LEARNING FOR LIFE
River Montessori Charter School is a learning community where children are inspired to realize their academic, personal, and social potential to become global citizens. The historically proven Montessori educational model supports the whole child, creates lifelong learners, and educates for peace. The resulting academic excellence is supported by a prepared classroom environment that inspires self-paced, individualized discovery and a love of learning, as well as respect for self, others, and the environment.
Current Events
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February 20 | Presidents' Day Holiday March 08 | Parent –Teacher Conference Day March 09 | Parent –Teacher Conference Day February | 2012 06 Upper El. Pasta Lunch Fundraiser 06 River Montessori Foundation (RMF) Meeting, 7:00 p.m. 09 Prospective Family Tour and Observation, 9:00 a.m. 10 RMCS Board Finance Committee Meeting, 8:30 p.m. 11 RMCS Classroom Community Workday – Tuolumne 13 RMF Pizza Lunch Day 13 RMF Financial Advisory Committee Meeting, 13 6:30 p.m. at Aqus Cafe 15 Parent Education Event – 15 Elementary Practical Life, 6:00 p.m. 16 Prospective Family Tour and Observation, 9:00 a.m. 16 Upper El Burrito Lunch Fundraiser 16 RMCS Board Meeting, TBD 20 No School | President’s Day 21 Prospective Parent Meeting, 5:30 p.m. 23 Upper El Burrito Lunch Fundraiser 25 RMF Pancake Breakfast 26 Montessori Education Week! begins 27 RMF Pizza Lunch Day March | 2012 01 Prospective Family Tour and Observation, 9:00 a.m. 01 Upper El Burrito Lunch Fundraiser 02 Watch Me Work! Montessori Morning Work Period 02 Prospective Parent Meeting (Spanish), 9:00 a.m. 03 RMCS Classroom Community Workday – San Lorenzo 04 RMCS Music Story Concert, Petaluma Community 04 Center, 4:00 p.m. 05 RMF Pizza Lunch Day 05 Community Conversation and Gathering, 6:30 p.m. 05 River Montessori Foundation (RMF) Meeting, 7:00 p.m. 08 No School | Parent –Teacher Conference Day 09 No School | Parent –Teacher Conference Day 12 RMF Financial Advisory Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m. 12-23 No School | Spring Break 15-18 American Montessori Society Annual Conference, 15-18 San Francisco 26 RMF Pizza Lunch 27 RMCS Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. 28 RMCS Lottery 29 Upper El Burrito Lunch Fundraiser 30 Upper El Earth Day Faire | The Essence of River
COLLABORATION: Working together, respect for others, and a global perspective enlighten students, teachers, families, and the larger community.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: A prepared and rigorous Montessori academic environment allows children to be challenged at their own developmental level and experience the freedom to progress at their individual pace. INDIVIDUALITY: The potential of the individual is unlimited and our diversity is our strength. COMMUNITY: The shared experience fosters lifelong commitment to social responsibility. RESPECT: An uncompromising responsibility for self, others, and the environment. PEACE: The all-encompassing goal — inner contentment, self-actualization, and global harmony. |
