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Welcome

Welcome Our mission: “Maria Montessori Academy is dedicated to providing a comprehensive Montessori education that facilitates the development of the whole child.” Maria Montessori Academy provides an exceptional education for children from preschool – grade 12 All of our staff are committed to helping our students grow to be flexible and creative problem solvers…

Why

Why A common question that families interested in our school ask is “why choose Montessori?” As you embark and what is arguably the biggest decision of your son or daughter’s life thus far, we understand it is important that you have a complete understanding of our educational philosophy. Montessori moves from the concrete…

History

History The International Association of Progressive Montessorians (IAPM) was founded by Angela Martin of Spain. Angela was born in Spain and later travelled to England to continue her studies. There, Angela encountered the methods and philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori. A gifted student and teacher, Angela used the Montessori approach to education at the…

Faculty

Faculty All of our classroom teachers are BC Certified teachers with Montessori certification. Our specialty subject teachers are all BC Certified teachers with background knowledge in Montessori philosophy. In our preschool/Kindergarten classrooms, our teachers all have their Early Childhood Education certification as well as teaching credentials through the provincial regulating bodies. We boast low…

Board

Board The Board of the International Association of Progressive Montessorians is presently made up of 8 volunteers of professionals, called Directors.The Directors are elected for two-year terms and meet once a month. As laid out by the School Act, the Board sets policies for the operation of the school, hires the school administration to…

Careers

Careers Maria Montessori Academy fosters a wonderful working environment. As an educator, it is important to have both the support and the freedom to teach with passion. ECE Director/Directress This is a yearlong contract taking over a maternity leave. The successful candidate would join a Montessori Directress and a Classroom assistant in…

Rentals

Rentals Maria Montessori Academy is pleased to offer after hours access to our facility to the Victoria community. Our basic rate is $60/hour and enquiries can be made through the main office. Please contact us here for more details.

Support Staff

Support Staff We have an amazing team of support staff; including a counsellor and classroom assistants. Our classroom assistants all have a solid foundation of Montessori knowledge, enabling them to assist in the Montessori environment. Please see our full support staff list below. Alex Garneaux Alex Garneaux has worked at MMA since 2014.…

