If we haven’t met: Hi. I’m Matt and I’m the Executive Director of the school. If we have met: Hello again! Recently, I’ve been feeling a bit disconnected from our community. The… Read More
Bergamo Montessori News Volume IV, Spring Edition – ft. a student interview with Governor Newsom and some really great art!
Here’s a look inside the spring edition of the Bergamo elementary student-run newspaper – of special note is a visit with Governor Gavin Newsom (and I’m a little partial to the art in this edition…).
Bergamo Guide to Speak at AMI Montessori Conference
“So many countries around the world are embracing Montessori education as we see the positive outcomes of children who are allowed to be independent, to make mistakes, and who are nurtured to be the best selves they can be. The scientific evidence is also building that supports the work we have been doing for 100+ years.”
Two beloved assistants headed off to Montessori training this summer!
Kisha and Shelby, long time assistants in the Toddler and Infant Communities, respectively, are headed to Denver this week. There, they will both begin their AMI Assistants to Infancy training at The… Read More
Passing Notes: Our Community LOVES Us Back!
We received this now cherished thank you note from a ‘neighbor’ after our LOVE Your Community event. One of the take-aways from our event last month was a card and gem stone… Read More
Infant Program coming to Bergamo’s Pocket Campus!
It is with great excitement that we announce the opening of a new Infant classroom at Bergamo Montessori School on Pocket Road in September!
Our Glass Classroom in action at the California State Capitol
…on Dr. Montessori’s birthday! Set up & assembly: In action:
What is this ‘Glass Classroom’ I’ve been hearing so much about…?
OK – to be honest, it’s not really glass. And it’s not a classroom at school. It’s a display classroom that Bergamo Montessori is taking on the road to various places –… Read More
New Montessori School to Open in El Dorado Hills / Folsom Area!
Our school opened in 1975 with one preschool/kindergarten classroom of 17 children in rented space at a local church. Over the past 42 years we have grown, slowly, to 3 different campuses… Read More
Family Needs Drive for local food bank a HUGE success!
Our Family Needs Drive was a complete success, thanks to all the amazing families that contributed! The FBFS truck picked up from each campus TWICE! – the final pick up was… Read More