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  • September

    Individual Student Photos: Tuesday, Sept. 23 - Thursday, Sept. 25

    Photo Day Schedule (we will begin shortly after arrival is complete):
     
    Tuesday, Sept. 23: Redbud, Magnolia, Windsong, Nova, Terra
    Wednesday, Sept. 24: Laurel, Cypress, Heartsong, Rainsong, Sunset Trail YCC Group Photos
    Thursday, Sept. 25:  Gaines Creek, Persimmon, Pomegranate, Ladybug (group photo) 

    An email was sent with details and how to sign up for sibling photos.

  • August

    Join Us! Breakfast with Grae - September 5 and 19

    Please join us next month for breakfast with our Head of School, Grae Baker. This is an opportunity to connect as a community, hear about some of the exciting things happening at Austin Montessori School this year, and ask any questions you may have.
    • Friday, September 5, 8:30-10:00 AM at the Sunset Trail campus. 
    • Friday, September 19, 8:30-10:00 AM at the Great Northern campus. 
    Tacos and coffee will be provided. Space is limited, so your early RSVP is appreciated. You can RSVP through the Weekly Bulletin or the email you received.

  • Gaines Creek Coffee Shop ~ Friday, Sept. 12

    What: Coffee Shop, hosted by Gaines Creek students
    Where: 5677 Oak Blvd, Austin, TX (Gaines Creek Campus). Please park in the parking lot by the garden.
    Who: The Austin Montessori School community and friends
    When: Friday, Sept. 12, from 7:15 to 10:00 am (Our busiest time is before 8:30 am serving Gaines Creek families. If your schedule allows, we would love to see you between 8:30-10:00 am.) 

    See you there!

  • July

    2025-2026 Parent Checklist

    Dear Parents,
     
    It’s time to get ready for the 2025–2026 school year—please take a few moments to complete your parent checklist.
     
    A highlighted message at the top of the page will alert you to complete the checklist. You will be prompted to complete the following:
    • UPDATE YOUR PERSONAL and FAMILY CONTACT INFO and PRIVACY SETTINGS
      • Please review and update your address, email address, and contact information as needed. 
      • Review and update the option for other parents to view contact information for you.
    • VIEW THE BULLETIN BOARD FOR YOUR CHILD’S COMMUNITY
      • Each community has a Bulletin Board where important information is made available, such as:
        • Contact information for your child's guide
        • Class Roster
    • REVIEW THE 2025-2026 CALENDAR
      • The school calendar is available by clicking the Calendar tab on the school's website.
     
    QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR BLACKBAUD TUITION MANAGEMENT BILL?
     
    If you have any questions regarding your Blackbaud Tuition Management bill, please contact Sandy Bartholome (sandyb@austinmontessori.org, 512-892-0253 ext 104) in the Business Office. She will be your point of contact throughout the summer and next school year.
     
    QUESTIONS ABOUT myAMS? Contact info@austinmontessori.org.
     
    Have a wonderful summer!

    Warm regards,
     
    Dawn Michal
    Director of Operations

  • May

    Amber Miller

    Forty-Year Journey: Amber Miller Retires from Austin Montessori School

    Fabiana Shelpuk
    Born and raised in Texas, Amber Miller first came to Austin Montessori School in 1979. Not as a staff member, but as a young mother looking for the right educational environment for her three year-old son. Her decision was rooted in an admiration for what founder Donna Bryant Goertz was building and, as she admits with a smile, in the wholesome snacks she saw being served. She didn’t know it then, but that moment would shape the next four decades of her life. At the time, Austin Montessori was a small, close-knit community with just a handful of classrooms. “It felt like a hidden gem,” Amber recalls.

Austin Montessori School

5006 Sunset Trail, Austin, TX 78745
(512) 892-0253
info@austinmontessori.org
Austin Montessori School is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex or gender, disability, or age in providing educational services, activities, and programs. The school adheres to all applicable state and federal non-discrimination laws for private, non-profit educational institutions.