May 2015 Elementary Bulletin - Town Centre Montessori Private

Town Centre Montessori
Private Schools ®
Main Campus Elementary Information Bulletin
Dates to Remember:
April 30
High School Arts and Drama Performance
May 10
Mother’s Day
May 12
Teams and Clubs Photo Day
May 13
Gauss Mathematics Competition
May 18
Victoria Day
May 20
Last Day of Term 3 After School
Courses
May 21 and 22
Music Night Performances
May 29
Summer Camp Day
May 2015
Register for Summer Camp and the 2015-2016 School Year
TCMPS Summer Camp
We are now accepting registrations for this year’s TCMPS Summer
Camp which is packed with many fun activities and exciting programs
to keep all our campers happy and busy for July and August. From the
popular Computer and Sports programs to the creative Arts and fun
Science activities, we have the cure for your child’s summer boredom! Please note
that this year we have added an extra week of camp for a total of 9 weeks of
awesome activities this summer at Town Centre!
2015-2016 School Year
The end of this school year is quickly approaching and we would like to request that
all parents re-register as soon as possible in order to reserve your child’s spot for the
upcoming school year. If you have any questions about the re-registration process, or
if you would like more information about the Kid’s Kitchen Hot Lunch program and
the IB programs, the Vice-Principals will be happy to answer your questions.
Mother’s Day and Victoria Day Holiday
Inside this issue:
Science Fair
2
Jump and Hoops for Heart
2
Earth Day Clean Up
2
Spring Concert
3
Music Night
4
Gauss Mathematics Contest
4
Halpern’s Uniform Day
4
Summer Camp Day
4
After School Courses
4
Reader’s Choice Awards
5
Teams and Clubs Photo Day 5
High School Information
5
School Bus Information
6
On behalf of the administration and staff we would like to wish all our
wonderful mothers a very Happy Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 10th!
TCMPS will be closed on Monday, May 18th for the Victoria Day holiday.
Classes will resume at their regularly scheduled hours on Tuesday, May 19th.
We would like to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable long weekend!
TCMPS Elementary Yearbook
NEW!
Students will get
their yearbooks in
June!
The elementary yearbook is a wonderful keepsake for
your family. The yearbook captures special moments from
September 2014 to April, 2015, displayed in full colour within an embossed
hardcover. New this year, the yearbook will arrive early in June, in order for
the students to receive their copy before the last day of school! We are now
taking orders for the yearbook which can be purchased for $40.00 through the
school’s Main Office or online at www.jostensyearbooks.com by entering “Town
Centre Montessori Elementary School”. On behalf of the yearbook committee, we
hope that you and your child enjoy this memorable book.
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Science Fair 2015
On Thursday, April 23, the TCMPS annual Science Fair was held in the Main Gymnasium. There were 36 finalists from
grades 6 to 8 who enthusiastically participated in the Science Fair. Each of the finalists presented their projects to fellow
students, parents and judges. All the spectators were very impressed with the great presentations and every finalist
should be very proud of their accomplishment. Thank you to all the judges and staff for a great Science Fair and
congratulations to the grade 6, 7 and 8 winners.
Certificate
Name
Class
Science Project
1st
2nd
3rd
Mili Mathur
Sona Thayalan
Hayden Nguyen
6-150
6-149
6-149
Tooth Decay
An Alternate for Road Salt
Which Windmill Design Creates
the Most Voltage?
1st
2nd
3rd
Karmenjot Minhas
Sudarshan Seshadri
Alexander Cotovio
7-148
7-148
7-142
What's the rush?
How Loud Can It Go?
