Montessori Academy of London | London, Ontario

Dear MA Families and Friends, FYI: School Closure and Delayed Start policies Winter weather predictions are that it’s going to be a snowy season this year. Here’s a rundown of our weather-related school closure and delayed start policies.  School Closure In the event of severe weather, school leadership will make a decision about closing the […]

Dear MA Families and Friends, Halloween Boo-ling is Thursday! Tonight’s your last chance to grab tickets for our spooktacular Halloween Boo-Ling Bash! Get yours before they vanish at midnight tonight: montessori.on.ca/Halloween We’ll see all you ghouls and goblins this Thursday at 5pm at Palasad South – 141 Pine Valley Blvd. London, ON N6K 3T6.    […]

Dear MA Families and Friends, Photo retakes are Friday On Friday, please arrive at the Main Office (719 Waterloo) between 8:50-9 a.m. Photos will be taken on a first come, first served basis. Those who signed up will receive priority. A few reminders about Photo Retakes on Friday: Parents MUST accompany their child(ren) for the […]

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 […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Parking, pick-up and drop-off reminders A friendly reminder to please review our parking procedures for your location and adhere to all “No Parking” signs.  At our downtown locations, please do not block our neighbours’ driveways; there is no parking or turning around in neighbours’ or school driveways along Piccadilly. This […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, FYI: Orange Shirt Day is next Tuesday, Sept. 30 Next Tuesday, our Montessori community will observe Orange Shirt Day, a time of reflection and learning about the impact of residential schools on Indigenous children and families. Students will engage in age-appropriate discussions, storytelling, and creative activities that emphasize the importance […]

Dear MA Families, Halloween Boo-ling tickets are on sale! One of our favourite events is back! This is our very first fundraising event of the year!  Join us on Thursday, Oct. 23 at Palasad South for a frightfully-good time. Wear your favourite costume!  This popular event will fill up quickly! Space is limited, so buy […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Reminders Pick-up/Drop-off & Parking procedures A friendly reminder: Please familiarize yourself with our parking procedures for your location, and adhere to all “No Parking” signs.  At our downtown locations, please do not block our neighbours’ driveways; there is no parking or turning around in neighbours’ or school driveways along Piccadilly. […]

Welcome Back! A welcome message from our principal Dear MA Families, I hope everyone had a relaxing, fun-filled summer with family and friends. It’s my pleasure to welcome both returning and new families to what I truly believe is the best place to be – our school! We’re excited for the year ahead and all […]

Welcome back message from our Executive Director Dear MA Families,  “We shall walk together on this path of life, for all things are part of the universe and are connected with each other to form one whole unity.” ~ Dr. Maria Montessori    Life feels so much better when we get to do it alongside others […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Congratulations, Graduates! Presenting Montessori Academy of London’s Class of 2025!  Reminder: Summer Hours Starting Monday, June 30, Summer Office Hours will be Monday-Friday from 8:15-noon; the office will be closed on Tuesday, July 1, in observance of the Canada Day holiday, and Monday, Aug. 4, for the Civic Holiday.  Board […]

FYI: One more Buzz next week Friday is the last day of school, but with so much going on this week around the school, we will share one final Buzz next Tuesday before we pause for summer.  Watch for your August Info Buzz and notification in the MA Parent App shortly after the Civic Holiday […]

Family & Friends Celebration: join us tonight at Storybook Gardens! Friendly reminder that our Family & Friends event is tonight! There will be no after-school extended hours at any of our locations. Happy Father’s Day We wish all of our Dads and father figures a very happy Father’s Day! We hope you are smothered in […]

Our Family & Friends event is Thursday Plan to join us Thursday after 4 p.m. at Storybook Gardens for our annual school-wide Family & Friends social. Food will be available at the Village Square. Families who prefer to avoid the lineups are welcome to bring a picnic dinner to enjoy.  In case of rain: we’ll […]

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 […]

Welcome to the world, MA’s Infant program! We are so excited to announce that we’re offering a new program to support London and area families: Montessori Academy’s Parent & Infant program! The weekly parent and child classes will be tailored for two different age categories: children ages 2 to 10 months (‘Infants’) or children ages […]

PD Day Friday & holiday Monday Friday is a Montessori Academy PD Day. On Monday the school will be closed for the Victoria Day holiday. Enjoy your extra-long weekend.  Marshall’s Family Feast fundraiser  We’ve got a tasty treat for families! Marshall’s is helping us with a fundraiser featuring MA’s favourite Mac & Cheese! Order online […]

Happy Mother’s Day Sunday is Mother’s Day! To all our moms, grandmothers and mother-figures: we hope this Sunday you are surrounded with hugs and smiles.  Save the Date: Marshall’s Family Feast fundraiser  We’ve got a tasty treat for families! Marshall’s Pasta is helping us with a fundraiser featuring its world famous favourite Mac and Cheese. […]

Honk Jr. opens TONIGHT!! We hope you’ll join us over the next two days for our musical performance – Honk Jr. The students and staff have poured their hearts and energy into this amazing performance. There are a few tickets left for each of the shows – find tickets on The Wolf’s Eventbrite page.  Bring […]

Our Musical is next week! Can you believe it? Our musical performance Honk Jr. is opening next Tuesday! Our ducks are in a row… Rehearsals, costumes and set designs were in full-swing around the school last week. It all comes together in the Gym later this week! Opening night is next Tuesday at the Wolf Performance […]

The School is closed Friday and Monday  In observance of the statutory holidays, the school will be closed Friday, April 18, and Monday, April 21. We hope everyone enjoys some time this long weekend with family and friends.  Thank you, Gold Sponsor We are so thrilled to have Spark Techies as a Gold sponsor of […]

PD Day on Friday We have a PD Day on Friday – there is no school for our students. Enjoy the weekend! Grandparents’ & Special Friends’ Day  GP Day reminder to read your classroom’s note about Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day, and complete any sign up sheets (if required) by the deadline. Classrooms are doing […]

Honk Jr. tickets! Tickets are now on sale for our Musical performance – Honk Jr., a heartwarming and humorous musical adaptation of The Ugly Duckling, at the Wolf Performance Hall. Purchase your tickets online here: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/honk-jr-4179353  Musical sponsors needed! Sponsorship helps to offset the cost of this incredible production.  Help us celebrate art and creativity […]

Don’t forget: Spirit Wear orders are open! Trailblazers Spirit Wear for all ages is available now in our new online store! From tees, to cozy hoodies, to joggers, there is something for everyone. But hurry…the online store is only open until Thursday, April 3. After that, the store will close and orders will be processed […]

