BMS Parent Education
The BMSPA strives to support parents in their ever-challenging and ever-changing roles as child-rearing experts and key partners in their child(ren)'s education and development. Our goal is to present and discuss topics of general interest to parents and families, as well as foster an understanding of BMS social and academic curricula and how BMS prepares students for high school and beyond.
The Parent Education Committee meets once a month and welcomes new members -- parents, as well as teachers and staff. If you have any questions or are interested in joining the committee, please contact Agnes Lord at ParentEd@bmsonline.org.
Parent Education Events
The Journey Through the Environment is a two-day immersion experience for parents interested in learning more able the BMS academic curriculum from Early Childhood through Middle school. Each parent with a child at BMS is encouraged to experience this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn about the Montessori Method as experienced by the children. This year's remaining Journey will take place:
- Saturday, January 26 and Sunday, January 27 at both campuses, times TBD
Other events scheduled for the 2007-08 school year include:
- "Teaching for Understanding," by Janet Stork -- a three-part series in which Janet will present how the academic curriculum is taught at BMS. Parents should attend all three parts to get the whole story.
- Thursday, October 18, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., University Campus
- Thursday, November 8, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., University Campus
- Monday, December 3, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., University Campus
- "Playground Politics," by Dr. Anne Brodzinski -- Wednesday, October 24, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., University Campus
- "The Price of Privilege," by Dr. Anne Brodzinski -- Monday, February 25, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
- "Adoption," by Dr. Anne Brodzinski -- Wednesday, April 16, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
- "Language: Reading/Writing Strand" -- details forthcoming
- "Media Literacy" -- details forthcoming
Recommended Books
Please see the Recommended Books Page for some book suggestions pertaining to recent or upcoming parenting events or general topics of interest regarding parenting, educating children, and the Montessori Method.
