Khalsa Connects


A Fantastic Upper Elementary Game Fair!

The Khalsa traditional Halloween Game Fair was full of hustle and bustle on a beautiful crisp autumn morning! This annual game fair gives the Upper Elementary students a chance to play host to the Lower Elementary students, inventing games and challenges to play. Each year the Upper Elementary students brainstorm and create booths to be […]


Experiencing Nature: The Toddler Petting Zoo

“There must be provision for the child to have contact with nature; to understand and appreciate the order, the harmony and the beauty in nature.” –Maria Montessori Maria Montessori believed that it is important for children to experience and interact with the natural world hands-on. That introducing them to reality-based activities in a prepared environment […]


The Pumpkin Hunt: A Fall Favorite for Primary

This year was another wonderful success in the long-held tradition of the Primary Pumpkin Hunt and Petting Zoo! It was a beautiful fall day as the final year Primary students set to work hiding pumpkins all over the yard for the younger students to find. Then, hand-in-hand with eyes closed, each class walked carefully to […]


Observing the Montessori Classroom

October marks the start of our classroom observations at Khalsa. Current parents are welcome and encouraged to observe their student’s level multiple times in a year. If your child is in the final year of the Primary, Lower Elementary, or Upper Elementary level this year, we also recommend you observe the program your child will […]


Take Advantage of the AZ Public School Tax Credit!

Khalsa School Qualifies for the State Public School Tax Credit!  Use your credit card or Paypal account to donate online!  Use the Arizona Public School Tax Credit! You can benefit yourself and Khalsa Montessori Students. If you’re looking for a way to contribute to Khalsa Montessori School, good news! You can donate $400 ($200 if single) in […]


INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE AT KHALSA 2019

“Peace is what every human being is craving for. And it can be brought about by humanity through the child”– Maria Montessori A tireless advocate of peace through education and a two time nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize (1949 and 1950), Maria Montessori’s teachings of peace are actively taught at Montessori schools all over the […]


New School Year – New Connections!

Warm greetings to all community members; returning and new! I hope all of you had a wonderful, restful vacation spent laughing and loving. As we begin the 49th year here at Khalsa, we have three fully functional school sites! The first week of school is a time for new students to meet new friends and […]


Graduation Speech 2019

Six years ago, I was sitting in a white, sun-warmed chair (much like the one you’re sitting in right now). It was Khalsa’s last day of school, and the graduation ceremony was taking place in this very field—the same field where I had played countless games of capture-the-flag and Wall Ball. I was sitting in […]