Friday is Beach Day  On Friday, March 7, it will be Beach Day for our Toddler, Casa, LE, and UE students, and Jersey Day for our Junior High students! Students are encouraged to wear beach-themed outfits, sunglasses and Hawaiian shirts! For our Junior High students, please wear a jersey of your favourite sport player, or […]

Beach Day / Jersey Day is March 7 By the CHF Committee This year, on Friday, March 7 (corrected date!), it is going to be Beach Day for our Casa and Elementary programs, and Jersey Day for our Junior High program. Students can wear either a jersey or beach-themed outfits to school. Students are encouraged […]

Tickets for Winter Family Fun Fest There are only 2 more weeks to get your tickets to the Winter Family Fun Fest! NEW this year — Candy Gram will be there with a Cotton Candy and Sno Cone station for $5 each! A portion of their sales will be donated to the school! Complimentary coffee […]

Dear MA Families and Friends, Friday is a PD Day and Monday is a holiday This Friday is a PD Day, and Monday is the Family Day holiday. Enjoy your long weekend! Last call: RSVP for our Guest Speaker on Thursday, Feb. 27 The deadline to register for this amazing event is Friday. Join us […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Winter Family Fun Fest Tickets are on sale now! Our Winter Family Fun Fest is BACK! Join us for an EXCITING, FUN-filled day that will have loads of games, food, inflatable obstacle course, bouncy castles, optional swimming, balloon twisting, glitter tattoos, AND a special magic show by the Amazing Corbin […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Guest speaker on Feb. 26: ‘Digital Minimalism’ We’re hosting a lunch and learn session with Katherine Martinko on Wednesday, Feb. 26. This is going to be a fantastic event.This is a timely topic that will resonate with all parents! Katherine offers valuable insights and tips on helping to manage the […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Re-enrolment for 2025-2026 A Message from Tina on Wednesday; re-enrolment opens on Friday Re-enrolment opens on Friday. Watch for Tina’s tuition letter that will be shared under Notices in the app on Wednesday afternoon. It’ll outline tuition and fees for the coming school year and also share many of the […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Guest Speaker:  Digital Minimalism Join us for a lively lunchtime session with Katherine Martinko on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 between 11:45am-1pm.  In her sessions, Katherine strives to empower parents, teens, and adults to limit screen time using the philosophy of “digital minimalism.” She offers smart guidance on tough topics like […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, January classroom content is on the app Happy New Year! Please be sure to review your January classroom newsletters and calendars/events in the app if you haven’t yet.  Level Transition Meetings start this week! Parents with children who are eligible to move into the next level of our program in […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Winter Break 2024 This holiday season, let’s take a cue from our Junior High students and “be present”… because time together is the greatest gift! The school will be closed from December 23-January 3. School resumes on Monday, January 6, 2025! We wish all our families a fun and festive Winter […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Tonight is our Winter Concert! There is no Extended program tonight except for our Toddler students. Please bring your performers to the venue for 5:30 p.m. Performance will start at 6 p.m. Parking: There is parking in various lots close to Centennial Hall, including: Central High School under City Hall […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, 2025-2026 Financial Support Applications now open Applications for Financial Support opened on December 1 and are due by Monday, January 6, 2025.  All families currently enrolled for the 2024-2025 school year are eligible to apply.  Full details on how to apply, along with a Financial Support FAQ can be found […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Coffee Hour: Elementary and JH is tomorrow Friendly reminder that our Coffee Hour at the Elementary Library is tomorrow morning! If your child is in Elementary and Junior High, please feel free to stop by the Main Office at 719 Waterloo St. between 8:45 to 9:45 am.   Winter Concert […]

Dear MA Families, Our Toddler/Casa Parent Coffee Hour is tomorrow Friendly reminder that our Coffee Hour at the Elementary Library is tomorrow morning! If your child is in Toddler or Casa, please feel free to stop by the Main Office at 719 Waterloo St. between 8:45 to 9:45 am.   Also, our Elementary and Junior […]

Dear MA Families and Friends, PD Day on Friday Friday is a PD Day – there is no school for our students. Policy reminder: Winter weather school closure and ‘Delayed Start’  Important: Our urgent and time sensitive messages will now be shared via the MA Parent App.  School closure due to weather In the event […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, We have had an enthusiastic response to the app launch last week, but we’re sending this last Buzz via email to catch as many parents as possible. Last call: Journey to Discovery registration We’ve had a great response to this very special event. There are still a few spots left […]

Dear MA Parents, We are so excited to introduce the new MA Parent App! It will be a quick and easy way to find all the information you need throughout the school year. Through the MA Parent App, you’ll be able to: Subscribe to your child’s classroom to easily access monthly classroom letters and calendars […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Launching Wednesday: The MA Parent App! After months of developing and testing, we are ready to launch the new MA Parent App! Watch for an email message on Wednesday with information on how to get started. Also, coming home in blue bags this week is a printed booklet with details […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Reminder: Elementary Remembrance Day Assembly Elementary & Junior High parents: Please let us know ASAP via the Google form below if you’re joining us for the assembly and whether you plan to take your children home right from the assembly: https://forms.gle/tYG1gzP8qCP83PQ67. This will help us know how many buses to reserve that day. […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Photo retakes are Friday On Friday, please arrive at the Main Office (719 Waterloo) between 8:50-9 a.m. Photos will be taken on a first come, first served basis. However, those who signed up by last week’s deadline will receive priority. A few reminders about Photo Retakes on Friday: Parents MUST […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Save the date: Journey to Discovery is Nov. 15 Curious about what your child experiences in the classroom? Take the Journey to Discovery on Friday, Nov. 15 from 3:30-9 p.m., and experience the Montessori classroom through your child’s eyes. We’ve condensed it into one evening in the hopes that more […]

Our MA Terry Fox Run is Monday Montessori Academy is hosting a Terry Fox Run on Monday, September 23, 2024. This run is for our entire Elementary/JH community. Lower, Upper and JH students will run or walk with their class at a predetermined time at Piccadilly Park – the schedule is below. Our Casas will […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, New JH French teacher We are very excited to share with you that Marty Kolls is returning to MA and joining the Junior High team as their French teacher. Many of our families know Marty; she was our Lower Elementary music teacher for 10 years. She took some time away […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, A welcome message from our Principal, Kristen Crouse Welcome Back! I hope that everyone had a relaxing, fun-filled summer with their family and friends. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome both returning and new families to what I feel is the most amazing place to be – […]

