About Center Grove Montessori
Center Grove Montessori School is a preschool, kindergarten and elementary program for children two and a half through nine years and was founded by Indu Agnihotri in 2007. She has a bachelor’s degree in botany, chemistry, and zoology from India. She also has a degree in early education. After migrating from India in 1986, she received her Montessori certification from the American Montessori Society in 1988. After working with young children for 27 years, Indu started Center Grove Montessori School in the lower level of Smith Valley United Methodist Church, in Greenwood, Indiana.
The school is located among the peaceful and serene ambiance of The Smith Valley United Methodist Church, which provides children the opportunity to enjoy the natural surroundings of trees, grassy fields, a playground and a calm community. Center Grove Montessori school does not have any religious affiliation to the church.
Center Grove Montessori is an affiliate member of the American Montessori Society, The International Montessori Council and the North American Montessori Teachers Association (known as Namta).
The school operates Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm.
Calendar for 2010-2011 School Year — The school year is in effect from August to May.
August 23 School starts for Elementary students
August 26 Parent orientation night
August 31 School starts for primary students (Orientation week/ Half days)
September 6 Labor day. No school
September 7 Regular day for all students
October 20 P/T Conferences: Half day for elementary, no school for primary
October 21 Fall break
October 22 Fall break
November 26 Thanksgiving break
November 27 Thanksgiving break
December 23 Winter Break starts
January 4 School resumes after winter break
January 17 MLK Day. No school
February 21 President’s day. No school
March 24 P/T Conferences: Half day for elementary, no school for primary
March 25 Spring break begins
April 4 School resumes after spring break
May 27 Last day of school. |