Being new to the Casa community and first flipping through our calendar can cause a bit of surprise.  With a rich and established history comes a wealth of traditions. 

Cultural events at Casa are special traditions that date back to our school’s beginnings.

The founder of Casa Montessori, Ms. Florence Johnson, was an Italian-American woman with a love for people and education.  What started as a celebration of Italian culture and the history of Dr. Montessori, the first cultural event — “Italy Day” — was hosted in the 1970's and has carried on ever since.  Ms. Johnson’s original intent was to expand the children's worldview and expose them to what life was like outside of Marietta before world travel became more easily accessible.  English Tea Party soon followed, along with French Day, Asia Day, Africa Day, and several others.

Cultural events at Casa are now time-honored special celebrations that culminate cultural studies in the Primary classrooms.  After learning about the geography, history, customs, and language of a particular region, the Primary program has a special party where students can experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of that culture.  Casa alums that are now Casa parents themselves say the cultural events at our school are their most cherished memories!