St. Joseph Montessori offers several Parent Education events throughout the year to bring our community closer and to facilitate a greater knowledge and understanding of the Montessori Method in and outside of the classroom.

Blue Jay Buzz

Join Brian for community and conversation on the first Friday of each month at 9 AM.

Journey & Discovery: Tuesday, September 24 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM

We will lead parents on a journey of discovering what life is like inside a Montessori classroom. While you can read about the Montessori experience, this class will allow you to explore the continuum of the school and experience Montessori the way your children do.

Positive Discipline Parents Course: Three consecutive weeks beginning on October 2.

During this six-week course, we will examine positive discipline techniques. This class is geared towards parents of younger students but anyone is welcome to attend. There will be a $30 materials fee per family for the course workbook package. Minimum class registration is 6 participants, if less than 6 participants register, the class will be canceled.

Montessori at Home (T-LE) and Independence and Executive Function in the UE and MS Student: Wednesday, November 6 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Learn more about children at the various developmental planes and how you can support their growth. Toddler, Children’s House, and Lower Elementary parents will learn about incorporating Montessori practices into your home while Upper Elementary and Middle School parents will learn about Independence and Executive Function as students move into adolescence.

Moving Up Night: Wednesday, January 29, 2025, from 5:30 - 7:15 PM (1st session: 5:30 - 6:15 PM, 2nd session: 6:30 - 7:15 PM)

Come see a snapshot of what the different levels look like at SJMS and what your child can look forward to at the next stage in their development. Teachers will show how Montessori materials are used to develop more complex and abstract concepts as your child grows and moves to the next level.

Curriculum Night: Show and Tell: February 12, from 4:00 - 7:00 PM

The student is the Guide and the parent is the student! Join us for a fun-filled night and discover how your child is learning in a Montessori environment. The student will present Montessori works and guide the parent through the steps to complete a lesson.