Montessori Buzz – Oct. 7, 2025
Dear MA Families & Friends,
Friday is a PD Day and Monday is the Thanksgiving holiday
Friday is our first PD Day of the school year; there is no school for our students. On Monday, the school is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday. We are grateful you are part of our school community and for your commitment to Montessori education. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Trick or Treat 50/50 ONLINE Raffle
Win big and support technology for our students through our new online 50/50 Raffle!
Chromebooks are essential tools in our Elementary classrooms — but they wear out fast. This year alone, we need to replace 20 devices in Lower and Upper Elementary.
Buy your tickets ONLINE now — and share the link with friends and family! Half of the pot goes to one lucky winner, and half helps us replace technology needs for students. Get your tickets online: www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/maol
- Tickets start at 3 for $10 — the more you buy, the better your chances!
- Trick or Treat Draw: Friday, Oct. 31 at 3pm
- Licence # RAF1505466
Thank you for supporting Montessori Academy of London!
Photo retakes are Friday, Oct. 17; sign-up sheet
If you would like your child/ren to have their photos retaken, please fill out this Photo Retake Sign-Up Sheet by Tuesday, Oct. 14. Retakes will take place in front of the Main Office on Friday, Oct. 17, and parents must accompany their children, as teachers cannot leave their classrooms.
Reminder: Halloween Boo-ling tickets
Join us on Thursday, Oct. 23 at Palasad South for a frightfully-good time. Wear your favourite costume! Note: The 5:15pm Bowling time is SOLD OUT! Get all the details and purchase tickets on our website: https://montessori.on.ca/halloween/
Spirit Wear online store is OPEN!
Our MA Trailblazers Spirit Wear online store is now open! There are some new options this round — including customizable hoodies with your name on the sleeve. Don’t forget to check out the sweatpants, which are perfect for layering over gym shorts on chilly days.
But hurry….the online store is only open until Friday, October 31. After that, the store will close and orders will be processed for delivery right to the school. Please note: there are no refunds or exchanges, so be sure to reference the size charts for your perfect fit.
Start your shopping now at: montessori-academy.deco-apparel.com
Phys Ed updates!
Cross Country
Our Junior High students took part in a cross country run last week at Regina Mundi High School. Congratulations to all of our runners. We had a few Top 5 finishes and many personal bests!
Springbank Run Years 4-8
All students in Upper Elementary and Jr High will run at Springbank Park on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. The bus leaves our school at 9:15 am and returns by 12:30 pm. Please dress appropriately for the weather, and bring snacks, water, and a garbage bag or blanket to sit on. Participants must wear their full Montessori Academy gym uniform and running shoes
Parents are welcome to attend to cheer on our athletes! The races begin approximately at 10:00 am and take place about every 15 minutes. Below is the order of the races:
| 1. Year 6 boys | 6. Year 4 girls |
| 2. Year 6 girls | 7. Year 8 boys |
| 3. Year 5 boys | 8. Year 8 girls |
| 4. Year 5 girls | 9. Year 7 boys |
| 5. Year 4 boys | 10. Year 7 girls |
Volleyball
Regular season play begins next week for our Junior High students. Goodluck Trailblazers!
Elementary and JH Remembrance Day Assembly: RSVP form
Elementary and Junior High families are invited to join us for our Remembrance Day Assembly 2025 on Tuesday, November 11, at the Academy Circus. This assembly is always a beautiful, thoughtful presentation with performances by many of our students in Years 1 through Junior High. Please note that times have changed for this year.
Please read the full note and complete this Google Form to let us know if you are planning to attend by October 20; this helps us plan bussing: https://forms.gle/7fF5SRXnNRAs6ePW7
PD Day Camp at The Academy Circus
The Academy Circus is offering a PD Day camp for this Friday, October 10 – find details online: PD Day Camp – October 10, 2025 | The Academy Circus. FYI: They have also set up PD Day camps for our PD Days in November, February, April, May and June! We’ll share links to register for these programs in the Buzz closer to the dates.
From the Community
Protecting Children in the Digital World workshop
Civic Garden Complex on Nov. 6 – 1:30-6:30pm. For more information, email internetsense.first@rogers.com.
Academy Circus Halloween Show
A family-friendly fun yet chilling experience! Friday, October 24 at 7 pm. Learn more and get tickets online: HALLOWEEN SHOW: Variété L’obscurité | The Academy Circus.
Photos from the week
Orange Shirt Day in Toddler and Casa
‘Stand Like A Cedar’ by Nicola I. Campbell & Carrielynn Victor is a beautiful story that takes us into the wilderness. It helps us appreciate the beauty of all living things and shows the importance of nature in the culture and lives of Indigenous peoples. This is a gentle way for our youngest learners to begin understanding and honouring Indigenous teachings.
Orange Shirt Day in Junior High
On September 30, we began our day in Junior High as we always do: in a circle, gathered for a student-led morning meeting. This one, however, was very powerful; the students spoke and recognized the need for continued Truth and Reconciliation, honouring the lives of Indigenous families and students who were forever changed by Residential schools. As adults, it is always humbling when we step back and witness what adolescents carry in their hearts and minds so grateful for this time together today.
