Montessori Buzz – March 3, 2026
Dear MA Families and Friends,
Beach Day / Jersey Day is FRIDAY!
By Sofia and Juliet
Dear Marvelous Montessori Parents,
As you may know, we at Montessori are a charitable bunch. That’s why this year on Friday, March 6, we will have Beach Day for the Toddlers, Casas, Lowers, and Uppers, and Jersey Day for the Junior Highs!
We are going to be using this special day as an opportunity to support the Children’s Health Foundation! All the money we raise will go to the music therapy program from Yoto’s, and a new aquarium for the pediatric medical day unit (PMDU). We would appreciate it if your child brought loose change to school to help us reach our goals. [Please view this PDF for a description the music therapy program and aquarium – Feb 2026]
The Children’s Health Foundation is an amazing support program to help kids when they are in the hospital. We hope you will be able to help us make it even better!
Thanks for participating in making the world a better place!
Children’s Health Foundation Committee of Junior High students
March Break 2026 is here
The school will be closed for our two-week March break – March 9-20! Whether you’re staying close to home or travelling, we hope you make some memories! We’ll see everyone on Monday, March 23.
Our Spring Fling Family Dance Party is April 25
Save the date for our new fundraising event – our Spring Fling Family Dance Party is Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 1pm to 5pm.
Tickets to the Spring Fling will go on sale after we return from March Break! Keep an eye on the Buzz for when ticket sales launch! Montessori.on.ca/spring-fling
Seeking Spring Fling Sponsors
We need your help to bring this family‑fun dance party and fundraising event to life! Sponsorships start at $250. View our 2026 Spring Fling Sponsorship Guide (PDF).
Contact Tonya Dendrinos at tdendrinos@montessori.on.ca or 519‑433-9121 ext. 233, to learn more.
Blaze the Trail Campaign Update
We are still raising funds for our Gym Floor! Can we hit 60% by the time we return from break? Help us create a space where movement, joy, and community come together: Montessori.on.ca/Blaze-the-trail
We’re hosting an Open House on April 11!
We shared a save the date on our Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn accounts yesterday, for our upcoming open house on Saturday, April 11, at Oxford and Westmount. It’s a wonderful opportunity to see these locations and for London families to learn about Montessori and this MA-zing school! Please help us spread the word by sharing with your networks and anyone you think might be interested in learning more about our programs.
MMUN Trip 2026
By Maya Kassaby
Recently, 10 Junior High students had the opportunity to travel to New York City as a group to participate in the MMUN conference. Throughout the conference, we worked closely with our committee groups to research global issues, draft resolutions, and work toward achieving consensus. It was very interesting to hear a variety of perspectives and collaborate with students from around the world.
During the debates, we learned the importance of listening carefully, thinking critically, and finding compromises that reflect multiple viewpoints. Although it was challenging at first, we gradually became more confident in speaking and presenting our ideas. This experience strengthened our public speaking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
We also had the opportunity to explore the city of New York. We saw many tourist attractions such as the One World Trade Center, the Statue of Liberty, the New York Public Library, Brooklyn Bridge and so many other places. We also were able to stay in the Hyatt Centric in Times Square. Being able to explore the city just added to the wonderful opportunity of being able to go to attend this year’s MMUN conference.
Overall, attending MMUN was a valuable and memorable experience for our group. We not only deepened our understanding of global issues and diplomacy, but also built confidence as delegates and formed meaningful connections with other students. We are very grateful for the opportunity to represent our school in New York City.
From the Montessori community
Association Montessori Internationale is offering AMI Casa and Elementary Montessori Teacher training this year in Toronto. If you or anyone you know might be interested, take a peek through this information from FME – Become a Montessori Teacher (PDF).
From the community
How’s this for a fun way to cap off March Break? Merrymount’s Family Beach Fest is March 21, 2026 from 1-6 pm at The Beach Hangar ! For families with children ages 2–10. Children registered by March 7 will be entered into a prize basket draw! Get tickets here: https://trellis.org/merrymount-family-beach-fest
Photos from the Week
Casa 1’s Mexico Study
Our Cultural study of North America has led us to a Mexican Fiesta. The children made guacamole!
UE2 Chinese New Year presentation
Thank you to MA Mom Lin for coming in to teach UE2 about Chinese New Year. It was very interesting and the treats were delicious!
On Wednesday, we wore pink!
Rowan, Sadie, Nix, Evian, and Dimi came together to present the significance of Pink Shirt Day at their morning meeting on Wednesday.
They explained that Pink Shirt Day, held on the last Wednesday of February, is an annual anti-bullying event that started in 2007. “When a Gr. 9 student was bullied for wearing a pink shirt, two Gr. 12 students named Travis Price and David Shepherd distributed 50 pinks shirts the next day in support of the student. …
Pink Shirt Day promotes kindness, inclusion, and standing against bullying in schools, online, and in communities worldwide. It teaches us to not bully and to stand up for those who are bullied.”
