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The Parents Association

One of the many points of pride at The Glen is the parent involvement in nearly all facets of its operations. Whether on the Board of Directors or on one of the many Parents Association committees, The Glen provides a rich environment for each parent to become involved.

The Parents Association provides an easy way for the parents to volunteer their talents to the school and to enrich their children’s education. It also fosters ways for families to socialize and acquire knowledge about The Glen and the Montessori teaching method.

Parent involvement is not only encouraged, it is a vital part of our school’s functioning. There are currently six active committees of the Parents Association that enable involvement from home or at the school, whichever best suits the individual preference of the parents.

Without the involvement of parents through the Parents Association as well as the teamwork between the parents, teachers and staff, The Glen would not be all that it is today!

Building for the Future

Our School was founded on a powerful premise: Children should have at their disposal a prepared environment in which they are free to reveal their needs and tendencies and where there is a choice of tasks which correspond to these needs. In a nutshell, this is Maria Montessori’s “Secret Of Childhood” and the basis for her life’s work in education. The micro-experience of the Montessori environment gives children the tools and understanding they need to live in a complex world and to relate harmoniously to others; to be thinking and caring human beings. Therefore, the aim of offering Montessori education to more children across a wider age span is one of great urgency and importance.

Though best known for her work with 3-6 year old children, Dr. Montessori’s theories and methods are applicable to all stages of childhood and adolescence: indeed, there are Montessori curriculums available for toddlers, elementary school and beyond. Here, at The Glen, it is our sincere wish to expand our program to meet the needs of children along a broader age continuum. Each year, The Glen receives numerous inquiries regarding Montessori Toddler and Elementary classes and it is into these areas that we hope to extend our current program.

In an effort to provide expanded Montessori programs to surrounding communities, The Glen has implemented a Capital Campaign through which we hope to raise the necessary funds for a well-planned and successful expansion of our current programs. The Capital Campaign is a priority for The Glen’s board and staff as we plan for the future of the school and work for the furtherance of Montessori Education.