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Separation Sadness Can Be Difficult, But It’s Perfectly Natural
By Dana McCabe, former Head of School The first few weeks of school are a time of adjustment in so many ways. Excitement and joy are part of the picture, but there may well be some anxious feelings and a bit of sadness thrown in. The sad feelings are sometimes...read more
Freedom within Limits
One of the guiding principles of Montessori education is helping children to become independent. Freedom for students to choose classwork according to their interests and ability level is a core principle for any Montessori classroom. While this might cause people to picture chaos as they imagine a whole classroom of...read more
Earth Day: What to Expect
We are so excited to be hosting the traditional Earth Day parade and celebration for the first time since 2019. For many of our families, this is a new experience. Below is rundown of what the day looks like and how families can expect to participate. At Escuela del Sol...read more
Winter Weather Policy
Escuela del Sol Montessori follows APS decisions regarding delays and closures. If APS is closed or on an abbreviated schedule due to severe weather or poor driving conditions, Escuela will follow suit. If APS is on a 2-hour delay, all classes (Toddler, Primary, Elementary, Junior High) will begin at 10:30...read more
Harwood’s Commitment to Community
Earlier this week, Harwood Art Center, the community outreach program of Escuela del Sol Montessori was featured by Hyperallergic. Journalist Maria Manuela highlighted two of Harwood’s emerging artist outreach programs, Surface and the Apprenticeship for Art and Social Justice. “Harwood serves many functions, all of which focus on nourishing the...read more
Artist Interviews – Excerpts from the Art Room!
Hello from the Art Room! I like to have a culminating show at the end of the year in which students share their favorite works from the year. In year’s past this has dovetailed nicely with the Harwood Artist’s open studio events. As there was no such event this Spring—and...read more