I come from a culture that celebrates independence, and I prize it myself — but I’ve learned to value interdependence equally. How could we offer kids these twin paths of growth? Even organize school around them? Check out this new piece: A Ladder Up. chrisbalme.substack.com/p/a-ladder-up

Friday Pep Rally

As we celebrate Valentine’s Day, we want to share our gratitude for the myriad of ways you support Mission Montessori, especially your support for the 2021 Tax Credit Campaign. If you have not completed yours, go here: bit.ly/mmataxcredit to do so.

Get Fit w/ Coach Schnepp #Crossfit #missionmustangs #missionmontessori

Teacher appreciation shouldnt just be the first week of May. It should be part of daily culture. Celebrate your staff.

When kids cheat on assignments it is because they have been taught that grades outweigh the importance of knowing things. We need to fix this.

Friday Pep Rally: fb.watch/bfL3kX7nJB/

Dr. Devich proudly unveiled the final touches to our beautiful labyrinth. Thank you for your work in collaboratively building this project with the children. It will serve as a haven for deep personal reflection and peace.

You don’t build class climate with good lessons. You build class climate with good relationships.

Spirit Day! instagram.com/tv/Caaiu49Jqta…

Educators are experts. That's the whole tweet.

Find something to be grateful for today. If you focus on finding the good, you are likely to find more of it.

You don’t shape school culture in your office. You shape it in the halls, in the classrooms, in the lunchroom… engaging with those around you.