A welcome message from our Executive Director, Tina Brown Dear MA Families, Welcome back to the best school community in the city! We can’t wait to see our returning families and connect with parents and students who are new to MA on the first day of school, Tuesday, September 3. The fall is filled with many opportunities […]

Dear MA Families, It’s that time of year! This August Buzz is always a long message, but it is filled with important information to help you prepare for a smooth start to the school year. Please take a few minutes to carefully read through this Buzz, complete the online forms, and review the August letter for […]

ar MA Families & Friends, What’s next: August information and the MA Parent App Your August Information Families who are enrolled for the 2024-2025 school year will hear from the school via email after the Civic Holiday when your August Information package is ready through the Parent Portal. The new MA Parent App – arriving […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Next week & Summer Hours Happy Last week of school! The office is open regular hours this week and the week of June 24 for our Faculty Week. We will close early on Thursday, June 27 for our year-end staff gathering. The school will be closed on Friday, June 28, and […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Family & Friends is Thursday! We can’t wait to see everyone at Storybook! There will be food for sale in the Village Square, or you can bring a picnic to enjoy. The rides and splash pad will be open, so pack a swimsuit and towel. Some notes: No extended hours […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Our Artisan Market is Friday! This Friday, swing by the gym right after you pick up your children from school! There will be 24 amazing local vendors selling handmade products, delicious baked goods, treats, coffee, and plants. Plus, we’ll have glitter tattoos and a used book sale!  www.montessori.on.ca/artisan-market/ Friday May 31, […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Our Family & Friends event is June 6 We hope to see you at the Family & Friends event at Storybook Gardens on Thursday, June 6! There will be food for sale in the Village Square, or you can bring a picnic to enjoy. The rides and splash pad will […]

Thank you, Art Expo Sponsors! Thank you to all our Art Expo sponsors! These special events are only made possible by your support. Don’t miss Art Expo 2024 next Wednesday, May 15, 6-8 pm, at Brescia’s Mercato Room! Community Match Campaign update Thank you to everyone who has donated to the Community Match Campaign so […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Art Expo is May 15 Join us for an MA-zing night of creativity and community! Art Expo 2024 is Wednesday, May 15 at Brescia’s Mercato Room between 6-8 p.m. The exhibit will feature the artwork and creation of students in Senior Casa through Junior High! Thank you, Gold Sponsor MS2! […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Our Spring Assembly is tomorrow Join us Wednesday for our Spring Assembly. Students in Casa, Elementary, and Junior High will perform. Please have your children at Centennial Hall by 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2024 – 6 p.m. start. Centennial Hall – 550 Wellington St, London There is no extended hours […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Reminder: Monday is a PD Day We’ve moved our April PD Day to Monday, April 8. See the message from the Health Unit below for information on how to enjoy the Total Solar Eclipse safely. Interim Reports – Casa, LE & UE Reports available Friday at 3 p.m. On Friday, […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, The school is closed Friday and Monday Welcome back from March Break… we have a few more days off coming right up! The school will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday. Our April PD Day is now Monday, April 8 to align with the TVDSB and LCSB. Save […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, March Break The school is closed for our two-week March Break, including the administrative office. School resumes on Monday, March 25. Enjoy your break! Heads-up for when we return:   On March 29 and April 1 – The school will be closed for the Good Friday and Easter Monday holidays. Monday, […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Elementary Hot Lunch Registration Opens Friday The last round of hot lunch will begin on March 25 and run until June 21. The deadline to order your child/ren’s lunches is March 18. Most items require you to select different options for the meal, so please read each item carefully, as […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Winter Family Fun Fest is Sunday! This is the last week to buy tickets. Get your tickets for THIS SUNDAY’s Winter Family Fun Fest! Don’t miss the Magic Show, Obstacle Course, Games, Prizes, DJ Rob, 519 School of Hip Hop and more!  Buy your tickets online today at https://montessori.on.ca/funfest/ (Psst…. It’s […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Friday is a PD Day, Monday is Family Day Friendly reminder that Friday is a PD Day and there is no school for our students. On Monday, the school will be closed for the Family Day holiday. Last call: PD Day Camps for Friday Academy Circus: https://www.theacademycircus.com/events 519 School of Hip […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Reminder: Re-enrolment is due Friday!   Re-enrolment for the 2024-2025 school year is due this Friday, February 9. Please log into the MA Parent Portal to complete the online process – it takes about five minutes. Submitting post-dated cheques for the balance of tuition is also appreciated by Friday.  Questions? Please contact Victoria […]

