Experts believe that 65% of children starting primary school now will work in jobs that don’t exist today. Tomorrow’s workforce will need to be more adaptable than ever before and work-life balance will only become more important. By encouraging critical thinking and confidence, Montessori education prepares children not only for the modern workplace, but for life. We believe that education is about optimizing human capacity, not simply acquiring knowledge and taking exams. (Louise Livingstone, "The Magic of Montessori – 5 Things That Make Montessori Special")
The Montessori Model United Nations (MMUN) program is one way we are preparing students for future success. This remarkable program is for students ages 9 to 15, and offers them the chance to participate, either online or in person, in thoughtful debates about current global issues and to propose real world solutions. Dr. Maria Montessori observed that children at this age are deeply sensitive to fairness and justice. MMUN builds on this natural empathy by guiding students through a year long learning journey.
With the support of their teachers, students research their assigned country, study global topics, and prepare speeches and resolutions. At the end of the program, children come together with Montessori peers from around the world to engage in formal debates, representing their countries and presenting their solutions to international challenges. This unique experience helps these young people develop essential life skills such as critical thinking, academic writing, public speaking, collaboration, negotiation, and leadership. At the same time this opportunity aids in nurturing a sense of global citizenship and social responsibility.
The United Nations (UN) was created after World War II to advocate for peace, defend human rights, and support global cooperation. The UN headquarters is located in New York City, and MMUN participants have the unforgettable opportunity to gather and debate in the actual General Assembly Hall, where world leaders meet to shape the future. MMUN conferences are well regarded for their academic rigor and high standards and can help students strengthen their college and job applications. This fall, our 5th and 6th graders, assisted by Lynn O'Connor and Piya Dasgupta, are hard at work preparing for the 2026 MMUN conference. We are cheering them on and are looking forward to their finale!
International Festival
The International Festival is one of our favorite events of the school year. Each classroom sets up a booth representing a different country and children are invited to pick up a passport and collect stamps from each booth. You don't want to miss it! Please consider volunteering to work a shift at your child's classroom table. We need volunteers to make this event happen. See you there!
Staff Highlights
This year we will be introducing you to a different staff member each week. We look forward to sharing things like why they love CMS, how they were introduced to the Montessori philosophy, and what they enjoy doing when they are not at school.
Lynn O'Connor
Learning Support Coordinator
(at CMS since 2025)
Q) How long have you worked at CMS?
A) This is my first year at CMS and I've joined the team as the Learning Support Coordinator.
Q) How did you come to discover Montessori and how has it impacted your life?
A) After working in marketing and event planning for the music and non-profit industries I stumbled into a Montessori classroom and was in absolute awe of seeing what children were capable of. I assisted in classrooms at different age levels before finding my home in elementary, where I spent the last 10 beautiful years as a guide in Boerne. As a Montessorian the philosophy ingrains itself into who you are at the core - it is a constant learning and unlearning, slowing down, and being present to witness the gift that is the work of the child. My experiences with students and their families are ones that I hold dear to my heart and give me hope for what the future holds.
Q) What is something you would recommend for parents?
A) A book: "Outdoor Kids in an Inside World" by Steven Rinella
Q) What do you do for fun outside of work?
A) I'm a big fan of going to live shows for both music and comedy. I believe novel experiences help to rewire our brains and give us new perspectives, so I love trying new foods, new exercise/wellness trends, and visiting new places. I also enjoy settling in with a good book and I'm always up for recommendations!
CMS CALENDAR REMINDERS
- October 22-31 - Parent-Teacher Conferences
- November 8 - International Festival
- November 24-28 - Closed for Thanksgiving Break
Subscribe to our CMS Calendar: CLICK HERE
The mission of Community Montessori School is to provide authentic Montessori education
in a nature-rich environment that cultivates collaboration, curiosity,
love of learning, and respect for oneself, others, and the world.
