lATIN

Beginning in lower elementary, classroom teachers begin giving students Latin lessons and weaving it into the weekly curriculum. There are formal lessons as well as moments in the traditional Montessori curriculum that integrate Latin as well. For example, a teacher may pause to point out that quadrilateralcomes from the Latin words quadra (four) and latus/later(side).

Beginning in middle school, students participate in formal Latin lessons twice weekly with Ms. Mitchell. 

mUSIC

Mr. Robinson gives music lessons to children beginning in lower elementary. Integer euismod, lorem sed molestie gravida, justo mauris dignissim orci, sed convallis elit at justo. Donec feugiat justo vitae mollis pretium.

Ms. Preston is available to give optional lessons on string instruments, including violin, cello, guitar. Integer euismod, lorem sed molestie gravida, justo mauris dignissim orci, sed convallis elit at justo. Donec feugiat justo vitae mollis pretium.

ART

Beginning in lower elementary, children receive art lessons from Ms. Wyman. Integer euismod, lorem sed molestie gravida, justo mauris dignissim orci, sed convallis elit at justo. Donec feugiat justo vitae mollis pretium.

Physical Education

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Extra-curriculars:

Offerings vary, but parent volunteers have led programs for children across many subject areas. Past offerings have included soccer, trail running, and Lego robotics. DMS also offers a ski club that utilizes local Camden Snowbowl.

Outdoor Classroom/Nature Trail

At DMS we consider the outdoors to be an extension of the classroom environment. Beyond our gardens, we have outdoor space for lessons, as well as a nature trail that weaves through the woods and is available to children of all ages. Primary children can be seen taking walks with their teachers to find and identify leaf shapes, while older children use the natural surroundings as a means to find real-life examples of their work in botany, zoology, and biomes.

Summer program

We offer a summer program as well! Weekly themes change each year, so stay tuned to learn more.

Parent and Toddler Playgroup

Please join us each Friday from 9:00 to 10:30 for a free outdoor weekly parent/toddler playgroup. We meet at the outdoor stage on the DMS playground. Make sure you have weather-appropriate gear, as we spend our time exploring the nature trail, playing on our playground and stage, and even taking field trips together.