Dear MA Families, “The purpose of education must be to elevate the individual … the children of today will make the discoveries of tomorrow.”  ~ Dr. Maria Montessori, The London Lectures 1946   What an incredible, yet exciting role we have to elevate the students here at MA. I am so grateful to be a […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Re-enrolment messages this week It’s that time of year! Re-enrolment opens on Friday. Keep your eyes out for two important emails this week: Wednesday afternoon – Tuition letter and school update from Tina. There’s a lot of important information in this message. Please take a few moments Wednesday afternoon to read […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, New Payment Method: E-Transfer We are now accepting e-transfers to payments@montessori.on.ca.  This method of payment may be used for donations and fees such as enrolment deposits, lunch fees, activity fees, extended hours, etc.  When using this method of payment, please include your child’s name and payment/donation details in the message section. Due […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Sibling applications are due Friday Applications to MA for siblings of current students for the 2024-2025 School Year are due by this Friday, January 12.  We continue to receive a high volume of applications for our Toddler and Casa programs, and would like to provide priority to our current MA […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Our Winter Concert is tonight! Our students in Casa through Junior High have been practising regularly in preparation for tonight’s performance. Please bring your performers to the venue for 5:30 p.m. The concert will start at 6 p.m. There is parking in various lots close to Centennial Hall, including: Central […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Progress Reports will be ready Friday Watch for an email with a link to the MA Parent Portal on Friday afternoon. Moving Up Parent Information Sessions: RSVP by Friday Families with a student moving up to a new level in September 2024 are invited to attend our Parent Information Sessions […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, 2024-2025 Financial Support Applications Now Open Applications for Financial Support opened last week on Friday and are due by Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.  All families currently enrolled for the 2023-2024 school year are eligible to apply.  Full details on how to apply, along with a Financial Support FAQ can be […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Financial Support for 2024-2025  Applications for Financial Support will open on Friday, December 1, through Apple Financial Services, and are due by Monday, January 8, 2024. All families currently enrolled in Toddler through Junior High are eligible to apply for support. Full details on how to apply, along with a […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Pajama Day is Friday! By Evie, Emma and Solana On Friday, November 24, there will be a special event that our school holds every year, Pajama Day! Children are encouraged to wear their pj’s to school and bring in any loose change they can find around the house to help […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Photo retakes are Friday On Friday, please arrive at the Main Office (719 Waterloo) between 8:50-9 a.m. Photos will be taken on a first come, first served basis. Those who signed up will receive priority. A few reminders about Photo Retakes on Friday: Parents MUST accompany their children for the retakes, as […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Photo Retakes – sign-up form Photo retake day this year is Friday, Nov. 3. If you would like your child/ren to retake their photo (or if they missed the original photo day), please fill out their information in this Google Sheet. The location for retakes will be mentioned in next week’s […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Policy reminder: Delayed Start As noted in the 2023-2024 Parent Handbook and your printed Year at a Glance Calendar (PDF), in the case of extremely bad driving conditions (ie. due to ice, not fog; and when TVDSB buses to city schools are cancelled), the school leadership may decide on a ‘delayed start’ to […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Monthly Extended Hours Reminder Families who want care for the month of November must register by Sunday, Oct. 15. We cannot guarantee the availability of space if registration is not received by then. Please register online: https://montessoriacademy.campbrainregistration.com/. Elementary/JH Remembrance Day Assembly Elementary and Junior High families: please join us for our […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, PD Day and Thanksgiving Our first PD Day of the school year is Friday; there is no school for the children. On Monday the school is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday. Outdoor Movie night is Thursday: Encanto We are excited about Thursday’s Outdoor Movie Night at our Oxford location. We’ve […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Choir shirts: Year 1-JH If you have a performance shirt that’s in good shape from past years, there is no need to purchase a new one this year. In fact, if you have extras that are too small or that you no longer need, read on… Choir shirt swap If […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Elementary Photos this week… Yesterday Lower El families received a text about photos being postponed until Thursday. Upper El photos will be taken on Wednesday as planned, weather permitting. The weather outlook is calling for partly cloudy skies with a low chance of rain on Wednesday and Thursday — perfect […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, A message from our Principal Welcome Back! I hope that everyone had a relaxing, fun-filled summer with their family and friends. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome both returning and new families to what I feel is the most amazing place to be – our School!! This […]

Hello MA Families, To say we are excited to welcome your children back to our school on Tuesday, Sept. 5, is an understatement. We are thrilled to be opening our doors to kick off another MA-zing school year and extend a most sincere welcome to our new families and students! Remember back in June when […]

Dear MA Families, This August Buzz is always a long message, but it replaces a BIG mailing that we used to send home with important information and forms to complete. Please take a few minutes to carefully read through this Buzz, complete the online forms, and review the August letter for your children’s classrooms on […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Reminder: Extended Hours for 2023-2024 Reminder: Annual Extended Hours registrations for the 2023-2024 school year are due by this Friday, June 30.  Families who want care on a monthly basis must register no later than the 15th of the previous month (ie. Register for October by Sept. 15). For a […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, June Final Reports available Friday! For our Casa, Elementary and Junior High students, June Final Reports will be available in the MA Parent Portal on Friday at 3 pm. How to access your child’s progress report: Login to the MA Parent Portal https://montessori.myschoolapp.com Select your child’s name in the top […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Reminder: Register by June 30 for Extended Hours Please submit your annual registration online for Extended Hours for September 2023 before June 30 to reserve your place: https://montessoriacademy.campbrainregistration.com/ Friends and extended family – Buzz permission If you are an extended family member or friend of the school, please email Linda, Communications […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Family & Friends is Thursday; no after-school Extended Hours that day We hope to see you at the Family & Friends event at Storybook Gardens on Thursday! There will be food for sale in the Village Square, or you can bring a picnic to enjoy. REMINDER: There is no after-school Extended […]

Gym Wear orders for 2023-2024 For students in Elementary and Junior High, please complete the PDF form linked below, and return it to Tameka at tbrown@montessori.on.ca on or before June 23. Reminder: we now accept cash, cheque, MasterCard, Visa, Amex or Apple Pay. Tameka will have samples in the office until Wednesday, June 21. If you need […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, The Musical is next week! Sets have been built. Rehearsals are happening. The students and staff are working hard this week in preparation for the big show that premiers next Tuesday!! Seats are filling up, so book your ticket now to get the best available seats! www.montessori.on.ca/musical/  Thank you, Carfax – Gold […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Musical tickets on sale now! Leapin’ Lizards! “Annie Jr.” is coming to the Wolf for three shows: May 16 at 6:30 pm, May 17 at 12:30 pm and 6:30 pm! Tickets available online: https://montessori.on.ca/musical/ or https://www.eventbrite.ca/cc/annie-jr-2054509   Thank you, Iceberg Digital Marketing We are pleased to announce Iceberg Digital Marketing has joined Annie Jr. as a Gold […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Musical tickets are on sale! Tickets are now on sale for our upcoming school musical, “Annie Jr.,” taking place on May 16 and 17 at Wolf Performance Hall! Performances & times: May 16 – 6:30 p.m. May 17 – 12:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. Purchase tickets online on The Wolf’s EventBrite […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Save the date: Grandparents’ & Special Friends’ Day is May 26 We’re so excited to have our Grandparents and Special Friends join us on May 26 for short visits in the classrooms! We recently sent home two postcards – one for each side of the family. You’ll receive a letter with […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Reminders: Pick-up We kindly ask parent to promptly move on after retrieving your child during pick-up so more families can access parking spots. We also appreciate your help in being good neighbours; please do not turn around in or block our neighbours’ driveways along Piccadilly. Plantables sale in support of […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, CHF Event is FRIDAY! Beach Day (Toddler-UE) and Jersey Day (Junior High) are this Friday, March 10! Our Junior High students can “sport” a jersey of choice, either their own or of their favourite sports player. Students in Elementary and Casa can dress in appropriate beach attire (no bathing suits) […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Winter Concert is tonight A friendly reminder that our Winter Concert is tonight at Centennial Hall starting at 6 p.m. Parents are responsible for picking their children up from school or extended hours and taking them to the venue for 5:30pm. Doors will open at 5:45pm. See you there! Camp Discovery registration […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Camp Discovery registration opens on Friday at 9 a.m. MA Toddler and Casa families can register for Camp Discovery 2023 starting at 9 am on Friday through the MA Parent Portal. 2022 Tuition Receipts Please watch your email inbox this week for 2022 receipts for Tuition, Extended Hours, and Camp. […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Friday is a PD Day & Monday is Family Day The office will be open on Friday, though teachers will be in all-day sessions; the office will close at 3 p.m. on Friday so that the faculty and staff can gather together as our staff holiday gathering was thwarted by […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Re-Enrolment due this Friday, February 10 Re-enrolment is due this Friday to secure your child(ren)’s space for the 2023-2024 school year.  All required forms are available in the MA Parent Portal and take less than 5 minutes per child to complete.  If you have questions about enrolment or tuition for the upcoming school year, […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, 2023-2024 Re-Enrolment is now open! Re-enrolment for the 2023-2024 school year opened last week on Friday and is due by Friday, February 10.  Please login to the MA Parent Portal to confirm your child(ren)’s space for the upcoming school year.  Full instructions for re-enrolment are available here, or on the “2023-2024 Re-Enrolment” resource […]

