School Events

January 23, 2024School Events, School Projects Community, elementary, Montessori, robotics, technology by Valerie Graves

The Elementary Robotic Team Wins First Place at First Lego League Competition

The Namaste Elementary First Lego League Robotics Team, The Tech Animals, was awarded first place in a FLL qualifying tournament they competed in with 22 other teams from the area. The event was held in Auburn, NY on Saturday January 20, 2024. Tech Animals will move on to compete in the Fingerlakes Regional Tournament in Buffalo on February 10, 2024. FIRST® LEGO® League […]

January 21, 2024School Events, School Projects Community, elementary, fundraising, literacy, Montessori, primary by Valerie Graves

“We Love Books!” Online Book Fair through Barefoot Books

Now through Valentine’s Day, we invite you to fall in love with the beautiful stories, published by Barefoot Books, as part of our online “We Love Books” Book Fair! Who needs candy when you have a book that keeps giving love and sweetness throughout the year! You can purchase books for your family, for friends, or even for your child’s classroom, […]

January 18, 2024School Events Community, elementary, Montessori, Music and Art Education, primary by Valerie Graves

Namaste Winter Concert and Art Show Returns!

We’re so thrilled to let you know that we are able to have a winter concert this year!! The concert will be on Saturday, February 3rd at 3:30pm in the community room of Jacksonville Community Church. Students in the Elementary and Primary classrooms are invited to participate in the concert, and all families are invited to attend! Performers should plan […]

November 16, 2023School Events Adult Education, child development, Early Childhood, Montessori, Montessori Primary by Valerie Graves

Workshop: Primary Level Curriculum

Do you wonder how a Montessori Primary classroom environment supports children’s growth and development? Join us for hands-on lessons, exploration of the materials and curriculum areas, and a greater understanding of the magic of Montessori for the young child! We hope to see you on Thursday, December 7th at 6:00 – 7:30 PM, at the Primary Campus (1608 Trumansburg Rd). […]

November 9, 2023School Events Community, elementary, Montessori, Music and Art Education by Valerie Graves

Elementary Students Visit Cornell’s Johnson Museum and Lincoln Hall

Namaste Montessori Elementary Program encourages students to connect what they are learning in the classroom with experiences in the larger community. On Thursday November 9th a group of students spent the day at Cornell learning about Art and Music. Inspired by the artistic work of Kandinsky and Calder, students created their own work using similar materials and techniques at school. They […]

November 7, 2023School Events Adult Education, alternative education, child development, media, technology, Workshop by Valerie Graves

Workshop: Technology, Media, and Child Development

The internet and modern technology make media exposure almost unavoidable even for young children. While technology can provide education and entertainment, it can also impact children in a less positive way. As parents and caregivers, how do we find that right balance of what to offer our children and when? With the holidays approaching, it can be especially difficult to […]

November 3, 2023School Events Community by Valerie Graves

Namaste Fall Festival

Saturday is our annual Fall Festival! We hope you will join us for games, crafts, music, and food, provided by our amazing parent volunteers. Children can play games or do activities to earn tickets and then use the tickets to exchange for treats at the treat table. Some annual favorites will be back, like face painting, pumpkin painting, feed the […]

September 21, 2023School Events Adult Education, alternative education, elementary, Montessori, preschool, primary by Valerie Graves

Montessori 101

Montessori philosophy is a radically progressive form of education based in scientific observation of children at each stage of development. The environment is designed to engage and inspire the child, and the adults are trained to guide the child toward their individual potential. Our first adult educational workshop is coming up in a couple of weeks. This event is open […]

September 20, 2023School Events by Irina

Namaste Annual Dish To Pass

We hope current and past members of our community will join us this Saturday, September 23rd, between 3 and 6 PM, at Taughannock State Park for our annual dish-to-pass gathering!

May 13, 2023School Events by Valerie Graves

Namaste Spring Festival!

Our school community celebrated the coming of spring with an outdoor gathering complete with singing, dancing to live music, and an amazing spread of dishes to share, thanks to all our families! And special thanks to Jacksonville park for the use of their space and pavilion.