Montessori Buzz – June 9, 2026
Dear MA Families,
Elementary and Junior High Year-end Concert is Wednesday
Elementary and Junior High students will be dismissed directly from The Academy Circus unless they are already registered for After-School Extended Hours that day. Due to the limited parking on site, families are encouraged to carpool if possible.
The Academy Circus – 1490 Richmond Street (click for Google map)
Blaze the Trail Campaign: A True Community Effort
Did you hear? We met our fundraising goal for a new gym floor!
Not only are we getting a new gym floor, but we’re also able to install protective wall padding — thanks to a generous $11,000 grant from the Walter J. Blackburn Foundation. This addition will significantly enhance safety for everyone using the space.
Thank you, Walter J. Blackburn Foundation, for your support!
This new gym is truly a community effort — made possible by you, the Walter J. Blackburn Foundation, and our partners at Colborne St. United Church. Together, you are helping create an incredible, safe, and vibrant recreational space for our students.
We are so grateful — thank you!
Summer Fun Raffle: The draw is next week!
7 amazing prize packages to be won—including the Grand Prize: Ultimate Summer Family
Staycation Pass: An adventure-filled bundle valued over $825 of local attractions, family experiences, and dining—perfect for making summer memories. Get your tickets today! Montessori.on.ca/raffle
Moving up? Subscribe to your new classroom in the MA Parent App!
A friendly reminder to families moving up a level to subscribe to your new classrooms. If you’re not sure which classroom your child is transitioning into, please refer to the Class Placement email that was sent at the end of May.
Important information about the new school year will be sent in early August via the MA Parent App. We want to make sure that you receive all the information you need for a smooth start to the school year!
Watch this short refresher on how to Subscribe to classroom content in the MA Parent App: https://vimeo.com/1022122261
Gym Wear orders due soon
For students in Elementary and Junior High, please complete the Montessori Academy Gym Wear Flyer (PDF), and return it to Tameka at tbrown@montessori.on.ca on or before June 19. Sample sizes are available in the office.
Payment: we accept cash, cheque, MasterCard, Visa, Amex, Apple Pay, or etransfer to payments@montessori.on.ca (note Gym Wear and students’ names in the memo).
Board Year-End message
Did you catch our Board of Governors’ year-end message last week? It’s still available under The Buzz in the app. Please take a few minutes to read through Andrea Dean’s message to see what the board has been up to and celebrate what we’ve all accomplished this year.
Phys ed updates
Track & Field
Congratulations to all of our UE and Junior High track and field athletes that competed in the Independent School track meet at Jean Paul II. It was a wonderful day and we saw many personal bests. We are still awaiting the final results and will share as soon as we know.
Junior High Soccer
Some of our Junior High students took part in a soccer tournament at North London Soccer Fields. They played in 4 mini games and then a playoff round. Thank you to all the athletes that took part and the parents for cheering us on.
*Please return any JERSEYS you may have at home.
MA in the Community
Our JH student Gage is one of the 2026 Special Olympics Youth Athlete Ambassadors. Read his bio here. Congratulations, Gage!
Photos from the week
Bubbles, Bubbles and more Bubbles
Sunshine, bubbles and friends – what a perfect combination!
Who’s cutting onions?
This time of year is always bittersweet. One of our senior Casa 3 students added this note to their work.
Ice Cream field trip
Lower El 1 & 3 stepped out on Friday for a walking field trip to Buttercreme.
LE trip to Camp Kee-mo-Kee
“There is no description, no image in any book that is capable of replacing the sight of real trees, and all the life to be found around them, in a real forest. Something emanates from those trees which speaks to the soul, something no book, no museum is capable of giving.” Dr., Maria Montessori (Childhood to Adolescence)
UE Science Fair
Another successful Science Fair at the Colborne St. Gym. Congratulations to all of our researchers on their projects.
Special Visitor in JH
Esa Islam, who graduated in 2021, stopped by on Friday after an interview with the CBC. He spoke at the Junior High morning meeting about actions we need to take to stop hate and Islamophobia. #ourlondonfamily
Confederation debate
Our Junior High students wrapped up their learning by conducting independent research to deepen their understanding of how Confederation came to be. Each student created a summary highlighting a specific province’s perspective, including its reasons for supporting or opposing joining Confederation.
Using these insights, students took part in a mock debate, where they represented a range of viewpoints and perspectives — including those of Indigenous peoples — bringing history to life through thoughtful discussion and collaboration.