Dear Montessori Academy Families, Re-enrolment is now open, and we are already planning for the new school year! We invite you to complete our online re-enrolment to confirm your child’s place in our program for the 2023-2024 school year. The deadline to complete the following steps is Friday, February 10, 2023; the process takes about five […]

Re-enrolment opens on Friday Online re-enrolment for current families opens on Friday. Watch for an email with a link Friday afternoon. The deadline to re-register your children for the 2023-2024 school year is Feb. 10. Tuition letter for 2023-2024 Please see this year’s Tuition Letter from Tina Sartori, our Executive Director: MA Tuition Letter 2023-2024.pdf Elementary Hot […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Reminder: Moving Up sessions UE to JH session is Thursday Our Moving Up: Upper Elementary to Junior High session is this Thursday at 3:45pm. This session is for parents of our Year 6 students; please join us at the Junior High building to learn all about this level of our […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Sibling applications due Friday Applications to MA for siblings of current students are due by this Friday, January 13, to reserve a spot in our programs for the 2023-24 School Year. We would like to provide priority to our current MA families before new admissions are offered in March.   […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, PD Day and Winter Break Friday is a PD Day; there is no school for the children. The Office will close on Friday at 11 a.m. so that faculty and staff can attend their holiday social. The school is closed from Dec. 26-Jan. 6. First day back is Monday, Jan. […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Save the Date: Winter Concert in February There is no Holiday Concert in December. Instead, we’ll host a Winter Concert on Friday, February 3, at 2 p.m. at the Forest City Community Church. More details will be shared in the Buzz and on classroom calendars closer to the date. Progress Reports ready […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Heads-up: Drop-off Wednesday We’ve been informed by the City that Waterloo Street, from Piccadilly to Kenneth, will be blocked Wednesday morning; but access to these streets will still be available for drop off, it may just be a bit busy. Please plan accordingly. Thanks in advance for your patience. Masking […]

What’s for Dinner?! – Holiday edition “What’s for Dinner?!” is a frozen meal pick-up event in partnership with Growing Chefs’ Ontario.  Montessori Academy of London and Growing Chefs’ Ontario have partnered to bring your child’s favourite hot lunch meals home for dinner. This year’s Holiday Special is a Gingerbread Cookie Dough Kit, with everything required […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, 1000 Acts of Kindness Toddler & Casa Our Toddler & Casa locations collected donations for the London Middlesex Humane Society over the past month. Thank you to all of our families who brought it goods to support the animals in the LMHS’s care right now. Lower Elementary WOW! We came […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Photo Retakes – sign-up form Photo retake day this year is Friday, November 4. If you would like your child/ren to retake their photo (or if they missed the original photo day), please fill out their information in the Google Sheet linked below. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xZjRCEirtlCAoW5DrJmfeZIKxEb6vwh3YYCWH8m_K7s/edit?usp=sharing The location for retakes will be […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Legacy gift Each year, our Graduating Class leaves behind a gift – a donation – to use towards something for future Junior high students. Thanks to the Graduating Class of 2022 we were able to purchase these beautiful picnic tables for the Junior High building. Now students can enjoy outdoor […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Reminders PD Day on Friday and Holiday Monday Happy Thanksgiving to all of our families and friends! Friday is a PD Day; there is no school for our students. On Monday the school is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday. Have a wonderful long weekend. 🙂 Casa AND Toddler Picture Days next […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Family Boo-ling Halloween Party – get tickets online! Join us for our Annual Halloween Boo-Ling Party! Connect with other MA families and friends at this FUN, Family, Fundraising Party for Montessori Academy of London! Thursday, October 27, 2022 5:00pm to 8:00pm Palasad South 141 Pine Valley Blvd, London, ON N6K 3T6 […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Picture Day is tomorrow – Elementary & Junior High Elementary and Junior High students will have their photos taken Wednesday. Toddler & Casa students will have their photos taken in October. MA Outdoor Family Movie Night! Back by popular demand! We will be hosting an outdoor family movie night for […]

Dear MA Families and Friends, Message from Kristen Crouse, Principal Welcome! I hope that everyone had a relaxing, fun-filled summer with their family and friends. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome both returning and new families to what I feel is the most amazing place to be! Our School!! This year we […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Message from Tina Sartori, Executive Director Welcome back to the best school community in the city! We can’t wait to see our returning families and establish connections with those parents and students who are new to MA on the first day of school, Tuesday, September 6. The fall is filled with […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, (Corrected) June Progress Reports available THURSDAY For our Casa, Elementary and Junior High students, June Progress Reports will be available in the MA Parent Portal on Thursday at 3 pm. (This has been updated since we originally sent the Buzz with the wrong day noted). How to access your child’s […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Our Artisan Market is Friday!  We’ve timed this event so you can head to the market right after dismissal! The Artisan Market will take place between 3:30pm to 8:00pm at Colborne St. Church (711 Colborne) in the gymnasium. Please enter off of Piccadilly. Bring Cash! Vendors will only accept cash, and […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Friday is a PD Day and Monday is a holiday Friday is a PD Day; there is no school for the students, but the school is open. The school will be closed on Monday for the Victoria Day holiday. Enjoy a safe and happy long weekend! See you on Tuesday! Used […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Art Expo is tomorrow Tomorrow is our biennial school art show, Art Expo! Showcasing the work of our Senior Casa through Year 8 students, it’s going to be a fun night of visual art, dance, improv and much more! The event takes place between 6-8 p.m. in the Mercato Hall […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Art Expo is May 11! The Year 2 students are studying Pablo Picasso and are creating portraits inspired by the cubism style. Marcus exclaimed that this was the best piece of art he’s ever done. “I’m an Artist! Will you put this in the Art Expo, Meghan?” Oh my goodness! […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Art Expo 2022! The time was erroneously noted in last week’s Buzz. Please join us for Art Expo 2022 on May 11 between 6-8 pm as we celebrate an MA-zing year of creativity and community!   Golf for Education – Early Bird Registration! EARLY BIRD SPECIAL – $175 if you register before […]

