Maria Montessori School

Welcome to Maria Montessori School

Maria Montessori School (MMS) is located in the Circle Drive Alliance Church in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Our school offers all children a respectful and stimulating Montessori learning environment that allows them to realize their unique, individual potential and prepares them for life-long learning.

MMS offers both half and full day Pre-school programs and a full day Kindergarten program. MMS is the ONLY Montessori school in Saskatoon offering a full Elementary program with both Lower Elementary (grades 1-3) and Upper Elementary (grades 4-8).

MMS is affiliated with the North American Montessori Teachers' Association (NAMTA) and International Montessori Council (IMC). MMS upholds that all our educators become credentialed with an International Montessori Teaching Diploma to ensure program integrity so your child receives authentic Montessori education.

Maria Montessori Preschool and Elementary, Inc. is an independent school registered under The Education Act, a registered charity and a non-profit corporation.

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SUMMER UPDATE

MMS IS EXPANDING AGAIN! We are opening another Lower Elementary (grades 1-3) classroom for the 2010/11 school year.

We hope everyone is having a great summer!!! Please note that we continue to receive applications for the 2010/11 school year. Although classes are closed, the main office will be available for contacting. Please phone the school at 306-955-3852 and leave message or email mmsoffice@shaw.ca if you would like to schedule a tour or would like to arrange mail or drop off of registration forms.

"Any child who spends a number of years in this atmosphere surrounded by Montessori philosophy is getting a wonderful start.”

"My kids love everything about this school."

"Montessori...is a philosophy about how human beings ought to live their lives and treat one another." -Tim Seldin

"An important goal in Montessori is that children in our care are nurtured to be life-long learners ."

“The environment of Maria Montessori School and his classroom is precisely designed to meet my son’s needs."

"He’s drawn toward learning – it’s opened up the entire world for him."

"Montessori nurtures their self-confidence, personal creativity, and spirit."

"...she now looks at things from so many points of view and is devouring books as fast as she can get her hands on them."

"There is a great sense of community within the Montessori classroom."

"There is respect for the environment and for the individuals within." -M. M.

"MMS offers a beautiful, peaceful, child centred learning environment."

"My child can work with others on a level playing field without a thought of competition."

"It’s so exciting to watch your child unfold.”

"MMS supports the values we try to achieve at home; independence, respect, consideration for others and a love of learning."

"Free the child's potential, and you will transform him into the world." - M.M.

We are the sowers, our children are those who reap. We labor so future generations will be better and nobler than we are. - M.M.

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July 2010

News and Updates

July 23, 2010 | WATCH FOR SUMMER INFORMATION

Please return to www.montessorisaskatoon.ca for updates during the summer.

May 30, 2010 | FATHER'S DAY COFFEE TO GO, JUNE 18, 2010

The students will once again host a Father's Day Coffee to Go on June 18th at 9:30 a.m. Special dads, grandpas and uncles are invited to join your child for coffee and muffins on this day. Please talk to the Directress for further details.

April 18, 2010 | TIME CHANGE MOTHER'S DAY TEA, MAY 7, 2010

The students will once again host a Mother's Day Tea on May 7th. It is always a treat to see our students prepare something special for their moms on this day. Notices have gone out to advise of time changes in each classroom. Please talk to the Directress for details.

April 18, 2010 | HOT LUNCH, April 28, 2010

Forms in mailboxes this week. These are due back April 26th.

April 12, 2010 | NEW ENRICHMENT STARTS THIS WEEK!

Reminder that there are numerous after school enrichment programs starting today.

March 23, 2010 | HOT LUNCH, March 24, 2010

Pizza time! Enjoy everyone!

March 18, 2010 | MMS INFORMATION NIGHT

Upcoming Parent Information Night: Tuesday, March 23, 2010. This will each be held from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Everyone welcome. This evening is for any family considering enrolling their child(ren) at Maria Montessori School for the 2010-2011 school year.

March 18, 2010 | SHOWCASE SUCCESS!!!

A great time was had by all at the 2nd Annual Maria Montessori School Showcase. All of our students presented their Montessori Materials with such poise and confidence for all to observe. The social gathering atmosphere was wonderful. Congratulations to our successful bidders in our silent auction. Thank you's to D'reen's Catering for the always yummy food, parent volunteers, MMS staff and students for making the evening run so well. Special thanks to all parents and extended family for coming to support your MMS superstar.

March 11, 2010 | SHOWCASE MARCH 18, 7pm

We are pleased to have our 2nd Annual Showcase 2010! This takes place MARCH 18th from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The evening will consist of demonstrations of Montessori activities and artistic talents. A social will follow. An invitation to families has gone out in all student's mailboxes. Don't forget to ask the Grandparents to attend! Please remember that students must gather in their classrooms by 6:45 pm. Parents will gather for refreshments in the large cubby by the office.

February 12, 2010 | TEACHER/STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK

This will occur in conjunction with Montessori Education Week, February 22-26 which is after the winter break.

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