The Gift of Professional Development

A WONDERFUL YET FULLY OPTIONAL TRADITION!

December, 2024

Dear Bridgeview Montessori Community,

For the past fourteen years, we have asked that in lieu of any holiday gift that you may want to give to your child’s teachers or our school, you consider donating to a Professional Development Fund that supports our teachers in their pursuit of lifelong learning. Your generosity has always been impressive, but please know that your participation is completely optional!

Thank you again. We hope to build enthusiasm and inspire as we ready our school for the future.

Please consider donating the dollars you would otherwise spend on a teacher or classroom gift to this special fund. Professional development leaves us excited and eager to hone our practice. Our goal is to use these funds for Montessori-inspired programming. In the past, we have been able to send faculty to annual American Montessori Society conferences, bring speakers to school, and attend the Montessori Schools of Massachusetts conferences. Most importantly, after our professional development experiences, we bring refreshed energy and new knowledge back to your children. We all benefit from your generosity.

If you would like to participate in this special opportunity, place your check or cash in an envelope, label it Professional Development Fund, and send it to school for Suzanne. You can also donate using the link below. We will also include this link in our December Bridgemails. For reference, professional development donations have ranged from $10 to $250 in the past.

After your donation is received, Suzanne will create a card for your child's teachers indicating that your donation was made in their honor to enhance professional development at our school. The dollar amount will NOT be shared with the teachers, but you will receive a receipt for tax purposes from the business office. You, of course, are always welcome to give your own cards as well.

Thanks for your consideration! Stay safe and healthy. Enjoy the season!

And, as always, thank you for sharing your children with us.

~ Bridgeview Montessori Faculty