Once we developed a sense of community simply because we lived together in the same town or neighborhood. Today, we may only know a handful of our neighbors. Our friends, and, more importantly, our children's friends, move out of one neighborhood to another, or even out of town as their careers dictate. Those of us who cherish the old sense of close-knit community have to create our own by joining together with people with whom we share similar interests, concerns, and values. It offers, for those who wish one, an authentic community.
Relationships tend to grow strong and friendship runs deep here.
Teachers, students and parents enjoy an old-fashioned sense of friendship and collaboration. This opportunity for continuity, stability, and a true sense of community within the school means a great deal to many of us at Millhopper Montessori School. Students know that they belong, that they are respected, and that they are cared for not only by their parents, but by the larger community of fellow students, teachers, and other parents in the school, many of whom have known them most all of their lives. Millhopper Montessori School brings together families who have chosen to identify with a common commitment to the shared concerns, values, and expectations they have for their children. We come from different backgrounds, but our sense of community exists in spite of, or perhaps because, of it.