The Orchard School
Growing Together
A beautiful new Montessori inspired school, serving children in Pre-K to 3rd Grade.
Continuing the Montessori Tradition
Connection to the Seasons
⁕ Family photoshoot when the orchard is “in bloom”
⁕ Winter solstice candlelight walk in the orchard
⁕ Apple picking & applesauce making
⁕ Maple sugaring
⁕ Fire skills
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⁕ Low teacher to student ratio
⁕ Respect for the child
⁕ Mixed age classrooms
⁕ Develop love of learning
Nature as Teacher
⁕ Rural, bucolic setting
⁕ Cutting flower garden
⁕ Vegetable garden
⁕ Natural playground
⁕ Goats & Chickens on site
⁕ Surrounded by orchard
⁕ Direct access to forest & brook
Healthy & Holistic
⁕ Homemade hot schoolwide Friday lunch (included)
⁕ Natural materials and tones
⁕ Freedom for the child to explore
⁕ Sweet rituals (students bake their birthday cake, say a lunchtime blessing, etc.)
⁕ Peaceful learning environment
⁕ Low/No Tech
Creating Community
⁕ In depth farm business tour for parents
⁕ Family events: outdoor movie screenings, apple picking, cook outs
⁕ Connection with our greater community: artists, musicians, professionals, etc.
⁕ Monthly “Kids Night Out”
⁕ Hub for aligned events open to the community
⁕ Schoolwide winter holiday celebration
⁕ Parent engagement & PTO
Enrichment
⁕ Monthly field trips incl Bardavon performances
⁕ Weekly specials: kindermusik, yoga, art, music
⁕ Teacher led After School Clubs (baking, k’nex, rock band, sewing, nature walks, and much more)
⁕ Music Lessons
⁕ International Day celebrating diverse cultures
⁕ Committed to continuing ed for teachers
⁕ Parent workshops
We'd love to hear from you!
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