Montessori Buzz – May 11, 2021
Dear MA Families & Friends,
From 50 to 100 Challenge – Last Chance!
Today is the last day to make your donation to Montessori Academy of London have DOUBLE the impact! The matching gift campaign ends tomorrow. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far! We are just $1,000 away from our matching gift goal of $6,500. The new kitchen will provide lunch to our Elementary students every year, 5 days a week!
- Donate online today: https://montessori.on.ca/get-involved/ways-to-give/
- Prefer to send in a cheque? Print off a PDF donation form here!
Although the matching gift deadline is May 11th, donations to this year’s annual campaign will continue until June 30, 2021.
The Raffle is BACK!
We have doubled the chances to win with 20 incredible prizes this year, valued at $6,861!
PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE THIS YEAR
In the past we have sent home raffle tickets with the option to sell the tickets to family, friends and neighbours. Like everything else this year, the raffle is a bit different. This year we are asking that you purchase your raffle tickets online, ask your friends, family and neighbours (virtually) to purchase their tickets online. We will complete your raffle ballot and send you your portion of the ticket stub in the mail.
We would LOVE if each family could sell 5 tickets. Our goal is to sell 1,000 tickets as a community to raise $20,000 towards the school’s technology needs.
THE DRAW
The draw will take place on June 11th, 2021 at 9:30am in the main office. Winners will be contacted by phone, announced on our website, and through social media, and listed at the main office. A ticket stub will be drawn for each of the 20 prizes listed on our Raffle webpage.
SHARING IS CARING
The raffle will be promoted on the school’s Social Media accounts until the draw date. Please help by sharing the posts to promote ticket sales to your networks!
A full list of the MA-zing Raffle prizes are on our website along with an online form to purchase tickets! https://montessori.on.ca/raffle/
If you have any questions about the raffle, please contact Tonya Dendrinos at tdendrinos@montessori.on.ca
Have Fun and Good Luck! Tickets are on sale now until June 10th!
Dear MA Families & Friends,
From 50 to 100 Challenge – Last Chance!
Today is the last day to make your donation to Montessori Academy of London have DOUBLE the impact! The matching gift campaign ends tomorrow. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far! We are just $1,000 away from our matching gift goal of $6,500. The new kitchen will provide lunch to our Elementary students every year, 5 days a week!
- Donate online today: https://montessori.on.ca/get-involved/ways-to-give/
- Prefer to send in a cheque? Print off a PDF donation form here!
Although the matching gift deadline is May 11th, donations to this year’s annual campaign will continue until June 30, 2021.
The Raffle is BACK!
We have doubled the chances to win with 20 incredible prizes this year, valued at $6,861!
PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE THIS YEAR
In the past we have sent home raffle tickets with the option to sell the tickets to family, friends and neighbours. Like everything else this year, the raffle is a bit different. This year we are asking that you purchase your raffle tickets online, ask your friends, family and neighbours (virtually) to purchase their tickets online. We will complete your raffle ballot and send you your portion of the ticket stub in the mail.
We would LOVE if each family could sell 5 tickets. Our goal is to sell 1,000 tickets as a community to raise $20,000 towards the school’s technology needs.
THE DRAW
The draw will take place on June 11th, 2021 at 9:30am in the main office. Winners will be contacted by phone, announced on our website, and through social media, and listed at the main office. A ticket stub will be drawn for each of the 20 prizes listed on our Raffle webpage.
SHARING IS CARING
The raffle will be promoted on the school’s Social Media accounts until the draw date. Please help by sharing the posts to promote ticket sales to your networks!
A full list of the MA-zing Raffle prizes are on our website along with an online form to purchase tickets! https://montessori.on.ca/raffle/
If you have any questions about the raffle, please contact Tonya Dendrinos at tdendrinos@montessori.on.ca
Have Fun and Good Luck! Tickets are on sale now until June 10th!
Kitchen Support Staff – two opportunities
We’re hiring two kitchen support staff roles for the upcoming school year. Please feel free to share with your networks if you know anyone who might be interested in and qualified for either position. We will share this information through our social media channels.
Please note: the CCEYA location role requires an ECE diploma.
Find all the details in the posting on the school’s website: https://montessori.on.ca/job-opportunity-kitchen-support-staff-2-roles/
Elementary Sports Camp!
Register today for our Elementary Summer Sports Camp!
Week 1: July 12 – 16, for Lower Elementary students currently in Years 1-3.
Week 2: July 19 – 23, for Upper Elementary students currently in Years 4-6.
There are a number of spots open in the Upper Elementary session (July 19-23). Both sessions are open to the public. Please share with your friends and other families who might be looking for something for their older kids to do this summer.
- Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Cost is $215 per week.
- Please note: Lunch is not included. No extended hours.
Register online through our camp registration link: http://macampdiscovery.campbrainregistration.com
Photos from the week
Plantables order arrival!
Lower El student, Brynne, was excited for their Plantables order to arrive last Wednesday. Thank you again to all the families and friends of the school who supported our fundraising efforts this year with Plantables orders. Happy Growing!
New sandbox!
Thanks for the new sandbox, Bill and Gregory! Our Waterloo Toddlers love it!
Instagram video: Westmount Toddler flower arranging
In our Westmount Toddler classroom, Charlie is seen creating a beautiful flower arrangement! In this Practical Life activity, he demonstrates concentration while following the sequence of steps in an orderly task. https://www.instagram.com/p/COfkxE8nXv3/
Casa 1’s reptile study
Casa 1 is diving into our study of reptiles! This week, the children are learning about turtles and tortoises. Today, the children tried their hand at weaving a turtle shell!
Casa 1 outdoor lesson
On Friday afternoon, a spontaneous game of ‘let’s play school’ turned into a discussion of how to take care of our earth. This makes us so PROUD!
Celebrating our Grandparents and Special Friends in Casa 2
Grandparents’ & Special Friends’ Day is a favourite May tradition in our school. Unfortunately, lockdown means we can’t host visitors this year… But that’s a-ok. Instead, each classroom will be doing a special activity.
Casa 2 took advantage of a beautiful sunny day last week to work outside on our special “crafted hugs”. They are now ready to be mailed to our Grandparents and Special Friends to enjoy.
Casa 3 crustacean lesson
Casa 3 had a special visitor join us for our crustacean lesson on Monday. :-O
Lower El 2 Baking on Zoom!
Spencer was super-excited to make banana bread during the Lower El 2 Zoom class this morning!
UE Wacky Wednesday
A snapshot from today’s UE Wacky Wednesday Zoom session. Guess what the theme was?? 😉
From the Community
Mini-movie contest in support of CHF
The Children’s Health Foundation Youth Philanthropy Group is looking for youth ages 7-14 to get creative and film their own mini movie. To enter in the contest, create a 30 second to 2 minute movie on one of the themes listed in this 3-page PDF with all the details: Mini Movie Contest YPG.pdf