Maria Montessori PTC

We were founded in 1995. Students increase their own knowledge through self- and teacher-initiated experiences.

* Learning takes place through the senses.

Maria Montessori School in works in partnership with children, families and the community to:

* nurture intellectual, emotional, social, and physical growth;
* encourage values which promotes a just and peaceful world; The American Montessori Society is committed to promoting quality Montessori education for all children from birth to 18 years based on these key concepts:
* The aim of Montessori

education is to foster competent, responsible, adaptive citizens who are lifelong learners and problem solvers.

* Learning occurs in an inquiring, cooperative, nurturing atmosphere. Students learn by manipulating materials and interacting with others. These meaningful experiences are precursors to the abstract understanding of ideas.

* The individual is considered as a whole. The physical, emotional, social, aesthetic, spiritual, and cognitive needs and interests are inseparable and equally important.

* Respect and caring attitudes for oneself, others, the environment, and all life are necessary. The Montessori teacher is educated in these areas:
* Human growth and development.

* Observational skills to match students' developmental needs with materials and activities. This allows the teacher to guide students in creating their individual learning plan.

* An open-ended array of suggested learning materials and activities that empower teachers to design their own developmentally responsive, culturally relevant learning environment.

* Teaching strategies that support and facilitate the unique and total growth of each individual.

* Classroom leadership skills that foster a nurturing environment that is physically and psychologically supportive of learning. A Montessori classroom must have these basic characteristics at all levels:
* Teachers educated in the Montessori philosophy and methodology appropriate to the age level they are teaching, who have the ability and dedication to put the key concepts into practice.

* A partnership with the family. The family is considered an integral part of the individual's total development.

* A multi-aged, multi-graded, heterogeneous group of students.

* A diverse set of Montessori materials, activities, and experiences, which are designed to foster physical, intellectual, creative and social independence.

* A schedule that allows large blocks of uninterrupted time to problem solve, to see the interdisciplinary connections of knowledge, and to create new ideas.

* A classroom atmosphere that encourages social interaction for cooperative learning, peer teaching, and emotional development.

06/15/2026

💙💛 We can't wait to cheer on our Montessori Mustangs this season! Be sure to get registered and join the fun! 🏃⚽🏀

05/21/2026

What a great way to wrap up the school year for our middle schoolers! 🎉🛼

They had an amazing time this past Sunday at Rec Night at Skateland — full of skating, music, laughter, games, and memories with friends. Thank you to everyone who helped make the night so much fun and to all the students who brought the energy! ☀️💙

05/16/2026

🚨Last Call to Register🚨

This is a free private event for our Montessori 6th-8th grade students.

*All attendees need to sign the waiver even if they don’t plan to skate.

🛼Middle School students, 6th-8th grade, are invited to our end of year Rec Night at Skateland! 🎉

This is a great opportunity for our 6th graders to meet and mingle with their peers before transitioning to Middle School next year.

📋This event is free but Registration is required

https://tinyurl.com/SkatelandMSregistration

🚨Skateland requires a waiver on file within the last year, please complete waiver before event

https://tinyurl.com/Skatelandwaiverlink

05/12/2026

Only a few more days left to register!
This is a free private event for our Montessori 6th-8th grade students.

*All attendees need to sign the waiver even if they don’t plan to skate.

05/11/2026

Huge shout out to Janelle and Kendric!

05/11/2026

Our final dinner for the school year!
This Thursday at Panda Express- 7046 Walton St. Order all day, in person or online, enter code 3852680 in the fundraiser line for online orders.

05/09/2026

🎬✨ And the award for BEST STAFF goes to… ALL of them! ✨🎬

We rolled out the red carpet once again for the grand finale of Staff Appreciation Week, and our Montessori stars definitely understood the assignment!

🌟 From VIP treatment and surprise gifts to laugh-out-loud staff awards voted on by their coworkers, it was the perfect Hollywood ending to an amazing week of celebration.

🏆 And now for this year’s “Golden Bead Award” winners…

🎭 Ms. Priest – Best Dressed
🛍️ Ms. Kelly – Most Montessori Merch
🧸 Ms. Clark – Student at Heart
🌪️ Ms. Hunt – Calm in the Chaos
😂 Mr. Wurth – Best Laugh
☕ Mr. Wurth – Best Mug Collection
🍿 Ms. Teeman – Most Likely to Bring Snacks
🎨 Ms. Cottrill – Best Decorated Desk/Classroom
💻 Ms. Gibbs – Most Likely to Give Tech Support
💛 Ms. Lepke – Most Supportive Staff Member

Safe to say the competition was fierce… but the applause was even louder! 👏✨

A standing ovation goes to our incredible Staff Appreciation Committee for directing such a blockbuster week full of treats, surprises, and thoughtful touches. And to all of our students and families — thank you for helping us roll out the VIP treatment for our staff! Your donations, kindness, and support helped make this week award-worthy in every way. 🎥🍎⭐

To our amazing staff: thanks for always bringing the talent, heart, patience, humor, and sparkle to our school each day. Around here, you’re all Montessori movie stars! 🌟🎬🏆

05/08/2026

As Teacher Appreciation Week comes to a close, we’re shining a light on our amazing special programs teachers! Thank you to all of our educators for the impact you make every day. Today’s 205 VIBE celebrates the teachers who help every student succeed! rps205.com/article/2857311

05/07/2026

🌟🎬 STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK — DAY 4 🎬🌟
Today our VIPs were treated to a snack-tacular sweet & salty snack bar in the lounge! 🍿🍫🥨 From crunchy to chocolatey, there was something for every star on our red carpet.

A HUGE thank you to our amazing families for the generous donations that made today possible. Your kindness truly deserves an award! 🏆❤️

Our staff work tirelessly every day, and we’re so grateful to celebrate the “reel” MVPs of our school this week. ⭐
Because let’s be honest… this cast of educators deserves all the snacks and the standing ovations! 👏🎥✨

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2021 Hawthorne Drive
Rockford, IL
61107

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