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August 17, 2026
Dear Montessori Families,
We are pleased to inform you that your child's Montessori team will be Montessori Directress Allison Nichols, and Montessori Assistant Jyothsna Odela.
The joyous anticipation of a new Montessori year is already blooming here at Green Hedges! At this point in the summer, we’re thoughtfully preparing our community and classrooms for a rich and joyful 2026–2027 school year. Montessori learning thrives on rhythm and preparation, and we know many of you enjoy marking special dates early. Below, you’ll find key information to help you and your child get ready for the exciting year ahead. We know that beginning a school year there can be lots of information, if you'd like to re-read some of our prior emails, they can be found on our Green Hedges website here.
As a note, part of the Green Hedges’ long-term redesign plan includes uniting the Montessori program in the Karen Wiechelt Stable and creating a lower school wing of Grade 2- Grade 5 in Kilmer Hall. In the short term, we hope to see improved traffic flow, increased opportunities for collaboration for our teachers, along with updated furniture and materials that excites learning. This year, your student’s classroom will be in the Stable, on the second floor. We look forward to showing you this space during Welcome Back Conferences, and will soon reach out with updated procedures around Carpool, Arrival, and Dismissal.
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The Montessori Back-to-School Playdate will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, August 18, from 4:00-5:30 p.m. on the Montessori Field by Kilmer House. This event is an opportunity for new students, returning students, and families to meet and connect with each other in an enjoyable, relaxing way. We encourage you to stop by and say hello!
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Welcome Back Conferences will take place on Monday, August 31, from 12:00-4:00 p.m. and Tuesday, September 1, from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. with your child's teacher. You are welcome to bring any completed health forms with you to the Welcome Back Conferences (Proof of ID, Health Form, and Medication Authorization Form). You can find directions on signing up for a conference here and then sign-up here.
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Montessori Back-to-School Night for parents and guardians is scheduled for Thursday, September 17. Attendees are asked to arrive by 6:00 p.m. for the event, which will last approximately an hour. This is an adult-only event, so please secure your child care early!
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Kyle J. Armstrong Installation Ceremony will take place on Monday, September 14, at 8:15 a.m. in the Green Hedges M.P.R. We encourage you to join us as we install our ninth Head of School at Green Hedges.
First Few Days:
As in past years, our Montessori students will be phased into the school year, which helps provide a smoother transition from home to school and enables the children to adjust to their surroundings more quickly. The schedule is as follows:
Montessori Kindergarten
Wednesday, September 2 - First Day of School
- Arrival is between 8:00 and 8:15 a.m. (Students may be dropped off at 7:45 a.m. to join before-care)
- Dismissal for all Montessori Kindergarten students is at 3:00 p.m.
- Extended Day begins on Tuesday, September 8, for Montessori Kindergarten students.
Montessori 4-Year-Olds
Tuesday, September 8 - First Day of School
- Arrival is between 8:00 and 8:15 a.m. (Students may be dropped off at 7:45 a.m. to join before-care)
- Dismissal for 4-year-olds is at noon for half-day students and at 3:00 p.m. for full-day students beginning September 8.
- Full-day Montessori 4-year-olds may begin Extended Day on Tuesday, September 8.
Montessori 3-Year-Olds
Thursday, September 10 - First Day of School
- Arrival is between 8:00 and 8:15 a.m. (Students may be dropped off at 7:45 a.m. to join before-care)
- Dismissal for 3-year-olds is at noon for half-day students and at 3:00 p.m. for full-day students beginning September 10.
- Full-day Montessori 3-year-olds may only begin Extended Day services on Thursday, September 10.
Extended Day 2026-2027
Extended Day is our after-school program that provides coverage Monday through Friday from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. for students in Montessori Full-Day 2's through Grade 8. This program is responsive to the varying tempo of the afternoon and thus offers a broad range of activities. Please note that students must be toilet-independent to be eligible. You may sign up for anywhere from one to five days per week.
For the 2026-2027 school year, Extended Day will begin on: Tuesday, September 8
The pricing for the school year is as follows:
- 1–3 days: $3,813
- 4–5 days: $5,651
- Drop-in: $65/day
For those families who would like to enroll their child(ren) in our Extended Day program this fall, we ask that you complete the form below, which will serve as your contract for the Extended Day program. Please complete a separate form below for each child in your household. Parents should email Director of Auxiliary Programs Ashlea Howard at ahoward@greenhedges.org with any questions or requests.
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