Organic and Inorganic Nail Polish
1st
2nd
3rd
Janine Louis
Jessica Schneider
Sydnie Cyrus
8-139
8-138
8-139
Caffeine Cardio
Do You Ker-a-tin (Care a ton)
Zap that Zit
Jump Rope and Hoops for Heart
In May, the students will participate in the Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart events, designed to promote and
recognize the importance of being active and at the same time promote awareness of heart disease and stroke. Thanks
to the generous donations of our students and parents, TCMPS has raised approximately $294,479.00 to date to help
fund life saving research into heart disease and stroke. Hoops for Heart for grade 6 to 8 will be on Wednesday, May 6,
and Jump for Heart for grade 2 to 5 will be on Thursday, May 7. Students should arrive at school wearing their school
uniform and change into their gym uniform and running shoes to participate in the Jump or Hoops events.
Earth Day Clean Up
On Wednesday, April 22, the members of the Student Activity Council as well as the grade 8 staff and students
observed Earth Day by cleaning up Highgate Park. Markham City Counselor, Alex Chiu, came out to greet the students
and show his appreciation. Thank you students for doing a great job!
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Three Distinct Programs - One Unique School
Main Campus Elementary Information Bulletin
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Spring Concert “PIRATES!”
On April 16 and 17, the grade 2 and 3 students performed in our Spring Concert “Pirates!” The students
sang and danced to lively songs like “You Wanna be a
Pirate” and “King of the High C’s”. From the stage set,
to the lights and sound, and the colourful costumes,
everyone had a very entertaining time. Thank you to
our wonderful Music teacher, Ms. Shulammite Chow
who did an outstanding job. Many thanks to the enthusiastic students and the dedicated staff for their hard
work! Pirates! Arrrrrgh!
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Three Distinct Programs - One Unique School
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Music Nights for Elementary Band and Choir Students
Our talented student musicians and staff have been very busy
preparing for the Music Nights in May. All the students in grades 4
to 8, as well as the choir, will be participating in this event. Each
of the grade bands will perform in the Main Gymnasium in one of
the Music Nights as listed below. Tickets are now available in the
Main Office.
Thursday, May 21: Music Night 1, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Grade 5 Band, Grade 7 Band, Grade 8 Band and Choir
Friday, May 22: Music Night 2, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Grade 4 Band, Grade 6 Band and Choir
Grade 7 and 8 Gauss Mathematics Contest
Each year our grade 7 and 8 students have the opportunity to participate in the Gauss Mathematics Contest which is
organized by the University of Waterloo. The contest serves as another means of enriching the Mathematics program
at TCMPS. The students and staff have been very busy preparing for the upcoming contest, which is scheduled for
Wednesday, May 13. On this day, we ask that you ensure your child arrives promptly at school as the contest
commences at 9:00 a.m. We would like to wish all of our students the best of luck in this challenging contest.
Halpern’s Uniform Sale Day
Parents and guardians are reminded that on Tuesday, June 2, the official uniform supplier for the school, Halpern’s, will
be in the Main Gymnasium from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m. to give parents an opportunity to purchase their child’s uniform for
the upcoming school year. Halpern’s staff, along with TCMPS staff, will be available to help you with your child’s
measurements, sizing and purchases. Parents are welcome to bring their children into the Main Gymnasium as this will
help with accurate sizing. Our aim is to have our students looking their best and wearing their uniform with pride.
TCMPS Summer Camp Day
The TCMPS SUMMER CAMP DAY will take place on Friday, May 29. This day is a fun filled event intended to
promote school spirit. Our grade 1 to 6 students will participate in a variety of Summer Camp activities which will
take place outdoors in our playfield. The students will also be participating in exciting class activities. Please ensure
that your child attends TCMPS Summer Camp Day prepared with running shoes and attired in the same coloured
clothing as their House League team, the Red Rockets, the Blue Bombers, the Yellow Stingers or the Green Hornets.
After School Courses: Observation Classes
Within the next few weeks parents who have children registered in certain After School Courses will be receiving
invitations to the After School Courses Observation Classes to view performances or a special class. Information
regarding dates and times will be provided soon. Parents are asked to note that the last day of regularly scheduled
After School Courses program for term 3 will be on Wednesday, May 20. Thank you to all the parents for supporting
the After School Courses.
