Spruce Tree Montessori

Spring Open House
2023-12-14 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Spring Open House for all current and prospective parents. 4 – 5 pm.

Staff Work Day -- School Closed
2023-12-15 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States
Staff Work Day ahead of the Holiday Break — no school for students.

Holiday Break
2023-12-18 - 2024-01-02 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States
Holiday Break – School Closed.

Students Return to School
2024-01-03 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday - No School
2024-01-15 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States

Montessori Monday - Paint Night Event!
2024-02-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States
Montessori Monday for parents only this time.
Theme is date night / paint night with local artist, Cheri Bagwill, of Alaska Art & Soul.
Paint your own canvas and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails with a friend or spouse.
Cost is $50 per person. Proceeds to the Friends of Spruce Tree Montessori Scholarship Program.
For more info, call us at 907-479-8733.

Presidents' Day Holiday - No School
2024-02-19 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States

Professional Development Day - No School
2024-02-23, 2024-03-08 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States
Professional Development Day for all staff.

Winter Break Camp 3
2024-02-26 - 2024-03-01 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States
Optional break camp for Spruce Tree students ages 3 – 12.
Camp Hours 8 am – 4 pm.

Winter Intersession Break: Camps 3 and 4
2024-02-26 08:00 - 2024-03-08 17:00 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States
Intersession break for all students, excluding Sprouts, with camp available for children ages 3 – 12.

Winter Break Camp 4
2024-03-04 - 2024-03-07 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States

Montessori Monday - Language Curriculum Focus
2024-04-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States
Montessori Monday featuring presentations by teachers about Montessori Language curriculum.
5:00 – 6:00 pm, refreshments provided.
Childcare for Spruce Tree Children’s House* and Elementary students will be provided at the Fairbanks Children’s Museum, 5 – 6:15 pm, for $20 per child, $15 for siblings (second or third child), includes pizza dinner.
*Children must be potty trained / independent in the restroom to attend.

Parent Teacher Conferences
2024-04-09 - 2024-04-11 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States
A time for parents to meet with their child’s teacher to learn more about their experience at Spruce Tree. Conferences are 20 minutes long and parents are invited to sign up using the SignUpGenius link sent via email or embedded in the Director’s Note.
We do not close the school on conference days but we do have an in-service day on the Friday between the two weeks of conferences. This year that day is Friday, April 12 – no school.
If the dates in the SignUpGenius do not work for you, please email your teacher to schedule a different time.

Staff In Service Day - No School
2024-04-12 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States
No School for students; in-service day for teachers and staff.

Spruce Tree Trivia & Tapas Event
2024-04-13 18:00 - 22:00 | Pike’s Waterfront Lodge
Our Annual School Fundraiser — an evening benefitting Spruce Tree Montessori School — for parents and friends. Adults only. Ticketed event.
Theme and sponsorship info coming soon.

Parent Teacher Conferences
2024-04-15 - 2024-04-17 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States
A time for parents to meet with their child’s teacher to learn more about their experience at Spruce Tree. Conferences are 20 minutes long and parents are invited to sign up using the SignUpGenius link sent via email or embedded in the Director’s Note.
We do not close the school on conference days but we do have an in-service day on the Friday between the two weeks of conferences. This year that day is Friday, November 10 – no school.
If the dates in the SignUpGenius do not work for you, please email your teacher to schedule a different time.

Spring Open House - Open to All! (Current & Inquiring Parents and Kids)
2024-04-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States

Spring Intersession Break - Camp 5 Optional
2024-04-29 - 2024-05-03 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States
Spring Intersession Break for all students, excluding Sprout (toddler) class.

Spring Break Camp
2024-04-29 08:00 - 2024-05-02 17:00 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States
Spring Break Camp for Spruce Tree students ages 3 – 12.
Camp Hours 8 am – 4 pm.

Muffins with Moms & Loved Ones
2024-05-13 08:00 - 09:00 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States
Muffins and coffee provided during an early morning open house, 8 am – 9 am.

Garden Day
2024-05-17 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States
An all school all day event during which we plant all of our flower pots and vegetable gardens.

Field Day Carnival
2024-05-23 14:00 - 15:30 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States
All school field day carnival complete with a mile run, traditional yard games and carnival style fun!

Memorial Day Holiday - No School
2024-05-27 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States

Denali Park Field Trip & Camp Out
2024-06-07 - 2024-06-09 | Denali Park
All school family field trip and optional camp out in Denali National Park. No school for students; all students and staff encouraged to attend the field trip.

Donuts with Dads & Loved Ones
2024-06-17 08:00 - 09:00 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States
Donuts and coffee for dads and loved ones during a casual, early morning open house, 8 am – 9 am.

Last Day of School
2024-06-20 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States
Last Day of School for students.

Spruce Tree Montessori School Year End Celebration
2024-06-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Riverboat Discovery, 1975 Discovery Dr., Fairbanks, AK, 99709, United States
All school year end celebration aboard the Riverboat Discovery. All families and loved ones are invited to attend.
This is our annual year end celebration during which we recognize our kindergarteners and 6th graders for their completion of our Children’s House and Elementary programs, respectively.
Featuring: Potluck dinner, cupcakes, face painter, community art project, photo slideshow, and Bridge Program. No host galley bar: beer, wine and soft drinks available for purchase.

Summer Break
2024-06-21 - 2024-08-06 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States
Summer Break – school closed.

1st Day of School!
2024-08-07 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States
