Montessori Buzz – April 9, 2024
ear MA Families & Friends,
Save the date: Art Expo is May 15!
Join us for an MA-zing evening of creativity and community! It’s going to be an art-rageous interactive experience featuring the creative projects of students in Casa through Junior High.
“Imagination does not become great until human beings, given the courage and the strength,
use it to create.” -Dr. Maria Montessori
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Artist: Finley Siller
Seeking books: Artisan market book sale
We are collecting book donations – children’s and adults – for our upcoming book sale at the MA Artisan Market on May 31. If you have any books you wish to donate, please bring them to school; each location will have a box marked for donations. More details on the Market are coming soon.
Photos from the week
Waterloo Toddler practical life: Baking for friends!
Last week, one of our Waterloo Toddler friends worked hard making bread to share with her classmates at lunch!
Westmount Toddlers Earth Day lesson
In preparation for Earth Day our Toddlers are learning different ways to help the earth … like by recycling!
Casa 1’s Lesson… in patience
“I am waiting patiently/ See how quiet I can be
Hands in my lap / Back up straight / See how nicely I can wait.”
The youngest in Casa 1 in deep concentration during their teacher’s group lesson.
Lower El music – treble-makers 😉
Last week the LE students learned how to read treble clef and explored harmonies with Orff Xylophones.
LE 3 Eid celebration
LE 3 celebrated Eid last week with delicious treats.
Africa presentations
Casa 3 would like to thank Lisa E., for giving us a very informative presentation on her trip to Africa! The students thoroughly enjoyed learning about the Masai Mara National Reserve Park in Kenya. Lisa also presented to the Elementary students in the school.
UE Canada studies presentations
Our Upper Elementary students are learning about the Indigenous peoples of Turtle Island as part of their Canada Studies.
From the Community
Swing into Spring Carnival: Children’s Youth Philanthropy Group supporting CHF
Children’s Youth Philanthropy Group’s Swing into Spring Carnival event happening at Wilfrid Jury Public School on May the 4th. There will be characters visiting from a galaxy far, far, away (be sure to get a photo with your favourite!), carnival food available for purchase, an auction, a performance from Dreams Come True, and so much more!
This year, our YPG members have chosen to raise funds to support the MegaPod in the SMILE Room (sensory room) at Children’s Hospital, LHSC. This room offers a therapeutic space for children and adults with autism and other special needs. Due to the popularity of the space, the MegaPod needs to be replaced, and with your support, we can raise the necessary funds to do just that!