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Three Distinct Programs - One Unique School
Main Campus Elementary Information Bulletin
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Scarborough Reader’s Choice Awards
TCMPS has been nominated for the Scarborough Mirror Reader’s Choice 2015 Awards, which recognizes local
businesses. We would like to ask everyone to vote for TCMPS in the category of “Best Montessori School”. The
contest is now open to the public for voting until June 24. Please fill out a ballot in the Scarborough Mirror news
paper or vote online at http://tcnmicrosites.com/advertising/readerschoice/. Thank you for your ongoing support!
Teams and Clubs Photo Day
Teams and Clubs Photo Day for SPRING SSAF teams will take place on May 12. All students who were on an spring
elementary SSAF sports team will have their team photo taken. All participating students are required to have their
school uniform, gym uniform, and team uniform (SSAF jersey and shorts) for this photo day.
Town Centre Private High School News
Over the past several weeks, the directors, cast and crew of our high school play, Marty, have been working very
hard to put on a great show. This year’s play is an adaptation of the award winning screenplay by Paddy Chayefsky,
which tells the story of a socially awkward Bronx butcher who faces middle age with no prospects of marriage, until
he unexpectedly meets Clara, a lonely teacher. Suddenly, Marty's future seems bright.
The school play is part of a larger “Arts Night” at the school. In addition to the play, there was a performance by
the high school Senior Band, and a public display of art work from our various high school Art classes. Grade 7 and
8 students watched the matinee performance, while parents and friends attended the play on Thursday, April 30, at
7:00 p.m. Marty was a great hit and the entire cast and crew gave outstanding performances!
Montessori Pre-School, Private Elementary School, & Private High School,
Three Distinct Programs - One Unique School
Main Campus Elementary Information Bulletin
Bus Service
If you require transportation for your child to or from school, please refer to the
following information regarding school buses. These bus service companies have
contacted TCMPS and advertise door to door pick up. The companies are presented
for your information only and there is no recommendation or endorsement of these
services by the School. Parents or guardians are not limited to these particular bus
companies.
Main Campus / Head Office
155 Clayton Drive
Markham, Ontario
L3R 7P3
Phone: 905-470-1200
Fax: 905-470-0184
E-mail: admin@tcmps.com
Milliken Campus
3 Clayton Drive
Markham, Ontario
L3R 8N3
Phone: 905-470-8178
Fax: 905-470-0570
E-mail: admin@tcmps.com
Amarillo Campus
76 Amarillo Avenue
Markham, Ontario
L3R 0V3
Phone: 905-474-3434
Fax: 905-474-3113
E-mail: admin@tcmps.com
www.tcmps.com
1.
School Bus Service
416-854-8456
Contact: Yolanda Nicholson
2.
New Bus Service
905-554-6796
Contact: Jo Wang
Email: newbusservice@ymail.com
3.
Student Limo
(Please note:
transportation arrangements need to be booked prior to September.)
416-543-2322
Contact: Norma Aziz
Email: info@studentlimo.ca
Web site: www.studentlimo.ca
4.
Kids Limo
905-771-9678
Contact: Richard LePage
Email: info@kidslimo.com
Web site: www.kidslimo.com
Kids Limo is now accepting reservations for the 2015-2016 school year for all campuses
of TCMPS. Seating availability is limited as Kids Limo utilizes mini vans for their bussing
services, so we encourage parents to contact Kids Limo as soon as possible regarding
their transportation needs for the upcoming school year. Kids Limo is licensed as a
School Bus Operator by the Ontario Highway Transport Board and is celebrating its
21st year of providing safe and reliable transportation for children in the GTA and
surrounding areas. Please see the attached flyer for contact details and additional
information regarding their services.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call or stop by the
Main Office anytime to speak to any one of the Vice-Principals.
Montessori Pre-School, Private Elementary School, & Private High School,
Three Distinct Programs - One Unique School