School Calendar
Welcome Pool Party
All MSFW students and their families are invited to celebrate the beginning of the school year at the Ridglea Country Club pool. Tickets will be sold to the event to cover the cost of refreshments.
Parent Education: Nuturing Cooperation and Responsibility
Join the toddler teachers for a discussion of issues from Chapters 6 & 7 from The Montessori Teacher, but Simone Davies including: cultivating cooperation, setting limits, daily routines, toileting, etc. We will meet in the Community Building.
Field Trip: Upper Elementary 4th Level to Waco Mammoth National Monument
The 4th level UE students will travel for the day to Waco to visit this active dig site.
Parent Education: Language Arts in the Lower Elementary
Lower Elementary parents are invited to learn more about reading at the 6-9 year old age.
Montessori Parents' Club Meeting
We will meet in the Community Building following toddler drop off.
Cut & Paste Work Day
We will meet in the Community Building concurrently with the Montessori Parents’ Club meeting.
Parent Education: Bringing Montessori Home for Primary Level Families
Primary level parents are invited to join the primary level teachers as the discuss ideas to set up your home so your primary aged student can be more independent.
Montessori Parents' Club Meeting
We will meet in the Community Building following toddler drop-off.
Parent Education: Internet Safety presented by Alliance for Children
Representatives from Alliance for Children will present “Responsible Internet Safety for Kids (R.I.S.K.) “
RISK (Responsible Internet Safety for Kids) is a training designed to help parents, caregivers, educators, and professionals understand how to keep children safe online. Participants learn practical ways to guide children in using technology responsibly, how to create safe online boundaries, and how trusted adults can help prevent exploitation and online harm. The goal of the training is to empower adults and children with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the internet safely and confidently.
Open House for Prospective Parents
Prospecitve parents as well as current MSFW parents of students who will move up to a new classroom in 2027-2028 (ie., primary to lower elementary) are encouraged to attend. The entire school will be open to tour and teachers available to answer your questions.
Conference Day
Conference Day - Teachers met with toddler and primary parents by appointment. Teachers meet with Lower, Upper and Middle School students and their parents also by appointment.
Childcare is provided on campus during conference appointments for primary level students and above. Toddler parents should arrange for care of their children separately.
Star Party
The Fort Worth Astromony Club is bringing their telescopes to our playground to view the Texas Night Sky. The entire family is invited to this free event.
Parent Education: A Day in the Life of Middle School
Come learn all about the MSFW Middle School experience.
THANKSGIVING BREAK - NO SCHOOL
School is closed all week in observance of Thanksgiving.
Montessori Parents' Club Meeting
We will meet in the Community Building following toddler drop-off.
Holiday Surprises Workshop
We will meet concurrently with the planned Parents’ Club meeting to assemble the Holiday surprise gifts for the students.
Montessori Parents' Club Meeting
We will meet in the Community Building following toddler drop-off.
Parent Education: MSFW Graduates Speak
Several MSFW graduates will be on hand to speak about their transition to high school. Bring your questions for our panel of young people.
Iowa Assessments
Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary and Middle School students will take the Iowa Assessments daily.
Iowa Assessments
Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary and Middle School students will take the Iowa Assessments daily.
Iowa Assessments
Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary and Middle School students will take the Iowa Assessments daily.
Iowa Assessments
Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary and Middle School students will take the Iowa Assessments daily.
Iowa Assessments Make Up Day (if necessary)
Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary and Middle School students will take the Iowa Assessments daily.
Field Trip: Lower Elementary to Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Both Lower Elementary classes will tour the museum and view the IMAX movie, “Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival.”
Montessori Parents' Club Meeting
We will meet in the Community Building following toddler drop-off.
Montessori Parents' Club Meeting
We will meet in the Community Building following toddler drop-off.
Conference Day - Meetings by Appointment
Parents meet with toddler and primary level teachers by appointment. Lower, Upper and Middle school students and their parents meet with their teachers by appointment.
Care will be provided during individual conferences for primary level students and above. Parents of toddler-aged children should arrange for care separately.