Dear MA Parents, Today in the MA Parent Portal you will have access to your child’s Interim Progress Report if they are in Casa or Years 1 to 6. These reports are a checklist style and provide a high level review of your child’s experience in the classroom and academic progress from January to the […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Updates from Tina I have a bunch of items to share with you and thought some short and sweet bullets would do the trick for all the scanners out there! Monday, April 4  Although our continued masking requests ends on this date, anyone is welcomed to continue wearing them. COVID […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, FYI: 711 Waterloo St. renovation plans delayed It was our hope to complete a significant renovation this summer on the main and lower level of 711 Waterloo Street – our Elementary location – as well as some work to the LE1 learning environment. Unfortunately, this will not be able to […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, I hope the last two weeks offered just what each of you needed; whether it was quiet time away, days filled with adventures or just enjoying the fact that there was no pressure from daily routines. Most importantly, let’s celebrate that for the first time in two years, we ARE returning […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Talking to children about current events We are aware of the impact current events can be having on families – and on our children. Our hearts go out to any families and friends of the school who may be impacted directly or indirectly by the conflicts in the Ukraine, Syria, […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Early/Extended Hours program update Effective tomorrow, we will offer Early Hours starting at 7:30 a.m. However, we still need to end extended care at 5 p.m.; and we are not yet able to offer occasional use of the Toddler & Casa Extended Hours program. We hope that we’ll be able […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, PD Day on Friday Friendly reminder that there is no school for our students on Friday. 2022-2023 Re-Enrolment due this Friday Re-enrolment for the 2022-2023 School Year is due by this Friday, February 11.  The online re-enrolment forms must be completed through the MA Parent Portal, and post-dated cheques for the […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Moving Up families: optional survey Because we’re not able to host our in-person Moving Up sessions this year that are noted on the Year at a Glance Calendar, Parents and Guardians with children moving up in our program received an email yesterday with information about the next level of your […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, In-class learning resumes on Monday; symptoms and testing info There has been a flurry of information (and a bit of snow!) over the last couple days. There is a LOT of information here and your brain is going to be swimming, so take your time to review and digest it […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Update from the health unit Hi there. Me again! 🙂 You didn’t think at a time like this you would get away with only hearing from me once this week, did you?! I had the opportunity to be on a Stakeholder Update with the MLHU this afternoon and this is […]

A message from Tina Dear MA Families,  Three days left – we can do it! I know it feels like things are changing rapidly in the city and many are feeling unsettled. Below are some new pieces of information and developments I can share with you. Winter Break Rapid Antigen Testing Program The school was […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, COVID UPDATE: PCR tests for students We have had some recent inquires regarding the media reports of Rapid Antigen Testing for students that is happening over the winter break and whether or not we are also receiving them. At this point, we are not and it is for publicly funded […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Screening (and text reminders) to continue – Toddler through JH Because so many parents seem to be relying on the daily text reminders, parents and staff will continue to receive a 7:15 am daily text for the next few weeks. Why is screening continuing: The school administration has not received the […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, A Message from Kristen Welcome Back! I hope that everyone had a relaxing, fun-filled summer with their families. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome both returning and new families to what I feel is the most amazing place to be! Our School!! Although we still may not […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, A message from Tina We made it. I would say barely….but we did it. Saying “thank you” for the support you have provided us doesn’t even seem to be the right word to share with all of you, for what we have navigated together over these last several months. I […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Friendly reminder: Last day of school/PD Day update As noted in Friday’s message from Tina, we’ve re-instated our PD Day on Friday, June 25, at all levels of the school. The last day of lessons for students – online and in person – is Thursday, June 24. The teachers will begin their […]

Message from Tina Dear MA Families and Friends, I woke up early Monday morning to a flurry of messages on my phone asking me if William and I were ok. I live very close to the Hyde Park and South Carriage Rd. intersection and cross it numerous times in a week. Physically, we were ok. […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Returning to school: more to come Wednesday… we hope We are all holding our breath today as we wonder what is going to happen with the re-opening of schools. The final vote with Ford’s cabinet is Wednesday afternoon. This school closure was mandated by the province for all schools – […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, PD Day & holiday this week There are no lessons/Zoom sessions (zippo, zero, zilch!) for the students at all levels on Friday so that the teachers can participate in PD Day activities. We are also very aware of the additional strain on well-being this lockdown has put on everyone and as […]

Dear MA Families & Friends,   Staffing Announcements for 2021-2022 With new enrolments continuing to come into the school and internal shifts, we have had to make some adjustments with roles in different classes and locations. We are so grateful for the skills, experiences, passion and the openness to change that resides in our MA-zing […]

Beach Day is Friday! The second Charitable Giving event, Beach Day, will occur on April 9, 2021. All students can dress in appropriate beach attire (no bathing suits) for an enjoyable “day under the sun”. We will be accepting any loonies or toonies for the Children’s Health Foundation programs. Through this Charitable Giving as a […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Junior High Interim Reports Junior High Parents: You should have received an email from Shawn Butler on Friday afternoon with instructions on how to access the JH report cards that were made available online. If for some reason you did not receive this email, please reach out to Shawn at […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Camp Discovery Registration update Thank you to the Toddler and Casa parents who have registered for Camp Discovery 2021. An update on the two camps: Adventurers Camp (ages 4-6) is full!  Explorers Camp for our Toddler students still has a few spaces in each session. If you wish to be […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Camp Discovery registration opens March 1 at 9 a.m. Registration for our Explorers Camp (Toddler students) and our Adventurers Camp (Casa students) opens on Monday.  Our Camp platform has been upgraded for a more parent-friendly registration experience, allowing for easy registration of multiple children and flexible payment options (including payment […]

