Calendar of Events - Prior Years

School Calendar Summer 2007 - 2008

Sept 4:  First day of school for returning students

Sept 5, 6, 7:  First day of school for new students

Sept 13:  Curriculum Night - All Sheppard and Cummer Parents

Sept 17-21:  Grade 3-5 Pioneer Village Trip

Sept 28:  Professional Activity Day.  (No school for students)

Oct 4:  Police Visit

Oct 8:  Thanksgiving Day.  (School closed)

Oct 26:  Professional Activity Day.  (No school for students)

Oct 31:  Halloween Dress Up Day. (No scary costumes)

Nov 23:  Professional Activity Day.  (No school for students)

Nov 29:  Chapters Night -- Bayview Village

Dec 14:  Christmas Concert.  (No classes)

Dec 20:  Last day of school for 2007

Dec 21:  Parent / Teacher Interviews.  (No school for students)

Jan 7:  First Day (Back-to-school for 2008)

Jan 8:  Grade 4-5 Library Trip

Jan 10:  Parent Committee Meeting

Jan 11:  International Montessori Open House (9a-11a, 1p-3p)

Jan 11:  Information night for students going to Grade 1

Jan 18:  Pizza Day

Jan 26:  Reminder: Scholastic orders due

Jan 29:  Grade 4-5 Library Trip

Feb 10:  Bowl-A-Thon 11:30a-2p

Feb 15:  Reminder:  Re-Registration forms for 2008-2009 are due!

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

Feb 18:  Family Day.  (No school for students)

Feb 19:  Grade 4-5 Library Day

Feb 22:  Pizza Day

Feb 26:  Reminder: Scholastic orders due

Mar 4:  Grade 4-5 Library Day

Mar 6:  Elementary trip to Medieval Times - Full uniforms please

Mar 6:  Elementary - report cards go out

Mar 7:  Professional Activity Day.  (No school for students)

Mar 9:  Daylight Savings

Mar 10-21:  Professional Activity Day & March Break & Easter.  (No school for students) 

Please note the school will be offering a March Break camp from March 10 - 14.

Mar 21:  Good Friday.  (No school for students)

Mar 21:  Happy Norouz

Mar 23:  Easter Sunday

Mar 23:  Easter Monday

Mar 25:  Reminder: Back to school after the break.

Mar 26:  Scholastic Orders

Mar 28:  Pizza Day

Apr 15:  Grade 4-5 Library Day

Apr 18:  Pizza Day

Apr 20:  Reminder:  Last day to get your Spring Luncheon tickets with discount

Apr 30:  Reminder:  Last day to get your Yearbook with discount

May 3:  Spring Luncheon - Jerusalem

May 6:  Grade 4-5 Library Day

May 16:  Professional Activity Day.  (No school for students)

May 19:  Victoria Day.  (School closed)

May 21:  Reminder:  Picture Day (Cummer Campus)

May 23:  Reminder:  Picture Day (Sheppard Campus)

May 23:  Pizza Day

May 26:  Scholastic Orders due

May 27:  Grade 4-5 Library Day

May 30:  Exhibition Day

TFMS’ Exhibition Day is a chance for our Elementary Students to show off all of their school work! Come and see the students work from the School year! Science Experiments! Art Work!

June 6:  Pizza Day

June 13:  Parent / Teacher Interviews.  Casa Students  (No school for Casa)

June 17:  Grade 4-5 Library Day

June 19:  Last day of school.

June 20:  End of Year Concert

August 5:  First day of Summer Camp

August 22:  Last day of Summer Camp

August 28:  Welcome back BBQ

School Calendar Summer 2007

Sheppard Campus

July 31:  Summer Camp

August 23:  Reminder: Last day of Summer Camp

August 30:  TFMS Welcome BBQ

At the end of the summer, as has been the tradition in the past few years, we will have a school social dinner the week before school begins.  Book your calendars for the August BBQ.  This is a great way to re-acquaint one another with the school, the teachers, the parents and the students in a fun, social atmosphere.  The event will be from 5pm until 7pm and tickets are less expensive if they are bought in June.  The price per ticket includes a hamburger and a drink and an interactive  presentation from a surprise entertainer.  Tickets can be bought for $8/adult and $5/child up to and including the end of year concert day of Thursday, June 14th.  In August, tickets can be bought at the door, but they will be $15/adult and $10/child.  So it pays to buy your tickets now!! 

 School Calendar 2006 - 2007

Sheppard Campus

Sept 5:  First day of school for returning students

Sept 6:  First day of school for new students

Sept 15:  Curriculum Night - Elementary

Sept 22:  Curriculum Night - CASA

Sept 29:  PA Day.  No school for students.

