meeting
2025-11-05 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.

Garden Gala - Fall Fund Raiser
2025-11-08 16:30 - 20:00
Join us for the annual Fundraiser Event at the Denver Botanic Gardens!

No Classes - Parent/Teacher Conferences
2025-11-13 - 2025-11-14
Reserve these dates for your conference at school with your child’s teacher

Parent Preview - School tour and presentation
2025-11-13 16:00 - 17:00

Studio Night for Parents!
2025-11-18 17:00 - 18:30
Come for an evening of creative play in the studio! Studio night is a time for parents to relax and create something together that the children can then discover and build on. It’s a joyful thing for the children to find the traces of parents “work” in their spaces, and a beautiful way to share a creative experience.

Grandparents and Special Friends Day
2025-11-21
We invite grown-up “Grands” (or special friends) to spend a little time at school with their young “grands”. The classrooms will function as usual so the children can share their daily Children’s Garden experience.
Details TBA

No School - Thanksgiving Break, 11/24-12/1
2025-11-24 08:00 - 2025-12-01 17:00
School is closed for the week of Thanksgiving. Teacher Work Day (no school for students) 12/1. Classes resume 12/2

No Classes - Teacher plan and prepare day
2025-12-01

Virtual Parent Preview Presentation – Reservation Required
2025-12-09 10:00 - 11:00
Virtual Parent Preview Presentation – Reservation Required

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.
