Dear BCMCS Families and Students,
We are already into both the second week and the second month of this 2026-27 school year. What an absolutely fantastic first set of weeks of school, thanks mostly to our wonderful teachers. From the classroom setups to getting to know the new students to circumnavigating toward Montessori’s ‘normalization,' our teachers continue to amaze us in their abilities.
This school year, our monthly theme, “Montessori at Home,” aims to bridge the gap between classroom learning and daily family life, making the Montessori philosophy both accessible and practical for your household. September kicks off with our first focus: creating order and accessibility within child-sized environments. Maria Montessori viewed physical space—what she called the "Prepared Environment"—as a silent educator just as vital to a child’s development as a parent or teacher. She observed that external order directly shapes a child's internal world -- removing visual clutter and giving every item a dedicated home builds focus, calm, and confidence. When learning materials, coat hooks, and snacks are scaled to children's physical size and placed within their natural reach, they no longer rely on adults to navigate their day. This independence fosters deep self-reliance and pride. By introducing small adjustments at home—like low shelves, accessible water spigots, or child-height hooks—you will likely notice a natural reduction in daily power struggles as your child gains the autonomy to manage their own environment.
We hope you will be able to attend our ‘Back 2 School Nights’ [B2SN] this week. These truly are informative meetings that focus on information related to class schedules and concepts, which will hopefully leave you with an even better overall understanding of Montessori pedagogy as well as class structures and arrangements. As always, please be sure to follow the school’s Web Calendar for upcoming events, dates, and after-school clubs.
Looking forward to continued successes and accomplishments throughout the year. Take Care and until next month... ~Mr. Brian Long