Oct 9:  Thanksgiving Day.  School closed.

Oct 26:  Pizza Day.

Oct 27:  PA Day.  No school for students.

Oct 29:  Return to Eastern Standard Time. 

Oct 31:  Halloween Dress Up Day.

We are all looking forward to our Halloween Dress Up Day, and please ask that the children do not wear scary costumes. (ie witches, ghosts).

Nov 10:  Picture Day. 

Nov 23:  Pizza Day.

Nov 24:  PA Day.  No school for students.

Nov 27:  CCMA Visit. 

The Toronto French Montessori (Sheppard Location) is honoured to host the CCMA (Canadian Council of Montessori Administrators) Meeting on November 27th 2007.  This is a one-half day event, involving keynote speakers and Montessori Principals, and Administrators throughout Canada.  The focus of the meeting is ‘Mentoring’ of the Montessori Method of education. We are pleased to welcome this delegation, and the opportunity to “show off” our new school!

Nov 30:  Chapters Night.  6p-9p   

Dec 2:  Christmas Show. 

Dec 12:  Elementary Visit to the Library

Dec 15:  Christmas Concert.  No classes.

Dec 21:  Last day of school for 2006 & Pizza Day

Dec 22:  Parent / Teacher interview.  No school for students.

Jan 8:  First day back to school for 2007

Jan 12:  International Montessori Open House 9-11 and 1-3

Jan 12:  Information Night for Grade 1

Jan 16:  3-4 Library trip - Elementary - Don't forget to bring your library card and books

Jan 18:  Parent Committee Meeting

Jan 19:  Social Dinner with principal

This will be an on going event every (3rd) third Friday of each month during the school the year.  This month’s dinner location will be at the Pickle Barrel at the corner of Leslie and Cummer at 6:30PM. Those interested in attending can call the Sheppard Campus to book a reservation for this event.

Jan 26:  Scholastic Orders due

Jan 26:  Friday Pizza Day

Feb 1:   Black History Month

Feb 1:   An Evening with Stephen Lewis

Feb 2:  PA Day.  (and Groundhog day)  No school for students.

Feb 6:  Upper Elementary (Gr. 3 & 4) Library Trip - Don't forget to bring your card and books

Feb 11:  Bowl-A-Thon  (12p - 2p)

5837 Yonge Street (In Newtonbrook Plaza - Yonge & Cummer)

Even if you have never bowled before, this is a fun event and all proceeds will go toward our school.

All Toronto French Montessori Students have a pledge sheet so they can collect donations and each one will bowl at no cost.  Good news!  There will be prizes for the top three pledges collected.

All family and friends can also join us for this bowling event and the ticket cost is $20 per person.  (Tickets include 2 games and the cost of rental bowling shoes.)

This is both a fund-raising and a fun family event!  Bowl-A-Thon pledge forms will be distributed to each student and friends and neighbours can contribute a flat amount or an amount per bowling round. Meanwhile, the students bowl for approximately 2 hours.  The kids love it- it is always a big hit event!

Questions...  Contact Julie at 416-487-3990

Feb 14:  St. Valentine's Day

Feb 15:  National Flag Day

Feb 15:  Parents Committee Meeting

Feb 16:  Re-registration for 2007-2008 - Forms Due!

Feb 16:  Social Dinner with principal

Feb 18:  Chinese New Year

Feb 19:  Registration for 2007-2008 now open to general public (to apply for available positions)

Feb 22:  Laps for Lungs  (information assembly)

Feb 23:  TFMS Open House  (9a-11a and 1p-3p)

TFMS is having an Open House from 9 to 11 AM and from 1 to 3 PM at both the Cummer and the Sheppard Campuses.  Please pass this information along to any friends or neighbours who may be interested in a Montessori education for their children.    
The TFMS staff look forward to welcoming you on that day.

Feb 23:  Scholastic Orders Due

Feb 23:  Friday Pizza Day

Mar 1:  Adult French Lessons - Deadline for registration!

Mar 6/7:  Grade 3/4 Ski Trip.

Mar 9:  PA Day.  No school for students.

Mar 9:  Education Session at TFMS.  (Opportunity to experience a day in the life of your children) 

Note: Postponed due to lack of attendees.

On Friday March 9 2007 from 9:30 to 11:30 at the Sheppard Campus. 

You will have the opportunity to experience a day in the life of your children at the Toronto French Montessori School.  You will participate along with 14 other parents in the lessons and class work that your children do everyday. You will experience, hands on, Montessori Education using the tools, methods, and practices that have been used for a 100 years in Montessori schools.

