Every year, I wrap up my summer break with a long hike. The subtle change in the late summer air prepares me to welcome back our students and forge our path through the new school year together. Some hikes bring clear views and an unobstructed trail. This year’s end-of-summer hike was not like that at […]
On May 16, Montessori del Mundo celebrated our 8th Annual 5K & Kermés. The event brings our community together for a morning filled with energy, determination, and celebration. Nearly 175 students, families, staff members, alumni, and friends came together to continue this cherished MdM tradition. The morning started with our 5K & Family Fun Run.
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The first season of MdM’s soccer team, Cosmos, was an exciting and meaningful experience for our community. As a co-ed team, Cosmos made its debut by earning second place in a 2025 Aurora City Parks and Recreation soccer tournament. This reflects the students’ effort, perseverance, and commitment, along with the constant support of families and
As we move through the current school year, I’m already thinking ahead to next year. One of the most important parts of my role as Executive Director is recruiting new MdM teachers. At MdM, teacher recruitment looks different than it does at other schools, including many dual-language programs. With a teacher retention rate of over
On December 18, 2025, during Pajama Day, our Middle School students hosted a Winter Market as part of their microeconomy work. Over several weeks, the adolescents worked steadily to prepare the inventory and organize a sale featuring items they created themselves. The market included jewelry, pear salsa, keychains, creations made with modeling clay, crochet products,
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Enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year is officially open at Montessori del Mundo, and we are excited to welcome new and returning families into our vibrant, bilingual Montessori community. MdM is a place where children are known, valued, and supported as curious, capable learners. Our school combines authentic Montessori practice, bilingual education, and a deep
Before Thanksgiving, I had the joy of hosting a small group of friends who wanted to support our school families in a hands-on way. Using the Dollar Tree Dinners model, each person committed to bringing ingredients for one or more recipes, and together we set up an assembly line in my kitchen. In just a few
