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In Our Midst: Parent Author releases new book this month!
Bergamo parent Jason Denzel’s book, “MYSTIC”, comes out November 3rd. It’s a big release, complete with a national book tour. He is also making several book tour stops in our area: Nov 14th – Barnes & Noble Natomas, 2pm Nov 15th – Trent’s Bookshelf (Elk Grove), 2pm Nov 28th – Avid Reader Bookshop (Davis),…
Read MoreWhat is Inclusive Education and why is it important for me?
The Montessori Institute of San Diego offered the first ever AMI Inclusive Education Course over the last two summers. Our Upper Elementary Guide in Sacramento, Aimee Meyer, is part of the first graduating class in this groundbreaking new program! She now has special knowledge and training to work with children with special needs within the…
Read MoreLiving the Mission: 2015 Alumni Student Leaders!
Dear Families, The other night at a Montessori 101 evening for new parents, someone asked me “How do children transition to new schools when they leave this program?” Without thinking, my automatic go-to was to say, “Almost, without exception, they transition beautifully. But, as important as academics are, social development and competence is as important…
Read MoreIntroducing: Our new garden coordinator, Heather Johnson!
We have an expert in our midst! Bergamo parent Heather Johnson is full of brilliant and creative ideas for helping the students get their garden growing this year. She will be working with them and the guides to overhaul our existing spaces and literally lay groundwork for a successful garden for years to come! So…
Read MoreInfant Community Debut
Such a well prepared, beautiful, comfortable environment! Now we happily await the arrival of our beloved infants, who will be joining us on Tuesday, September 1st!
Read MoreBuilding our Montessori Infant Community!
We are so excited to start unpacking the boxes of wonderfulness for our new Infant Community classroom! Check back here for weekly progress… The Bye-Bye Buggy is a great way to explore the sights and sounds of our neighborhood, though more than a few infants know it as a perfect place to snooze… How cute…
Read MoreLiving the Mission: WMS Alumnus Taylor Brames graduates from USAF Academy with honors!
Passing Notes: A Sweet Goodbye
We are a bit weepy over here upon reading this sweet letter from a longtime family whose youngest child just graduated: Hi Bergamo family, It is a bittersweet moment now, Ethan has already graduated from elementary school this week. It is hard to believe today is the last day of this school year and is…
Read MoreIn Our Midst: Parent Sydney Young featured in Inside Land Park June edition!
… for her volunteer efforts and event hosting skills, which we are very familiar with and grateful for here at Bergamo! Read her volunteer profile here.
Read MoreProtecting Children from Dangerous Behaviors
Posted with permission from Maren Schmidt Written by Maren Schmidt on May 30th, 2015 You must be the change you wish to see in the world. Mahatma Mohandas Gandhi We have all experienced the person. The person with the negative attitude whose dark cloud metastasizes throughout a relationship, family, business or community, bringing discord, disorder and disaster.…
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