The day will be divided into two sessions.  The first session will be in the Casa 2 classroom where you will be able to work with all the wonderful Montessori learning material.  The second session will be in the Elementary classrooms where you will be asked to work with more advanced Montessori learning material.  Between the two sessions you will be treated to a wholesome Continental Breakfast.

Registration is limited to 15 participants and the cost for the session and breakfast is $25.00 per participant.   Please fill out the form and return it no later than March 1st 2007. (See administrator for form)

Mar 11:  Daylight Savings Time - Spring Forward 1 hour

Mar 12-19:  March Break.  No school for students.

Mar 12-16:  March Break Summer Camp.

If you would like to attend, please see the March Break Camp details page here

Mar 17:  St. Patrick's Day

Mar 20:  Elementary Report Cards go out

Mar 20:  Persian New Year

Mar 21:  First day of Spring

Mar 21:  World Poetry Day

Mar 22:  Parents Committee Meeting

Mar 23:  Social Dinner with principal.  RSVP if you would like to attend.

Mar 26:  Parents Meeting for Grade 3 & 4 for the Ottawa Trip

Mar 29:  Bruce Mills - Maple Sugar Field Trip  9a-1p

Mar 30:  Pizza Day

Apr 6:  Good Friday.  School closed.

Apr 9:  Easter Monday.  School closed.

Apr 20:  Social Dinner with principal

Apr 27:  Pizza Day

May 4 - 11:  Elementary CAT Tests

We wish all our students great success!

May 6:  7th Annual Spring Luncheon

May 7:  Picture Day - Cummer Campus

May 9:  Picture Day - Sheppard Campus

May 11:  Celebrate the opening of the new building at Cummer

May 17:  Planting Day - Sheppard Campus

May 18:  Social Dinner with principal

May 21:  Victoria Day.  School closed.

May 28:  CCMA conference at TFMS

June 6:  Elementary Expo

June 6:  Casa 1 - Parent / Teacher Interviews

June 7:  Casa 2 - Parent / Teacher Interviews

June 13:  Uniform Basic will be coming to TFMS Sheppard Campus on June 13.  (3p - 6p)

Please note that you are not able to purchase from Uniform Basic the TFMS Tie or the TFMS Gym Uniform. You can purchase these from InSchoolWear on June 20th from 9:30am – 8pm at their address:  10 Brentcliffe Rd, Unit 15, Toronto, ON M4G 3Y2 -- (416) 423-3032

June 14:  Last day of school.

June 15:  End of year concert

June 15:  Reminder: Last day to order your Yearbook

School Calendar 2005 - 2006

August 2006:  Start of Summer Camp

June 21:  Last day of school

June 16:  End of Year Concert - Casa 2 and Elementary Concert.

June 15:  Last day of Classes

June 9:  Casa 1 Concert. More information to follow.

May 25:  Parent Committee Meeting at 6:30 p.m.

May 23:  Field Trip to Science Center – Ages 4+

May 22:  Victoria Day - School closed

May 19:  Professional Activity Day - No School

May 16:  Picture day - All students must be in their full uniform and well-groomed.

May 12:  Elementary Exhibit

April 30:  Spring Luncheon - See details here

April 28:  Yearbook orders due

April 25:  Adult French Classes – Spring Session begins

April 20:  Parent Committee Meeting at 6:30 p.m.

April 17:  Easter Monday - School closed

April 14:  Good Friday - School closed

April 11:  EGGS, EGGS, AND MORE EGGS

Every student in Casa 2 and elementary is to bring in 2 hard boiled eggs on Tuesday, April 11^th, 2006. Please make sure the eggs make it to school safely with no cracks for painting.

April 10 - 23:  A New Walkway

A new concrete walkway will be made between the church and Lester B. Pearson Place during the period April 10-23 and the whole of the west side of the church will be blocked off.  The old walkway will be torn up starting on the 10th.  We ask that everyone enter through the East doors (the one closest to the playground). As usual, the door cannot be left open.  We regret the inconvenience, but the building is progressing well.  Completion is scheduled for June with occupancy in August.

April 2:  Daylight Savings Time Begins

March 31:  Laps for Lungs - Ontario Lung Association Charity event

March 21:  First day back to School after March Break

March 11 - 20:  March Break - No School

March 10:  Professional Activity Day - No School

March 6:  Ash Wednesday - Elementary students will be taking part in the service

February 24:  Pizza Lunch Day

February 14:  St. Valentine’s Day.

