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Stella Ullmann

January 9th, 2015

Stella Ullmann Parent Testimonial Deerfield, IL Dentist, The Dental Professionals My husband and I have been extremely fortunate that our children are able to attend CDS. The curriculum along with the great staff have provided them with an environment which promotes the highest standards of education as reflected by their enthusiasm of their school life.CDS instills the values and ideals of independence, responsibility, and accountability within the school; as these same traits have been clearly... READ MORE

Lauren MacBlane

January 8th, 2015

Lauren MacBlane Parent Testimonial Glenview, IL West IP Communications My children attend Countryside for so many reasons but there are two that drew me to the school four years ago when they were three. First, the school's goal of teaching my twins to be resourceful, responsible and respectful.Second, the passionate commitment of the teachers and staff to instill the love of learning I see developing in my children every day. → See next parent testimonial... READ MORE

Could this be True? Share your Thoughts.

January 6th, 2015

I came upon this post while on Facebook last night (I know, nobody uses Facebook anymore), and I paused to really think about it. Is it an exaggeration? A silly rant written by someone who didn't do well in school? Or is there truth in it? If there is truth in it, is it true for all schools? Is it true for CDS? Before I share my thoughts on the subject, I would really love... READ MORE

Join us for an Open House (Wed., Jan 21)

December 19th, 2014

Learn about Montessori method of education Wednesday, January 21st RSVP to Find out the Open House Time Building Character, Pre-K through 8th Grade What if your child loved school? Hard to imagine? You don’t have to imagine. See for yourself at our next Open House. RSVP to find out the Open House time: ... READ MORE

Why is Countryside Starting Coding and Robotics Programs?

December 18th, 2014

Beginning with a 3 week course during the summer program, the teaching of STEM will gradually spread into the curriculum. CDS recognizes robotics as a way to help further its mission of character and meet its learning goals in a 21st century context. Countryside’s 2015 Summer program will for the first time include a robotics/coding course (for grades 4-8, including students going into 4th grade). What is ‘Robotics’? Learning robotics brings together circuits, computing, programming (coding), design,... READ MORE

All Year Montessori’s Annual Cookie Exchange (2014)

December 15th, 2014

The All Year class (AYM) at Countryside Montessori School treasures each and every child-hosted event, and the Annual Cookie Exchange is not to be missed! This classic holiday gathering is a celebration that children of all ages enjoy. The Countryside parents and children bake delicious treats together beforehand, bringing them to the event to share with their friends. Each AYM member brings home a platter brimming with an array of tasty treats, reminding them that... READ MORE

Maria Ullmann

December 14th, 2014

6th Grade Class of 2008 We feel that one of the most meaningful ways for you to know about the outcomes of a CDS education is to hear it from our graduates themselves. As we interviewed CDS alumni, we observed 5 prominent themes from their outcomes: What are our graduates doing now? Maria Ullmann graduated from 6th grade at CDS in 2008, having attended CDS from preschool through elementary school. She attended Deerfield High School where she took honors math, biology, chemistry... READ MORE

Tess McNulty

December 13th, 2014

Testimonial of Tess Mcnulty CDS Alumna 6th Grade Class of 2012 We feel that one of the most meaningful ways for you to know about the outcomes of a CDS education is to hear it from our graduates themselves. As we interviewed CDS alumni, we observed 5 prominent themes from their outcomes: What are our graduates doing now? Tess attends Kent School in Connecticut and is currently in 9th grade. She is part of the school choir, takes voice lessons, and is... READ MORE

Jordan Schmidt

December 12th, 2014

Feedback of Jordan Schmidt CDS Alumni 6th Grade Class of 2009 We feel that one of the most meaningful ways for you to know about the outcomes of a CDS education is to hear it from our graduates themselves. As we interviewed CDS alumni, we observed 5 prominent themes from their outcomes: What are our graduates doing now? Jordan attended Hamline University where he played college basketball, and then graduated from the University of Iowa... READ MORE

Meaningful Gift Ideas for Your Children

December 11th, 2014

This is the time of year when most of us are thinking of gifts for our children and grandchildren. The airwaves are filled with commercials promoting plastic and otherwise useless "stuff ' companies are eager to sell us. Here is a list of Gift ideas for useful, fun, productive, developmentally appropriate toys that not only will stand the test of time, but bring meaningful experiences too. All items in lower age categories may also be appropriate... READ MORE

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