Providence Montessori

Celebrations


Celebrations and Traditions at Providence

In addition to regular classroom work, Providence offers several special programs scheduled throughout the year. These range from guest speakers, musical programs, performances, and Lexington Children’s Theatre productions. Often, the entire student body gathers together, while on other occasions, events are geared towards specific ages/class levels.


Providence also holds several events throughout the school year, all of which are time-honored traditions where our families can gather together as a school community. 

Founders' Day Bash

The Founders’ Day Bash started in 2006 as the dedication of our Founders' Art and Activities Building. This celebration continues to grow each year with a carnival-like atmosphere of games, prizes, great food and take-a-chance baskets. Each classroom helps coordinate a raffle basket by gathering items based on a specific theme. Although it is a fundraising event, the Founders’ Day Bash has become a major social occasion that everyone enjoys. Our community looks forward to this first family celebration of the school year.

4-H Camp

Each year, lower elementary students spend the night at 4-H Camp in Carlisle, KY. The two-day stay covers activities in team building, water ecology, birding, art, day and night hikes and campfire singing. Parents are also welcome to this educational, fun event.

Peace Ceremonies

Each September, Providence students participate in a ceremony held on the International Day of Peace. Children and staff gather at our peace pole to share songs, poems, and traditions. The teaching of peace is at the center of Providence’s curriculum and is woven into specific lessons, as well as everyday practice with particular emphasis on peaceful conflict resolution. Our annual peace ceremony is an opportunity for our children to celebrate what they practice throughout the year.

Grandparents' Day/Open House

A Sunday in October is always set aside for family, friends and prospective parents to visit classrooms and tour school grounds. This is a wonderful chance for students to show relatives their classroom and the activities they work on during the school day. Grandparents have been an integral part of the creation and success of Providence and we celebrate this day to honor them. Families interested in joining our community are always invited to view the school.

Pumpkin Palooza

Our newest annual tradition, Pumpkin Palooza is held on the Friday evening that precedes Halloween.  During the week leading up to the event, students are encouraged to bring a carved or decorated pumpkin to school.  The jack-o'-lanterns line the sidewalks of our campus as students and families return to school Friday evening to trick or treat on our school grounds.  This event was first held during the COVID-19 pandemic as a way for families and students to gather outdoors safely and have some fun.  It was such a hit, we've decided to do it every year!  Students (and parents) are invited to wear Halloween costumes.  Our teachers and staff also get in on the fun by dressing up in costume and decorating the classroom patios.  Pumpkin Palooza has quickly become one of our most favorite traditions. 

Breakfast Cafe

Each year, around Valentine’s Day, members of our entire school participate in a fundraising social event which is a favorite of both the children and teachers. Families come to school and enjoy a smorgasbord of breakfast foods which have been provided by the families. This is another opportunity for parents, children, and staff to spend time together outside of the classroom. After gathering for a time in the morning, children enter their classrooms for the day, and parents go on about their daily routine.

Earth Day

Our children learn throughout the year that they are stewards of the Earth. Children at the 6-9 level create Earth Day reports/projects which they present to the students and parents. The day ends with a picnic lunch on school grounds. For more information, visit the Environmental Studies page - found under the Programs tab, under Enrichment.

Book Fair

Every April, our school library turns into a giant book store where books and gifts are on sale and display. Children and their parents are encouraged to shop and browse throughout the week. The proceeds from the event benefit the Providence library.

Spring Family Picnic

Following the last day of classes, the Providence family gathers for an end of the year picnic. Everyone brings blankets, chairs and a picnic lunch to enjoy. For recreation, many families bring kites, games and soccer balls. This tradition is a grand send off to the summer break.

Our three children have thrived at Providence.The atmosphere there is one that is very difficult to put into words.The mutual respect between the children and the teachers is prevelent. Just this one important factor , I feel,sets the stage for an incredible amount of learning.

- Providence Parent

We can not say enough about the quality of education and developmental nurturing that our daughter has received at Providence. They stress each child’s ability to be strong and independent, as well as emphasize that each child progresses differently. We are so happy that we chose to send our daughter to Providence and would highly recommend them to any parents looking to place their child.

-Providence Parent

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