February 12:  BOWL-A-THON - Bowling Fund Raiser

February 10:  Professional Activity Day - No School

February 7:  Field Trip to the play “Le Rossignol” à   “The Nightingale”

Feb 6:  Mardi Gras

January 27:  Pizza Day

January 27:   Information Night for Grade 1 students 2006-2007 at 7:30 p.m. (at school)

January 26:  Parent Committee Meeting at 6:30 p.m.

January 13:  Welcome coffee - 9a-10a.

January 9:  First day back to school for 2006.

December 22:  Last day of school for 2005.

December 30:  Adult French Classes

Our first session of the year ended successfully with a pleasant dinner at an authentic French Restaurant.

Our second session will start on January 10, 2006. This time we will be offering two levels; Beginner and Intermediate. If you wish to join, please register no later than December 20^th, 2005.

December 16:  Christmas Concert and Silent Auction - No classes - 10:15a.

All are welcome to this event, all the students will be performing in the concert.  This event must be seen.

Please fill in this form for donations to the Silent Auction.  Last year this event was one of the most successful and helped to raise over $600.00 for the school.

More information to follow.

If you have any questions about what you can donate for the Silent Auction leave your name with Madame Marie.

December 11:  In the Christmas Spirit - Elementary Choir

We are honoured that the TFMS choir has been asked to perform at the ‘In the Christmas Spirit’ an evening of Seasonal Stories and Songs at the Newtonbrook United Church on Sunday, December 11^th, 2005.

Tickets: Adults - $10.00  /  Children 12 years and under - $5.00

Please see Rhoda at the front desk to place your ticket order. Elementary students are asked to be in their full uniform.

December 9:  Parent / Teacher Interviews - No School

December 9:  Scholastic Deadline

December 8 - 9:  Parent Teacher Interview - No School on Friday.

December 7 - 11:  Miko Toy Sale  www.samkosales.com/TW.html

Your second opportunity to finish up any Christmas or Birthday present shopping. 

December 5:  TFMS Fleece Tops - Deadline for orders

Need more Christmas present ideas? Don’t know what to get for your family and friends?

Get a Fleece!

TFMS is pleased to offer half zip TFMS logo fleece tops for everyone!

Sizes are:   Youth  4 – 16

                  Adult S, M, L, XL

Price: $40 (tax inclusive). Sample fleece sweater sizes will be available at the school.

Deadline is Monday November 21^st, 2005,

and Monday, December 5^th, 2005.

So get with the school spirit and purchase a fleece TODAY!

November 30 - December 3:  Miko Toy Sale  www.samkosales.com/TW.html

This fund raising works when you shop at this location and make sure your receipts are stamped for fund raising the Toronto French Montessori School.  Lots of great deals for Christmas toy shopping and for upcoming birthdays!

Make sure you bring your stamped receipt to the school!!

A flyer will be handed out.  Location is Miko/Samco Toy Warehouse – 60 East Beaver Creek Rd. Richmond Hill – 905-771-8714.   

November 30:  Chapters Fund Raising evening (at Bayview Village)

All T.F.M.S. families, friends and colleagues are invited to the Chapters at Bayview Village on Wednesday November 30, 2005
(6-9 pm). The purpose of this evening is to raise money for our school fund while promoting culture and literacy.

Throughout the course of the evening, all purchases made by our invited guests of books, bargain books, gifts, magazines, music, video and stationary will be processed under a specific number. Some of the proceeds made in these purchases will go towards our school fund.

The students participating in this event will take part in a reading of a story of their choice. Also, there will be singing at 6:30 pm. The Elementary Students and Senior Casa Students will be singing. Children who are singing should arrive at Chapters no later than 6:15pm.

We recommend for the families attending Chapters Night to have dinner at the Bakery Garden before hand. The Bakery Garden located at the Bayview Village is offering a combo dinner fundraiser special: $ 8.50 for adults, $ 6.50 for the children (tax incl.)

Tickets for the dinner will be available at the school. Please make sure to mention the name of the school at the Bakery Garden cash register.

We would like to extend a warm welcome to all of our families to attend this important event. This evening promises to be a great one. Buy your holiday gifts now and support our school.

Please let the school know if you plan to attend.

November 25:  Pizza Lunch

November 24:  Parents Committee Meeting

November 18:  Scholastic Deadline

November 11:  Professional Activity Day - No School

November ?? (TBD):  Cards by Me

October 31: Halloween Dress Up Day

On Monday, Oct. 31^st, the students are allowed to come to school dressed up in their Halloween costume. Vampires, witches, monsters or any other type of scary costume are not permitted.

October 28: Pizza Day

October 27: Parents Committee Meeting

October 14: Curriculum Night - Elementary only - 7:30pm 

Hope to see all the elementary parents there!

October 14:  Welcome coffee - 9a-10a.

