Spruce Tree Montessori

Fall Break Camp 1
2023-10-09 - 2023-10-13 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States
More info coming soon about the them of Camp 1.

Intersession Fall Break
2023-10-09 - 2023-10-20
A time for R&R for our school community, offering optional camp for enrolled students.
Camps are taught by our teachers, same school day hours and are themed according to teacher preferences. See the camp flyer on the Resources page for information about each camp.

Garden Harvest Day
2023-09-08 13:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States
Our annual garden harvest and garden clean up.

Labor Day Holiday / School Closed
2023-09-04

Montessori Monday! Theme: Mindfulness
2023-08-28 17:00 - 18:30 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States
Montessori Monday is an opportunity for Spruce Tree parents to connect outside of the school day. Refreshments provided.
Our first Montessori Monday of the school year will include a presentation by our Head of School, Sabrina Binkley, on Mindfulness.
Childcare will be provided at school; $20 per child, including dinner.
5 – 6:30 pm
NO SUNSET on Montessori Mondays; all students are to be picked up in afternoon carline 3:30 3:45 pm.

1st Day of School!
2023-08-02 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States

Back to School Open House
2023-07-31 16:00 - 17:00 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States
Enrolled students are invited to stop by to meet and greet their teachers and see their classrooms.

Last Day of School & Spruce Tree Celebration
2023-06-29
Last day of school for all students.
Annual STMS Celebration aboard the Riverboat Discovery! Featuring the graduation celebration of our kindergarteners and 6th graders and a celebratory party for our community!
Food, drinks, music, face painting, and a photo slide show of our year!
Time TBD, usually 4 – 6 or 6 – 8 pm.

Donuts with Dads & Loved Ones
2023-06-19 08:00 - 09:00 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States
Our annual morning visit for dads and loved ones, 8 – 9 am.

2023-24 Parent Orientation & Wine Tasting Event
2023-06-15 17:30 - 19:30 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States
Parent Orientation for all incoming and current parents complete with wine/beer tasting and hors d’oeuvres.
More details coming soon.

Denali Field Trip & Camp Out
2023-06-09 - 2023-06-11 | Denali Park
Annual — and most loved event of the whole year — whole school field trip and camp out.
Hike Savage Trail on Friday and optional camp out at Riley Creek Campground Friday – Saturday.
More info coming soon.

Memorial Day Holiday - School Closed
2023-05-29
School closed for the Memorial Day holiday.

Field Day
2023-05-25 13:30 - 16:30 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States
Field Day for students and ice cream social for all.
More details coming soon.

Garden Day!
2023-05-19 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States
Annual Garden Day during which we go from no flowers to a million! Students, parents and teachers plant all garden beds and flower pots around the school.
More info coming soon.

Muffins with Moms & Loved Ones
2023-05-15 08:00 - 09:00 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States
Our annual morning visit for moms or loved ones… 8 – 9 am, muffins and coffee/tea provided.

Spring Break & Camps 5 and 6
2023-04-24 - 2023-05-05 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States
Spring Intersession Break.
Offering optional break camps — see Camp Flyer on the Resources page for details.

Spring OPEN HOUSE - for Parents, Prospective Parents and Family!
2023-04-20 16:00 - 17:30 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States
Annual spring open house: see our classrooms, meet our teachers, enjoy your child’s classroom with them, mingle with our community… 4 – 5:30 pm.

Parent Teacher Conferences
2023-04-17 - 2023-04-19, 2023-04-11 - 2023-04-13 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States
Parent teacher conferences for all parents.
School is in session. Conferences are held in the school office space.
Sign up through the SignUpGenius link, coming soon.

Trivia & Tapas Event - Annual Fundraiser
2023-04-15 18:00 - 22:00 | Pike’s Waterfront Lodge
A semi-formal evening benefitting the Friends of Spruce Tree Montessori for parents, friends, family and the general interested public. Hosted at Pike’s Lodge, in the Binkley Room, from 6 – 10 pm, complete with our signature, themed trivia game, delicious tapas, no host bar, complimentary beer and wine, live music, amazing dessert auction and our very generous silent auction… you don’t want to miss this lively evening!
More details coming in the upcoming weeks!

Teacher In Service Day
2023-04-14
School closed for teacher in service during parent teacher conference weeks.

Professional Development Days / American Montessori Conference
2023-03-17 - 2023-03-20
School closed Friday, March 17, and Monday, March 20, for professional development.

Montessori Monday!
2023-03-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States
A parent program offering an opportunity to gain knowledge about our Montessori philosophy and curriculum, mingle with teachers and parents, and enjoy our beautiful school environment.
Theme and details coming soon.

Presidents' Day Holiday - No School/Camp
2023-02-20
School closed for Presidents’ Day holiday.

Winter Break & Camps 3 and 4
2023-02-20 - 2023-03-03 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States
Winter Intersession Break.
Offering optional camps for all students — see Camp Flyer on the Resources page for more info.

Montessori Monday! Culture & Chili Cook-off
2023-02-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States
A parent program featuring presentations by our Lead Teachers about our cultural curriculum and a chili cook-off for parents! Beverages provided.
5 – 7 pm
Kids Movie Night, $15 per child, with pizza, carrots and apples. Showing the film: “Ratatouille”, Disney, PG. RSVP by calling 907-479-8733 or emailing Annie@sprucetreemontessori.com.

Thanksgiving Holiday - School Closed
2022-11-24 - 2022-11-25 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States

Give Thanks Open House
2022-11-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States
Our annual Give Thanks Open House is for currently enrolled families. An evening for sharing and gratitude within our community.

Parent Teacher Conferences
2022-11-15 - 2022-11-17 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States
Parent Teacher Conferences are an important aspect of our partnership with our parents. Conferences are offered during the school day; school is in session.

Staff In Service Work Day - NO SCHOOL
2022-11-11 | Spruce Tree Montessori School, 286 N. Cushman St., Fairbanks, 99701, United States
