What a treat to hear Dr. Kathleen Lloyd speak Thursday night at our Parent Orientation Part II. Seemingly extemporaneously, Kathleen, as she prefers to be called, made the simple brilliance and still revolutionary truths about Montessori and early childhood development clear to us all. Kathleen distilled the gifts of Montessori to a few clearly articulated ideas and then fleshed out elements with ways to recognize and encourage them. She spoke of independence, spontaneous self-discipline and concentration and how this leads to personal peace. We all discussed our own experiences with children exhibiting these abilities as well as activities that might promote them. I enjoyed it thoroughly.
I am told that Dr. Lloyd's lecture on self-regulation is entertaining and mine-expanding. Please help us get the word out. It will be at 6 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Corvallis on Thursday, October 21. We will charge a sliding scale of $0-$10 with all the proceeds benefiting our scholarship fund at the speaker's request. We will provide childcare on-site, but only to our currently enrolled families. Please share this opportunity to hear Dr. Lloyd speak on the profound benefits and means of acquiring self-regulation.
On another note, please don't wait to sign up for Parent-Teacher conferences. Pauline and I need adequate time to prepare to meet with each of you. Please let us know for whom we should prepare! The sign-up sheet is in the hall. A reminder to new families. You do not need to sign up for a pre-conference observation as yours will take place through the window in the door. Only returning families must sign up to come inside.
The weather report for this week looks awesome! I love a clear, fall day!
Best regards,
Doni
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