PLEASE VOTE FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

There are four candidates for the three open positions on the Board of Directors.  Please review their statements on the Board of Directors link and cast your vote in the school office or at the SMPO meeting.  Voting will go thorugh Tuesday, May 22.

SHERWOOD SUMMER CAMP APPLICATION

2012-2013 SCHOOL CALENDAR

2012-2013 APPLICATION STILL AVAILABLE

The online application for the 2012-2013 school year is now available.  You may access it directly through the link here.  The public drawing was held Wednesday, February 1, but you can still enroll for a spot on the wait list.

SCHOOL CALENDAR ONLINE

The calendar for 2011-2012 is linked on the "Events" page for download.

SCENES FROM SCHOOL

Take a look at our latest slideshow.

*******SHERWOOD MONTESSORI IN THE NEWS*******

HONORS, REWARDS, AWARDS, PRIZES, PRAISE, MENTIONS, AND ACCOLODES

For our Montessori students, the satisfaction of a job well done and the deep feeling of peace that comes during the process of work are the genuine rewards we strive for.  External rewards are not the point, but it does feel good when high quality work is recognized by the community.  Sherwood students have been recognized in the community for a number of achievements during this 2011-2012 school year.

Poetry 99 Winner from Sherwood Montessori

Congratulations to Charlie, a 5th grade student, for this winning poem:

Screech Owl in the Tree Hollow 
It is nearing six o’clock 
The sky is pink, purple, red, and blue 
my dad and I are on a walk 
we are searching for Nature’s treasures 
from a dark hollow in a tree 
two yellow blinking eyes are watching me 
I turn to see 
a screech owl and her hatchlings 
Out of the grass 
A mouse in his talons 
The father owl silently wings his way to the hollow 
The hatchlings screech pleadingly 
The open mouths get the goods!

-Charlie Giannini, 12

Follow this link to read more winning poems with 99 words:

http://www.newsreview.com/chico/poetry-99/content?oid=4186239

Sherwood Students Shine in Fiction59 Contest!

Students from Sherwood Montessori won awards in the annual Chico News and Review Fiction 59 competion.  Three students placed in the Sixth to Eighth Grade Division, and four students placed in the Fifth Grade and Younger.  That is more than any other school!  Congratulations to all the participants and to teacher Danielle Mennucci!!  This news item has fifty-nine words.

To read the fabulous fiction by Zane Polsan (6^th grader, first place) and Rhiannon Philippi, Alexa Briand, and Joshua Bronson (honorable mentions) click on the link to go the Chico News and Review website.

Sherwood Students Win Chico Science Fair Awards

Congratulations are also due to the award winning scientists in our student body.  Malcolm Dinani, 1^st grader, won first place for his grade for his science fair project.  This is Malcom’s second year in a row for winning first prize for his grade!  First prize for the 7^th grade went to Ella Shapiro and Tia Watkins for their project.  Other Sherwood students who were awarded prizes in the Chico Science Fair included Sabrina Husbands, second place for 6^th grade, and Chloie Livingston who won “Best Use of Scientific Method”, a special award from Lares Research.  Chloie also won 3^rd place for 5^th grade.  Other third place winners from Sherwood include: Madison Williams (6^th), Finn Cresswell (6^th), Liron Ariely (7^th), Dylan Henson (7^th), Caleb Doney (7^th), and Meredith Bishop & Alexa Briand (8^th).

Saturday Chico Farmers' Market Salsa Contest

For the second year in a row, Sherwood took prizes in the Chico Saturday Farmers’ Market Salsa Contest.  Our red salsa entry won third place in 2010 and first place in 2011.  We also took second prize in presentation thanks to our students’ beautiful colored pencil drawings encircling the salsa’s wooden bowl.

Sherwood Kindergarten Students Sing on the Radio

The kindergarten class performed "We Are The Mosaic" for the Gather 'Round the Radio program on 12/24/2011 on public radio station KZFR. This slideshow shows the performers recording at the Blue Room.  Warning:  Contents are EXTREMELY adorable.

The song is part of "The Mosaic Project", a program designed to teach children that peace can be a reality in our world:  http://www.mosaicproject.org/.

Carrots, Chefs, and Healthy Choices at Sherwood

Check out this video featuring Sherwood kids and Richie, our Cooking and Gardening Instructor.  About 3 1/2 minutes in Richie demonstrates a recipe in Sherwood's kitchen.  Keep watching through the credits for some carrot humor featuring funny and familiar kids.

Farmers' Market Fridays 3 PM!!!

Please join the students for our biweekly Farmer's Market.  Loads of fun and lots of goodies!

Welcome to Sherwood Montessori!

Welcome to the website for Sherwood Montessori! Sherwood Montessori is the effort of a dedicated group of Chico parents who have a combined expertise in education, management, psychology and financial planning to create a public Montessori charter Kindergarten-Eighth grade school. Our vision is for small, multi-aged classrooms where any member of the greater Chico community can succeed by applying the Montessori philosophy in their education.

Why "Sherwood Montessori"? The founding board wanted a name that reflected both the environmental focus typical of Montessori schools and the proud heritage of Chico. As many local residents know, the classic 1938 movie, "The Adventures of Robin Hood," was filmed on location in Bidwell Park-the Sherwood Forest of King John. Conjuring images of both adventure and lush forests, we felt the name emphasized our vision for the school.

Want more information? Please fill out the Form below to be put on an e-mail list to receive updates and information about the school.

Please note: Sherwood Montessori is an independent endeavor that is not connected to any existing school in Chico or elsewhere. If you found our website while searching for the excellent private Montessori pre-school/Kinergarten in Chico, please use the link below:

Website for the Chico Montessori Children's House, located on Glenn Street.

Contact Us

Contact Form to Receive Information

Please fill out the following form to receive updated information about the charter effort.  By sending us this information, you are not required to attend the school nor will it impact your choice to attend another school.