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Do you have a new email, phone number, or want to update your records? Click below to access the Student and Family Information Update Form.
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Click below to read City Garden's Family Handbook, a guide outlining all school-related information and resources.
Learn moreIt's back to school paperwork season! The following paperwork must be submitted (either digitally or on paper) by Friday, August 19 at 5:00 PM.
1. One Student Information Packet must be completed for EACH City Garden student.
2. One Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals must be completed ONCE per family. Even if families do not think they will qualify, they MUST complete this form in order for CGMS to report necessary data to the State of Missouri's Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
To fill out printed copies, please visit the front desk of either school building to request paperwork. All back to school paperwork filled out on paper must be turned in, in person to the front desk of either school building.
If you wish to un-enroll your City Garden student, please complete our brief Withdrawal Form.
To learn more about Before and After Care services and registration, please click here.
City Garden Montessori School now offers a way to order breakfast and lunch online! Click the buttons below to place your order for Quarter 1, see menus, and learn more about our Food Services Program.
City Garden Montessori School is thrilled to host a few back to school events this year! Please click below to review the events, and select from the options in order to register. For questions, please contact Cassidy Flynn at cassidy.flynn@citygardenschool.org or (314) 664-7646 ext. 109.
City Garden now has an updated 2022-23 School Calendar, with a year-view and a month-view. Click the buttons below to download those calendars - they're great to print and stick to your fridge!
You may also visit and subscribe to our website calendar, syncing City Garden events and programs directly to your calendar!
Click below to watch the Drop Off & Pick Up Instructional Video. You can also click here to read a transcript of the video.
Please click below to access the Supply Lists designated by classroom or level.
Preschool
Primary 1 - Ms. Shannon Adams' Classroom
Primary 2 - Ms. Hilary Fischman’s Classroom
Primary 3 - Ms. Young Kim’s Classroom
Primary 4 - Ms. Celeste Ocana’s Classroom
Primary 5 - Ms. Sarah Johnston’s Classroom
Primary 6 - Ms. Julia Freeman’s Classroom
Kindergarten
Kindergarten 1 - Ms. Carmen Beliz’s and Mr. Travis Woosley’s Classroom.
Kindergarten 2 - Ms. Amy Willems Classroom
Kindergarten 3 - Ms. Emile Moroney
Lower Elementary
1st, 2nd, & 3rd Graders
Upper Elementary
4th, 5th, & 6th Graders
Junior High
7th & 8th Graders
Please click below to see the Meet the Teacher Slideshow for each Early Childhood Education Center classroom and teacher!
Preschool
Primary 1 - Ms. Shannon Adams' Classroom
Primary 2 - Ms. Hilary Fischman’s Classroom
Primary 3 - Ms. Young Kim’s Classroom
Primary 4 - Ms. Celeste Ocana’s Classroom
Primary 5 - Ms. Sarah Johnston’s Classroom
Primary 6 - Ms. Julia Freeman’s Classroom
Kindergarten
Kindergarten 1 - Ms. Carmen Beliz’s and Mr. Travis Woosley’s Classroom
Kindergarten 2 - Ms. Amy Willems Classroom
Kindergarten 3 - Ms. Emile Moroney
Specials
Ms. Sarah Whittaker - Music
Mr. Joesph LaFasciano - P.E.
This year, the City Garden Montessori School Athletics Department is proud to offer the following six athletics programs, with opportunities for student players and adult coaches.
1. Fall Volleyball – Sign Up deadline is August 11
2. Fall Cross Country – Sign Up deadline is August 11
3. Fall Soccer – Sign Up deadline is September 12
4. Fall/Winter Cheerleading for Basketball – Sign Up deadline is September 12
5. Fall/Winter Basketball – Sign Up deadline is September 12
6. Spring Soccer – Sign Up deadline is February 3
Click here to learn more about each program.
Click here to sign up your student to be a player.
Click here to sign up to be a coach.
Please click the button below to access our COVID-19 Health & Operations Guide. This is the latest version, which was updated on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at 1:00 PM.
Every Sunday at 3:00 PM, the Principals of City Garden Montessori School will release their weekly newsletters, featuring upcoming dates, new information, and reminders.
Principal Crystal Isom oversees the Early Childhood Education Center at 1618 Tower Grove Avenue, serving preschool and Kindergarten students.
Principal Pat Garrett oversees the Elementary and Adolescent Education Center at 4209 Folsom Avenue, serving 1st through 8th grade students.
Click below to access their newsletters.
Ms. Crystal Isom
Principal, Early Childhood Education Center (PK + K)
1618 Tower Grove Avenue, St. Louis MO 63110
crystal.isom@citygardenschool.org
(314) 664-7646
She/Her
Mr. Pat Garrett
Principal, Elementary and Adolescent Education Center (1st - 8th)
4209 Folsom Avenue, St. Louis MO 63110
pat@citygardenschool.org
(314) 664-7646
He/Him
Have you heard about City Garden Montessori School's Parent Action Committee (PAC)? They are currently looking for interested parents to run for office and get engaged on committees. Visit our PAC webpage to learn more and get involved!
Click below to read City Garden's Family Handbook, a guide outlining all school-related information and resources.
CGMS staff are currently making updates to the Family Handbook. Check back soon for the 2022-23 version.
It is required that all Kindergarten through 8th grade students follow the dress code for school every day. The following attire should be worn in the colors of any combination of white, navy blue, light blue, red, and/or khaki:
• City Garden shirt or sweatshirt (any color)
• T-shirts designed by CGMS Junior High students
• Pants or capris
• Shorts, skirts, or jumpers (at or exceeding fingertip length)
• Belt (if needed)
• Stretch pants or leggings only with skirts or shorts, not worn alone
• Closed-toed shoes with socks (any color)
• No hats on regular days at school
• Collared shirt, short sleeved or long sleeved
Free Dress Day Code Policy:
• Shorts, skirts, rompers, or jumpers need to be at or exceeding fingertips
• No tank tops
• No crop tops
• No exceptionally ripped clothing areas above upper thighs
• No see through clothing
• No offensive t-shirts including but limited to alcohol/drugs, lewd comments, obscenities
Junior High students can dress out of uniform every Friday, but should follow the out of dress code policy.