Mayfest
MSFW proudly sponsors the Lost and Found Booth at Mayfest. Volunteers are needed to support the Lost and Found Booth on the grounds of the festival at Forest Park.
Teacher Appreciation Week
The MPC will organize a week of activities to show appreciation to our teachers and staff.
Montessori Parents' Club Meeting
We will meet in the Community Building following toddler drop-off.
LE Field Trip: Fort Worth Nature Center
Students will hike - wear closed-toe shoes. Pack a sack lunch with drink.
Last Day of Classes - Early Dismissal
Note Early Dismissal Times:
11:30 am All Toddler and Primary Students
11:45 am All Lower, Upper and Middle School Students
Field Trip: UE to Fort Worth Botanic Gardens
The Upper Elementary Class will travel to the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens. They will also tour the Japanese Gardens.
North Texas Giving Day Ends
Our largest fundraiser of the year, North Texas Giving Day provides an avenue to donate to the Montessori Advancement Organization, which provides funds for financial assistance, professional development, and educational speakers to come to campus. Donate at: https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/Montessori-Advancement-Organization .
Donations accepted until midnight tonight.
First Day of Classes: 3-Day Toddlers
First Day of Classes: 3-Day Toddlers students.
Arrival Time:
9:00 - 9:10 am.
Montessori Parents' Club Meeting (MPC)
We will meet in the Community building following the toddler drop off.
First Day of Classes: 2-Day & 5-Day Toddlers and Returning Primary Students
First Day of Classes for 2-Day and 5-Day Toddler students and Returning Primary students.
Arrival Times:
Primary: 8:45 - 9:00 am. Tardy after 9:00 am
Toddlers: 9:00 - 9:10 am. Tardy after 9:10 am.
Toddler Family Meetings by Appointment
Toddler families meet individually by appointment with their child’s teachers.
Toddler Family Meetings by Appointment
Toddler Families meet individually by appointment with their child’s teachers.
North Texas Giving Day Opens
Our largest fundraiser of the year, North Texas Giving Day provides an avenue to donate to the Montessori Advancement Organization, which provides funds for financial assistance, professional development, and educational speakers to come to campus. Donate at: https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/Montessori-Advancement-Organization .
The window to donate runs from today through September 17.
First Day of Classes: New Primary Students, All Elementary Students and Middle School Students
Arrival Times:
Middle School: 8:15 - 8:30 am. Tardy after 8:30 am
Upper & Lower Elementary: 8:30 - 8:45 am. Tardy after 8:45 am
Primary: 8:45 - 9:00 am. Tardy after 9:00 am
Primary & Lower Elementary Open Classrooms
Primary and Lower Elementary students are invited to stop by their classrooms to meet their teachers and look around the classroom. This is a come and go event.
UE & MS Goal Setting Conferences by Appointment
UE and MS students and their families will have individual meetings by appointment with their teachers to set up goals for the upcoming school year.
Parent Orientation and Classroom Meetings by Level
Welcome/Refreshments –5:30 – 7:00 pm Community Building
Meetings in the Classrooms:
Toddler Parent Meeting– 5:30 – 6:10 pm
Primary Parent Meeting– 6:15 – 6:55 pm
LE Parent Meeting – 7:00 – 7:40 pm
UE/MS Parent Meeting – 7:45 – 8:30 pm
Last Day of Classes - Early Dismissal
Last day of classes. Early dismissal.
11:15 - 11:25 am - All Toddler Students Dismiss
11:25 - 11:35 am - All Primary Students Dismiss
11:35 - 11:45 am - All Elementary and Middle School Students Dismiss
Physical Fitness Fair
All MSFW students, Toddler through Upper Elementary participate in this event. Sponsored by the Middle School, a wide range of athletic activities will be held on the school grounds all morning.
Mayfest
MSFW volunteers to support the Lost and Found booth at Mayfest in Trinity Park.
UE Overnight Class Trip
The Upper Elementary class will travel to New Ulm, TX for their four-day, three-night trip to Nature’s Classroom.