Give the school your support and help out with the set up. I hope to see you there.  Please let Maggie know if you can help out.

October 10:  Thanksgiving Day - School Closed

October 7:  Professional Activity Day - No School

October 4:  Field Trip to Forsythe Family Farm - 9a - 11:45a

Permission form can be found here.

This trip was a great success!
The two busses left at around 9:00am heading up to the farm and were back at around noon.
We visited and fed the farm animals, picked our own pumpkins, and enjoyed a wagon ride.
The weather was wonderful, we couldn’t have asked for a better morning to spend at a farm.
Thanks to all the parents who joined us. We hope you enjoyed your time as much as we did.

September 30:  Scholastic Books order forms due

September 29:  Parents Committee Meeting - 6:30pm

All are welcome

September 16: Curriculum Night - Casa only.

September 8: First day for new CASA 1 students at 9am.

September 7:  First day for new CASA 2 students at 9am.

September 6:  First day of school for returning CASA 1 & 2 students and Elementary. Please note, for elementary students class starts at 8:30am , for CASA classes start at 9am.

August 25:   New Parent Meeting 7:30pm; held at the school. MANDATORY for all new parents to attend.

August 22: Annual Welcome Back Pot-Luck dinner from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm in the school’s auditorium. This will as always be a great opportunity for all of us to meet each other.

 

