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In Our Midst: Bergamo Primary Guide publishes first children’s book!
Our very own Primary guide, Catlyn LeGault, is publishing her first children’s book! The launch party is Sunday, March 5th, in Davis. “The Princess and the Sunflowers” features a princess who struggles against her own self-centeredness and lack of knowledge to understand why she can’t make the sunflowers turn to look at her in the…
Read MoreNanny, Daycare, or Montessori – Which is Best for Your Child?
“The greatness of the human personality begins at the hour of birth.” – Maria Montessori As a parent, you probably recognize that your child’s personality is unique and as different from the next, like a fingerprint or snowflake. But, did you know this may be the single most important factor when choosing childcare for your infant…
Read MoreTips for Applying to Bergamo Montessori Schools
Are you interested in applying to Bergamo Montessori? Great! We are thrilled to have made an impression and we can’t wait to learn more about your child. To ensure a seamless, stress-free application process, it is beneficial to apply early and understand each step of the application process. Here’s what you should know: Contact Our…
Read MoreOur Glass Classroom in action at the California State Capitol
…on Dr. Montessori’s birthday! Set up & assembly: https://vimeo.com/181246944 In action: https://vimeo.com/181247818 https://vimeo.com/181248853
Read MoreWhat is this ‘Glass Classroom’ I’ve been hearing so much about…?
OK – to be honest, it’s not really glass. And it’s not a classroom at school. It’s a display classroom that Bergamo Montessori is taking on the road to various places – parks, fairs, fun-runs, community events – in Woodland, Davis, Sacramento, and El Dorado Hills. Our classroom is modeled after the Glass Classroom that…
Read MoreNew Montessori School to Open in El Dorado Hills / Folsom Area!
Our school opened in 1975 with one preschool/kindergarten classroom of 17 children in rented space at a local church. Over the past 42 years we have grown, slowly, to 3 different campuses serving children as young as 3 months through the 6th grade. Our goal has never been to grow for the sake of growth;…
Read MoreFamily Needs Drive for local food bank a HUGE success!
Our Family Needs Drive was a complete success, thanks to all the amazing families that contributed! The FBFS truck picked up from each campus TWICE! – the final pick up was today and it’s already in distribution to Sacramento families in need. We are so proud of our Call-to-Action students and all the care, dedication,…
Read MoreJoin our team of dedicated professionals!
https://youtu.be/r3uZRIszWyw Dear Montessorian, This is the job opening you have been waiting for. No, really, it is. We seek an experienced Elementary Guide to lead a well-established and normalized 9-12 classroom starting in mid-August 2016. Are you that person? Our school: We celebrated our 40th anniversary in 2015. 40 years! We are one of the…
Read MorePassing Notes: A reluctant parent opens up his record collection to his 3 year old son…
We host a Journey & Discovery event at least twice a year for our parents. This event walks the parents through each level of our school and allows the parents a child’s eye view while experiencing a typical day in a Montessori classroom. We have had many happy parents over the years comment on how…
Read MoreIn 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),…
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