Montessori Buzz – Feb. 13, 2024
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
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Academy Circus: https://www.theacademycircus.com/events
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519 School of Hip Hop PD Day Camp: https://forms.gle/cNgu9mmi8wjfEc1p9
Sports updates
Basketball
The Junior Basketball teams have wrapped up their seasons. Both teams played extremely well and have made great progress. Thanks to all the parents for driving us to the games and cheering us on.
Players: please return your jerseys to Dave and Janet.
Senior Basketball will begin the first week of March. Players and parents please check the Junior High website for the schedules and practice updates.
Hockey
Montessori Trailblazers Hockey is making a return! All ice hockey players in Years 4-8 are invited to participate in a couple of fun exhibition games. Notes have been sent home with those students that are interested in playing.
Games will be held at Carling Arena on Wednesday, February 28, at 8am and Wednesday, March 6, at 8am.
Have questions? Please ask Dave and Janet.
FYI: Next year’s key dates – PD Days & holidays
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First Day of 2024-2025 school year – Tuesday, Sept. 3
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PD Day – Friday, Oct. 11 – aligns with TVDSB
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PD Day – Friday, Nov. 15 – aligns with TVDSB
Winter Break 2024
- Last day of school is Friday, Dec. 20
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Week of Dec. 23
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Week of Dec. 30
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School resumes on Monday, Jan. 6
- PD Day – Friday, Feb. 14
March Break 2025
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Week of March 10 – aligns with TVDSB
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Week of March 17
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PD Day – Friday, April 11 – aligns with TVDSB
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PD Day – Friday, May 16
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Last day of School – Friday, June 20, 2025
Winter Family Fun Fest is in 2 weeks!
Buy your tickets online today – https://montessori.on.ca/funfest/
Photos from the Week
Toddler trip to the park
Last week, our Toddlers enjoyed an adventure in Piccadilly Park!
Casa 1 mixed-age classroom in action…
Teamwork is dreamwork! When a junior Casa student was working on a sensorial extension, and couldn’t quite reach the top, her senior Casa peer came along to help her out! What a beautiful collaboration.
Lunar New Year in Casa
Several of our classrooms celebrated Lunar New Year last week. In Casa 4, we were truly blessed to have families within our community share in their special traditions and customs involved in the Lunar / Chinese New Year. Our students were truly captivated by the presentations. A special thank-you to Yeji, Jungwoo, Susan, Ellie, and Liam for their beautiful lessons.
Lower El Gymnastics!
The Lower Elementary students had a great time on their field trip to Forest City Gymnastics Club last week!
Elementary art … and some rad retro vibes
What’s a Retro Party without boomboxes?
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UE Winter trip is on!
The Year 4-6 students arrived safely Monday afternoon to SNOW! (… and very spotty internet connection for the teachers.) Here’s to a fun week of outdoor activities and team building!
MMUN presentations
Last week, our MMUN delegates and support staff gave a presentation to students and parents on all the work they have done since September. Delegates leave for their trip to NYC next week. Good luck to all of our delegates!!