School Calendar 2004 - 2005 August 2, 2005:  Start of Summer Camp 2005 June 17, 2005: Last day of school.  (Not June 16 as originally planned) June 10, 2005:  End of School Concert and Graduation Day End of the Year Concert and Lunch N.B.  There will be no classes on this day. The T.F.M.S. is planning to hold a lunch after the end of year concert on Friday June 10, 2005. A catering service will provide a variety of foods. If you plan to stay for lunch, reserve your ticket now. Space is limited. The cost is $ 17 for adults and $ 8 child. Children under 2 years of age eat free. June 3, 2005: PA Day/ Parent Teacher Interviews May 27, 2005: Planting Day Children should bring their own shovels. Please label it with your child’s name. May 24, 2005:  Ste. Marie-Among-the-Huron/Martyrs’ Shrine FIELD TRIP (regular school day for students not attending the trip) The students will be going on a field trip to Ste. Marie-Among-the-Huron/Martyrs’ Shrine in Midland, Ontario on Tuesday May 24, 2005. The coach bus will leave the school at 8:30 a.m. and return at 5:30 p.m. Unfortunately, the field trip is restricted to Senior Casa and Elementary students. The rest of the students will have a regular school day. Students will examine the lifestyles of Ontario’s first European settlers and how the Iroquois Wendat people came to influence their lives. Students will also be asked to compare the lives of the French Jesuit missionaries and their workers with how people live today. And they will learn about the development of Ontario’s first settlement. Sainte-Marie-among-the-Huron will provide students with insights on how the French and the Wendat came to exist long ago. Parents who are planning to join us on this trip need to park their cars at Willowdale Pentecostal Church, 288 Cummer (at Maxome) and car-pool to Newtonbrook. Cars are to be parked at the back of the lot with a note “Newtonbrook United Church, 416-222-5417’ on the windshield. Arrangements must be made by parents interested. May 23, 2005:  Victoria Day.  No school for students. May 20, 2005:  Professional Activity Day.  No school for students. May 15, 2005: Spring Luncheon The Spring Luncheon will be held on Sunday May 15, 2005 from 11:30am until 1:30 pm. The new location is: Buffet King Buffet Restaurant 9737 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill (North of HWY 7 at 16th Avenue, Plenty of parking) Tel: 905-737-9933 There will be all types of food; including, Thai, Japanese, Chinese, Dim Sum and much more. Also, there will be a puppet show for the children. There will be prizes won through a raffle draw. Finally, there will be bingo for those interested. This will be an enjoyable event for the entire family. Reservations must be made, and tickets must be purchased at the school prior to the event. The forms are available here. Friday May 13, 2005: Uniform Day from 3pm to 5 pm. May 8, 2005:  Happy Mother’s Day to all of the T.F.M.S. mothers! May 4, 2005: Parent Committee Meeting at 6:30 pm at school May 1, 2005: Orthodox Easter April 24, 2005:  Passover April 18, 2005:  Picture Day Please remember that Picture Day will be held at school on Monday April 18, 2005. All students need to be well-groomed and in their full uniforms. April 13, 2005:  Parent Committee Meeting 6:30 pm at school April 6, 2005: Field Trip to Bruce’s Mill Conservation Are a Field Trip The bus will be leaving at 9:00 a.m. sharp. Please make sure that your child arrives at school on time, ready to go. We will return at school at around 12:30 p.m. The students will be having lunch at Bruce’s Mill. Please make arrangements if your child will not be attending. All of our teachers will be attending the trip and will not be able to supervise your child. Please make sure that you bring in your forms, even if your child will not attend. April 5, 2005:  Laps-for-Lungs There will be a demonstration regarding asthma. April 4, 2005:  Welcome coffee morning. All are welcome! April 3, 2005:  Daylight Savings Time Begins March 30, 2005:  Scholastic Books The Scholastic Book Club order forms for the month of March are ready to be picked up. Please return these forms with a cheque payed to the order of Scholastic Canada before Wednesday March 30, 2005. March 29, 2005:  Classes Resume.  First day back to school after the break. March 28, 2005:  Easter Monday March 25, 2005:  Good Friday March 17, 2005:  St. Patrick's Day March 11-28, 2005:  March Break.  No school for students. (includes Easter) March 10, 2005:  Parent Committee Meeting (6:30p) March 7, 2005:  Welcome coffee morning March 4, 2005:  Pizza Day February 24, 2005:  Scholastic Books - Order forms are due. The T.F.M.S. would like to remind you that there are Scholastic Canada Book Club order forms available at the school for the month of February. Your orders benefit the school considerably and we greatly appreciate it. Please address all payments to Scholastic Canada and submit all order forms with payment before February 24, 2005. February 20, 2005:  Bowling (Bowl-A-Thon) As a part of our continuing fundraising activities, a Bowling Marathon will be held on Sunday February 20th, 2005, from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. I hope that all of you have received the Bowl-A-Thon Pledge sheets in order to collect pledges for this fun-filled event. There is no cost to Toronto French Montessori students for this event. Please bring your Bowl-A-Thon Pledge Sheet to the school before the event so we can announce the Prize winners. For family and friends the cost is $20.00 per ticket….this includes 2 games plus bowling shoe rentals. Tickets can be purchased at the school any time before the bowling date. All T.F.M.S. students will have the chance to collect donations. Bring your family and all of your friends to this fun event. 5837 YONGE ST. (In Newtonbrook Plaza, Yonge St. at Cummer Ave.) February 18, 2005 - Pizza Lunch February 17, 2005 - Parent Committee Meeting - 6:30pm - All are welcome. February 14, 2005:  St. Valentine’s Day We are planning a small party to celebrate Valentine’s Day, Monday February 14, 2005. You are welcome to bring in treats to share with all of our students; but please, no candy, or chocolate. Here are some snack suggestions: crackers, cookies, vegetables, fruit. Class lists will be available if the student is interested in sharing Valentine Cards. February 11, 2005:  Professional Activity Day.  No school for students. February 9, 2005: Chinese New Year (Year of the Rooster)  /  Ash Wednesday February 8, 2005: Pancake Day (all of our students will participate) We will be serving pancakes to our students on Tuesday Feb. 8, 2005. Let us know if your child can’t take part. February 7, 2005:  Welcome Morning Coffee. January 27, 2005:  Field Trip: Ontario Science Centre T.F.M.S. students will be going on a field trip to the Science Centre on Thursday January 27th, 2005. The theme of the interactive, hands-on exhibit will be “Matter and Materials”.  The students will be able to explore the different properties and characteristics of materials. They will investigate materials commonly used in manufactured objects, then invent and assemble an object that meets a design challenge. Also, they will experiment with flexibility, strength, waterproofing, insulation, magnetism and texture. We will be leaving the school at 9:30 a.m. in order to arrive at the Science Centre at 10:00 a.m; we will return at the school in time for lunch. Please pick up a permission form at school. The cost for the field trip is $20.00 per student. Please remember that an arrangement must be made by parents of students who are not attending the field trip; since all the members of the staff will be leaving the school, no one will be available to supervise your child.   January 21, 2005 - 7:30pm:  Grade 1 Information Night for graduating Casa 2 students will be held on Friday January 21st, 2005 at school. This meeting is recommended to all parents with children graduating from Casa 2 this June 2005. January 21, 2005:  Pizza Day January 20, 2005 - 6:30pm:  Parent Committee Meeting January 3, 2005:  First day back to school. January 3, 2005:  Welcome Morning Coffee will be held at 8:30 am at school. As always, all are welcome. January 1, 2004:  New Year's Day December 31, 2004:  New Year's Eve December 26, 2004:  Boxing Day December 25, 2004:  Christmas Day December 17, 2004:  Christmas Concert.  (Friday!)  Begins at 10:30 am, students should arrive at 10:15 am December 17, 2004:  Silent Auction December 16, 2004:  Last day of school (2004). December 14, 2004 - Parent Committee Meeting - 6:30pm - All are welcome. December 10, 2004:  Pizza Lunch December 8, 2004 - Hanukkah December 8 - 12, 2004 - Miko Toy Sale - See details here December 4, 2004:  Link-to-Life First Aid Seminar $35 to attend.  