| MIR offers many educational
and fun events throughout the school year to support parent
education and build a closer community. Parents and extended
families are encouraged to attend. |
Back
to School Night
This is an opportunity for parents to meet other parents as
well as get to know the staff, the Board of Trustees and the
PTM Board. PTM also presents their slate of events for the year. |
Parent
Orientation
Each class holds an orientation for parents. This is an opportunity
for parents to meet other parents and to hear teachers give
an overview of the Montessori philosophy and ways parents can
continue the Montessori program at home. The teachers discuss
plans for the year as well as their expectations of students
and parents. |
- Parent Education
Nights
MIR provides informative meetings and workshops to parents
on topics related to child development and the Montessori
theory of education. Typically three of these meetings are
held a year, and childcare is often provided. The Head of
the School, teachers, and guest speakers present on topics
ranging from parenting help to Montessori mathematical materials.
Parent attendance to two or more of these evenings is expected.
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- Parent-Child Night
Usually held in spring, students lead parents through the
classrooms and show examples of their work and ways in which
they use the class materials.
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- Journey & Discovery
One Saturday a year the staff invites parents to be a MIR
student for the day. Parents work with materials and receive
lessons in Toddler, Primary, Elementary and Middle School
classes. This event is a MUST for all parents as it offers
an opportunity to see the entire Montessori curriculum continuum
in one day. Lunch is provided.
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- Parenting Classes
MIR offers parents the opportunity to enhance their parenting
skills. Experts such as Penny Davis taught a 7-week course
on Positive Discipline based on the best selling book Positive
Discipline by Jane Nelson. This class was so popular
that Ms. Davis will again teach this course starting January
16, 2007 (learn more).
Jacob Gibson also taught a popular course on Emotional Coach
Parenting.
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- Camp Montessori
Twice a year staff, parents and students camp overnight
under the trees of the Montessori campus. Everyone joins
around the campfire for songs, stories and fun.
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- Halloween Party
Each fall families gather to enjoy a Halloween celebration
complete with game booths and a costume parade.
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- Holiday Sing
This is a yearly event performed by the students. Parents,
staff, friends and family enjoy song, dance and drama at
the University of Redlands Memorial Chapel.
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- Annual Spring Gala
& Auction
This semi-formal fundraising event involves an evening of
food and entertainment for parents, staff, and community
members. Each class donates a handmade item for the live
auction and community/regional businesses donate silent
auction items.
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- Spring Carnival
Families are invited to celebrate spring and the end of
the school year with a fun afternoon of game booths, rides,
and a petting zoo.
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- Parent-Teacher
Conferences
Conferences are held twice a year to provide parents and
teachers an opportunity to communicate about a child's growth.
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Valediction
Ceremony
Our graduating Middle School students are honored in this ceremony
held on the last day of the school year. |