Annual Tuition and Fees message Please see the attached letter from Tina about this year’s tuition fees. (Make sure to read to the end for a special treat – a link to an incredible video.)  Montessori Academy of London Tuition Letter 2021-2022.pdf Reminder: Re-enrolment opens on Friday We will send an email on Friday with […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Masking requirements for adults With new restrictions coming into play for the province today, we want to remind our Casa and Toddler families, who are still coming onsite, about the current provincial guidelines for wearing masks. Masks are required to be worn at any business or organization that is open. […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Moving Up tours postponed until Saturday, Jan. 30 Unfortunately, we have to postpone our on-site tours for parents with children moving up to a new level in our school. The new date for our parent tours will be Saturday, January 30. Watch for an email next week with a link […]

Crystal ball, anyone?? Dear MA Families,  I am writing to you today from the place of the magical unknown. This is not one of my favourite places to sit in, but I am learning how to roll with it because we are living in uncertain times where things can change at the drop of a […]

Holiday hours… The school will be closed for the Winter Break from Monday, Dec. 21 through Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. See you in the New Year! No Monthly Attestation starting January We will no longer require the monthly attestations starting in January because our community has been excellent with following our COVID protocols and procedures […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, COVID-19 Middlesex-London Health Unit updates   Today we received updated information from the MLHU regarding local quarantine changes due to London moving into the Orange/Restrict level. This will impact when students can come to school. Quarantine guidance for situations when a household member has COVID-19 symptoms: but has not yet been […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Applications for Financial Support Applications for Financial Support open this Friday, December 4, through Apple Financial Services, and are due by Monday, January 4, 2021.  The Ann Marie Harding Financial Support Program provides tuition support for families enrolled from second-year Casa through Junior High and who have been enrolled at […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Reminder: Monthly Attestation due before Monday Thank you for continuing to follow the many COVID processes and policies – for everyone’s health and safety. We want the in-school learning to continue! Please remember you must complete one attestation form per level (Toddler/Casa, Elementary/Junior High), as applicable to your family. The […]

Fundraising and Development updates 1) Annual Appeal Watch for this year’s Annual Appeal letter being sent home this Friday, November 20. Colour in the pizza toppings on the back of the Annual Appeal letter and send it in with your donation. We will add your favourite topping to the large pizza in the front lobby! […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Friday is a PD Day Friendly reminder it is a short week. Friday is a PD Day, so there is no school for the children.  Please note the Office will be closed from 9:00-11:00 am so that all staff can attend a Zoom PD session.   New on the Portal: Past […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Notes from the Middlesex-London Health Unit COVID notes The Health Unit has shared a new decision-making tool for parents: COVID-19-decision-tool-for-parents-caregivers Oct.26.pdf Flu shot Getting the flu vaccine during the COVID-19 pandemic The flu vaccine will not protect you from COVID-19 or increase your risk of COVID-19 illness. Some of the […]

Dear MA Families, Thank you for your patience and support as we made our way through the first six weeks of school. This was no easy task, but we all did it together, and this provided a successful start to the school year. Recently, we have observed there has been an increase with parents gathering […]

Reminder: Picture Days Waterloo Toddler and Casa – Wednesday, October 14 Oxford Casa – Thursday, October 15 What’s for Dinner?! Thank you to everyone who supported our “What’s for Dinner?” Fundraiser!  Growing Chefs is busy preparing your orders for pick up this Friday, October 16, at their Headquarters – 460 King St., London, ON (links […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, We are thankful The school is closed on Thanksgiving Monday. Our gatherings may be smaller than usual this year, but our reasons to be grateful are plentiful.  Reminder: Our Board seeks parent members We have several board members who are completing their terms, leaving opportunities for up to two MA […]

Dear MA Families, Ontario has updated its at-home COVID screening tool as of October 1: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screening/  Summary of the changes There are now two groupings of symptoms. If a child has any new or worsening symptoms in the first grouping (fever, cough, shortness of breath, decrease in taste or smell), they fail the screening as […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Reminder: Safety at the Waterloo/Piccadilly crossing Now that we’re a few weeks into the school year, we’ve receive some friendly reminders from our crossing guards at Piccadilly and Oxford:  When arriving for drop off/pick up, while driving south on Waterloo, please do not turn left onto Piccadilly while the guard […]

Dear MA Families, We’ve recently received some updated information to share with parents. The first two items apply to all families at the school; we also have an update for our Elementary and Junior High parents – a new online screening tool from the Ministry of Health.  We expect to receive more updates next week […]

Dear MA Families, 2020-2021 Student Directory on the MA Parent Portal The 2020-2021 Student Directory is now available on the MA Parent Portal! Please follow the steps below to access it: Hover over the ‘Directories’ tab at the top of the screen. Select ‘Student Directory 2020-2021’ To search for individual students, type in the student’s […]

A message from Kristen Crouse, Academic Director Dear MA Families, Welcome Back! I hope that everyone had a relaxing, fun-filled summer with their family. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome both returning and new families to what I feel is the most amazing place to be: our school!! The start of this […]

Phasing In! Happy Phasing In to our students, who will be visiting their classrooms and teachers this week!  We’ve missed you!  Mask update Last Wednesday we shared some information about our approach to masks this fall for “school-aged” children in response to questions from parents who had heard news about what Thames Valley District School […]

A message from our Executive Director  Dear MA Families, I can appreciate the amount of information that has been coming at you over the last couple of weeks, not only from the school, but from numerous Ministry of Education announcements. I want to assure you, we will be starting school on Tuesday, September 8, and […]

Dear MA Families, MA COVID-19 Parent Guides available We know parents have had many questions about what to expect in September. Our Parent Guides are now available online via the school’s website and the Parent Portal Resource Boards. These guides provide details on procedures, such as staggered drop-off and pick-up times, early and late hours […]

Message from Tina Sartori, Executive Director Dear MA Families,  It is hard to believe the school year has come to an end! Having the chance to connect with everyone, by curbside or school item pickup visit, allowed our community to have that final connection and close the year, before we move into the summer.  Looking […]

Message from Tina Sartori, Executive Director Dear MA Families,  This week my schedule has finally allowed me to jump into Zoom classes! I can’t tell you what a wonderful experience it has been for me to see and hear your children again. My visits will continue over the coming days until I have been to […]

A message from Tina Sartori, Executive Director Dear MA Families,  I hope this past Mother’s Day weekend was filled with connection and love — something each one of us needs as our time at home increases. This element of connection, heightened by close proximity we have with our immediate family, is an interesting paradox. I am […]

