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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.

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February 2017 Alumni Highlight

February 2017 Alumni Highlight- Andre Golumbeski and Sam Marran We were so pleased to welcome two former alum to our …

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Bringing Montessori Home

Colette B. Cross Parents often ask how they can support Montessori principles at home. One of my favorite quotes from …

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Sowing the Seeds of Community Giving

When we step back and think of community, our first thought is of a geographic location, or a myriad …

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Division of Responsibility at Mealtimes

This week we had Registered Dietary Nutritionist, Jeanne Petrucci, from Living Plate present in our Parent Education Series on Raising …

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January 2017 Alumni Highlight

January 2017 Alumni Highlight- Courtney Kreitzer Courtney Kreitzer is an 8th grader who attends Randolph Middle School. She remembers her …

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10 Reasons Why Educators Should Encourage Independent Learning

This abbreviated article was written by Julie DeNeen, and as a Montessori educator I was struck by the fact that …

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Learning by Doing

By: Melanie Thiesse Through the use of hands-on materials and teachers who are willing to teach by asking more questions, …

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Books to help children find hope and strength in stressful times: A librarian’s list

Books to help children find hope and strength in stressful times: A librarian’s list By Karen MacPherson As an inveterate …

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Teaching Children to be of Service

Colette B. Cross Today I proudly watched our Kindergarten students bring holiday song, cheer and handmade gifts to the seniors …

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An Hour of Code

The Westmont Montessori Kindergarten class participated this year in the Hour of Code. They were led by Maria Fehling, a …

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.

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!