PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES

Conferences are scheduled twice during the year, and school is closed for two days each time. We strongly urge parents to attend and remind you that these conferences are for parents only, so please make arrangements for your child's care during these conferences.

If a special meeting is needed at any other time, please call 434-979-5223 for an appointment.

FAREWELLS

In the morning, if your child begins to cry and does not want to enter the school, understand that this is sometimes normal behavior. The staff has experience in handling this particular issue. Please try to say good-bye as kindly and firmly as you can, give a kiss, and leave quickly. The teachers will take loving care of your children and will comfort them. Remaining at the door or lingering by the car will only make parting more difficult for you and your child. Within a short period of time most all of these little fears disappear.

OBSERVATION

Throughout the year we welcome you to come and observe your child in the classroom. This is a wonderful time for you to learn about the Montessori environment and to see what your child does at school every day. We strongly urge you to observe several times during the year and especially before parent conferences. Scheduled observations may begin after October 1. Please call the office at least one day in advance to schedule a time to observe.