CASA requirements

for first day of school

The following items are required for the first day of school. Please ensure that all

items are labeled with your child’s full name.

• Small blanket and pillow

• 1 pack of 6 Kleenex boxes

• Extra sets of clothes (2 sets) including underwear. (Does not have to be school

uniform). Accidents can happen, so pleased be prepared. Students must always

have a change of clothes in their locker.

• Sunscreen and Sun hat. (Please ensure sunscreen is not expired). Students

MUST HAVE these two items.

• Running shoes for outdoor activities. (Velcro only, no laces please)

• Hand sanitizer

• 1 pack of flushable wipes

Please label all items

Note: Students must be wearing the school uniform to attend school. Students

without uniforms may not be permitted to class. Please label all uniform pieces and

shoes. Teachers are not responsible for anything that is not labeled.

Supplies for Matheson

Senior CASA

The following supplies are needed by all students. Please bring these supplies

in the first day of school.

1 packs of white copy paper

2 pack of (astrobrights brand ) construction paper

1 binder – 1 ½ inches

1 pack of pencils (Staedtler blue brand if possible) sharpened

1 pack of Duo-tang folders

1 mini whiteboard (dry erase board)

3 glue sticks

24 Crayola coloured pencils - Twistable

6 boxes of Kleenex

4 EXERCISE BOOKS – 72 pages dotted interlined 23.1 x 18.1 cm. Hilroy brand

(please make sure the full page is lined, NOT half the page) (available at Walmart,

Grand and Toy and other stationary stores)

1 pack of foam shapes (animals, flowers)

1 pack of playdough

1 large Bristol board

1 pack of pompoms

1 pack of pipe cleaners

Hard Pencil case

*Please bring all supplies in a box and label the box with your child’s full

name.

If you have any questions, please ask your teachers.

4300 Cawthra Road 305 Matheson Boulevard East 285 Matheson Boulevard East Mississauga, Ontario Mississauga, Ontario Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1V8 L4Z 1X8 L4Z 1X8 T: 905.281.2595 T. 905.568.8989 T: 905.568.1716 F: 905.568.0958

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ABC Montessori Private School

“Committed to Academic Excellence”

Policy Reminders Please be reminded of the following school policies and procedures.

Arrival and Departure

For the benefit of all students, teachers and parents, and to ensure an orderly and safe environment, the following drop off and pick up guidelines must be followed:

Morning Drop-off

• Please bring your child to school on time. Tardiness disrupts the class and our attendance procedures. Students must be in school before 9:00 am

• Please do not bring your child to school before 8:30 am, (unless you are enrolled in the before school program). Drop off times are 8:30 am – 9:00 am. Students arriving before 8:30 will be invoiced for the early drop-off.

• Once you bring your child to the classroom, please do not take them out again.

• Please hand your child over to the class teacher, say goodbye and leave promptly.

• ABC Montessori strictly prohibits parents from staying in the classrooms. Please understand that during the school day, the classroom is for teachers and students only.

• Teachers are not permitted to have meetings with parents in the morning, unless time has been scheduled for that. The teachers focus is the students ONLY.

Afternoon Pick-up

• Classes finish at 3:30 pm.

• Students who are not enrolled in the after-school program must be picked up between 3:30 pm and 4:00 pm. Please pick up your child on time. You will be invoiced for late pickups.

• Please try to avoid picking up your child before 3:30 pm as it disrupts the class. If you need to pick your child up early, please call to let us know.

• Please go to your child’s locker to check for any letters or notes. We frequently issue letters regarding upcoming events, policies, etc. Please keep yourself informed.

• Once you pick up your child, please try to leave school property as soon as possible. Parents are not permitted to stay in classrooms or in the school building for a prolonged period of time.

We have very limited parking. If parents drop-off and pick-up students quickly, everyone can get in and out of the parking lot safely and efficiently. The parking lot gets very busy between 8:50 – 9:00 am. Avoid that time if you can.

Parking at the Law Office is strictly prohibited. Do not under any circumstances park at the Law Office as it is private property.

4300 Cawthra Road 305 Matheson Boulevard East 285 Matheson Boulevard East Mississauga, Ontario Mississauga, Ontario Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1V8 L4Z 1X8 L4Z 1X8 T: 905.281.2595 T. 905.568.8989 T: 905.568.1716 F: 905.568.0958

www.abcmontessori.com

ABC Montessori Private School

“Committed to Academic Excellence”

Parent / Teacher communication

Your opinions, views, concerns, and comments are very important to us. If you would like to schedule a meeting with the teachers to discuss any concerns, please contact myself or Ms. Shirley and we will arrange a meeting. We want to address any concerns or questions you have immediately and avoid any misunderstandings. Also, please be assured that the teachers will always contact you whenever they have any concerns about your child or if there is anything they think you should be aware of. The teachers do not have time at drop-off and pick-up time to meet with parents.

Please check your child’s locker everyday to see if there are letters or notes. Please read all communication and respond to any due dates.

ABC Montessori Uniform

All CASA and elementary students must wear the proper school uniform. If your child is not wearing the official school uniform, the teachers or supervisor will send a reminder note home. Parents who disregard the school uniform policy may be asked to withdraw their child from ABC Montessori.

These policies have been developed for the benefit of everyone at ABC Montessori and must be followed by everyone throughout the school year. If you have any questions or concerns, please discuss them with us.

Food Policy

Students are not permitted to bring food from home.

Snacks, birthday cakes, treats for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Easter, etc. are not permitted in school unless authorized by the supervisor. Please do not bring any food to school. The only way to be safe is absolute avoidance of possible anaphylactic causative agents. Allergies can develop at any time in life.

Allergies, Medical Conditions and Special Needs

Students with Anaphylaxis (life threatening allergies) must fill out an Individual Anaphylaxis Information and Emergency Plan with the school supervisor before they can attend school. These students must keep 2 Epipens at school.

Students with medical conditions must fill out a Medical Emergency Plan before they can attend school. Parents of children with special needs must meet with the school supervisor to develop an individualized support plan for the child.

Please download the 2017 PARENT HANDBOOK at www.abcmontessori.com/orientation Thank you for your cooperation. Rick Kordts ABC Montessori

August 2017 September 2017 October 2017 November 2017 Last Day of Summer Camp ……..…………24 Orientation………..….25

Labour Day…………………04 1

st day of School ………05

PD Day ………………..…..22

Parents’ Night ……05-06 Thanksgiving ……..….09 PD Day ………………….……20 Halloween …..…….31

PD Day ……………..…..17

December 2017 January 2018 February 2018 March 2018 Parents’ Night 07-08 Winter Concert …..22 (Half Day Only) Christmas Break …………..25-06

Classes commence………..08 Curriculum Night …....18-19 Open House …….……20 PD Day ………………………..22 Parent Teacher Interview ……..Jan 29–Feb 9

Parent Teacher Interview…..…Jan 29 – Feb 9 PD Day …………………………16 Family Day …………..19 Open House ……….….24

March Break……….12–16 Open House…………..….24 Good Friday………………30

April 2018 May 2018 June 2018 July 2018 Easter Monday……….02 Early Enrollment Deadline for 2018 ...05 Open House…………..21

Picture Days….……..……8-10 PD Day………………………....18 Victoria Day……………..…..21

Parent – Teacher Interviews …….…..Jun 04 - 15 Last Day of School…………..22 (Half Day Only)

Canada Day ………………01 Summer Camp begins ……………….…..03

P.D. Day ..........................................…………….Professional Development Day (School Closed). Winter Concert (December) and Last Day of School (June) …………...………(Half Day Only)

ABC MONTESSORI School Calendar 2017 - 2018