Montessori Buzz - Jan. 27, 2026 - Montessori Academy of London

Montessori Buzz – Jan. 27, 2026

Dear MA Families and Friends,

Family Skate is this Thursday

New timeslot; register by tomorrow

Our FREE Family skate is coming up on Thursday, and we have a new, earlier timeslot. Join us on the ice from 5:30-7pm. This earlier start and end time will hopefully make it easier for our younger students to join in the fun!!

Register for this event through this Google Form: https://forms.gle/yv8xQ1QL6UVAzCzr5 There is a maximum of 150 people so registration is required and RSVPs are due by tomorrow – Wednesday, Jan. 28.

RSVPs: Winter Concert on Feb. 5

Haven’t sent in your RSVP for the Winter Concert? Please let your child(ren)’s teachers know. The Concert is next week – Thursday, Feb 5, 2026, Centennial Hall – 550 Wellington St. The concert will start at 6 p.m and feature performances from students in Casa, Elementary and Junior High.

Reminder: PD Day on Feb. 6

2026-2027 PD Days, Holidays and Breaks

Here is an overview of next school year’s key dates.

Aug 31-Sept 4, 2026 – August Faculty Week
Sept 7 – Labour Day
Sept 8 – First Day of School
Oct 9 – PD Day
Oct 12 – Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov 13 – PD Day
Dec. 18 – Last day before the Winter Break
Dec. 21-Jan 1 – Winter Break

Jan 4, 2027 – First Day back
Feb 5 – PD Day
Feb 15 – Family Day Holiday
March 8-19 – March Break
- (w/o March 15 = TVDSB)
March 26 – Good Friday Holiday
March 29 – Easter Monday Holiday
April 16 – PD Day (TVDSB)
May 21 – PD Day
May 24 – Victoria Day
June 18 – Last Day of School
June 21-25 – June Faculty Week

Reminder: Re-enrolment is open

Friendly reminder to complete the online forms by Friday, Feb. 13!

Summer programs: Registration opens Monday!

Watch for information about our Summer Programs via Notices in the app – registration opens next Monday, Feb. 2.

Blaze the Trail Update

We need your help to keep the momentum going! We are SO CLOSE to getting a final quote from a flooring company and securing them for the summer. Will you help us reach $25,000 by next Tuesday’s Buzz??? montessori.on.ca/blaze-the-trail

Photos from the Week

Parent & Infant program

Last Thursday was the first day of our winter Parent & Infant classes! The new and returning infants were excited to see friends and explore the Montessori materials in our cozy Loft!

Casa 3 Parent social preparations!

The students were excited for their Winter Social at Oxford Casa last week, and helped prepare yummy treats to share with parents and friends.

Junior High trip to Boler Mountain

“If you choose not to find joy in the snow, you will have less joy in your life but still the same amount of snow.”

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