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Continuing the Tradition

Founded in 1970 Arbor Montessori has a long tradition of parent involvement and financial giving to support our school’s programs, goals and mission. We are proud of this tradition of generosity. It is only through this tradition that we ensure a legacy of the highest quality in education and personal development for our children while sharing the mission of Arbor.

Why we give to Arbor

Tuition alone does not cover the cost of educating our children. To bridge the gap, each year Arbor relies on Annual fundraising campaign revenues to enhance the general operating budget of the school and help assure minimum tuition increases. Traditionally all funds raised provide the sole funding for Arbor’s Faculty Education Fund and Tuition Assistance Program, and special designated projects.

Who gives to Arbor?

None of this would be possible without the support of the entire Arbor Montessori family. Each year Arbor relies on the voluntary support of our board, parents, grandparents, faculty, staff, and alumni, parents of alumni, friends and corporate matching gifts to realize our financial goals.

Opportunities for Year-Round Giving

The Arbor Phoenix

The Phoenix Society was introduced in 2005 to privately thank those who go “above and beyond” by contributing $1,000 or more to the Annual Fund. While we do not publish the names of members or recognize them in any public way, the Board of Trustees and Arbor Staff host a small event each year to privately thank Phoenix Society members for their extraordinary efforts. In its founding year, 41 families, individuals, and businesses joined the Phoenix Society and, together,

contributed $48,400 to Arbor's Annual Fund.

How to Support Arbor

Teaching is not a job, it is a calling. Beginning with the founders and continuing through today, Arbor has been truly blessed with the very best of the best. Please contact the Development Office for additional information on how you can support Arbor Montessori School.

“Given the attitudes that children imbibe about work, learning, self, and society, we now understand why, for such a small school, Arbor possess its incredible reputation. We wish the Arbor community all the best as it continues to impart an ‘education to life.'”
-- an Arbor parent