Calendar

TFMS will be taking their students to a farm to enjoy the beauty of fall. On Monday, October 20th, 2008, all TFMS students will head to Chudleigh�s Farm in Milton, ON, for a morning full of fun fall activities. The students will have a guided tour by a knowledgeable farm hand and will be able to pick a bushel of Apples to bring back to the school and enjoy! The trip costs $30 per participant. Please note, children under the age of 4 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, at their own expense. Please note, this trip includes all students from Sheppard and Cummer and will be incorporated into the students curriculum.

Oct 21: Library - Gr 4, 5, 6

Oct 23: Education Night

On October 23rd, 2008 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm TFMS will be holding an Education Night to inform parents about how the Montessori curriculum works. The event will take place at our Sheppard campus, however, parents of students at both campus� are encouraged to attend.

Oct 24: Pizza Day

Oct 24: Scholastic Orders Due

Oct 25: Private School Fair

Oct 30: Dress Up Day

Dress Up Day is approaching quickly! We wish all of our student and their families a safe and happy day. At TFMS, we encourage our students to dress up to participate in the day, however, we do not permit any scary costumes. No witches, devils, ghosts, skeletons, or anything along these lines will be allowed at school. Should your child come to school dressed in an inappropriate costume, they will be asked to leave. On this day the school will be selling bags of popcorn for the students. Parents who wish their child to participate in this fun activity can purchase popcorn for $2 a bag. NO CANDY OR CHOCOLATE IS ALLOWED AT SCHOOL. CANDY AND CHOCOLATE SENT TO THE SCHOOL WILL BE CONFISCATED AND DISPOSED OF. We appreciate your support in all these matters, and together we can make Dress Up Day fun and safe for your child!

Oct 31: Professional Activity Day. (No school for students)

Nov 1: The Bay - Giving Day

This year TFMS will be participating in an exciting new fundraiser! This fundraiser, in association with The Bay Canada, takes place on Saturday, November 1st, 2008. Through TFMS, parents, students, friends and family are able to purchase tickets to The Giving Day. The Giving Day is a one day event within The Bay which allows ticket holders 15% off all purchases made on that day. As well as the 15% off, the ticket holders will experience a fun day of shopping, full of activities, live entertainment and contests! Tickets are available through the school�s reception for $5 each. They make an excellent gift for family and friends. The entire $5 from the ticket purchase comes back to the school. We ask that all parents please partake in this fundraiser, as it will help the school greatly. The Giving Day is a one day event, through which The Bay has decided to give back to its community. It is an excellent way for you to save a bit of money on your Christmas shopping and have fun doing it! The Bay kindly asks that each person only use one ticket, and that their purchases are not shared with people. Thank you for your support in advance!

Nov 7: Visit to Sunnybrook Vetran's Wing

The Elementary students will be visiting Sunnybrook Veterans Residence. The students will be singing songs about peace, and the Gr. 4 / 5 / 6 will be performing a short play for the Veterans enjoyment. The students will be travelling to Sunnybrook by bus departing from TFMS at 1:00pm. They will return to school around 2:45pm. We are really excited for our students to travel to the Veterans Residence!

Nov 11: Remembrance Day

Nov 11: Library - Gr 4, 5, 6

Nov 13: France Trip Information Night - 6:30p - Sheppard Campus

For all students interested in going to France in July 2009. Anyone from upper Elementary Gr. 4 - 6 in the 2008 � 2009 School year are welcome!

Nov 21: Professional Activity Day. (No school for students)

Nov 27: Chapters Night -- Bayview Village (6:30p - 9p)

Join us as our Elementary choir takes the stage for a public performance at Chapters in Bayview Village. On this evening, between 6:30 and 9:00 PM, TFMS will receive 10% of all purchases made by our guests! Please be sure to mention to the cashier that you are from The Toronto French Montessori School and would like 10% of your purchase to go towards the school! A great way to get some Christmas Shopping done, have a fun evening and support our school! For our Students performing, we ask that you arrive to Chapters no later than 6:15 pm. On this day all students must be picked up from school no later than 5:00 pm.

Nov 28: Pizza Day

Dec 2: Library - Gr 4, 5, 6.

Dec 3-14: Samko and Miko Fundraiser

Dec 6: Newtonbrook Christmas Concert

Dec 11: Parent / Teacher Interviews.

Dec 12: Parent / Teacher Interviews. Casa and elementary. (No school for students)

Dec 16: Library - Gr 4, 5, 6.

Dec 18: Scholastic Book Orders Due

Dec 18: Pizza Day

Dec 19: Christmas Concert. (No classes)

Dec 20 - Jan 4: Christmas Break

Jan 5: First Day (Back-to-school for 2009)

Jan 6: Library - Gr 4, 5, 6.

