In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Countryside volleyball players are sporting pink socks during games.
 Shown here - the Middle School team with their feet in
artistic formation around a volleyball. 
     
Photo credit goes to Jeanette Pon, their Coach 
Countryside Communique - Week of September 30, 2013Week
Congratulations to

Akhari Brown
Class of 2014
Countryside's first
National Achievement Scholar! 

Countryside Senior, Akhari Brown scored in the top 3% of Black Americans who took the PSAT last year.  The National Achievement Scholarship Program was established in 1964 to provide recognition for outstanding Black American high school students.

Click here to learn more about the National Merit Scholarships and their various designations.
nullFriday, October 18
12:30 pm Tee Time
The Tradition Golf Club
(Prosperity Church Road)

Register Today: individuals and foursomes
or  Click Here to download a registration form

Thank you to our
 Golf Classic Sponsors:


Hanachi OrthodonticsKola logo
Hole Sponsorships still available. 
If your company or family would like to sponsor the Golf Classic please email

Thank You Countryside!
Here is a photo of Ms. Meredith (K - 6 Music Teacher) and the First Graders of the Pell River School in Jamaica.  They were extremely grateful for our donations of school supplies and money.
  Cabeza, hombros, rodillas, y pies

Ms. Claudia, PC Spanish teacher is pleased to share some lessons she is teaching the students.  Click here to download Spanish song sheets to sing with your children at home.
Information from the Countryside
Board of Trustees

Meeting Dates:
Oct. 16,  Nov. 20,
Jan. 15, Feb. 19, April 16, May 21, June 18

  
Meetings are held at the Mallard Creek Campus in the Art Room beginning at 6:00 pm and consist of both open and closed portions  depending on the agenda. The open portion is community oriented for the Board of Trustees, Administrator Team, and any guests who wish to attend (faculty, staff and parents are welcome).  During this session updates from the Head of School, the Administrative Team, and the Board Committee Chairs are presented.

Items may be requested to be placed on the agenda, if submitted in writing at least one week prior to the meeting.   

As always, if there are items you would like to bring to the Board's attention, you may email them at boardoftrustees@countrysidemontessorischools.org 

   

WANTED: Community Members

Countryside Board of Trustees bylaws state that Board membership must not exceed 49% parent representation.  In order to be in compliance with our bylaws, the Board of Trustees has three community board membership positions to fill. We are looking for new members who have experience/knowledge in the following three areas:  

  1. technology education
    (not hardware and software but how to teach technology)
  2. strategic planning and enactment
  3. sales and recruitment.  
When parent positions become open, we will again notify you for your nominations.  If you know of a community member that fits one or more of these characteristics and might be interested in volunteering his/her time to Countryside, please email
Michelle Stephan, Board Governance Chair

Michellestephan@countrysidemontessorischools.org 

CMPTO News

October Meeting: 
Tuesday, October 8    6:30 pm
MC Campus - Art Room  
Candidates for President and Vice President will speak followed by a vote.
There is still time to nominate someone but you must act fast!  Email their name, position (Pres. or VP) and your contact info to: cmpto@countrysidemontessorischools.org
Fall Festival
Saturday, October 26
JO Campus - 12:00 - 4:00 pm
Games, Food, Fun
One Fund logo

We're kicking-off our annual One Fund campaign next week.  with a letter and pledge form mailed to every Countryside household.  We'll follow up with emails, phone calls, and campus signage throughout the campaign.

The One Fund is an important part of Countryside!  We rely on the generosity of our families to help with enhancements to our programs.  As is the case with all independent schools, tuition just doesn't cover everything we want and need for our students.

Last year, Countryside families donated just over $165,000 to the One Fund through their contributions and participation in events like the Golf Classic, Arts Showcase and The Gala.  Our goal this year is $200,000.  We can do it with your help!

Please read the information mailed to you and submit your family's pledge as soon as you can.  Thank you!



graphic-fist-globe.gif Montessori Journey: 
Parent Education Night
From Grace and Courtesy to Global Awareness

Thursday, Oct. 17
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Mallard Creek Campus

This event is for parents of
students: Toddler - 12th Grade.
cbcc logo 70 Lives Saved!
Such a generous and successful blood drive thanks to all who participated.  This year we had a record breaking 27 participants with 23 donations able to be used saving a total of 70 lives! Our sincere appreciation to the Countryside Montessori Community. 

 

"Nothing to it", says Dr. Jason Giersch, World History Teacher

(l-r) Hannah Simpson, Chloe Wilson and
Abbey Bishop work the snack table with beaming smiles

Art Crawl
inspired by the works of
Henri Matisse (1869 - 1954)

SAVE THE DATE:
Sunday, December 8  2-5 pm 
Mallard Creek Campus

 Galleries of Student Artwork 

        Performance Stage       

Artisan Village


Thank you to our Sponsors:  

The Blasi Family 
Rick, Sarah and Andrew  
 
Hanachi Orthodontics 
Kola logo

Gallery Sponsorships still available.
If your family or company would like to sponsor the Arts Showcase please email Beth Griffiths
bethgriffiths@countrysidemontessorischools.org