Welcome to Childtowne Montessori School : Childtowne Family and Community

Welcome to Childtowne Montessori
School

About Us

Childtowne Family
Classroom Visitation
Special Events
Parent Education
Field Trips
Fundraising

There will be many opportunities for you to become involved in your child's school.

Parents are invited to join us as chaperones on field trips; as helpers in our enrichment classes; as special visitors who share books, hobbies, or special interests; as classroom mothers; and to supply food for special events.

There are also a number of child/adult events scheduled throughout the school year, such as Pumpkin Night, Special Person's Night, Grandparent's Day, Mother's Day Breakfast and Family Dinner Day. We encourage your involvement in any or all of these activities.

Newsletters are distributed regularly outlining activities and special events happening at school. In addition, each teacher sends home a monthly calendar of activities. Please check your child's folder daily for work as well as communication from the staff.

We hold parent teacher conferences in November for NEW students only and February for ALL students. If you feel a conference is necessary at any other time of the year, contact your child's teacher. This request may be made at the request of either parent or teacher.

Progress Reports are distributed at the end of the school year.

Classroom Visitation

Parents are welcome to observe the classroom from December 1 through mid-May. Please call the office to schedule an appointment. Children may not accompany observers. Observations will be limited to 1/2 hour and observers are asked to follow the guidelines presented at the time of the observation.

Special Events

Every year we offer many special events.

Special Events

Pumpkin Night: Dads or Dad Substitutes decorate pumpkins with their children on an evening before Halloween.
Toys For Tots: Collection of toys and games for needy families for the holidays.
Special Person's Night: Each child invites one 'special person' to come to school in the evening to show that person what s/he does while at school.
Grandparents Day: A chance for grandparents to visit in the classroom. Includes a photograph with their grandchild.
Mother's Day Breakfast: Continental breakfast, singing, gifts, cards, smiles.
Kindergarten Graduation Lunch: Parents plan a special luncheon for the class including food and gifts.
Graduation: Last day of school, all classes perform songs, kindergarteners get diplomas. Slide presentation.

Parent Education

In an attempt to keep parents informed and educated on the issues surrounding children and their education, we offer the following options. Our office maintains a resource file and library containing articles, books and videos addressing topics from ADHD to separation anxiety, from sibling rivalry to toilet training and many more. We also supply reading material throughout the year on issues specific to you and your family. Childtowne also plans to offer several workshops each year to discuss and gather additional information about subjects pertaining to children and families.

Field Trips

Childtowne classes plan to take one or more field trips each year. Pertinent information will be communicated, permission slips will be required and any fees will be collected before departure. Parents who volunteer to accompany the class will chaperone a small group of students, and therefore are asked not to bring siblings. Usually buses are chartered for school trips. However, if private vehicles are used to transport children, it is a DPW regulation that there be at least 2 adults in the car and each child has a seat belt.

Past trips have included:

Churchville Nature Center
Insectarium
Pumpkin Farm
Michener Museum
and more....

Fundraising

In order to provide enrichment programs (such as Spanish, Music, Movement, and Cultural Arts), scholarships and teacher education, it is necessary to obtain funds in addition to tuition. Throughout the year, you will be asked to voluntarily participate in a variety of fundraisers, ranging from purchasing items (magazines, candy, raffles, etc.) to working and donating items at events (such as Family Day, auctions, etc.). We count on the support of every family to help in whatever way they can to enrich their children’s education.

Fundraisers (past and present)

Magazine Subscriptions: Childtowne receives 40% of your subscription price. Choose from 100s of magazines. Click Here to place an order.
Auction: Scheduled for 35th Anniversary in 2004
Bug Fair: Activites and food involving insects.
Family Dinner: Delicious dinner and entertainment at the school.
Pajama Bingo: Families come to school in their PJs and play bingo for fun prizes.
Family Dance: Entire family invited to live music dance with food, flowers, and photos.

Amazon.com Fundraiser: Childtowne receives 14% of Amazon.com orders placed through our website. Click Here to shop on Amazon.com.

“Never let a child risk failure until he has a reasonable chance of success”
- Maria Montessori

Childtowne Montessori School
1380 BRISTOL ROAD
CHURCHVILLE/SOUTHAMPTON, PA 18966
215 – 357 – 3930
(For questions, more information, or if you would like to set up an appointment to visit.)