“Children bring the gift of love to humanity, and through our work with them we serve the higher aspirations of civilization.” ............................................ - Maria Montessori Sidewalks End Montessori Preschool Colorado Springs . 2012/2013 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR   AUGUST   Saturday, August 11 10 a.m. Back to School Open House   Monday, August 20 First Day of School   SEPTEMBER   Monday, Sept. 3 Labor Day – School Closed   NOVEMBER   Thursday, Nov. 1 Parent Conferences – School Closed   Monday, Nov. 19 – Friday, Nov. 23 Thanksgiving Holiday - School Closed   DECEMBER   Monday, Dec. 24 – Friday, Jan. 4 Winter Holidays School Closed    JANUARY   Monday, January 7 School Reopens   Monday, January 21 Martin Luther King Day – School Closed   FEBRUARY   Monday, Feb 18 President’s Day – School Closed   MARCH   Monday, March 25 – Friday, March 29 Spring Break – School Closed    MAY   Friday, May 24th Last Day of School       Sidewalk's End Montessori School 3215 Woodland Hills Drive Colorado Springs