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Learning How to Think - Exploring How to Do

From our vast curriculum to the unique classrooms to the strength of each teacher, Westmont encourages children to think for themselves, to discover, question, build resilience, create, lead, and collaborate. Westmont’s thriving, nurturing environment leads to lifelong success in academic, emotional, and social skills.

August 19, 2019Uncategorizedby VCG Developer

“Look! I’m really taking my time and being super careful.”

Hello and happy Monday! I can’t believe summer’s already coming to an end. I’ve never been good at goodbyes, but …

August 12, 2019Uncategorizedby VCG Developer

“Would you please sit next to me tomorrow?”: Integrity & the ‘Checking In’ Mentality at Westmont

Hello and happy Monday! Last week I discussed the importance and unique role of every person in the Westmont community. …

August 5, 2019Uncategorizedby VCG Developer

The Westmont Orbit: Unpacking Westmont’s Tight-Knit Community

Hello and happy Monday! I hope you’re all having great summers so far. I typically draw my inspiration for each …

July 29, 2019Uncategorizedby VCG Developer

“We’re all gardeners!”

Hello and happy Monday! Between our ‘Under the Sea’ Exploration Camp and ‘Nature Fun’ Extended Day Camp, the children spent …

July 22, 2019Uncategorizedby VCG Developer

“It’s amazing how much he’s getting it already. They are so capable.”

Hello and happy Monday everyone! I hope you all managed to stay cool over the weekend. Looking back on the …

July 15, 2019Uncategorizedby VCG Developer

“Is it okay if we get glue on our hands? Yes!”

Hello and happy Monday! This past week I felt overwhelmed in the best possible way by the amount of creativity …

July 1, 2019Uncategorizedby VCG Developer

Monday, July 1, 2019 “I’m making him laugh. It’s nice to make people laugh.”

Hello and happy summer! My name is Samantha Bittman and I’m going to be taking over the Westmont Montessori School …

November 15, 2018Uncategorizedby VCG Developer

On Everyday Thankfulness and Kindness

On any given day I observe our young students carry in a can of soup, or a box of cereal …

November 5, 2018Uncategorizedby VCG Developer

50 Questions to Ask Your Kids Instead of Asking “How Was Your Day”

Can you tell me an example of kindness you saw/showed? Was there an example of unkindness? How did you respond? …

June 21, 2018Uncategorizedby VCG Developer

Words of Wisdom

For some additional insight: https://www.backwoodsmama.com/2018/02/stop-telling-kids-be-careful-and-what-to-say-instead.html

Learning How to Think - Exploring How to Do

The First Step Towards Your Child’s Future

Flash forward a year from now… a decade from now… what will your child have in common with today’s most remarkable inventors, such as the Google co-founders and the creator of Amazon.com? The foundation of a Montessori Education.

More Than a School

Westmont’s commitment to educating children who become responsible and caring adults goes far beyond our classroom. We partner with our parents and our community to assure that all students have the support and resources they need to succeed in school and in life - there is no better partnership!

Enduring and Authentic

We are proud of Westmont’s enduring foundation reflected in our alumni’s seamless transition into the area’s finest public and independent schools and subsequent entry into a vast array of colleges and universities - from Amherst to Yale.

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Westmont’s commitment to educating children who become responsible and
caring adults goes far beyond our classroom. We partner with our parents and our community to assure that all students have the support and resources they need to succeed in school and in life - there is no better partnership!