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Peace Education Presentation on Grandparent and Special Friend Day

October 6, 2017 The national political rhetoric, climate, and actions of the past year have been disturbing to me. I could have been thrown into a deep depression, finding it hard to get out of bed each day, were it not for what we are doing here at Hilltop Montessori School. The events in Charlottesville,...
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11
Oct

Guiding the Child at Work

September 8, 2017 It is only week two and the classrooms are already settling in and getting “normalized”. As Montessorians we use the term normalized to describe when the students have the rhythm of the day and, together and independently, work and grow where they need to. Children are choosing their “work” and building their concentration. In Montessori classrooms...
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18
Sep

Middle School Upland Odyssey Sept 5-8

Students will be cooking, living, and learning in the outdoor classroom as well as getting to know their new community.
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06
Sep

Middle School Performance “Unclaimed” Monday 5/8 & Tuesday 5/9 at 7PM

The Middle School is busy writing and rehearsing its annual performance. The newly titled show, “Unclaimed”, is a dramatic miracle that has taken shape. The creation of this show is like a bit of alchemy. The musings of individuals, small groups of collaborators, and full class brain storming stirs the pot and eventually turns to...
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05
May

Math Day at Hilltop, Sat. Feb 11, 9-11:30 am

Math Day at Hilltop, Saturday, Feb 11 from 9 -11:30 am. Bring a dish to share for lunch and we’ll provide pizza. Learn how math is taught the Montessori way. Parents will be treated to a journey of our math curriculum through the years, from toddler to eighth grade, with ample opportunity to ask questions...
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07
Feb

Feb 7 at 7 pm Middle School Poetry Night

Join us for an evening of courage, elocution, and fine words. It’s the Middle School Poetry Night, and you are invited. Students will share selections from their work written over the past 8 weeks of study as well as a selection of short poetic films.
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05
Jan

OPEN HOUSE Dec 6 for Prospective Families Tuesday, 9 – 11 am

Open House Schedule 9am –  Welcome 9:15 – Tour and observations 10 -10:30 –  meet with program director for discussion and Q&A 10:30 – 11:00 wrap up session with representative students, Head of School and Admissions Director Reservations are not necessary for Open Houses, but please be sure to sign in when you arrive. We...
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01
Nov

Thursday, Nov 10 Middle School Curriculum Vitae and Love/Hate readings in the Arts Barn

All are welcome to join the middle school students for this year’s Curriculum Vitae and Love/Hate night on Thursday, November 10 at 7pm.  This revealing, poetic, and moving evening will take place in the Arts Barn theater.
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01
Nov

Stone Soup Nov 22 and Thanksgiving Break Nov 23-25

On the Tuesday  before Thanksgiving Break the students and faculty join to prepare the soup, set the tables and share a fall harvest as one big family. We also encourage students to bring in non-perishable foods for a local food pantry.  
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01
Nov

River of Spirit Odyssey – Day 4

Sunday, May 8 Breakfast at Friendly Crossways 10:00 – Morning service at Emmanuel Church, Bach Cantata BWV 43 Lunch on the street 1:00 – Common Cathedral – Brewer Fountain in Boston Common, an outreach mass specifically for the large homeless population, many people attend. 2:30 – A conversation with the Reverend Pamela Werntz of Emmanuel...
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09
May
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