This was such a sad day for us as we said goodbye to our teachers and friends not just for the summer but forever. The Montessori School of Charlottesville decided to close Lucas' classroom at the Elder Care Center for budget reasons and Laith and I don't think their other 2 campuses are a good fit for him (too quiet and creativity-stifling for an active, social boy). If the school had remained open, he would have returned to the same teachers and same students (minus the kindergardeners) for the next 2 years. We were really looking forward to the continuity of that and enjoying all the amazing skills he learns in an environment that encourages kids to learn what interests them and at their own pace. Lucas was already starting pre-reading activities and also identifing the 50 states when he left! We'll also miss the fact that his school and teachers emphasize courtesy and manners and good social skills above all else. It's amazing to see how Montessori kids are so friendly and thoughtful. Playground time looks completely different there.
Next year, Lucas will be attending a well-regarded 3-days-a-week program at a church.
Here are some photos from our last day at Montessori:
Saying goodbye to his teachers, Ms. Marchenka (above) and Ms. Crystal (below)
Lucas' "mentor" Ava, who took Lucas under her wing when he first started school and showed him how to do many of the activities there.
Last "Music with Ben" singalong with the Elders
And now we're ready for summer! Wading pool and Discovery Museum, here we come!
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