Arbor Montessori School

Happy National Coffee Day! ☕

At Arbor, coffee and conversations go hand in hand.

Whether it’s catching up at drop-off, chatting with a teacher, or sharing a few minutes with friends at Coffee Corner, some of the best parts of community happen over a cup of coffee.

Grab your favorite mug and take a moment to connect with someone in your Arbor community. How do you take your coffee? ☕

In Montessori classrooms, grace and courtesy skills are practiced at every age and evolve alongside the child.

In our Upper Elementary classrooms, students practice how to speak to one another respectfully, be mindful of their tone, care for shared materials and spaces, and take responsibility for cleaning up after themselves.

These everyday moments are practical life work, too. Learning to contribute to a community, respect others, care for the environment, and take responsibility for our choices are skills that children carry far beyond the classroom.

Sometimes, the simplest lessons make the biggest impact to create a more peaceful world.

🍂 Fall is settling in at Arbor! The changing seasons, cooler mornings, and the rhythm of routines make this a special time on campus. It's wonderful to watch children settle into their classrooms, build new friendships, and grow more confident in their daily learning.

As we settle in, we also look ahead. Applications for the 2027–28 school year open on Thursday, October 1st!

Curious about Montessori education? Is Arbor the right fit for your family? Now is a great time to learn more. Stay tuned for more about admissions, opportunities to visit campus, and what makes Arbor the destination for Montessori education in the Southeast.

☕️ Pop-Up Coffee Corner is back! The Adolescent Program is bringing back a favorite tradition this week, with student-led Pop-Up Coffee Corners during morning drop-off!

Stop by either the Ironwood Building Main Entrance or Sherrill Building Main Entrance to grab coffee, milk, or a scone to go—prepared and served by our AP students. 🥐☕️

❗Pop-Up Coffee Corner is grab-and-go only.
❗Student-led businesses accept cash or check only.
❗All students should arrive to class on time.

This is a great opportunity to support our AP students as they practice planning, hospitality, responsibility, and entrepreneurship in action. And save the date for the full AP Coffee Corner on October 22nd!

Today for , we pause for reflection as a school community—an Arbor tradition and a reminder that peace is something we practice.

How do Montessori classrooms practice peace? By learning to listen, resolving conflicts, sharing materials, caring for our community, and deepening our understanding of people around the world.

The work to establish lasting peace continues: how will you build a culture of peace today?

Our Phoenix runners kicked off the season with a very hot afternoon at Mill Springs! ☀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Despite the heat and blazing sun, every runner made it across the finish line. A little extra encouragement from recent alum Zuri, Class of '26, helped keep everyone moving!

We’re proud of our cross country team for showing up, supporting one another, and giving it their all. Go Phoenix! 🔥

Arbor Montessori School has been nominated for My Decatur/Druid Hills’ Best of 2026 in the category of Best Private School! Voting closes September 18th at 11:59pm, and you can vote once per day.

If Arbor is part of your family’s story, we’d love your support! 💛🔥

👉 Vote here: https://atlantabestmedia.com/my-decatur-druid-hills-best-of-2026/

📷 Say cheese, Phoenix families! Picture Days are September 15th, 16th, and 17th. Check The Arbor Update for details about your child’s picture day schedule.

We can’t wait to see those smiles!

A key principle of Montessori education is, “Follow the Child.” What does this mean in the classroom each day?

Arbor teachers observe children closely, recognize their interests and development needs, and provide the freedom and support to learn and grow at their own pace.

Instead of asking, “how do we get every child to the same standard?” Montessori teachers ask, “where is this child right now and what support do they need next?”

This simple idea has a powerful impact: children allowed to learn at their own pace become adults who aren’t afraid to blaze their own trails, imagine what’s possible, and change the world. 💛

🏆 Arbor Montessori School has been nominated for My Decatur/Druid Hills’ Best of 2026 in the category of Best Private School! 🎉

We’re honored to be recognized alongside so many wonderful schools and organizations in our community—and we’d love your support!

🗳️ Voting opens today, September 9 at noon, and closes September 18 at 11:59 PM. You can vote for Arbor once per day.

If Arbor is part of your family’s story, please consider casting a vote and sharing with your friends, family, and networks!

👉 Vote here: https://atlantabestmedia.com/my-decatur-druid-hills-best-of-2026/

Thank you for being part of our Arbor community! 💛🔥