Elementary Positive Discipline Class
Chris Nestlerode • February 25, 2025

Parent Development - Positive Disciple Series for Elementary Families

Tuesday, March 4th, 11th, and 18th at 6pm


Connect with other parents through this interactive and engaging experience. You will be introduced to the Positive Discipline pathway to becoming an effective parent who is respectful and loving with clear boundaries and structure.


March 4 -  What's working and what isn't. We will be defining and differentiating punishment and rewards versus discipline. Explore your own relationship with effective and ineffective parenting tools. 

March 11 -  Navigating emotional triggers (yours and your child’s). We will dive into how to lead with confidence and support emotional intelligence in your home for raising capable resilient children. 

March 18 - Connection before Correction: We will end this series exploring the many responses we can have to navigate challenging behavior as opportunities for social and life skill building. 

Handouts will be available for anyone who misses a session. Each night will build on knowledge to scaffold learning. Those who are parenting / raising elementary aged children invited to attend this 3 week series. 


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Annual Campus Workday

August 7, 2025
Annual Family Workday Join us to prepare the school, meet other families, and earn parent participation points and get the classrooms, fields, gardens, outdoor environment, ready for the start of the new year. No care will be provided but you are encouraged to bring your children to work by your side. Drinks, snacks, and lunch after will be served! RSVP in the school newsletter.

Journey and Discovery

By Chris Nestlerode • March 4, 2025
Journey and Discovery Friday and Saturday , March 14th -15th Experience the educational journey through the eyes of a Santa Cruz Montessori student. Participants will find answers to their questions about the Montessori program through their own experience. You will come away with a deeper understanding of Montessori education and its focus on meeting the developmental needs of the child. The ‘Journey’ portion happens on Friday and begins with a silent walk through the classrooms where you will have an opportunity to look at the materials and appreciate the beauty of the classroom. Afterward, you will come together as a group to share your observations. On Saturday, you have the opportunity to ‘Discover’ by interacting with the Montessori materials. Learn how the child constructs meaning and how each level is the springboard for the next. Please RSVP in the school newsletter.