Our Community
Chesterbrook was established in 1971 and over the last 40 years we have built an extended community that includes a seamless extension of the Chesterbrook teaching staff. This group of people has helped to create the culture that is Chesterbrook Montessori School. That culture is built around music, nature, education and discovery.
International Night
A welcome back and welcome to the school that involves the parents and children sharing some of their favorite dishes and traditional recipes. Since we have such a diverse community, this event is organically international. We celebrate with a show or music and break bread as a community.
Eagle Bear
A friend from the Apache Tribe in Colorado comes with his children to visit each year. This event includes Native American dancing and storytelling. This is a much anticipated tradition at Chesterbrook and one that is shared during the day with all able participants.
Soccer (fall and spring)
Chesterbrook parents and students participate in soccer together afterschool. This is an add-on activity provided by a professional children’s soccer coaching program. It is a chance for parents and students to enhance their social interactions as a Chesterbrook community...and it’s fun.
Parent Coffee
Both social and informative, these coffees are hosted by Chesterbrook parents and include the teachers showing the parents some of the lessons their children have and the materials used. These happen several times a year.
Bring your Parent to School Night
Twice a year our children invite a parent to have a lesson of their choosing (or two) in their classroom.
Holiday Program and Party
An enchanted morning giving parents a taste their children’s love for music, learning and showmanship. Our founder, Judy, brings music to their lives on a weekly basis. This music continues throughout the year, but in December parents get to take part as audience members while their children perform.
A Visit from Sanford Jones
A renowned Montessori educator and composer visits Chesterbrook every year. During this time, he sings and discusses music with our children. This event is open to parents.
Annual Picnic
The end of the year picnic is a great field-day event with laughs, food, friendship and fun. All parents, siblings and extended family are welcome to share in this event.
“I don't even know how to begin this review, because the outpour of love, gratitude and warmth I feel for Chesterbrook is hard to quantify into words. My son attended Chesterbrook for 3.5 years, starting at just shy of 3 years of age. The integration to the school was seamless for my son, and I genuinely felt that we had joined a very special family. Preschool at Chesterbrook was an activity my son looked forward to throughout his years there, needless to say, my son was very sad when he realized he would no longer attend Chesterbrook after his Kinder year (upon completing the Primary curriculum). The relationship I built with the school was also very positive, open, and as stated before, felt like family - my concerns were listened to and respected. Lastly, being open during the 2020-2021 school year was an absolute gem; the school did an amazing job with balancing in person curriculum and COVID-19 safety - it has to be stated that this was thanks to the staff's commitment and hard work. In summary, Chesterbrook will forever hold a very dear place in my heart, they became an important part of my son's development; I don't think our family will ever forget.”