Nature Song Montessori

Winter Break
2025-12-22 00:00 - 2026-01-02 23:59 UTC | Nature Song Montessori, 21246 NW Cannes Dr., Portland, OR, 97229
We hope all the families of NSM take a well deserved break, and spend lots of time with family and friends! Have a very happy Winter Break!

Labor Day (Holiday)
2025-09-01 00:00 - 23:59 UTC

Back to School Night
2025-09-25 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
This will be an informative night meant to outline the Montessori classroom areas, curriculum throughout the year, and some of the major holidays and break times. Parent teacher conference sign-ups will be posted, and we will serve light food and refreshments. Bring questions, comments, and suggestions to this no-kiddo event. Can’t wait to see everyone!

Halloween Parade
2025-10-31 10:00 - 10:30 UTC | Nature Song Montessori, 21246 NW Cannes Dr., Portland, OR, 97229
Children will arrive to school in their regular clothes and participate in festive games and crafts. At 10:00 am, We will change into our costumes and do a parade through the neighborhood to prepare the children for their night adventure. When we return to school, we will change out of costume and transition into our regular lunch time and afternoon routine.

Veterans Day
2025-11-11 00:00 - 23:59 UTC | Nature Song Montessori, 21246 NW Cannes Dr., Portland, OR, 97229
In observance of Veterans Day, and to honor those who have served, Nature Song Montessori will be closed on Friday 11/11/24.

Thanksgiving Break
2025-11-24 00:00 - 2025-11-28 23:59 UTC | Nature Song Montessori, 21246 NW Cannes Dr., Portland, OR, 97229
This will be a time for family and friends. School will be closed Wed 11/25 through 11/29. We hope all of our families have a wonderful break full of food, family, and fun.

New Years Day (Holiday)
2026-01-01 00:00 - 23:59 UTC

Martin Luther King Day (Holiday)
2026-01-19 00:00 - 23:59 UTC | Nature Song Montessori, 21246 NW Cannes Dr., Portland, OR, 97229

Presidents Day (Holiday)
2026-02-16 00:00 - 23:59 UTC | Nature Song Montessori, 21246 NW Cannes Dr., Portland, OR, 97229
NSM will be closed for President’s Day.

Parent Teacher Conferences
2026-03-19 00:00 - 2026-03-20 23:59 UTC | Nature Song Montessori, 21246 NW Cannes Dr., Portland, OR, 97229
Parent Teacher conference sign-ups are in the classroom near the entranceway. This is an opportunity to have 1-on-1 conversations with Ms. Jessica regarding the development of your child. As always we strive to keep the school and home on the same page. Detailed assessments will be provided so that you can review your child’s progress in the key areas of the classroom.

Spring Break (No School)
2026-03-23 00:00 - 2026-03-27 23:59 UTC | Nature Song Montessori, 21246 NW Cannes Dr., Portland, OR, 97229
Have a happy Spring Break, NSM will be closed from March 24 – 28th.

Memorial Day
2026-05-25 00:00 - 23:59 UTC
NSM will be closed for Memorial Day.

Last Day of 25/26 School Year
2026-06-19 08:00 - 14:30 UTC | Nature Song Montessori, 21246 NW Cannes Dr., Portland, OR, 97229
Party and potluck details to be announced and linked in the newsletter.

Week 1 - Water Play
2026-07-06 00:00 - 2026-07-10 23:59 UTC | Nature Song Montessori, 21246 NW Cannes Dr., Portland, OR, 97229
This week is all about the amazing aspects of water! Explore the outdoors with bubbles, sprinklers, water pipes, and splash pads! Mixing, pouring, and making a mess is encouraged! Students will participate in a whole host of water-based activities in the wonderful sunshine of July. Classroom exercises will teach students about the Montessori learning environment as well as grace and courtesy lessons. Family style lunch will be served on Friday with Beef Sliders, Sweet Potato Fries and Garden Veggies.

Week 2 - Sports and Physical Education
2026-07-13 00:00 - 2026-07-17 23:59 UTC | Nature Song Montessori, 21246 NW Cannes Dr., Portland, OR, 97229
Ready, set, go for the goal! Nature Song students will develop those larger muscles with coordination and balance, experiencing the joy of team sports through positive reinforcement and developmentally appropriate games. Children will experience a wide range of outdoor activities, which will encourage positive social interaction, communication, and team work. We will focus on basic games like soccer, tennis, and frisbee, with obstacle courses and character building activities as well! Go team!

Week 3 - STEAM Fun
2026-07-20 00:00 - 2026-07-24 23:59 UTC | Nature Song Montessori, 21246 NW Cannes Dr., Portland, OR, 97229
Kids love hands on science and this week we will explore fun and simple experiments that will lay the basic foundations for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. We will gather materials, observe, reflect, ask questions, and experiment. Topics will range from basic principals of Astronomy, Botany, Anatomy, Chemistry, Physics, Art Technique, and Zoology. These lessons are meant to encourage a sense of wonder for the world and a lifetime of discovery! Be prepared for your little ones to amaze you with questions like “We know our legs lift us up, but what pulls us back down?”

Week 4 - Nature Based Art
2026-07-27 00:00 - 2026-07-31 23:59 UTC | Nature Song Montessori, 21246 NW Cannes Dr., Portland, OR, 97229
For our fourth week of the Summer program, children will engage in outdoor sensorial and art activities using natural materials like sticks, rocks, flowers, leaves, fruits, vegetables, etc. We will observe insects, watch the metamorphosis of a caterpillar, as well as many other activities designed to understand the forms of life. We look forward to bringing out the artist in your child as they explore their curiosity and creative side in nature, and you will be amazed at all the wonderful projects created just for you!

Week 5 - Readers Theatre and Talent Show
2026-08-03 00:00 - 2026-08-07 23:59 UTC | Nature Song Montessori, 21246 NW Cannes Dr., Portland, OR, 97229
Bring your favorite book, musical instrument, or special talent to school this week and maybe it will open the door for creative story telling, drama, or acting. Early childhood Montessori students enjoy hearing true stories told by their teacher and older classmates. Story telling can nurture the development of self expression through public speaking, drama, and performance. Students may create their own performance or play based on a true story. We will sing, dance and maybe even surprise you with a performance made up by the students. Here is a glimpse of last year’s project:

Week 6 - Cooking/Tasting The Harvest
2026-08-10 00:00 - 2026-08-14 23:59 UTC | Nature Song Montessori, 21246 NW Cannes Dr., Portland, OR, 97229
Join us as we apply our lessons learned from the garden and discover what it means to bring the harvest to the table this week. Cooking organic treats and practicing our fine motor skills with real tools from the kitchen will engage our students and help develop their knowledge about where our food comes from. We will enjoy cooking deliciously fresh organic snacks that will be sent home daily with our young chefs!

Week 7 - Preparing For The Harvest Festival
2026-08-17 00:00 - 2026-08-21 23:59 UTC | Nature Song Montessori, 21246 NW Cannes Dr., Portland, OR, 97229
This week is all about giving thanks to our community. We will be practicing our grace and courtesy lessons that we have learned throughout the year. We will prepare baked goods, make beautiful flower arrangements, and create beautiful art to display at our end of the Summer Harvest Festival. Students will create programs to hand out as well as take part in the special jobs that help them feel like they are part of something bigger. All of our current and former Nature Song Montessori friends and family will be invited to feast their eyes and tastebuds on our student’s hard work. We look forward to seeing you there!

10th Annual Harvest Festival - A Community Potluck
2026-09-19 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Helvetia Market, 23137 NW West Union Rd, Hillsboro, OR, 97124, United States
Updated Schedule of Events coming soon!
