Upcoming Auction Meeting!

Please join us to kick off the planning of our 2009 Teacher Appreciation Auction on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at noon.  Hopefully we will keep this meeting to 45 minutes to allow full participation by anyone wishing to be involved with this event.

This first meeting is very important, as we need to select an Auction Chair (or Co-Chairs), and begin our corporate fundraising efforts before the end of the year.If you have any interest in helping with the Auction, in a small way or a big way, we hope to see you next Wednesday! If you are interested in Chairing the Auction, please contact Mary Parsons or to Teri Jackson before the meeting.  All parents are invited.  Even if you haven’t participated in the past, please think about joining us this year.

Posted by Aaron Carrara - on November 5th, 2008 at 18:55:58 pm

Count Down to Annual Holiday Program

December 18, 2008 will mark our 16th annual holiday program for the students and families of Cathedral House.  We are anxiously planning another spectacular progam and look forward to your attendance.  Doors will open at 5:00 pm for seating for the 5:30 pm performance.  Watch for notices late November for costume needs and additional information. 

Cast Photo for the Nutcracker December 2007

Posted by Aaron Carrara - on October 29th, 2008 at 19:47:49 pm

Family Feast - Thursday, November 20, 2008

Families are invited to our annual Family Feast on Thursday, November 20, 2008.  The fun begins at 5:00 pm and parents need to be present for students to attend.  If you are unable to attend, please arrange for pick up by 5:00 p.m. of that day.

Sign up for food items will be located on the classroom doors beginning the week of November 3, 2008.  Food can be brought to school in disposal containers the morning of the event.  Please feel free to contact your child’s teacher for any questions you might have.

Posted by Aaron Carrara - on October 29th, 2008 at 12:43:28 pm

MMS selected as Brazelton Touchpoints Recognized Provider

Metropolitan Montessori Schools’ commitment to parental involvement and support for families has been a trademark of the early education provider for more than 21-years.  That commitment has now earned national recognition as they have become a Brazelton Touchpoints Recognized Provider.

The Brazelton Touchpoints Recognition Program is a program of the Brazelton Touchpoints Center, which was founded by renowned child development expert, T. Berry Brazelton, MD.  The Program recognizes and distinguishes early education facilities that have demonstrated commitment to learning and integrating the Touchpoints Approach into their work.   This approach requires on-going learning, reflective practice and professional development in order to use and build upon Dr. T. Berry Brazelton’s life-long work in making professionals, organizations and entire communities more family focused.

Read the full press-release regarding this story here.

Posted by Aaron Carrara - on October 13th, 2008 at 10:47:12 am

A Free Resource From Teaching Strategies for Hurricane Preparedness

During hurricanes and severe weather situations, it is always important to consider the emotional needs of children.  Teaching Strategies, an early childhood education provider of curriculum, assessment, training and evaluation, offers a free resource for parents, teachers and caregivers related to hurricane preparedness.  Click Here to download the resource in .pdf format.  This is helpful information for parents, teachers and caregivers.

Posted by Aaron Carrara - on September 25th, 2008 at 16:26:42 pm

An Evening With Doctors T. Berry Brazelton and Joshua Sparrow

As we welcome the opening of Rice Children’s Campus, Doctors T. Berry Brazelton and Joshua Sparrow will join parents for an evening of conversation on Tuesday, October 14, 2008.  The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will tAke place at the Jones Building on the campus of Rice University.  There is no charge to attend this event, which is generously sponsored by:  The Center in Houston for Infant Learning and Development (CHILD); Center for Early Childhood Education (CECE); the Rice Children’s Campus; and Rice University’s Center for Education.  If you have any questions please contact Teri Jackson at Teri.Jackson@MMSchools.org or 713-222-2482.  ALL CATHEDRAL HOUSE FAMILIES ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND!

Posted by Aaron Carrara - on September 25th, 2008 at 10:23:51 am

Pennies for Playground

MMS recently began its “Pennies for Playground” drive to help raise funds for the Cathedral House Episcopal School Playground.  Stay tuned for more information on events and progress related to the Pennies for Playground campaign.

Posted by Aaron Carrara - on August 6th, 2008 at 17:57:57 pm

HAAEYC Fall Leadership Forum and Conference

The HAAEYC Fall Leadership Forum and Conference is scheduled for September 11-13, 2008.  For more information or to register please visit www.haaeyc.org.

Posted by Aaron Carrara - on August 6th, 2008 at 15:11:37 pm

Congratulations Opal Roper

Opal Roper
Movement I Teacher
Cathedral House Episcopal School

Ms. Opal recently gave birth to a beautiful baby boy, Alan Reis Gillespie. Opal has worked for Metropolitan Montessori Schools for over a year in the Movement I classroom.

We are extremely proud of Opal’s commitment to the children and families we serve at Cathedral House and wish her a speedy recovery!

What Parents and Children Say About Opal:

“Thank you for always keeping the parents up to date on their child’s developmental progress. The personal touch and loving care you provide is wonderful.”

My hair has never looked better since coming to Movement I. Thank you for taking time to make me look so pretty, as well as all of the other things you do for me!

Ms. Opal, thank you for loving our son! Your kindness and patience are so appreciated. We wish you the best with your new little one. We can’t wait to see you back at Cathedral House for our Baby # 3!

Posted by Aaron Carrara - on August 6th, 2008 at 11:47:12 am