Hello 2025!!
Happy New Year Everyone!!
2024 was a great year for Montessori, and I feel 2025 will hold many possibilities and opportunities for the children at Montessori.
· The fee rate for January to March will be staying the same. In mid-to-late January we should hear from the government about the changes being made for April 2025. Once we have the details figured out, I will pass them along to you.
· At this point, parents are welcome to pay for 3 months in advance; however, it is not necessary. Anyone making larger payments will have that reflected on the monthly register that keeps track of payments.
· Notes will be going home later this month regarding income tax receipts. If anyone has moved, we will need current information as well as the person who is claiming the refund.
· SACA kickboxing will continue Thursdays if the weather is favorable for the children to be walking to the gym. Always send them with their outside attire so we are prepared to go.
· Social Thinkers will remain on Tuesday mornings.
· Music on Monday mornings.
· It looks like the start of January is going to be all over the place weatherwise! This means we will venture out as much as we can each day. This has been amazing to help settle the children and keep the cold germs to a minimum prior to the holidays. It has been refreshing to clear our minds and get some exercise in during the day.
· The children also need appropriate coats, snow pants, hats, and mittens for outside walks. We are trying our best to get outside during warmer days but need your cooperation in having the children come to school prepared for outside time.
· Please send extra clothing in case they get wet or have an accident. We have no clothes on site to be used as spares and do not want to have to contact you to bring clothing.
· If the temperature is -10C or colder we are not going outside. It’s too cold for the children especially with the wind chill and we are not wanting to invite an illness.
· Speaking of illnesses…we did very well keeping the sickness to a minimum in December. It may not have seemed like it at times, however, we did 100 times better than this time last year. The key to this was the 48-hour rule after your child has been ill. they need to remain out for the full 48 hours after their symptoms subside. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping everyone healthy!
· Miss Austria has returned to MHC for her final semester. We are hoping she will be back for another practicum this spring. Thank you to all who were working with her various projects. It is greatly appreciated to support learning in our community.
· Any brief information will be added to the Instagram posts. Please be sure to set your notifications so you get these weekly updates.
Looking ahead for the next few months looks like this for us:
· The school re-opens on Monday January 6th, 2025 at 7:45am
· We are closed on Monday February 17th, 2025, for Family Day; however, we are open the remainder of the week as all schools are closed for Teacher’s Convention.
· Friday April 18th -School closed for Good Friday
· Monday April 21st -School closed for Easter Monday
**School is open the rest of Easter week**
· April 2025-Summer and Fall registration opens for internal families.
· Monday May 19th - School closed for Victoria Day
· Graduation will be mid-June, date TBA once it is arranged**
· Tuesday July 1st – School closed for Canada Day
We are looking forward to another fantastic year at Montessori!!
If you have any questions, please be sure to stop one of the staff or text Mrs. Weimer as we’d be happy to help find a solution.
Christine Weimer