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				1 Omega Trips Omega Trips May 28, 2017 - June 2, 2017 • West Coast Trail - grade 11/12 • Albert Edward - grade 9/10 • Cape Scott - grade 9/10 • Juan de Fuca - grade 9/10 See more details Used Uniform Sale Used Uniform Sale June 1, 2017 - June 2, 2017 See more details • •	2 Used Uniform Sale Used Uniform Sale June 1, 2017 - June 2, 2017 See more details Omega Trips Omega Trips May 28, 2017 - June 2, 2017 • West Coast Trail - grade 11/12 • Albert Edward - grade 9/10 • Cape Scott - grade 9/10 • Juan de Fuca - grade 9/10 See more details Kappa & Delta Field Trip Kappa & Delta Field Trip June 2, 2017 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Arbutus Cove PARENT NOTICE FOR FIELD TRIP Maria Montessori Academy CLASS Kappa & Delta DATE Friday, June 2, 2017 DEPARTURE TIME 1pm RETURN TIME 3pm PURPOSE Beach Fun! DESTINATION Arbutus Cove PROGRAM Student-Led CLOTHING Outdoor Education Uniform, with comfortable walking shoes and MMA jacket TRANSPORTATION Walking SAFETY DETAILS Potential Risks: students will be supervised in a public area; students will be walking alongside busy roads, through trails and on beach over uneven ground. COST No additional cost. OTHER Students must bring a full water bottle; students must wear a hat and sunscreen. See more details • • •	3
4	5 Cambridge and Co. Uniform Fittings Cambridge and Co. Uniform Fittings June 5, 2017 - June 6, 2017 Call or drop by the office to book a time! See more details •	6 Cambridge and Co. Uniform Fittings Cambridge and Co. Uniform Fittings June 5, 2017 - June 6, 2017 Call or drop by the office to book a time! See more details Bike League-Free Ride Three Ride Bike League-Free Ride Three Ride June 6, 2017 @ 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm Bear Mountain Gr 6+ See more details • •	7 Sigma Play Sigma Play June 7, 2017 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm See more details •	8 Bike Rodeo Bike Rodeo June 8, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am See more details Sigma Play Sigma Play June 8, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm See more details • •	9 Lower Elementary Team Building and Picnic Lower Elementary Team Building and Picnic June 9, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Lambrick Park, 4139 Torquay Dr, Victoria, BC V8N 3L1, Canada PARENT NOTICE FOR FIELD TRIP Maria Montessori Academy CLASS Alpha, Beta and Gamma DATE Friday, June 09, 2017 DEPARTURE TIME 10:00 A.M. RETURN TIME 12:30 PM PURPOSE Team building and Picnic DESTINATION Lambrick Park, Feltham Road, Victoria PROGRAM Playing cooperative games CLOTHING School uniform, outdoor shoes/boots, jacket TRANSPORTATION Walking to the park SIGN UP SHEET N/A COST N/A SAFETY DETAILS Walking on a busy road, playing in a public park, exposure to the elements OTHER A backpack to contain: snack, lunch, water bottle, sunscreen, hat, a light jacket, runners for walking to and from our destination See more details New 2017/18 Family Welcome BBQ New 2017/18 Family Welcome BBQ June 9, 2017 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Dear New MMA Families, You are invited to join the Maria Montessori Parent Group as they host this year’s Welcome Barbeque! Come meet some of the current Parent Group and their families and some of our great Staff! Date: Friday, June 9th Time: 4-6pm RSVP to the office by Monday, June 5 and let us know how many will be attending and whether you’d like a vegetarian option. (Please note that this event replaces the MMA Family Picnic (cancelled) on the same date) See more details • •	10
11	12 Sigma Trip Sigma Trip June 12, 2017 - June 16, 2017 Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada See more details Omega Project Week Omega Project Week June 12, 2017 - June 16, 2017 See more details • •	13 Sigma Trip Sigma Trip June 12, 2017 - June 16, 2017 Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada See more details Omega Project Week Omega Project Week June 12, 2017 - June 16, 2017 See more details • •	14 Sigma Trip Sigma Trip June 12, 2017 - June 16, 2017 Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada See more details Omega Project Week Omega Project Week June 12, 2017 - June 16, 2017 See more details Lambda Board Game Café Lambda Board Game Café June 14, 2017 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm PARENT NOTICE FOR FIELD TRIP Maria Montessori Academy CLASS Lambda DATE Wednesday, June 14th, 2017 DEPARTURE TIME 11:00am RETURN TIME 3:00pm PURPOSE Lambda will be going to Board Game Café to celebrate the end of the year with some collaborative games. DESTINATION Board Game Café PROGRAM N/A CLOTHING Full Uniform TRANSPORTATION School bus and walking SIGN UP SHEET N/A COST Covered by field trip fund. Students may bring some extra money to purchase a light snack while on the field trip. The café’s website has a menu available. SAFETY DETAILS We will be walking on the