Supporting for Your Child's Growth in 2024 and Beyond

Happy New Year! Today children return to school after enjoying some time away. This time of the year is often a time for reflection. What were the best things about 2023? What possibilities do you look forward to in 2024? These are perennial questions that are asked as we turn the calendar from one year to the next. 

As re-enrollment for the 2024-25 school year opens, it is time to consider those possibilities for your children for the next school year. You are already a part of the WMS community, having learned more about our school, the Montessori philosophy and educational practices, and the WMS advantage. WMS is a school with a focus on academic excellence while maintaining a student’s sense of self. We are here to support them and their growth, to provide a humane education that strengthens their emotional and social skills, which are critical skills for success now and in their future. 

I am often asked about WMS students’ transition to the next school, their success in future endeavors, and how they manage the demands and differences of a more traditional education. Alex Ropars, a WMS alumni and biomechanical engineering student reflected on his WMS experience in his recent applications for graduate school:

“My teachers at Montessori were not just people who told me what to do and how to do it; they were thought partners. They allowed me to explore what interested me and figure out on my own how to learn about it. If I needed help, I could bounce my thoughts off of them, but they would not give me the answer outright. They taught me how to independently think and puzzle on my own, how to logically deduce how to get the answer. This helped me not only to be able to find the answer but also to understand the learning process and to enjoy that process.” 

Re-enrollment opens next week. Our sincere hope is that you will remain at WMS, the school that has served your children so well, the school that balances strong academic growth with personal growth. Dr. Montessori laid the foundation. We open the door to endless possibilities that are ahead for your children’s future.