Everybody is welcome, teachers and parents. December 3, 2004:  Parent / Teacher interviews.  No school for students. Sign-up Sheet is posted on the Bulletin Board.   (Monday Dec. 6 is also available for Mme. Marie’s students) November 30, 2004 6p - 9p: CHAPTERS/INDIGO Book Sale at Bayview Village All T.F.M.S. families, friends and colleagues are invited to the Chapters at Bayview Village on Tuesday November 30, 2004 (6-9 pm). The purpose of this evening is to raise money for our school fund while promoting culture and literacy. Throughout the course of the evening, all purchases made by our invited guests of books, bargain books, gifts, magazines, music, video and stationary will be processed under a specific number. Some of the proceeds made in these purchases will go towards our school fund. The students participating in this event will take part in a reading of a story of their choice. Also, there will be singing at 6:30 pm. Please arrive on time if you plan to participate. E-mail invitations will be sent soon. We recommend for the families attending Chapters Night to have dinner at A & W before hand. The A & W located at the Bayview Village is offering a combo dinner fundraiser special: $ 7.00 for adults, $ 5.00 for the children (tax incl.) Tickets for the dinner will be available at the school. Please make sure to mention the name of the school at the A & W cash register. We would like to extend a warm welcome to all of our families to attend this important event. This evening promises to be a great one. Buy your holiday gifts now and support our school. Please let Lily or the school know if you plan to attend or have any questions about this event. November 24 - November 28, 2004 - Miko Toy Sale - See details here November 19, 2004 - 7:15pm - 9pm:  Discipline Workshop - Postponed The T.F.M.S. will hold a discipline workshop on Friday Nov. 19, 2004, from 7:15 pm until 9:00 pm, right here at the school. This workshop is a must for all parents and teachers; if you care about your child, you must attend. This workshop will include materials by Ronald Morrish. Mr. Morrish has published several books on child discipline, as well as a video entitled, “Secrets of Discipline”. We intend to share this informative video with all of the parents. November 19, 2004:  Pizza Lunch November 12, 2004:  Professional Activity Day.  No school for students. November 11, 2004:  Remembrance Day. November 10, 2004: Lap for Lungs Asthma Demonstration with dinosaur November 10, 2004: Diwali (Festival of Lights) Ms. Priyanka Khithani will be conducting an activity involving arts & crafts to introduce the “Festival of Lights.” November 2, 2004 - 2:15pm - Little Red Theater The Little Red Theater troupe will be coming to visit us at the school on Tuesday November 2, 2004 (2:15 pm). This drama group will be performing the timeless classic Little Red Riding Hood in French (Le Petit Chaperon Rouge) right on our stage. The production company will bring with it an ensemble of costumes and colourful sets; as well as a superior sound system and lighting. Also, they will be performing songs written by Jim LaMarche, Robert McCarrol, John O’Leary, Tim Masterson and Jody Terio. Undoubtedly, this particular rendition of the popular children’s tale will not only be entertaining for the students, but parents will surely take pleasure in its humour and attractive visuals too. Thus, we would like to invite all of the parents to come and join us in the afternoon of the 2nd. Morning students should arrive at 2:00 pm. There is a $ 5 fee for each student and $ 5 fee for every adult. Those students who choose not to participate can continue their work in class.   However, we do hope to see you all. November 1, 2004 - 8:30a - 9:15a:  Welcome coffee morning.  A social gathering for parents that will be held at the school.  October 31, 2004: Daylight Savings Time ends. October 27, 2004 6:30p: Parents Committee Meeting October 25, 2004: HALLOWEEN DRESS-UP DAY Once again, one of our students’ favourite events is upon us: it is the time for Halloween. Therefore, the students are welcomed to dress-up in their favourite costumes for this Friday October 29, 2004. However, there will be a few restrictions as to what the students are allowed to wear. Costumes such as animal characters, superheroes, angels and princesses are allowed. What are not allowed are scary costumes depicting witches, vampires, ghosts and draculas. Unfortunately, these scary costumes have been known to cause problems in the past. Some of our students may not be accustomed to seeing scary characters running amok. Thus, in order to prevent any incidents, I won’t allow any scary costumes. I also discourage costumes that require high maintenance; that is, those costumes that need to be fastened and refastened constantly, or those that have loose bits hanging out. Please have in mind that the students will be active throughout the day. I advise that the costumes be removable for washroom breaks. Perhaps, it might be better for the students to bring their uniforms so that they may change into them. In addition, please let me know whether you will be contributing to the snacks for the day. Chocolates, candies and other sweets are not permissible. I thank you for your cooperation in this matter and look forward to a successful Halloween dress-up day. October 22, 2004: Pizza Day October 18, 2004:  9a - 12p: Field Trip - Chudleigh's Educational Farm The children will learn the following: how apples grow all the different apple varieties how cider is made the correct way to pick an apple the best use for each variety Also, there will be fun activities such as: a tractor-pulled wagon ride visiting with the Farm animals Be advised that children under 3 years of age must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. If you think that your child won't be able to join us, please make arrangements for that day since all the teachers will be participating in the field trip. This trip looks very promising; we look forward to visiting with the farm animals and learning about apple trees. Let’s hope for good weather. Remember that children under 3 years of age must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. If you think that your child won’t be able to join us, please make arrangements for that morning since all the teachers will be participating in the field trip. We will leave for Milton, Ont. at 9:00 am and return to school at around lunch time. The cost for the trip is $18.00 per child and $ 18.00 per adult. The afternoon program will go on as scheduled. All students should wear their uniforms for easier identification. Also, boots and a jacket may be required. We need the permission forms completed and returned, with the payment, to the school no later than Wednesday Oct. 13, 2004. We appreciate your cooperation. October 15, 2004: Tupperware - Please return any order forms. October 14, 2004: Conference: The Hurried Child: Growing Up Too Fast Too Soon. There will be a conference held on October 14th, 2004 by the Canadian Council of Montessori Administrators. The speaker will be Dr. David Elkind, Professor of Child Development at Tufts University. The topic will be "The Hurried Child: Growing Up Too Fast Too Soon." The conference will be held at the Isabel Bader Theater at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $ 35.00. Please let Choy know if you're planning to attend by Tuesday Sept. 21. October 11, 2004:  Thanksgiving Day.  No school. October 8, 2004:  Professional Activity Day.  No school for students. October 4, 2004 - 8:30a - 9:30a:  The first parents coffee morning.  A social gathering that will be held at the school.  September 17, 2004 - 7:30p:  CASA Parents Meeting Introduction to the CASA learning materials, the teachers, the other parents.  Question and Answer. September 8th: First Day of School for new CASA students at 9am. September 7th: First Day of School for returning CASA students and Elementary. Please note, for Elementary students, class starts at 8:30am. CASA classes starts at 9am. August 31st: New Parent Meeting 7:30pm; held at the school, mandatory for all new parents to attend. August 30th: Potluck dinner 6:30pm-8:30pm; held in the School Gymnasium Recurring events: Pizza Fridays  Help support the school and have a fun pizza lunch!  If you would like your child to have a pizza lunch please see Maggie or Peggy. For those who normally have a hot lunch it is still served that day.  Details here. Show and Tell Last Friday of the week.

