Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them.

James Baldwin

The quote above is quite interesting. It is both humbling and a little intimidating to recognize that even when we do not think children are paying much attention to what we are doing- they are. They learn so much about who they will be through what they see the adults around them doing. As they get older, they may even consciously decide who they will not be by what they see the adults around them doing.

Over many Friday Folders, we have discussed social justice and anti-racism. Sometimes one of the hardest things to remember is that regardless of how many books we may read with our children or how many discussions of equity we may have, it is really how we treat others and. how we interact with those who both differ from us and who are similar to us that will determine what our children absorb into their consciousness of us. What are we doing to ensure that they absorb actions that promote change and a multicultural sensibility about the world they will inherit? That is the constant question we need to ask, as it is our responsibility to prepare them.

Stay well,

Michelle

EAGLE PEAK MONTESSORI SCHOOL

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

So many Reminders:

If your child has been fully vaccinated, please provide a copy of the completed vaccination card to the office. The information will kept confidential.

When your child is SICK or TARDY, please remember to call (925-946-0994) or email (Admin@eaglepeakmontessori.org) the office. Thank you.

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.

**** VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ** PLEASE SEE THE CFEP SECTION BELOW ****

Please download the attached childcare forms and return to the office by February 1.

Please download the attached breakfast form and return to the office by February 1.

Do you need tax documentation for CHILDCARE/2021 taxes??

Please email Ms. Amy (anelson@eaglepeakmontessori.org).

The subject line should be CHILDCARE/2021 taxes.

Please allow 4 business days for documentation.

Hello from CFEP!

WHO'S READY FOR BINGO?

We are so excited to announce that CFEP is planning a brand new event: A parent focused BINGO NIGHT outdoors at the Shadelands Ranch Museum on Friday, April 22nd, 2022 from 6-8pm! There will be food trucks, drinks, silent auction items, and of course..... BINGO!! This will all benefit Eagle Peak, and a great opportunity to reconnect with our Eagle Peak parent community. We will share more details as they are planned! CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS! We can use help planning, gathering items for the silent auction, set up and break down!! If you are interested in volunteering... Please reach out to Laura Desautels at laura@cfep.us.

Social Media Support!

Did you know that CFEP has social media pages??? We are ramping up our social media presence for both Eagle Peak and CFEP, so please make sure you like our pages and follow our posts. If you see one of our posts, please make sure you like, comment, or tag a fellow parent! These are all great ways to support the school and it costs NOTHING!!

Follow the links below to find our pages easily:

CFEP Facebook

CFEP Instagram

Eagle Peak Facebook

Eagle Peak Instagram

LOGO GEAR SALES STILL ON!
Thank you so much for your enthusiastic support of our logo gear sales! We will be still taking orders through the WEBSITE throughout the year, for pick up in the office. From now on, when you order, you will receive a date that you can pick up in the office when they are ready.

You can order anything, including our brand new VERY comfortable branded masks. We will be wearing masks on campus all the way through 2022, so it's a great way to support our school and stay safe on campus! Our branded masks have a metal nose bridge, a pocket for an optional filter, adjustable ear loops, and are machine washable (hang dry).

Mask Pricing

Kid mask: $8 each, 2 for $15

Adult mask: $12 each, 2 for $20

2 kid, 2 adult mask bundle: $30

If you have any questions, email Laura Desautels at laura@cfep.us or Megan Daoudi at megan@cfep.us. Thank you so much for your support!!

PARKING LOT ASSISTANCE:

BIG THANK YOU TO THE DEDICATED GROUP OF PARKING LOT

VOLUNTEERS WHO HELP REGULATE THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC

AND KEEP OUR FAMILIES SAFE. HOWEVER, WE ARE STILL

IN NEED OF MORE HANDS AND HELP IN OUR SCHOOL’S

PARKING LOT. PLEASE CONSIDER SIGNING UP TO

TAKE JUST ONE SHIFT A WEEK. IT’S A QUICK AND

EASY WAY TO EARN THOSE MUCH-NEEDED VOLUNTEER

HOURS. IT’S ALSO A FUN WAY TO GET TO KNOW OUR EAGLE PEAK

FAMILIES. PLEASE CONTACT JEN SLATTENGREN

TO SIGN UP OR FOR MORE INFO.

jenslattengren@gmail.com

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS for BINGO NIGHT!

We can use help planning, gathering items for the silent auction, set up and break down!! If you are interested in volunteering... Please reach out to Laura Desautels at laura@cfep.us.

Hello Eagle Peak Families,

It has been a while since I had a chance to say hello and provide helpful resources. My goal is to do this at least once a month. Our school counseling program is off and running! I am really enjoying working with students and seeing their growth. With all of the changes and uncertainty happening right now I know so many children and families are in need of support. One resource I have found very helpful is called the Big Life Journal. They provide free printable worksheets each week via email on various social/emotional topics. I have been very impressed with the research based and simple to understand content they provide. You can find them online at: www.biglifejournal.com as well as on Instagram. Here are

7 Habits of A Positive Parent recently shared by the Big Life Journal:

1. Connect before your Correct

When we connect, children move from a defensive/reactive mode of communication to a receptive one

Example: “You seem very angry about this, tell me more”

2. Ask for Help When You Need It

You will get the support you need and model the importance of asking for help

3. Make Time for Yourself

We need to make sure our needs are met. Say to your child, “I need time to relax for 10 minutes, I will be available later”

4. Set Firm Boundaries

Clear Boundaries help children thrive and make parenting easier

“My answer is no. You’re free to disagree”

5. Stay Flexible

Be open to change your mind. Try new approaches, do what works for your family

“I would like to try something different before we read a book. Let’s talk about our day.”

6. Lead with Love

Let your child know that your love never waivers. Even when things get tough.

“There’s nothing you can do for me to love you more or less.”

7. Be an Active Listener

Connect and ask questions instead of making assumptions.

“Thank you for sharing that with me. I want to talk more about this and understand your perspective.”

Our Art teacher is in need of the following donations:

• Crayola Air Dry White Clay
• Fuji Instax Mini Film

Thank you in advance.

Please help us help you. We ask that you speak to your child about coming to the office for being ill. While we want anyone who is feeling ill to let us know, we want to also help the students be able to know when a stomach ache might just be a bit of homesickness instead. We are not medical professionals and as such must err on the side of caution. Every time a child comes to the office and says that they have any of the potential symptoms of covid, they must be picked up within 30 minutes and be tested for covid. Thank you for your cooperation.

On Wednesdays we encourage students to bring little to no waste such as wrappers or anything that goes in to the trash bin. Instead we encourage you to bring reusable, recyclable and compostable containers. Participating in waste free Wednesday will ensure our school is a cleaner place.

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