Dear Members of our CMP Learning Community,

Thank you for participating in the recent Stakeholder Survey of the 2019-2020 School Calendar.  This survey was designed to gather input regarding the intersession schedule.

Of the 1400 respondents, there was great support for dividing the four weeks of intersession equally, with two weeks at Winter Break and two weeks during Spring Break.  Notably, there were also comments from the community with some common threads, as follows:

• A preference for a later August start date (August 14, 2019 vs. August 7, 2019)
• A preference for a longer Summer Break
• A preference for a shorter Spring Break

13 September 2018

Dear CMP Community,

As always, it is an honor to serve you as we celebrate the social, emotional and academic development of our children.  They seem to grow up all too fast!  I appreciate your support as we seek ways to enrich each of their learning experiences throughout these vital childhood years.

Did you know?  CMP conducts regular Board meetings throughout the calendar year.  One of the important functions of CMP’s amazing all-volunteer Board is to oversee the fiscal health of CMP.  At the September 10th Board meeting, Karl Yoder (Delta Managed Solutions) and I presented the network’s Unaudited Actuals.  The Board unanimously approved the Unaudited Actuals for each of our schools (CMP-CAP, CMP-EG, CMP-SJ and CMP-SS). 

The Board also approved an increase in the Personnel Pay Scale for CMP’s Maintenance/Security staff.  This decision impacts those personnel who serve CMP campuses that are not otherwise served by ‘District’ personnel.

The next CMP Governing Board Meeting will be held at the Shingle Springs Campus on Monday, October 8th.  The Board packet will be posted on our website in advance to the meeting.

Hope to see you there!

Gary S. Bowman

Superintendent/Executive Director, California Montessori Project

7 September 2018

Dear CMP Learning Community,

As I enter my 15^th year of service with California Montessori Project, I am filled with appreciation for the opportunity that I have been afforded.

Together, we have moved mountains!  Today, CMP is widely acknowledged, and respected, for its integrity, as demonstrated through its personnel, school program and operations.

After thoughtful consideration, my family and I have reached a decision that the 2018-19 school year will be my final year as CMP’s Executive Director/Superintendent.

I have the highest regard for CMP’s Mission and Values, and am deeply grateful for the exceptional staff and community I have served. 

My term of service with California Montessori Project has been an extraordinary journey for me --- and, hopefully, for you and your children, as well. 

I look forward to our continued partnership in the coming year, as we serve the incredible children and families within our CMP Learning Community.

Thank you for choosing CMP, and thank you, as always, for your generous support.

Warmly,

Gary S. Bowman, M.S.Ed.

Executive Director/Superintendent. California Montessori Project

September 3~ Labor Day, School and Club M closed
September 5~ Trait Assembly; Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible
September 5~ Early Release Day; K-3rd dismissal is 11:45, 4th-8th dismissal is 12:00
September 6~ Picture Day; Free Dress for all 
September 6~ Technology Night, 5:30pm @ Bradshaw
September 10~ Governing Board Meeting
September 13~ 7 Habits of Highly Effective Volunteers, 5:30pm @ Bradshaw
September 15~ Apple Hill Trip; Amethyst, Sunstone, Ruby, Topaz, Garnet
September 19~ ERD;  K-3rd dismissal is 11:45, 4th-8th dismissal is 12:00
September 21~ International Day of Peace
September 21~ Family Picnic and Clothing Swap; 5pm - 7pm @ Elk Grove Park
September 22~ Apple Hill; Tanzanite
September 24~ Volleyball; 5pm - 8pm
September 28~ MaiduTrip; Peridot