A Message from Kristen, Our Academic Director Dear MA Parents,               This is Teacher Appreciation Week, and I feel that we need to recognize wholeheartedly our unsung heroes: our teachers. Not only should we appreciate all they have done for the students for the whole year, but most significantly over the last seven weeks. Our teachers […]

A message from Tina Sartori, our Executive Director Dear MA Families, “How are you doing?”  This common greeting has taken on a whole new meaning over these last several weeks and no longer seems to be a question that is swiftly answered. It depends not only who is asking, but also how vulnerable are you […]

An Update on Recent CCEYA Regulatory Order — affecting Toddler and Year-One Casa families  In our school, the students who fall under the CCEYA (Child Care and Early Years Act)-defined age category for child care are our Toddler and first-year Casa students. As noted last week in the Buzz, these are the same families who […]

A Message from Tina, our Executive Director Dear MA Families,  Spring is here and I don’t know about you, but I have been immensely grateful for the sunshine and to feel its warmth surrounding me. Spring is a time for new beginnings and it is apparent our greater society is figuring out how to collaborate […]

Message from Tina, our Executive Director  Dear MA Families & Friends, I am writing to you from Day Six of self-isolation with my family, as a member of a high-risk population for COVID-19, and still anxiously awaiting for my in-laws to make it home safely from South Africa. For the first time in 19 years, […]

Camp Discovery registration is open! Online registration is open through our school website: https://montessori.on.ca/programs/camp-discovery New this year: Payment for camp sessions may be made by cash, cheque, MasterCard, Visa, Amex or Apple Pay.  Thank you to the Toddler and Casa parents for your patience as we dealt with technical issues that affected the registration page […]

Camp Discovery online registration opens on Monday! Take a peek through the Camp Discovery sessions and get ready to register on Monday, March 2! montessori.on.ca/programs/camp-discovery/ It’s Montessori Week! Each year, Montessori schools around the world celebrate Dr. Maria Montessori and her immeasurable impact on education and child development. Watch for posts through our social media […]

2020-2021 Re-Enrolment Re-Enrolment for the 2020-2021 School Year was due last week on Friday! If you have not already submitted the enrolment deposit for your child(ren) and post-dated cheque(s) for the balance of tuition, please provide these items to the Main Office as soon as possible. THIS IS IT!! Snow Much Fun this Sunday!! Join […]

Reminder: 2020-2021 Re-Enrolment is due this Friday If you have not yet submitted 2020-2021 Re-Enrolment for your child(ren), please login to the MA Parent Portal to complete the online forms.  Once the online forms are complete, please submit post-dated cheque(s) for the balance of tuition to the Main Office.  Full instructions for re-enrolment can be found […]

2020-2021 Re-Enrolment is open! Re-Enrolment for the 2020-2021 School Year opened last week on Friday! To secure your child’s place for September 2020, please login to the MA Parent Portal and complete the required online forms prior to Friday, Feb. 14, 2020.    All instructions, policies, and documents relating to Re-Enrolment for 2020-2021 can be […]

Re-enrolment opens this Friday, Jan 31 Re-Enrolment for the 2020-2021 School Year opens this Friday, January 31 through the MA Parent Portal!  Please watch your inboxes on Friday afternoon for instructions on how to re-enrol your child(ren). 2019 Official receipts for tuition 2019 Official Receipts for tuition will be sent home this Friday with the […]

Tuition email arriving on Thursday Please watch for an email message on Thursday with information on tuition for the 2020-2021 school year. FYI: Re-enrolment opens on Friday, Jan. 31, through the MA Parent Portal. Friday is a PD Day There is no school for the students. The Main Office will be open from 9:00 a.m. […]

Sibling Applications due this Friday, January 17 Applications to MA for siblings of current students are due this Friday to reserve a spot in our programs for the 2020-2021 School Year. Certain programs have limited space and we would like to provide priority to our current MA families. If you would like to submit an application […]

Save the date: Snow Much Fun – February 23! New this year! We are so excited to announce our first school-wide Winter Carnival, Snow Much Fun. The event will bring students, families of our school and the broader community together for a day of fun, snow-themed family activities.  SNOW MUCH FUN – Winter Carnival Date: Sunday, […]

Winter Break Friday is the last day of school before the holidays. The school will be closed for two weeks over the Winter Break. See you next year!    Admissions update: Sibling Applications Applications to MA for siblings of current students are due by Friday, January 17, to reserve a spot in our programs for the […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Friendly reminder: pick-up and drop-off  Please be mindful of where you stop or park your vehicle when you’re picking up or dropping off your children. The Driveways & Parking procedures are outlined in the Parent & Child Responsibilities section – blue tab – of your printed Year at a Glance […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, You’re receiving your Buzz a bit early today because of our Winter Concert tonight at Forest City Community Church. We hope to see you there! TODAY: The Winter Concert at 4 p.m. Join us tonight at 4 p.m. for our annual Winter Concert at Forest City Community Church – 3725 Bostwick […]

Dear MA Families & Friends,  Reminder: Our Winter Concert is next Tuesday! Our Winter Concert is only a week away! RSVPs are due Thursday. Please note the time of this year’s performance — it starts at 4 p.m. The students performing will be bused there earlier in the day. There is no after-school Extended Hours […]

Dear MA Families & Friends,   Photo retakes on Friday Photo Retake Day is this Friday, November 1, at 8:30 a.m. All students are to sign in at the Front Desk, as photos will be taken on a first come, first served basis. Tameka will have a sheet available for you.  Testing urgent messaging Thursday morning […]

Dear MA Families & Friends,     Reminder: Friday is a PD Day There is no school for the students on Friday.   Photo Retakes: contact the Front Desk If you wish for your child/ren to have their photos retaken, please contact Tameka at 519-433-9121 or email reception@montessori.on.ca to let her know.  Artisan Bazaar – Winter Edition Please join […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, MA Parent Portal Last week, we announced the launch of our MA Parent Portal!  Letters were sent home to all MA families with information about the system and instructions for logging in. A copy of the letter can be found here (PDF). If you have not yet logged in to the […]

Dear MA Families & Friends, Toddler and Casa Photo Days Here is the schedule for Toddler and Casa picture days next week: Westmount – Tuesday, October 8 Waterloo – Wednesday, October 9 Oxford – Thursday, October 10 Photos begin at 8:30 a.m. We hope to see some great big smiles! Choir and concert shirts Students […]