A Letter from
the Head of School
Pamela Bloom
"Our care of the child should be governed, not
by the desire to make him learn things, but by the endeavor always to
keep burning within him that light which is called intelligence." - Maria Montessori
Welcome to Acorn Montessori School!
“The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn.” Since I read those
words of Ralph Waldo Emerson, I realized how perfect the acorn imagery
is for Acorn Montessori School.
The idea that one acorn can transform a landscape, can produce the roots, trunks, branches and
leaves of oak trees, can influence our planet, as well, into the future
is astonishing. Every day, at Acorn, the unique potential of each child
is revealed. ”Whether a child enters Acorn as a Toddler (18 months to 3
years), a Primary student (ages 3 through Kindergarten), or Lower
Elementary (1st grade through 3rd), a most extraordinary education
begins. In fact, it is the education all parents seek for their
children. If you want your child to be in small classes with trained
teachers, to focus on literacy, math, science, nature, and a global
education and to be in an environment that has a curriculum dedicated to
respect, courtesy, and caring for others, you have found a match. Most
importantly, at Acorn Montessori, we believe in the individuality we all
possess, so the children never encounter a one-size-fits-all approach.
Choosing a school is an important decision. “One must come out of one’s
house to begin learning.” This West African proverb seems to define the
Acorn experience. As parents, you understand that your children need to
step out and beyond the walls of your homes and begin to experience the
world. What a wonderful environment in which to learn. I do believe that
Maria Montessori would highly approve of Acorn for children as an early
step out of their houses. Dr. Montessori said, “The child should live
in an environment of beauty.” No one can deny the beauty of the grounds
and the program at Acorn.
I invite you to come learn about Acorn. Visit our campus and see, in
person, the children in the classroom and outside in our extraordinary
surroundings. You will then see how and why our students thrive at
Acorn, why our parents become partners with Acorn on behalf of their
children, and why our experienced and trained teachers are dedicated to
the Acorn mission.
“The children are all learning and growing so much and I feel so lucky to have my child here.”
Acorn parent, 2011-2012 school year.
Very truly yours,
Pamela R. Bloom
Head of School
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