sidewalk and crossing the street, on designated crosswalks only. We will be travelling by school bus, in a high traffic area. OTHER Please bring a lunch that does not require re-heating. See more details • • •	15 Sigma Trip Sigma Trip June 12, 2017 - June 16, 2017 Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada See more details Omega Project Week Omega Project Week June 12, 2017 - June 16, 2017 See more details • •	16 Sigma Trip Sigma Trip June 12, 2017 - June 16, 2017 Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada See more details Omega Project Week Omega Project Week June 12, 2017 - June 16, 2017 See more details Lower Elementary Beach Day Lower Elementary Beach Day June 16, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Arbutus Cove PARENT NOTICE FOR FIELD TRIP Maria Montessori Academy CLASS Alpha, Beta and Gamma Classes DATE June 16, 2017 (Friday) DEPARTURE TIME 9:00 AM (The children will have their snack and lunch at the beach.) RETURN TIME 2:30 PM (back at school) PURPOSE To allow the children hands-on exploration as to how different creatures of the ocean shore survive in an environment where they’re either all wet, or left high & dry. DESTINATION Arbutus Cove Park in Gordon Head (We shall be walking to and from our destination.) CLOTHING Gym strip SAFETY DETAILS Walking on a busy street, exposure to direct sunlight, possible cuts from barnacle-covered rocks on the beach, possible allergies (exposure to pollen, grass) OTHER A backpack to contain: snack, lunch, two water bottles, sunscreen, change of clothing, hat, hand towel, a light jacket, aqua socks/water shoes, crocks or an old pair of sandals for the water; runners for walking to and from our destination Request Form for s’mores supplies will be posted outside each classroom. Parents are welcome to join us! See more details Gr. 11-12 Field Trip Gr. 11-12 Field Trip June 16, 2017 @ 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm Legacy Art Gallery, 630 Yates St, Victoria, BC V8W 1K9, Canada PARENT NOTICE FOR FIELD TRIP Maria Montessori Academy CLASS Omega grade 11 and 12 students DATE Friday, June 16th DEPARTURE TIME 12noon RETURN TIME 3PM PURPOSE We will be eating lunch at the Food Truck Festival held in the courtyard of the Royal BC Museum. After lunch we will be walking to historic sites downtown that are significant to the Lekwungen and going to the "Thank The Creator" exhibit at the Legacy Art Gallery. DESTINATION downtown Victoria PROGRAM art class with Miss Susanne CLOTHING Friday uniform TRANSPORTATION MMA van SIGN UP SHEET COST bring money ($15) for lunch at the food trucks SAFETY DETAILS transportation; being off school property; interacting with the public; eating lunch at a food truck OTHER See more details Upper Elementary Dance Upper Elementary Dance June 16, 2017 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Gym Upper Elementary Dance (gr. 4-7) 5:30-7:00 Tickets for sale outside the office after school $3 / $5 at the door See more details • • • • •	17 Gr. 4-6 Outdoor Ed. Gr. 4-6 Outdoor Ed. June 17, 2017 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Saanich Commonwealth Place, 4636 Elk Lake Dr, Victoria, BC V8Z 7K2, Canada PARENT NOTICE FOR FIELD TRIP Maria Montessori Academy CLASS Kappa, Lambda, Delta DATE Friday, June 16, 2017 DEPARTURE TIME 1:00pm RETURN TIME 3:00pm PURPOSE Swimming at Commonwealth Pool DESTINATION All Groups: Commonwealth Pool PROGRAM Outdoor Education CLOTHING MMA Outdoor Ed. gear: Bathing suit, towel, MMA hoodie or sweat top, MMA track or sweat pants, MMA jacket, running shoes, snack, water. TRANSPORTATION Bus SIGN UP SHEET None COST None RISKS Activities include: Busing to and from Commonwealth Pool All activities performed under adult supervision – Teachers, Aides and Pool Staff. SAFETY DETAILS Slippery pool deck, diving boards, slides, wave pool, No hot tub usage. OTHER Students will not be permitted to purchase items from the vending machines. See more details •
18 Father's Day Father's Day June 18, 2017 See more details •	19 Senior School BBQ & Harbour Cats Game Senior School BBQ & Harbour Cats Game June 19, 2017 @ 10:30 am - 3:00 pm Royal Athletic Park, 1014 Caledonia Ave, Victoria, BC V8T 1E8, Canada PARENT NOTICE FOR FIELD TRIP Maria Montessori Academy CLASS Sigma, Omega DATE Monday June 19, 2017 DEPARTURE TIME 11:30am RETURN TIME 3:00pm PURPOSE HarbourCats School Spirit Day DESTINATION Royal Athletic Park PROGRAM Year End Celebration CLOTHING One piece of MMA gear (logo visible), snack, plenty of water, sunscreen, hat. TRANSPORTATION Buses SIGN UP SHEET None COST None SAFETY DETAILS Watching a HarbourCats Game, Participating in School Spirit Activities Watching the group as a group, hydration as well as sun/weather. Office Administrator 1841 Fairburn Drive, Victoria, BC V8N 1P8 Phone # 250-479-4746 Fax # 250-744-1925 www.mariamontessoriacademy.net See more details Lambda Field Trip Lambda Field Trip June 19, 2017 @ 