“The greatest gift we can give our children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.”
– Dr. Maria Montessori
🌟 Important Details:
Show Date & Time: The performance begins promptly at 3:00 PM The Poway Center for the Performing Arts (15498 Espola Road, Poway, CA 92064)
Student Arrival: Please have your child arrive at 2:30 PM wearing their white CMS T-shirt. Your teacher will provide additional details about what to wear.
Drop-off Location: All students will be greeted by CMS staff at the Artist Door.
🎟️ Tickets: All guests require a ticket, which can be purchased online at the Poway Center’s official website. https://www.powaycenter.com/ CMS students do not require a ticket.
Show Ends at 5:00 PM: Students will be dismissed by their teachers outside
We can’t wait to see you there for an afternoon filled with music, joy, and community! 💕
Grandparent’s Day!
We’re so excited to welcome our wonderful grandparents for a very special event, Grandparent’s Day at CMS! This is a heartwarming time just for them, where they’ll get to visit their grandchild’s classroom and celebrate all the amazing things they’ve been learning and doing.
Our team will be ready to help with parking and guide grandparents to the right classrooms. To help teachers prepare, please RSVP directly to your child’s classroom teacher.
We kindly ask that grandparents arrive no earlier than 3:10 PM so we can finish our regular dismissal smoothly. Also, please remember not to park in any of the medical parking lots, as the school is not permitted to use those spaces.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out, we’re happy to help!
Mother’s Night
Come See What Your Student is Working On
This special evening is a wonderful time for students to show their Mother’s the daily work they do in class. See the following schedule:
Eagles – May 7 – 6:00-7:00pm
Owls – May 8 – 6:00-7:00pm
CMS Annual Auction
We are excited to announce that CMS’s 26th Annual Auction & Dinner will be held at The Heights Golf Club in Rancho Bernardo on May 17th from 5 – 8 pm.
We hope you can join us for Hors d’oeuvres, Dinner, Bar, Silent and live Auction items, and our Wine Wall. The event is for the whole family! Ticket information is coming soon!
This is our last fundraiser of the year, and it is rapidly approaching. All funds raised will be invested in the CMS Campus! This summer, we will be updating the fencing around the school’s perimeter, refining our playgrounds, and enhancing outdoor security.
Classroom Basket Donations
Each year, the Classroom Baskets campaign promotes a fun and easy way for families to get involved by helping support the CMS community. We have a couple of new classroom categories to go with our Superhero theme this year. All donations will be used to create themed baskets, which will be auctioned at the event. Each classroom has a different theme for its basket:
Dragonflies – Paws, Claws & Tiny Yawns
Ladybugs – Power Up Your Creativity: Crafts & Kits
Bumblebees – Super Splashdown: Pool & Beach Fun
Eagles – Dinner, Dice & Superheroes Unite
Owls – Play, Explore, Travel: The Adventure Collection
All donations for the classroom basket can be dropped off in the office or with your classroom teacher. Please put your name on the item donated so we can keep track of all our wonderful family donors. This flyer will give you more information about the donations and the auction.
Community Outreach
If you are out in the community and have an opportunity to ask for an auction donation, please do! Many local businesses support local fundraisers for non-profit organizations such as CMS! We have reached out to hundreds of San Diego companies, museums, and attractions to acquire a donation. However, this event takes a community to create. If you have relationships with local businesses (or where you work), please ask for a donation. Please see this letter you can use that includes our 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Tax ID #. If you need copies, please let Susan know!
**We are looking for amazing experiences & items to offer at the auction. If you own a timeshare or know someone who could donate, please let me know!
Please turn in all donations by May 7th!
If you have any questions, please let Susan know. We appreciate your support!
Re-enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year is OPEN!
We are grateful for the opportunity to support your family at Country Montessori School and we hope you will be continuing with us in the fall.
CMS Yearbook!
It’s hard to believe that the school year is already winding down. That means it’s time to purchase this year’s yearbook! Please have your custom pages complete and your yearbooks purchased by Friday May 9th. See the flyer for further details.
Update to FACTS (RenWeb) Parent Portal Login Screen
FACTS (RenWeb) Family Portal login screens are being updated in preparation for the upcoming release of Multifactor Authentication (MFA), which is rolling out gradually.
Here’s what’s changing:
The login process will be divided into two steps. First, you’ll enter your District Code: CO-CA; then on the next screen, you’ll provide your Username and Password.
There is no impact on the ability to log in, and existing credentials will remain the same.
Cooler Weather
Just a reminder, if you are sending your child(ren) to school with jackets, sweaters or sweatshirts, please make sure you have labeled them so they can make it home! ! If you are missing a jacket or sweater, please come and check out the Lost and Found in the office.
