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October 2026

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At Peak Avenue, Trunk or Treat looks a little different at every age, and on Friday we got to see all of it at once. Our babies came along in a parent’s arms or a stroller, wide-eyed at the costumes and colors. Our toddlers walked from trunk to trunk holding tight to a grown-up’s hand, stopping to point at anything that sparkled. Our Primary children and kindergartners marched up on their own, chose a treat, said thank you, and headed off to the next trunk. Watching all those ages together is a

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Friday’s Trunk or Treat filled our Cabrillo campus with a sea of costumes. Superheroes walked beside princesses, pumpkins held tight to their parents’ hands, and every decorated trunk had a cluster of small trick-or-treaters waiting their turn. Our families and local businesses brought the decorations and the treats, and Halloween-themed activities kept the fun going from one stop to the next. Many of our children carried the bags they decorated at Harvest Festival earlier this month, and those bags tell their own story. Our youngest children made theirs with help from

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A car trunk can become a friendly monster, a pumpkin patch, or an entire story brought to life. At Trunk or Treat, each decorated vehicle gives children a new place to pause, look closely, and collect a treat before moving on to the next. Crescent Montessori will host their annual Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 30th, 2026. Families, community members, and local businesses are all invited. The event will include decorated trunks, shared treats, and Halloween-themed activities. Children can move through the event with their families while spending time with friends,

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Fall is a wonderful time to bring our community together, and we are excited to invite our Cantera families, friends, local businesses, and Georgetown neighbors to our upcoming Trunk or Treat celebration on Thursday, October 29th! This festive event is an opportunity for children to dress in their favorite costumes, explore creatively decorated trunks, collect treats, and enjoy fun seasonal activities. Most importantly, it is a chance for families to come together, build friendships, and create lasting memories within our school community. Help Bring the Fun to Life! We invite our Cantera families

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Why Continuity and Depth Across the Entire Day Make a Difference for Young Children in California Welcome to the third installment in our series helping California families navigate early learning choices. In previous posts we covered the optional nature of TK and took a close look at curriculum approaches. This month we turn to a practical but powerful question: What does the full day actually look like? For working families especially, the hours between drop-off and pick-up; and what fills them; can be one of the most important factors in choosing care. TK

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Fall is a special time at Crescent Montessori, bringing opportunities for children to celebrate the season, express their creativity, and make memories with their school community. In preparation for our annual Harvest Festival, our classrooms have been busy creating personalized festival bags that children will carry with them throughout the celebration. Our youngest children in Pre Primary are making their mark through collaborative handprint and footprint artwork, while our Primary children are using their creativity to design bags that reflect their individuality. Each bag will include the child's name and year,

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Get your costumes ready! Peak Ave Montessori is excited to welcome our families, friends, local businesses, and Morgan Hill neighbors for our Trunk or Treat celebration on Friday, October 23rd! This special fall tradition is one of our favorite ways to bring our school community together for an evening of creativity, laughter, and fun! Children will have the opportunity to explore uniquely decorated trunks, collect treats, and enjoy festive activities alongside their families and friends. Calling All Trunk Hosts! We would love for our families and local businesses to help make this event

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Get ready for an evening of costumes, creativity, and community fun! Cabrillo Montessori is excited to welcome our families, friends, Santa Clara neighbors, and local businesses to our Trunk or Treat celebration on Friday, October 23rd, from 6:00–7:30 PM! Our campus will transform into a festive celebration filled with creatively decorated trunks, sweet treats, and fun seasonal activities for children of all ages. We look forward to seeing our children dressed in their favorite costumes, enjoying time with their friends, and making special memories with their families. Be Part of the Celebration! One

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A Blog by Colleen Noll Hey Parents, We’ve talked about the kids’ meltdowns, age-appropriate rules, car rides, restaurants, rainy days, the gift of boredom, and even our own MPO6 stories with refrigerator boxes and Art Night. Now it’s time for the part that often feels hardest: US! Because here’s the truth no one likes to say out loud, it’s much easier to set screen limits for our children than it is to put our own phones down. I’ve been there. You sit down for two minutes, reach for your phone “just to check one thing,” and

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Fall is a wonderful time to come together, celebrate the changing season, and create lasting memories with our school community. At Peak Ave Montessori, our annual Harvest Festival is a special opportunity for children, families, and teachers to enjoy an afternoon filled with seasonal activities, meaningful connections, and a little fall fun! In preparation for the festivities, our children have been busy creating their very own Harvest Festival bags. From sweet handprints and footprints in our youngest communities to the unique and creative designs of our Primary children, each bag reflects

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