January 27, 2021

CMP will post no later than February 1, 2021 CMP's COVID-19 Safety Plans for each of the CMP Campuses.  The site specific COVID-19 Safety Plans include a Sample School Exposure to a Confirmed COVID-19 Positive Person Notification, the CMP IIPP Section 11: Infection Prevention Program Addendum specific to COVID-19 Prevention Program, and the COVID-19 School Guidance Checklist. 

See more for the plans and updates (and COVID-19 Symptom & Quarantine Decision Trees). 

• Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan CMP-Capitol, 09.14.20
• Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan CMP-Elk Grove, 09.14.20
• Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan CMP-San Juan, 09.14.20
• Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan CMP-Shingle Springs, 09.14.20

Classrooms are carefully prepared environments in Montessori education, designed to promote Self-Discipline, Sense of order, Contentment, Focus/Concentration, Genuine concern for others, Independence, Love of silence, Love of learning, Self-motivation, and Happiness. These are the characteristics of the “normalized child” who has their developmental needs met. Maria Montessori considered the normalization process of premier importance, laying the groundwork for a life of learning. Read more about our Prepared Environment by clicking here!

Here at CMP American River we do enforce a dress code (not a uniform policy) that promotes the comfort and safety of all students. Importantly, sneakers should be worn for PE days, sandals should be secured with a back strap and have a flat heel, and distracting branding and cartoon characters should be worn on weekends. We post a copy of our dress code on the website as well as in the campus office.

CMP is partnering with Carmichael Parks & Rec to offer Basketball this fall for 2nd-6th graders. Practice will focus on fundamentals of the game, good sportsmanship, and making the sport fun for all! Registration will open Thursday 10/21/21 and run through 12/3/21. Information and registration can be found at https://recpro.carmichaelpark.com/default.aspx

Dear CMP Families,

CMP turns 20 this year and would like to highlight 20 years of offering a quality, tuition-free Montessori Education that challenges our students to reach their full potential with the Holiday Card.

Attached are the contest rules and art work entry form, and we encourage your student/s to submit a design to their Principal on, or before, November 5^th.  We are looking for artwork that is based upon the overall ‘CMP 20^th Anniversary’ theme and for those who want something more specific we have chosen ‘Your favorite thing about CMP/School.’

Contest winners will receive a book of their choice and 20 cards.

Looking forward to seeing what your children create.

Happy Holidays! 

Carrie Klagenberg
Assistant to the Superintendent

We'll be kicking off National Red Ribbon Week by inviting students to wear RED in recognition of the largest, longest-running annual campaign dedicated to drug prevention. At the elementary school level, Red Ribbon Week presents another opportunity to share with students the benefits of building lifelong healthy habits, physically, mentally and emotionally.

CMP-American River is participating in the Runnin’ for Rhett Youth Fitness Program this fall. Students in 1st-8th grades will learn about running and physical activity in a FUN environment that encourages pride in movement all in honor of Rhett Seevers. The program will help with strength, flexibility, balance and cardiovascular fitness while preparing muscles to run without injury. The hope is children will become more active and encourage their friends and family to be active with them!

The Global Cardboard Challenge is a campaign inspired by the short film, Caine’s Arcade. At the heart of the Challenge is an opportunity for children to build whatever they can dream up using cardboard, recycled materials and imagination. CMP American River's annual Cardboard Challenge gives students space to create, have fun, and share their ideas with each other-all classes build then tour the campus-wide event.

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.  While suicide prevention is important to address year-round, this month provides a dedicated time to raise awareness around a difficult topic.  Suicide is the second leading cause of death among people ages 10-34.  Right now suicide rates among young people are at their highest levels since the year 2000.  We can all benefit from having conversations about mental health conditions and suicide, because just one conversation can change a life. Please click to read more...

For our annual celebration of International Day of Peace we were happy to see everyone participate in the campus-wide silent Peace Walk, forming a giant, silent circle to contemplate quotes and words for creating peace given by Ms. Teresa.

Our CMP American River Middle School is inspiring and developing future leaders through exciting Leadership Opportunities this year: The Green Team and CMP Young Leadership. The Green Team has reached out to all teachers to discuss green issues including recycling and littering; they will launch an education campaign with younger students to identify which bins are used for what types of recycling. The CMP Young Leaders focuses on building our campus community- they created their first video Newscast of the school year, demonstrating campus W.A.V.E. guiding principles of Working together, Acting responsibly, Valuing community, and Empowering themselves and others!

Each year we celebrate the teachings and dynamic life of Maria Montessori. She was a doctor, research scientist, and educator. Her landmark philosophy recognizes that children have a natural desire to learn and that stages of development exist for which there should be corresponding prepared educational environments. Montessori education provides pathways for creation, exploration, imagination, decision making, problem solving, and healthy social relationships that lead to concrete skills in concentration, academic and life skills. Read more about Maria Montessori by clicking here!

Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year!  It is absolutely heartwarming to see students back on campus this year.  School counseling is intended for students with social-emotional struggles or challenges that affect their learning here at school.  Counseling interventions are designed to be brief and solution-focused, and target specific issues or concerns that are directly impacting the child's education.  Possible interventions may include: one-time or periodic check-ins, re-teach of Second Step skills/concepts, individual/small group counseling sessions, or recommendation to outside community resources.  If your child is referred to counseling by his/her teacher or other staff member, you will be notified of the concern before it is brought to my attention.  Please click more to read on...
 

Welcome to 2021-2022 school year.  This year marks a momentous milestone for CMP, our 20^th Anniversary!

On Wednesday, August 4, 2021, CMP kicked off the celebration with a ‘Founder’s Panel”.  The CMP-Community had a chance to hear from the four individuals who started CMP twenty years ago on how CMP came into existence, the challenges they faced along the way, and what they are most proud of about CMP twenty years later.  It was an inspiring event.

Please follow the link to view the recording of the “Founder’s Panel”.

Many thanks to Norman Lorenz, Deanna Gardner, Marion MacGillivray, and Keith Alpaugh. 

Yuba County Private Schools Meeting, Wednesday, November 10, 2021.  See the notice for more information.