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How an 8 Year Old Woodland Girl Raised $500 for Cancer Research
“It is the spirit of the child that can determine the course of human progress and lead it perhaps even to a higher form of civilization.” – Maria Montessori An Elementary student at Woodland Montessori School recently spearheaded an effort to raise money for childhood cancer research in memory of her sister, who lost her…
Read MoreBergamo Alumni Sweep Student Council Elections at New School!
It’s no surprise to us- we know that Montessori education fosters independence and leadership in children from a very young age! “Character formation cannot be taught. It comes from experience and not from explanation.” – Maria Montessori Congratulations to the new Student Council officers at Didion Middle School: Riley Burke – President Haily Holstan –…
Read MoreIn Our Midst: Advocate Parents Featured in Local Magazine!
The Lindsey family, very active and beloved in our community, are on the cover of the Dandelion summer issue! Lisa talks about her tireless efforts in advocacy and in uniting a support community for other parents of children with Down Syndrome. This photo is from the Down Syndrome walk that our community participated in a…
Read MoreA Magical Monday Morning
The Verde Lower Elementary class at Bergamo released the brand new butterflies from their cocoon habitat this morning!
Read MoreMechaGodzilla Visits Animation Club at Bergamo!
Student Driven Community Service by Woodland Montessori Alumnus
Here is what some ambitious students from Woodland Montessori did for our community in the Spring of 2014. A team of dedicated youth worked together to plant fruit trees at schools in our community. Some of the youth are WMS alumni while most still attend Montessori. http://youtu.be/sMn8hnO8LtY
Read MoreBaking in the Primary Classrooms
Rosso: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkZqg7r7Q3Y Blu: http://youtu.be/cbB0v66wTh4?list=UU86HlhFUjez_l0q–UazPKA
Read MoreWoodland Montessori alumnus shines in national video contest- cast your vote!
We just received this exciting note from one of our alumni. Click through to vote for Bailey! “I am currently one of ten finalists in a National 4-H video contest. I have written a 15-second spot about why I love science and how it connects us all. Please vote for me: you can vote once…
Read MoreWhy “Should” is the New 4-Letter Word in Parenting
Posted with permission from Jennifer Denzel, author of this article, parent of two Bergamo students, and Gentle Sleep Coach. If I had a dollar for every time I have heard a parent say, “I know I should be doing _________”, my children’s college education would be paid for! There seems to be a trend among…
Read MoreAn amazing moment in the life of one of our Woodland families, honored today.
By Tracy Bandy One of my students was honored at the 911 Heroes Ceremony at the Capital Building this morning. He was presented a certificate on the Senate Floor and received a medal from the CHP during a press conference on the Capital steps for a call he made to save a life. A few seconds…
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