Montessori Buzz – May 7, 2024
Thank you, Art Expo Sponsors!Thank you to all our Art Expo sponsors! These special events are only made possible by your support. Don’t miss Art Expo 2024 next Wednesday, May 15, 6-8 pm, at Brescia’s Mercato Room!
 Community Match Campaign updateThank you to everyone who has donated to the Community Match Campaign so far! Our dedicated Board of Governors has raised $7,000 for our school and put forth a challenge to our community to match their generosity by May 31, 2024.
As of this morning, we are at 43% of the Community Match Goal and 60% of our total fundraising goal for the year to support our summer upkeep projects across all locations. If you have not donated yet, please consider rising to the challenge! Donate online today montessori.on.ca/donate
Elementary Lost & Found: Monday and Tuesday during pick-upElementary parents: Are there any clothing items that haven’t made it home this year? Stop by the Elementary front porch (719 Waterloo) on Monday and Tuesday next week around dismissal to go through the lost items that are looking to be found.
Save the Date: Family & Friends is Thursday, June 6Our annual end of year social is a month away. Save the date for this fun family-friendly event at Storybook Gardens. More details will be shared in the coming weeks.
Happy Mother’s DayWe wish all our MA mothers and others who care so deeply for our children a very Happy Mother’s Day on Sunday.
 Big Yellow Bag promo!Gardening this weekend? Order your soil or mulch from My Big Yellow Bag! For every order of soil, mulch or overseeding mix, My Big Yellow Bag will give $10 to our school. You also save $5 by using our special fundraising code: MONTLON24
Photos from the WeekToddler butterflyWhen the student becomes the master! A Year 2 Toddler student has mastered staying inside the lines!
 Mexico lessonCasa 3 wrapped up their North America Study last week by making guacamole, salsa and a homemade piñata.
Colombia lessonWestmount Casa would like to send a big thank you to Emmanuel’s parents for taking the time to share so much great information about beautiful Colombia. This was a great way to finish off our continent study of South America. Gracias!
UE Year 4 plate tectonicsLast week, our Year 4 students were finishing up their unit on plate tectonics and continental drift.
 UE Volcano modelPride erupted as these students finished their volcano model!
 Outside story timeRob, our fantastic Librarian, decided to take the reading circle to the front lawn last week. What a perfect day to enjoy our outdoor spaces.
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From the communityFYI: Core TutoringFor families who are looking for tutoring help throughout the year or during the summer, Core Tutoring is available in London: https://www.coretutoring.ca/ They use the same structured literacy approach that the school has been using for reading and writing instruction over the last few years. And offer week-long literacy camps during the summer which some parents might be interested in for their children.
Tingfest at TAP: ‘Said the Leaf’ with Children’s Book Illustrator Matt JamesJoin us for an uplifting discussion with Canadian children’s book illustrator Matt James as we go into depth about his process as a painter, author, and musician. Matt has gained international recognition for his work and is the 2013 recipient of the Governor General’s Literary Award. Matt will talk about his work, including his new book ‘I’m Afraid, Said the Leaf’ to be released on May 7, 2024. Matt will be sitting down in conversation with Linda Ludke, Collections Librarian at London Public Library. Bring your Matt James books to sign! Details This event will be a hybrid event so you can join the conversation in person or online by Zoom:
https://www.tapcreativity.org/events/said-the-leaf-with-childrens-book-illustrator-matt-james |