Parent Education
In addition to the Observations and Parent/Teacher
Conferences, The Journey of Discovery, Parent Orientation Night, Montessori
Parent Education Nights, Parent Transition Meetings and special events further
help to build a bridge between home and school. Parent Education occurs in a
variety of different formats:
§
Journey and Discovery
This is a favorite of parents at Montessori School of Maui. At this workshop parents experience the
Toddler, Primary, Elementary and Middle School classrooms, enjoying many of the
activities performed by the children.
Your participation is strongly encouraged as it provides valuable
insights into the materials that your child uses to learn.
§
Coffee
Hour
Several times a year parents have an opportunity to meet with the
Head of School as she addresses topics pertinent to a child’s healthy
development. Consult your school calendar.
§
Parent
Meetings (General and Class)
There
is a General Parent Meeting at the beginning of the school year as well as
additional meetings that are conducted by the classroom teachers. The parent
education programs are valuable opportunities to explore philosophical concepts
in greater depth, learn more about the workings of your child’s classroom, as
well as to meet other parents.
§
Transition
Orientation
Parents
of children who will be transitioning to another level in the coming year will
be invited to attend. The purpose of this meeting is to acquaint you with the
developmental needs of the children at the next stage and to assist your understanding
of how the prepared classroom is able to meet those needs.
§
Ohana
Night
Families get a chance to work with their
children first hand, engaging in daily activities and projects that are of
interest to their children.
§
PTO
Seminars
Special Guest Speakers are invited to
address specific topics of interest to our parents.
Both the
Classroom Orientation, which is scheduled at the beginning of school, and
Parent Montessori Education Nights, offered during the school year, are
presented by staff on specific topics and current issues affecting your child
in the classroom. A formal presentation is followed by informal discussion with
questions and answers. This
communication creates a consistent approach between school and home. Together,
parents and teachers think and talk about children to develop heightened
awareness and better response to the children’s needs. It becomes a learning
experience for everyone.
It is essential that you participate in these
meetings to follow through with your commitment and interest in your child's
schooling. Together we can develop consistency in
thought and action, but only if you give it top priority. As staff, we try hard to make these evenings
interesting and fun. Please help us to
make them a success through your regular attendance, comments and
feedback. Let us know if you cannot
attend a meeting; perhaps we can make changes to provide for your future
participation.