What is self-regulation? Self-regulation is the ability to monitor and manage your thoughts, feelings, and actions in acceptable and safe ways. In simple terms, it is your ability to think before you act, pause before you snap, and express your big feelings in a safe manner. So, how do we help our children build this invaluable skill?

Affinity groups are at the heart of Montessori philosophy. Every child is an individual with specific needs, identities, talents, and backgrounds — and so are their parents. And in the spirit of following the child and seeking a parent and school partnership, we work to break down barriers that cause injustice and to equip our staff, faculty, and students with tools to understand and dismantle injustice.

In college during my training as a resident advisor, I had a coordinator who always encouraged us to leave a place better than we found it. Being a member of the board allows me the opportunity to help make the school better for future NNM families. Realizing that we’re here for only a short time, we could be considered stewards of NNM, taking care of it for today’s students and the families to come.

Big Night is NNM’s largest fundraising event that raises critical dollars for the Scholarship Program. Each year, we come together as a community, enjoy a great party, bid on extraordinary items and experiences, and, most importantly, raise money to support the 15% of our deserving students who need financial support. We ask every family to participate in some way because only together can we ensure that all families have an equitable experience here at Near North.