“Children have an absorbent mind. They absorb knowledge from the environment without fatigue. This is the moment in the life of man when we can do something for the betterment of humanity and further brotherhood.”
– Dr. Maria Montessori
SCHOOL UPDATES
NOTABLE
DATES
April 4 
Spring Fling Tickets Go On Sale @1:00pm
April 9 
PJ Day
April 10-11 
Parent Teacher Conferences – No school
April 14-18 
Spring Break – No school
April 22 
Grandparents Day
April 27 
Spring Fling
May 7 
Mother’s Night: Eagles
May 8 
Mother’s Night: Owls
May 17
CMS Annual Auction & Dinner
Spring Fling Tickets Go On Sale
Spring Fling – Sunday, April 27th at 3:00-5:00 PM
Tickets for the Spring Fling will go on sale starting Friday, April 4th, when the box office opens at 1:00 PM. You can conveniently purchase tickets online through the Poway Center for the Performing Arts website: Poway Center, CA – Official Website.
Important Ticket Information:
This event features reserved seating only.
Tickets will not be available for purchase at the school or at Will Call.
Due to high demand, we encourage you to purchase tickets early, as they tend to sell quickly.
Country Montessori School does not manage ticket sales and is unable to assist with purchases, seat selections, exchanges, or refunds. Please direct all ticketing inquiries to the Poway Center for the Performing Arts.
Student Attire:
All CMS students are required to wear their white CMS T-shirts for the event. If your child needs a new T-shirt, please click here no later than April 11th.
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
Re-enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year is now open.
We are very excited to begin Re-enrollment for the upcoming school year. We are grateful for the opportunity to support your family at Country Montessori School and we hope to have you continue with us in the Fall.
To submit your Re-enrollment Packet:
Visit FACTSMgt/ RenWeb – Parent Portal:
– Enter District Code: CO-CA
– Log in with your username and password
– After logging in, from the left-hand menu select Apply/ Enroll
– Click on Enrollment/ Reenrollment, then click here to open enrollment
– You then select Start Enrollment Packet
-Please complete all the needed form sections (family information will auto-populate)
-Once completed, you will review and then submit
If you do not plan on returning for the 2025-2026 school year, please notify Jose at joseb@countrymontessori.org
Summer Camp Registration Now Open!!
Please fill out the Camp Enrollment Form. After you complete your registration form, Jose will contact you to coordinate your summer camp payment.
All Early Childhood Summer Camp are full
Elementary Summer Camps
Incoming 1st grade through 5th grade
(Students graduating kindergarten this year should register for elementary camps. Students graduating from 5th grade are not eligible for CMS camps)
We are looking forward to another exciting Summer!!
Parent Teacher Conferences
April 10 and 11th are parent teacher conferences. This is a special time for you to meet with your teachers and hear about their school experience. Report cards will be available on April 9th on your parent portal. If your conference is before that date, you will receive an email with your students report card prior to your meeting. Conferences will be done via Zoom and your teachers will send you the link prior to your conference.
Parent Teacher Conferences & Spring Break Child Care
CMS will be closed for Parent Teacher Conferences and Spring Break. Child care is available. Please let Susan at susank@countrymontessori.org know if you would like to sign up for child care full-day $50. Please note that arrival times remain the same, with 7:30-8:30 being the window for drop off. Due to scheduling and staffing – drop in’s are not allowed. Child care is open 7:30am- 6pm.
Thursday, April 10 & Friday, April 11.
Spring Break – April 14-18. Child care is available all 5 days.
Deadline to sign up for child care: Friday, April 4th.
Welcome New Staff
We are thrilled to welcome Neha De and Liana Brown to our Early Childhood and Child Care programs as support teachers. Their experience and passion for early childhood education make them a fantastic addition to the Country Montessori School community.
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.
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.
CMS Apparel Available
We are excited to offer some CMS Apparel options for both students and families. We are offering: CMS shirts, hats, and hoodies for kids, and polo, shirts, hats, and hoodies for Adults. Please fill out 1 form per order. Items will be billed in Renweb. Please note that you will be able to submit another order right after you hit “submit”.
Safety Guidelines in Parking Lot
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.
New Families – Set Up FACTS (RenWeb) Access
All new families need to sign up for their FACTSMgt (RenWeb Parent Portal) access. Please use the following link; click here. You will select Create New Family Portal Account. Enter your email address, and the district code is CO-CA.
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.