2003 - 2004 School Year Events

August 26, 2004 - Last day of TFMS Summer Camp.

August 3, 2004 - Start of TFMS Summer Camp.  Click here for more information. 

Flyers have already been given out in March.  The camp will help your child to get back into school and prepare them for their studies starting back in September. If you haven't already registered please do so as space is limited. Please register by May 7, 2004.

June 17, 2004 - Last day of School

June 15, 2004 - School Trip to Boyd Conservation Area

This will be an all day field trip to Boyd conservation Area. Not recommended for children under 4, or for those who require a nap in the afternoon. More information to follow.

June 12, 2004  - End of School Concert and Graduation Day

Everyone is welcome to come and see the performance.  10:30am until noon.  Please be on time.

We are posting a signup sheet, for parents who would like to help before or after the ceremony. Parents are asked to sign up numbers of attendees they are bringing, Parents who wish to contribute to the party must mention it on the sign up sheet.  (Please Note: there will no longer be a luncheon after the concert, due to insufficient numbers.)

June 4, 2004 - Friday - Parent Teacher Interview

You can book your time at the school. There will be no school for Casa 1 and Casa 2 students. Please note there will be school for Grade 1 students.

Parent Teacher Interviews:
The interviews for CASA 2 will take place Thursday, June 3rd , from 4:00pm until 6:00pm, and Friday June 4th from 9:00am until noon.
For CASA1, the interviews will be held on Friday, June 4th, from 9:00am until noon.

June 2, 2004 - Report cards

Progress Report for CASA 1 & 2:
Enclosed please find your child's final Progress Report of this year. We strongly encourage parents to use this report card as a basis for discussion with the teachers.