WEEKLY FLYER, OCTOBER 7, 2026

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WEEKLY FLYER, OCTOBER 7, 2026

UPCOMING EVENTS

10/8, 10/9 - NO SCHOOL, FALL BREAK
10/11 - Deadline to order Breakfast/Lunch for week of 10/19
10/12 - PTA meeting, 2:00 pm
10/13 - Girls’ BB vs. Weimar @ Sierra Hills
10/13 - Cross Country at Jessup
10/15 - Girls’ BB home vs. WSCA
10/19 - Garden Work Day, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
10/23 - Fall Harvest Festival and Trunk or Treat

Practical Life is an important part of Montessori education, helping students develop independence, responsibility, confidence and a connection to the world around them. These lessons often include hands-on activities such as gardening, food preparation and caring for the classroom environment.

This week, we extended Practical Life beyond the classroom by welcoming community helpers and other professionals to share about their work. These special guests gave our younger students the opportunity to connect their learning to real-life experiences, ask questions and better understand the many ways people contribute to their community.It was a wonderful example of Montessori learning in action by connecting children to the real world while inspiring curiosity and purpose.

A big thank you to the Rocklin Fire Department and our local EMTs for visiting MMCA, sharing their knowledge and teaching our students about safety and the important work they do in our community. We are so grateful for their time and service!

Guest Speaker Syd Fong gave a wonderful presentation about recycling.

Guest speaker Airforce Member Brianne Roudebush visited the Yellow Room.

Guest speaker, electrician Mr. Moore, visited the Yellow Room.

Scholastic Book Fair Update

📚 The Book Fair Fun Isn’t Over Yet! 🎉

A huge THANK YOU to all of our amazing MMCA families who helped support the Scholastic Book Fair this week! You rock!

If your student missed out or just can’t get enough books, we have great news: the reading adventure continues! We are still going strong this afternoon until 3:00 PM.

Can't make it in person? No problem! You can dive into all the same awesome Book Fair titles (and tons of online exclusives) through our special link: MMCA Book Fair or by scanning the QR code below.

Shop online now through Sunday, October 18th to keep earning free books and resources for MMCA. Let’s help our students enter a whole new world of books! 🌟

Art Docent

The Red Room is featured on the front wall with their mural of cool and warm modern landscapes.

PTA Update

Save the date for these upcoming events!

Character Corner

Real Responsibility Builds Confidence

Responsibility is about developing independent habits now that will carry students through every stage of life. This week, we are encouraging students to take full ownership of their daily routines, like packing their own gear and managing assignments. At home, you can support this by stepping back, resisting the urge to remind constantly, and letting them feel the confidence of managing things on their own!