Our Celebrations

Celebrations are essential!  At COMS we enjoy all-school events as well as in-class festivities.

Some celebrations have been modified or cancelled due to pandemic restrictions. We look forward to resuming our traditional celebrations soon!

Family Potlucks
We begin and end each academic year with evening potlucks. Families bring their own reusable plates, utensils, napkins and cups along with food to share. These fun evenings are a great way to meet other families. Our end-of-the-year potluck is followed by a campout in the big grass yard. What’s more fun than camping at school?

International Day of Peace
Each year in September, we join hundreds of other schools in making "Pinwheels for Peace". The children create pinwheels to place in front of our school for a beautiful reminder that peace is essential and possible.

All Species Day
In lieu of Halloween, we celebrate All Species Day. Children come to school in animal or plant costumes, participate in a parade and fun activities during the morning session.

Earth Day
Our largest school-wide celebration is Earth Day in April. Children design a special Earth Day t-shirt and each child receives one. Children and their families are invited to attend the morning-long festivities which include games, crafts, special guests and often live music.

Birthday Celebrations
Birthday celebrations are a Montessori tradition. During this special ceremony, the birthday child holds a globe representing the Earth and walks around a candle representing the sun. Each trip around the "sun" represents one year the child has been on our planet. Parents may share photos of their child's life, one for each year. At the conclusion of this heartwarming ceremony, the birthday child may share a wholesome snack with the class.