York Montessori Private School

York Montessori Private School | November 2020 – NEWSLETTER Pre-Casa, Casa, and Junior/Senior Preparatory Monday, November 2nd, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians, The beauties of the fall season lead us into a new month of learning and discovery! As we embark into our third month at YMPS, we would like parents to know that we continue to enforce and practice all safety guidelines mandated by York Region and the health ministry. We also recommend that all parents/guardians continue taking the necessary safety precautions during these unprecedented times. Our number one priority is ensuring the safety of all students, staff, and families at YMPS. NOTE TO PARENTS: ANY PARENTS WHO GET TESTED FOR COVID 19 OR WHO HAVE COME INTO CONTACT WITH ANYONE WITH COVID 19 MUST INFORM THE SCHOOL IMMEDIATELY!!!! THIS IS A REQUIREMENT FROM THE MINISTRY!!!! We will be exploring the following themes this month: Pre-Casa/Casa 1: Remembrance Day Corn Shakers Police Officers Trains Freezing and Melting Casa 2: Remembrance Day Rice Shakers Land Transportation Firefighters Freezing and Melting Casa 3: Remembrance Day Land Transportation Fire Station Hibernation/ Migration Planets Junior/Senior Kindergarten Transportation and Remembrance Day Occupations Planets Hibernation/ Migration Parents/Guardians are encouraged to discuss and familiarize students with the upcoming themes to help promote a more meaningful understanding. Our website has been officially opened since October 12th for everyone at YMPS. Each student has a username and password which has been emailed to every parent. Please check your email if you received the log in information. Due to COVID 19 no homework or worksheets will be sent home. Parents must access homework and worksheets on the website. For example, senior kindergarten students must go under the category senior kindergarten to retrieve the homework files. This website is very beneficial for all students at YMPS. It is very educational and interactive, and focuses on all areas of learning ranging from reading, writing, and mathematics. The French category on the website will be opening up very soon with a variety of activities for students to work on. If you have any questions or issues regarding accessing the website please call YMPS at (905)294-4415. Special Events: Remembrance Day: Wednesday, November 11th, 2020 Report Cards Distributed: Thursday, November 26th, 2020 Parent/Teacher Interviews on the phone: Monday, November 30th, 2020 ( No school) November marks a new and exciting month filled with diverse and meaningful learning experiences. Let us begin to explore! Sincerely, YMPS