Parent Participation Hours
This is a reminder regarding your CMS Parent Participation hours requirement. If you have completed participation hours but have not logged them into RenWeb, please do so.
Have you participated in:
Holiday Crafts
Car Magnet (5 hours!!) 1 per family
Laundry
Grocery shopping
Holiday pet sitting and MORE!
ADD THOSE HOURS!!
Each family is required to provide 20 hours of service per school year. Single-parent families are required to provide 10 hours. Families may elect to pay $25 per hour of service ($500) in lieu of providing participation hours. Any hours not completed will be billed out at the rate of $25/ hour.
Any materials purchased for the classroom participation opportunities can be reimbursed – simply submit a receipt with your name. If you choose not to be reimbursed for these items, the value of the purchases counts towards your service hours at a rate of $25/ hour.
**Do you need more hours? If so, we need help picking up auction donations around San Diego County. Contact susank@countrymontessori.org for more information
HOW TO ADD COMPLETED HOURS TO RENWEB:
Log into your Family Portal on RenWeb (District Code: CO-CA)
Select – Family – Family Home
Click + “Add” next to Service Hours
Input date service hours were completed
# of hours
Select a description from the listed options
Verified By – teacher or class you helped
The Importance of Punctuality in Early Childhood Program
Punctual arrival at school is essential, particularly at Country Montessori School (CMS), where we emphasize that CMS is a school, not a drop-in daycare facility. In Early Childhood, establishing a routine, greeting peers, and engaging with the morning schedule are developmentally crucial practices. These foundational elements help young children build social skills, independence, and familiarity with structure, all of which contribute to a successful academic experience. Furthermore, arriving on time minimizes disruptions, fosters responsibility, promotes a strong work ethic, and ensures that students receive essential information at the beginning of the day. In the long term, punctuality instills respect for teachers and peers and prepares students for future professional expectations where timeliness is paramount.
Class begins promptly at 8:30a.m., with arrivals scheduled between 8:15 and 8:30a.m. To ensure a smooth start, please make sure students are in their classrooms by 8:30; we want to avoid arriving in the parking lot at that time. If you arrive after 8:30a.m., we ask that you kindly park and wait with your child; a staff member will escort late students to class. We appreciate your support and cooperation in helping us create a productive beginning to each day! Thank you!
Signing Your Early Childhood Student In and Out – MANDATORY
As a reminder, please sign your student(s) in and out when dropping off and picking them up each day. This can be done directly through your CMS App and is a requirement under California State Child Care Licensing regulations. Your cooperation is essential to ensure we remain compliant with state requirements. We appreciate your support and assistance in maintaining these standards. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Click here for the CMS App
Ladybug, Bumblebee and Dragonfly Student Arrival Time
Class begins promptly at 8:30 and morning arrivals are from 8:15–8:30. Please pull through the driveway and a staff member will greet your student. Arrivals end at 8:30. Dismissals for full day students are from 2:30-2:45p.m. Please pull through the parking lot and a staff member will put your student in your car. When leaving the parking lot please exit right. We appreciate your support of having your student in their classroom on time and your cooperation.
Elementary Arrivals and Dismissals
Class begins promptly at 8:30 and morning arrivals are from 8:15–8:30. All elementary students should be dropped off curbside. If the curb is full please come through the parking lot. This will assist with not blocking the driveway as well as traffic on Monte Vista Road. Dismissals are from 3:00-3:15p.m. Eagle students dismiss from the parking lot and Owl students from curbside. If the curb or parking lot is full, use the alternative. We appreciate your cooperation.
Our priority is safety, and it takes all of us to work together. When dropping off or picking up your student, please do not reverse or pass other cars; we appreciate your support. When you exit the driveway, please ensure you turn right.
Once you create your family portal account, you can see the school directory and access the RenWeb portal, where you will find report cards and other relevant school information.
Subscribe to CMS Parent Calendar
✔️ Acchhhooooo!!! 🤧 Please do not send your student to school with symptoms or if they are not feeling well 🤒 If your student has a fever, is vomiting, has diarrhea or is on an antibiotic they may not return to school for 24 hours and must be symptom free.
Please have your child stay at home for the following:
Runny noses
Wet cough
Vomiting – Students need to be vomit free for 24 hours (without medication)
Fever – Students need to be fever free for 24 hours (without medication)
Tired/Not feeling 100% – We want our students to feel well while at school
Diarrhea – Students need to be diarrhea free for 24 hours (without medication)
All illnesses need to be reported to Susank@countrymontessori.org
✔️ Lost & Found 🎒is located in the office. If you are missing jackets or other items, please come and take a look. Be sure to label ALL your child(ren)’s items to they can make it home! 🏡