Montessori Buzz – Jan 20, 2026
Dear MA Families and Friends,
Family Skate is Thursday, Jan 29
Our annual Family Skate event is happening on Thursday, Jan. 29, from 7:30-9 pm. Please complete this Google form to let us know if you’re planning to join us that evening by Wednesday, Jan. 28: https://forms.gle/iZWmGBXsQGjx8qKZ7
This event is open to MA Alumni, so if you know of any who might want to join us for a fun night on the ice, please send them this registration link.
Re-enrolment opens on Friday!
Watch for a push notification on Friday via the MA Parent App.
Blaze the Trail Campaign Update
We’re Moving Forward — Thanks to You!
While our fundraising total hasn’t changed since our last update, behind the scenes, we’re making great progress! We continue to submit grant applications, and we’re even closer to finalizing our flooring partner — an exciting step that brings this project closer to reality.
As we move into the next phase, your support is more important than ever.
If you’re able, please consider making a donation today — or share the campaign with someone who might be inspired to give.
Together, we can make this happen! Montessori.on.ca/blaze-the-trail
Reminder: Tina’s January Update message
Did you miss it because of the Snow Day? Grab a beverage of your choice and take a read through all the important information: https://montessori.on.ca/january-2026-update/
RSVP: Winter Concert is Feb. 5
Last week, a printed invitation went home with all students in Casa through Junior High regarding our Winter Concert on Thursday, Feb. 5. Please complete the tear-off form and return it – one per student – by Friday, January 23, 2026.
NOTE: There will be no after-school Extended Hours care on Feb. 5, except at Toddler locations.
Elementary Hot Lunch deadline is Friday
Elementary hot lunch and milk orders for February 2 – June 19 are available online. The deadline to order is Friday, January 23. After the deadline has passed, the orders will be closed. If you need assistance with ordering, please contact the Main Office before the deadline.
PLEASE NOTE: Most items require you to select different options for the meal, so please read each item carefully and choose only one.
IMPORTANT: Please review your complete balance when you place your orders online at https://mahotlunch.campbrainregistration.com/ to ensure that everything is paid in full. Payments can be made online, or you can drop into the Main Office to pay by cash, cheque, credit, Apple Pay or etransfer to payments@montessori.on.ca (putting your child’s name and the reason in the Notes section).
Montessori Academy Summer Programs
Summer is going to be truly MA-zing. We have a number of fun, engaging summer programs for our students in the works: Summer Programs 2026 Flyer (PDF). Online registration opens for all of the camps on Monday, Feb. 2. Links to register will be shared via the MA Parent App. Reach out to Jennifer Rayman, Registrar, with any questions – ext. 211 or jrayman@montessori.on.ca.
February 6 PD Day; camps and care available
There are a few MA PD Day camps that local businesses have planned to support our families on the PD Days that do not align with the two school boards. Please contact the businesses directly with any questions.
- The Academy Circus: PD Day Camp – February 6. 2026 | The Academy Circus
- Off the Wall Kids: https://www.offthewallkids.ca/ or email: info@offthewallkids.com
- Spark Techies: https://www.spark-techies.ca/kids-camps
A friendly reminder that our Junior High babysitters are available to care for their younger peers on PD Days. Please contact the Front Desk for the list.
Phys Ed. updates
- Junior Basketball for students in Years 4-6 is started this week – on Monday for the boys and Tuesday for the girls.
- Junior High is heading to Boler Mountain next Tuesday for a day on the slopes.
Photos from the week
Toddler practical life activities
An “interesting piece of work, freely chosen, which has the virtue of inducing concentration rather than fatigue, adds to the child’s energies and mental capacities, and leads him to self-mastery.” ~ Dr. Maria Montessori
Casa Care for the environment
Caring for a beautiful green plant on a wintery day!
Montessori math material in LE
The Stamp Game is a favourite in Elementary classrooms! It bridges the gap between hands-on math and abstract thinking, allowing students to practise addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with colour-coded “stamps” representing units, tens, hundreds, and thousands. While Montessori racks and tubes help Elementary students explore long division in a hands-on way. By physically moving beads and tubes, children see the process unfold step by step—building a deep understanding of place value and division.
UE Ancient Egypt study
Queen Cleopatra led the Year 4 students in an ancient Egyptian mummification ceremony.