Jan 8: Grade 1 Information Night (6:30p-7:30p)

For Parents whose children will be advancing into Grade 1 next year.. Attendance is strongly recommended as the evening informs parents on how the child�s education will change.

Jan 16: TFMS Annual Open House (9a - 11a / 1p - 3p)

TFMS will be holding its annual Open House. Parents who would like to volunteers for the event please contact Ms. Heather

Jan 19: Casa Information Night

An information night will be held for all students who will enter Casa 2 at Sheppard in the 2009 / 2010 Academic year. The evening will begin promptly at 6:30 pm and will finish at 7:30. Attendance is strongly recommended as this will help ease the child and parent�s transition into Casa 2.

Jan 21: TSO Performance

Jan 22: 10th Anniversary Meeting

Jan 23: Pizza Day

Jan 27: Library - Gr 4, 5, 6.

Feb 12: Family Dinner - Potluck at Cummer Campus.

This year Toronto French Montessori School will be holding its first Family Dinner instead of the Bowl-A-Rama fundraiser. The Family Dinner will take place on Thursday, February 12, 2009 6:30 pm at our Cummer Campus All students, families and family friends are welcome to the event! The dinner will be a potluck. Please sign up at the school. (Sign up sheets are posted at both campuses). Please remember all items must be nut free. Tickets to the event at $5/per person and include a raffle ticket. Please note that all children must be picked up by 5pm on February 12th, to allow the staff to prepare for the dinner. Please make any necessary arrangements in advance.

Feb 13: Professional Activity Day. (No school for students)

Feb 16: Family Day. (No school for students)

Feb 17: Deadline for pre-registration.

We ask that you please respect the deadline. Your child�s spot will only be guaranteed up until the date provided. After the deadline registration will open up to new families who are currently on the waiting list. Thank you!

Feb 19: Michael Ungar Seminar (7:30p)

�Too Safe For Their Own Good� Michael Ungar, Ph.D., is conducting an exclusive seminar on how to Raise Socially Responsible Children. Dr.. Ungar is an expert on creating conditions to help children thrive. He will discuss ways to offer our children manageable amounts of risk and responsibility. The seminar will take place at Toronto Montessori Schools � 8569 Bayview Avenue For Tickets contact the CCMA office at 416- 239 -1166 or email: ccma(at)bellnet.ca

Feb 20: Pizza Day

Mar 6: Pizza Day

Mar 8: Daylight Savings Time Change

Mar 10: Library - Gr 4, 5, 6.

Mar 13: Professional Activity Day. (No school for students)

Mar 16-27: March break. (Camp available. Details here)

Mar 17: St. Patrick's Day

Mar 20: First day of Spring

Mar 30: Back-to-school after break

Mar 31: Library - Gr 4, 5, 6.

Apr 1: April Fool's Day

Apr 8: Bring 2 hard boiled eggs to school for Easter decorating

Apr 9: Yearbook pre-order $40 (after this date $50)

Apr 10: Good Friday. (School closed)

Apr 13: Easter Monday. (School closed)

Apr 19: Orthodox Easter

Apr 20: 10th Anniversary Celebration - 2nd Planning meeting

Apr 21: Library - Gr 4, 5, 6.

Apr 22: Earth Day (Remember to bring disposable gloves and a garbage bag to school)

Apr 24: Pizza Day

May 4: Start of Adult French Classes (8 weeks on Monday evenings)

May 5: Big Kid Entertainment presenting a Play ($10 per student)

May 10: Mother's Day

May 12: Library - Gr 4/5/6

May 15: Professional Activity Day. (No school for students)

May 18: Victoria Day. (School closed)

May 20: Picture Day. (Full Uniform and send a comb if possible.)

May 26: Elementary visit to ROM

May 29: Pizza Day - Exhibition Night

June 2 : Gr.4/5/6 Library Visit

June 8 : Uniform Sale

June 12: Parent / Teacher interviews Casa only. (No School for Casa)

June 13: Bowl-a-Rama!

This year TFMS will be holding its famous Bowl-a-Rama in June. There will be no Spring Luncheon this year. As a farewell/fundraiser, the students will spend the afternoon bowling after having raised pledges. More information to follow! Hope to see everyone there!

June 18: Pizza Day - Last day of school.

June 18: Casa Graduation Party

June 19: End of Year Concert.

June 22-26: June camp available.

Aug 3-28: Summer Camp (Details here)

*** Some dates are subject to change. ***

Weekly events

- Gym day on Thursdays

- Music Class - Monday and Wednesday - remember to bring recorder, music folder and music books

Historic School Calendars

If you would like to see the calendar for any prior school years, please click here.