Friday Folder

“Times have changed, and science has made great progress, and so has our work; but our principles have only been confirmed, and along with them our conviction that mankind can hope for a solution to its problems, among which the most urgent are those of peace and unity, only by turning its attention and energies to the discovery of the child and to the development of the great potentialities of the human personality in the course of its formation.”

Dr. Maria Montessori | From the foreword to "The Discovery of the Child", 1948

"We shall walk together on this path of life, for all things are a part of the universe, and are connected with each other to form one whole unity." -Dr. Maria Montessori, "To Educate the Human Potential"

We have come to Friday of our first week of fully in person school! Congratulations! Thank you so much for your cooperation and help in making this a safe start. It is wonderful to be back together in real Montessori classrooms with students working with materials and learning together. A reaffirming phenomenon this week has been the third year students and their readiness to be leaders. When we realize that they have not been in a classroom for the typical cycle, and that they came in day one ready to help the younger students adapt to the classroom, it is exciting to see how much they retained despite being away from the classroom for so long.

The quotes selected above from Dr. Maria Montessori are the foundation for the deeply held belief by Montessori educators that all hope for a brighter future lies in how we educate and guide children as they develop. We work to implement experiences and educational opportunities in our classrooms that can help our students become adults who strive for peaceful resolution of disagreements, who respect and honor differences and similarities, and who are globally minded individuals who understand that we are all truly connected on this planet. We also believe that this development and this learning is as important as the academics we provide. We are so glad you have chosen to be with us in this process.

Have a great weekend.

Stay well,

Michelle

EAGLE PEAK MONTESSORI SCHOOL
REMEMBER NEW SCHOOL HOURS

Elementary Gr 1-6: 8:30am-2:45pm (Gate closes at 8:30am and opens at 2:45pm)

Adolescent Program Gr 7&8: 8:30am-3:15pm

Wednesdays and other Early Dismissal Days- 1:40pm

Picture Day

August 31 and September 1

A Few Reminders:

Covid Testing- Please note that we must receive the results of a Covid- 19 PCR test. We cannot accept the results of a rapid test. Thank you for your help with this.

Please do not drop your child off alone prior to 8am. If they need to go to childcare, please walk them in and sign them into childcare. If they are not going to childcare, they cannot be left alone in front of the school until after 8am.

Please remember to send a water bottle with your child's name on it to school with them.

Please remember to read through the handbook provided on transparent classroom.

Please see the email sent from CFEP separately as well!

Welcome BACK!

All the ways you can give:

Our Annual Giving Campaign (https://www.cfep.us/product/annual-giving-2020/)

The Annual Giving Campaign is Eagle Peak’s single largest fundraiser each year. This voluntary donation goes directly to paying for school specialists and special programs that complement and enhance EPMS’s existing curriculum. Annual Giving enables CFEP to assist EPMS in covering shortfalls in funding due to state and federal cuts and delays. This year we are asking for a donation of $2000 per student, but any amount you are able to contribute is greatly appreciated.

Supply Donation (https://www.cfep.us/product/school-supplies/)

One feature of a Montessori classroom is specialized materials which facilitate learning, in addition to standard materials like paper and pencils. This also includes Covid-related supplies like the individual briefcases. Thankfully, all school supplies are purchased directly by Eagle Peak, so nobody has to make any last minute rushes to the store searching for that last box of pencils or right brand of markers! To help cover those supplies, we are asking for a donation of $150 dollars.

Annual Auction

We aren't sure what the auction will look like this year, whether it's in-person or online, but there are so many ways to participate. You can offer up donations, go out in the community to collect them, and also bid on them! Stay tuned this year for auction information!

Corporate Matching

Please check with the company you work for to see if they match your donations! You might be surprised that you can double your efforts for the school.

Amazon Smile

Since the pandemic, Amazon has grown leaps and bounds. They offer a small donation from eligible purchases on their app, and on their website. You have to set it up initially, but once you do, it's as easy as placing an order. The donation is small, but it can really add up to thousands if we all participate! Video on how to set up on the app: Insert link to video. You can also shop without the app through smile.amazon.com

Sports Basement

They have a "Basementeer" program that gives back 10% to the school! To learn more visit: https://shop.sportsbasement.com/pages/schools

Dine and Donate

We work together to partner with local restaurants to have a fun night out for a meal with our fellow Eagle Peak families. If you know of a lead for a restaurant that might be interested in participating, please reach out to contact@cfep.us. Our first Dine and Donate event is with Burger Lounge on Thursday, October 28.)

Box Tops for Education

Remember those clip and save Box Tops? Those days are OVER! They now have an app that you can use to scan your grocery receipts. To learn more visit: https://www.boxtops4education.com/

We know this has been a challenging time for everyone with many changes. Through all this, Eagle Peak has been able to provide not only a Montessori education, but has also facilitated those peer and teacher relationships that are so crucial for our children to thrive. Please help us support our amazing school in whatever way and amount you are able! Thank you so much for your support, and we look forward to seeing you at a CFEP meeting soon!

Sincerely,

The Community Foundation for Eagle Peak

Remember to gather your Box Tops for Education.

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: Buy participating products and use the Box Tops mobile app to scan your store receipt within 14 days of purchase. The app identifies eligible products and automatically adds Box Tops to Eagle Peak's earnings online. Even if you’re shopping online or doing grocery pickup, you can still submit your e-receipts and earn Box Tops. Your earnings may seem small, but they really do add up. The more people that participate, the bigger the impact we can make. Learn more about how Box Tops works at BTFE.com.

Email: Admin@Eaglepeakmontessori.org
Website: eaglepeakmontessori.org
Location: 800 Hutchinson Road, Walnut Creek, CA, USA
Phone: (925)946-0994