Events

Back to School Night: This event is usually held the first week of school.  It is mandatory for all families.  The focus is school policies and classroom etiquette.

International Day of Peace:  The children will sing songs and mantras of peace for our world

Harvest Carnival:  This event is our first parent led event.  It is usually a potluck and an early evening of games along with a wine raffle.

Parent Teacher Conferences:  The first conference is usually held in October.  The second conference is held in January.  A written narrative is sent home at the end of each school year

Gratitude Lunch: This event is designed by the children in each class and is held the Friday before our Thanksgiving break.

Winter Light Celebration:  This event is parent led.  It is a soup potluck with a luminary walk of peace.  Our classroom auction along with a live auction takes place at this event

Watch Me Work:  Parents are invited by the children to share the wonderful work they do in the classrooms.

Parents Day Tea:  Parents are invited to a formal tea to say thank you and to celebrate Mother's and Father's Day. 

Earth Day:  A parent led event celebrating the Earth with re-cycled craft, games, special snacks and the distribution of our annual Earth Day T-shirts designed by the children.

Silent/Live Auction: Sponsored by 'Friends of Nature's Way'.  This event is our biggest fund-raiser of the year held in May or June.

Dr. Montessori Death Day:   May 6  The children will learn about Dr. Montessori and her quest for peace.  

End of the year BBQ:  A catered BBQ to celebrate a wonderful year.

Stepping up Celebration: This event is for children who are stepping up from Kindergarten into first grade or third grade into fourth.  It is our version of a graduation.

Parent Education Evenings:  Our teachers sponsor three evenings per year.  We expect all parents to attend as they are an integral part of our program.