Montessori Buzz – May 27, 2025
Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day is Friday
We can’t wait to see our very special guests on Friday. Please refer to your classroom’s invitation/letters for all the details. See you soon!
Also on Friday … our Artisan Market!
Plan to stop by the Artisan Market on Friday at the Colborne St. United Church’s Gym. We have 20 fantastic local vendors. Find a full list of them on our website: https://montessori.on.ca/artisan-market/
Summer Fun Raffle!
We’ve kicked off our summer raffle! Raffle proceeds will support appliance and technology needs across the school. Tickets: 1 for $20 or 3 for $50. Parents can buy or sell the tickets, or send them back to the school. Must be 18 years of age or older to purchase tickets.
Prizes packages
There are 14 MA-zing Raffle prize packages up for grabs – total value almost $6,000!
- Ultimate Summer Staycation Pass – $804 value
- Glow & Go Self-Care Experience – $846 value
- Luxury Riverfront Escape – Windsor – $800 value
- Relax & Recharge – Elm Hurst Inn – $600 value
- Tastes of London – Local Love Basket – $550 value
- Boutique Bliss – Idlewyld Inn Retreat – $500 value
- Rock & Roll Getaway – London Hard Rock Edition – $515 value
- Modern Riverfront Escape – DoubleTree Windsor – $350 value
- Total Wellness Boost – $356 value
- Self-Care Essentials Pack #1 – $156 value
- Self-Care Essentials Pack #2 – $156 value
- Self-Care Essentials Pack #3 – $156 value
- Smart Living – 3M Gift Basket – $100 value
- Sports Fan Swag – Utah NHL Hat Autographed by Lawson Crouse – $50 value
Gym Wear orders for 2025-2026
For students in Elementary and Junior High, please download and complete the order form under Notices in the MA Parent App and return it to Tameka at tbrown@montessori.on.ca on or before June 20.
Payment: we now accept cash, cheque, MasterCard, Visa, Amex, Apple Pay, or etransfer to payments@montessori.on.ca (note Gym Wear and students’ names in the memo).
Tameka will have samples in the office until Tuesday, June 17, so if you need to see sizes, please come to the front desk. Otherwise, you can select your child/ren’s sizes on the 2025-2026 Gym Wear Order Form (PDF).
Accreditation
Our programs were observed by a Montessori Canada accrediting team last week! We thank them for joining us over the two days, and are so grateful to our teachers who spend time and energy preparing for accreditation. Not to mention, our Junior High students did a spectacular job representing our school while hosting our visitors.
Accreditation is important because it helps to establish consistent standards and preserve the Montessori philosophy of education. Each Montessori Canada school is re-accredited every five years to ensure it provides the highest-quality Montessori education available in the country.
We are the only accredited Montessori school in London, and, several of our teachers serve as accreditors for other Montessori Canada schools!
Family & Friends event on June 5
We are so excited for our annual year-end event at Storybook Gardens on Thursday, June 5. Unfortunately, there’s been a change in plans for the food at the event — we’ve been told that there will not be food trucks. However, Storybook will have hot dogs and pizza for sale in the Village Square. If you want to avoid the lines for food, you can pack a picnic meal to have during the event.
Photos from the week
Waterloo Toddler
Toddler teachers Amanda and Sonal recently visited a beautiful tulip farm and were inspired by the vibrant colours and natural beauty. They brought back photos, stories, and fresh tulips to share with the children, who were thrilled to explore and enjoy the experience!
Westmount Toddler flowers
Arranging fresh flowers for our tables is quintessential Montessori practical life in Toddler. It walks the children through multiple steps – organizing the vase, pouring the water, inserting the flowers and setting them on the table. It also reflects care for the environment.
Casa 1’s big projects
The look of hard work and the happiness it brings. This time of year, it is not uncommon for students to tackle big work. They’re not afraid to start a large, detailed activity, knowing that completion may take some time. The persistence and focus this big work inspires will serve them throughout life.
Waterloo Casa beautiful material
More big work is happening in Casa! Look at this beautiful sensorial material the children get to work with. The colour wheel with globe and the decanomial square.
UE math
Montessori math alert! Our Year 4 students are working with decimals!
From the Community
June 1 Old North Community Dance
