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  • October

    ‘Being a Montessori Parent: Laying a Foundation for Your Child’s Future Well-Being and Success’ 

    Tuesday, November 4
    6 - 7:30 pm 
    Gaines Creek Campus, 5677 Oak Blvd.
     
    We invite you to join AMI Teacher Trainer, Consultant, and member of the Board of Directors of AMI Global, Jennifer Shields, for an engaging presentation and conversation on how to nurture your child’s optimal development. 
     
    Together, we will explore:
    • Independence: Practical strategies to foster your child’s ability to do things for themselves and build confidence.
    • Conflict Resolution: How to guide children through inevitable moments of frustration and disagreement so they develop resilience and problem-solving skills.
    • Communication: Ways to support your child in becoming an articulate, thoughtful, and empathetic communicator.
    • Self-Knowledge: Helping your child grow in awareness of their own strengths, needs, and identity.
    Register through the Weekly Bulletin or the email you received.

  • ‘The Montessori Adolescent Experience’ 

    Thursday, October 30
    6:30 - 8 pm
     
    You are warmly invited to step into the world of adolescence at Austin Montessori School’s Center for Work and Study at Gaines Creek - a vibrant and thoughtfully prepared environment for students ages 12–15 (equivalent to 7th–9th grades in a traditional setting).
     
    This event is a special opportunity to meet our faculty, get an inside look at the daily rhythm of the program, and discover how our unique approach supports the intellectual curiosity, emotional growth, and social development of early adolescents.
     
    Whether your child is nearing this stage or you’re simply curious to understand the powerful transformation that happens during these years, we hope you will join us.  Register through the Weekly Bulletin or the email you received. This is an adults-only event.

  • Be a Part of a Culture of Giving at AMS

    Today is a great day to support the AMS Annual Fund! What We Grow Together is a close-knit community that lasts for generations. Your gift will fund professional development for staff, financial assistance, and facilities projects that ensure your children thrive at AMS. Make sure your participation is counted by donating today.

  • The 21st Annual AMS Fall Festival ~ Saturday, Oct. 25!

    We can hardly believe it, but fall is here! Please save the date and join us for the 21st Annual Austin Montessori School Fall Festival. This year’s festival will celebrate the cultures of Latin America. Entrance to this event is FREE.
     
    Activities will include:
    • Cultural activities organized by the parents of each classroom  
    • An ofrenda created by the Upper Elementary families. 
    • Live Music by parent musicians and a salsa dancing lesson by Studio Lux.
    • A rock climbing wall for older children.
    • An inflatable 18-foot slide for younger children.
    • Available for purchase: Venezuelan food by Sabor Venezolano, drinks and treats by Afuga Coffee, popcorn and AMS swag by the Parents Association. 

  • July

    2025-2026 Parent Checklist

    Dear Parents,
     
    It’s time to get ready for the 2025–2026 school year—please take a few moments to complete your parent checklist.
     
    A highlighted message at the top of the page will alert you to complete the checklist. You will be prompted to complete the following:
    • UPDATE YOUR PERSONAL and FAMILY CONTACT INFO and PRIVACY SETTINGS
      • Please review and update your address, email address, and contact information as needed. 
      • Review and update the option for other parents to view contact information for you.
    • VIEW THE BULLETIN BOARD FOR YOUR CHILD’S COMMUNITY
      • Each community has a Bulletin Board where important information is made available, such as:
        • Contact information for your child's guide
        • Class Roster
    • REVIEW THE 2025-2026 CALENDAR
      • The school calendar is available by clicking the Calendar tab on the school's website.
     
    QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR BLACKBAUD TUITION MANAGEMENT BILL?
     
    If you have any questions regarding your Blackbaud Tuition Management bill, please contact Sandy Bartholome (sandyb@austinmontessori.org, 512-892-0253 ext 104) in the Business Office. She will be your point of contact throughout the summer and next school year.
     
    QUESTIONS ABOUT myAMS? Contact info@austinmontessori.org.
     
    Have a wonderful summer!

    Warm regards,
     
    Dawn Michal
    Director of Operations

  • May

    Amber Miller

    Forty-Year Journey: Amber Miller Retires from Austin Montessori School

    Fabiana Shelpuk
    Born and raised in Texas, Amber Miller first came to Austin Montessori School in 1979. Not as a staff member, but as a young mother looking for the right educational environment for her three year-old son. Her decision was rooted in an admiration for what founder Donna Bryant Goertz was building and, as she admits with a smile, in the wholesome snacks she saw being served. She didn’t know it then, but that moment would shape the next four decades of her life. At the time, Austin Montessori was a small, close-knit community with just a handful of classrooms. “It felt like a hidden gem,” Amber recalls.

Austin Montessori School

5006 Sunset Trail, Austin, TX 78745
(512) 892-0253
info@austinmontessori.org
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