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Congratulations to our 2012 George Award Winner!!
Congratulations and love aplenty going out to a shining example in our Columbus Montessori Education Center Community– Diane Preston!!! Congratulations on winning the 2012 George Award, well deserved! 2012 Annual Spring Gala George Award Winner Diane Preston “Never let … Continue reading
Happy Pi Day! 3.14 – Explaining Pi the Montessori Way
Touching, feeling, visually taking it all in–that’s Montessori and that’s why it’s beautiful and why it makes so much sense. How many of you parents out there implicitly understand this concept in this way?
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Don’t Forget that The Columbus Montessori Spring Gala is less than two months away!!
Get your tickets soon! Where can you get tickets? You can purchase tickets for the Columbus Montessori Spring Gala at the school anytime at the front desk. Invitations will be mailed toward the end of the month but why wait!? … Continue reading
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Learning to Fail – Did you know Montessori works are self correcting?
This video is from a Montessori blog called Peaceful Parenting and showcases a derivation of the Montessori work called cylinders being done by a toddler. In a recent article in Education Week titled ‘Want to Get Into College? Learn to … Continue reading
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The Columbus Montessori Education Center is Now Accepting EdChoice Scholarships (Education Vouchers from the State of Ohio)
The Columbus Montessori Board of Trustees has approved, and we have been accepted by the State Board of Education to accept students who wish to use the EdChoice Scholarship Program. Much work has been spent selecting this program for Columbus … Continue reading
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Developing Leaders the Montessori Way – Harvard Business Review Article
This is from a couple days ago and the Take-Away from this Harvard Business Review Article….”… but we believe this intrinsic motivation — an employee’s love for what she does — is better than money and promotions. We’ve already seen … Continue reading
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Columbus Montessori Education Center Faculty Member Spotlighted in Other Paper
In addition to his full time vocation of Physical Education Instructor at Columbus Montessori, Austin Eilbeck leads a school band experience for interested Columbus Montessori elementary school students. The student band’s premiere will be on Generations Day. Excerpt from The … Continue reading
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Columbus Montessori Education Center Celebrates 100 Day!
Children’s House and Lower Elementary School students at Columbus Montessori celebrated 100 day today by bringing in 100 ‘somethings’ from home to share with their classmates. 100 Day is one of many longstanding traditions at Columbus Montessori that the children … Continue reading
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Practical Life – the Bulletin Board. See it in Columbus Montessori’s Children’s House
Have you seen this beautiful bulletin board featuring practical life works in the Children’s House hallway? Thanks so much to Kelly Smith, faculty member in our infant and toddler program for making such a gorgeous board. Why put your child … Continue reading
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This Thursday – Come Hear Dr Norman Shub Talk about Children and Self Esteem – No Cost
All are welcome to Our Columbus Montessori Education Center Parent Education Night on January 12, 2012 which will feature nationally known Norman Shub from the Gestalt Institute of Central Ohio where he is the Director of Training. The session will focus on … Continue reading
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Learn More about our Partnership with Early Care and Learning Inc.
Did you know that the Columbus Montessori Education Center is a Partner of ECAL – Early Care and Learning Inc.? Linda Neugebauer is the Founder of ECAL as well as a founder of Columbus Montessori and our programs both advocated for … Continue reading
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Happy New Year Columbus Montessori Families
Welcome back from the Holiday break to all of our families. We have some very exciting events coming up in the next month here at The Columbus Montessori Education Center and we hope you’ll be participating. Watch your Friday Notes … Continue reading
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Can’t Miss – December 8 is Move Up Night for Columbus Montessori Children’s House Parents
Children’s House Moving Up Night: December 8 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. For current JKC and Toddler Preschool parents whose children will be three by the start of next school year For current Children’s House parents whose children will begin their 3rd year/ … Continue reading
Columbus Montessori’s Inclement Weather and Outdoor Play Reminder
Inclement Weather and Outdoor Play Reminder Now that we are well into December, it’s a good time to review our closing policy and recess guidelines. In the event of inclement weather, it is important for families to check the TV/radio … Continue reading
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Faculty Appreciation lunch Dec 7th – sponsored by the Columbus Montessori Parent Association
Join Parent Association in Honoring Our Faculty The Faculty Appreciation Lunch is Wednesday, December 7th in the music room. This year we have developed a few ways to truly show our appreciation for the wonderful staff here atCMEC. 1. Our “You … Continue reading
Compassionate Communications Workshops – This Week and Free!
Compassionate Communications – This Week! Columbus Montessori is thrilled to be continuing our relationship with this complimentary Columbus Non-Profit. We will be hosting these Compassionate Communication sessions in December. Please let Lori know if you plan on attending! December 5th: 9am – 11am … Continue reading
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Columbus Montessori Annual Fund – There Is Still Time To Submit Your Pledge!
There Is Still Time To Submit Your Pledge! Help Columbus Montessori Reach its Annual Fund Goal Currently, we have raised over $56,000 in pledge support with a goal of $100,000. There is still time to participate and make a difference! If you have … Continue reading
Gift Cards – Order them now for the holidays and benefit Columbus Montessori!
Thank You For Ordering Your Gift Cards! Thanks to all who ordered gift cards this past week. Columbus Montessori received $130 in proceeds on an order of $2,265. THANK YOU for your participation. The next gift card order will be placed … Continue reading
On This Thanksgiving
On this Thanksgiving, we at the Columbus Montessori Education Center in Columbus, Ohio are very thankful for: Our Students Our Families Our Faculty Our Facility Our Health Our Community Thank you Columbus Montessori Families for entrusting us with your children, … Continue reading
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Open House
Sunday October 23, 3:00 – 5:00 Stop by Columbus Montessori Education Center and see why so many families love this institution! Tour the school! Learn about our programs! Talk to faculty, parents and board members!
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