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm Flying Squirrel Victoria, 808 Viewfield Rd, Victoria, BC V9A 4V1, Canada PARENT NOTICE FOR FIELD TRIP Maria Montessori Academy CLASS Lambda DATE Monday, June 19th, 2017 DEPARTURE TIME 12:30pm RETURN TIME 3pm PURPOSE Lambda will be celebrating the end of the school year with a fun field trip! DESTINATION Flying Squirrel 808 Viewfield Road Esquimalt, British Columbia V9A 4V1 PROGRAM N/A CLOTHING MMA Gym Gear TRANSPORTATION School bus and walking SIGN UP SHEET N/A COST Covered by field trip fund. SAFETY DETAILS We will be walking on the sidewalk and crossing the street, on designated crosswalks only. We will be travelling by school bus, in a high traffic area. There is a liability waiver that needs to be completed by Friday, June 16th. Please go to the Flying Squirrel website at: https://blinkfs.idealss.net/eTick/SiteData/Site3086/Splash.html Under the menu, click on “Important Stuff” and “Sign Waiver.” If you run into technical difficulties or have any questions please connect with Flying Squirrel (778-404-1778) and the Lambda teachers. See more details • •	20 Grade 10 Art Field Trip Grade 10 Art Field Trip June 20, 2017 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm LAUWELNEW Tribal School PARENT NOTICE FOR FIELD TRIP Maria Montessori Academy CLASS Omega Grade Ten students DATE Tuesday, June 20th DEPARTURE TIME 8:30am RETURN TIME 12noon PURPOSE Participating in Aboriginal Day Celebrations with buddies from Miss Sam's grade 4/5 class DESTINATION LAUWELNEW Tribal School in Brentwood Bay PROGRAM art class CLOTHING gym strip or uniform TRANSPORTATION Miss Susanne will be driving SIGN UP SHEET none COST none SAFETY DETAILS transportation to the Tribal School, interacting with the public, being off school property OTHER See more details Transition Ceremony Transition Ceremony June 20, 2017 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Lambrick Park Church, 1780 Feltham Rd, Saanich, BC V8N, Canada For parents of Kindergarten, Gr. 3, 4, 6, 8 and 12 students. Grade 12 scholarships awarded. See more details • •	21 Gym Strip Day! Gym Strip Day! June 21, 2017 See more details Delta Field Trip Delta Field Trip June 21, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 2:30 pm IMAX, 675 Belleville St, Victoria, BC V8W 1A1, Canada PARENT NOTICE FOR FIELD TRIP Maria Montessori Academy CLASS Delta DATE Wednesday, June 21st, 2017 DEPARTURE TIME 9:00 am RETURN TIME 3:00 pm PURPOSE Year End fun! DESTINATION Beacon Hill Park and IMAX (at Royal BC Museum) PROGRAM Free play at the park, year end community meeting, and IMAX movie ‘Amazon Adventure’ CLOTHING MMA Outdoor Ed. uniform (please bring layers), including jackets TRANSPORTATION MMA school bus SIGN UP SHEET n/a COST n/a SAFETY DETAILS Students will be under supervision the whole time Possibility of rain/wind/cold. All activities performed under adult supervision, including life guard for water park area RISKS OTHER • Students should wear Outdoor Ed. Gear • Please bring sunscreen, hats and water bottles, packed lunch • Optional: towel, flip flops and change of clothes for water park area See more details Kappa Field Trip Kappa Field Trip June 21, 2017 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm WildPlay Element Parks Victoria, 15, 1767 Island Hwy, Victoria, BC V9B 1J1, Canada PARENT NOTICE FOR FIELD TRIP Maria Montessori Academy CLASS Kappa DATE Wednesday, June 21, 2017 DEPARTURE TIME 9:15am RETURN TIME 2pm PURPOSE Fun and Challenge! DESTINATION WildPlay! PROGRAM Children’s Course CLOTHING Outdoor Education Uniform; Runners TRANSPORTATION School Bus SIGN UP SHEET n/a COST No additional cost SAFETY DETAILS Students will be navigating an obstacle course above ground under the guidance of trained supervisors. Travel by bus on public roads. Visiting an area open to the public. OTHER Please pack an “easy” lunch (nothing microwavable or requiring cutlery – snack will be eaten on the bus). MUST bring your water bottle, sunscreen and hat. See more details Preschool/Kindergarten Fun Day Preschool/Kindergarten Fun Day June 21, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm See more details Elementary Fun Day Elementary Fun Day June 21, 2017 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm See more details • • • • •	22 Last Day of the 2016-17 School Year! Last Day of the 2016-17 School Year! June 22, 2017 Have a great summer break! See more details Outreach Day $2 Outreach Day $2 June 22, 2017 See more details • •	23 Pro D Day- School Not in Session Pro D Day- School Not in Session June 23, 2017 @ 7:30 am - 5:30 pm See more details Graduation 2017 Ceremony Graduation 2017 Ceremony June 23, 2017 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Lambrick Park Church, 1780 Feltham Rd, Saanich, BC V8N, Canada See more details • •	24 Have a great summer! Have a great summer! June 24, 2017 See more details •
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