“Adults must defend children. We adults must see the real humanity in children, the humanity which will take our place one day, if we are to have social progress. Social progress means that the next generation is better than the one before.”
Maria Montessori
The 1946 London Lectures, p. 140
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The above information is from a “Google Calendar” and can be added to any Google Account by clicking here.
All of us at MMEC wish you a lovely 2024!
2024/2025 School Year Registration
During the week of January 9th, each family will receive a re-registration package for the 2024/2025 school year. This package will include a Letter of Confirmation and an outline of the tuition and payment plan. To apply for a sibling, please find applications on our website.
To confirm or register a student, please complete all necessary forms and return them to Catharina as soon as possible and not later than January 22nd. Registration for new families is ongoing, but consideration and acceptance of new applicants will begin after February 1st.
Priority is given to current students and their siblings. However, please understand that we cannot hold your child’s placement beyond January 22nd without a signed Letter of Confirmation and an initial non-refundable deposit.
As a school that values keeping tuition accessible and the quality of Montessori education high, you will notice a nominal increase in tuition and fees. By managing overhead and administrative costs, MMEC is able to allocate funds effectively to staff remuneration and well-equipped environments. This translates into staff retention, providing students with security, predictability and an exceptional educational experience.
NOTE: Primary tuition/fees will be adjusted to reflect the Alberta Early Learning and Child Care Agreement once we confirm your placement. All registered children are eligible for the affordability grant, and only families who qualify based on income will receive subsidy. To learn more about subsidy requirements, please reference:
https://www.alberta.ca/federal-provincial-child-care-agreement.aspx
Thank you for your continued commitment to and support of MMEC!
| CLASSES | AGE / TIME | TUITION |
| Toddler Half-day Program Full-day Program | 19 to 36 months ( 8:30am – 11:30am ) ( 8:30am – 5:00pm ) | $6,300.00 $14,550.00 |
| Casa Half-day Program Full-day Program at Main Campus Full-day Program at cSPACE | 3 and 4 year olds ( 8:30am – 11:30am ) ( 8:30am – 6:00pm ) ( 8:30am – 5:00pm ) | $5,800.00 $12,800.00 $11,750.00 |
| Casa Full-day Program | 5 and 6 year olds ( 8:30am – 3:30pm ) | $6,950.00 |
| Lower Elementary Grades 1 to 3 | Ages 6 to 9 ( 8:30am – 3:30pm ) | $7,350.00 |
| Upper Elementary Grades 4 to 6 | Ages 9 to 12 ( 8:30am – 3:30pm ) UE Trip Fee | $7,350.00 $150.00 |
| Erdkinder Grades 7 to 9 | Ages 12 to 15 ( 8:30am – 3:30pm ) Odyssey Trip fee ( remaining cost covered by class business ) | $8,980.00 $300.00 |
| CARE PROGRAMS, AGES 5 – 12 | HOURS | RATE /CHILD |
| Before School Care at Main Campus | 7:00 am – 8:30 am | $2,020.00 |
| After School Care at Main Campus After School Care at cSPACE | 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm | $3,420.00 $2,020.00 |
| Before and After School Care | 7:00 am – 6:00 pm | $4,950.00 |
Dress Code Reminder
Please be reminded that children must adhere to the MMEC Dress Code for toddlers to upper elementary and the Erdkinder Dress Code for grades 7-9. The dress code cultivates a sense of self-respect, self-care and reflects the simplicity of a Montessori environment.
Please ensure that your child’s clothing is clean, well-fitting and in good repair. Thank you for helping us create a culture of respect for ourselves, others and our environment. Dress code guidelines can be found on pages 23-25 in our Family Handbook or the MMEC website. The Erdkinder Dress Code can be found in our Erdkinder Handbook Addendum on the Family Website. Please note that hoodies and sweatpants/joggers are not part of the MMEC dress code.
No School January 26
Some of our calendars omitted this day off. Please update any misprinted calendars you have at your house. MMEC Calendar: https://mmec.ca/public-calendar/
Tax Receipts
Tax receipts will be prepared for families in the primary (childcare) and before/after care programs and distributed before the end of February.
Are Montessori Schools Better Than Public Schools?
Dr. Angeline Lillard discusses her new research on the benefits of a Montessori education.
A new paper published in Frontiers in Psychology provides more evidence that a Montessori education may be superior to traditional methods of education, especially on measures relating to students’ long-term psychological health and well-being.
Poetry Writing Seminars
In December, all elementary students enjoyed learning more about poetry and honing their craft with Montessorian Glenda Livingston. We were fortunate to experience Glenda’s wealth of experience and expertise!
Combating Cyberbullying: The digital skills shield
The level of parental engagement and awareness of digital skills and safety plays a pivotal role in shaping responsible and appropriate behaviour when youth are using digital technologies. A collaborative and balanced approach to the usage of digital technologies ensures the wellness and safety of children.
https://world-education-blog.org/2023/11/02/combatting-cyberbullying-the-digital-skills-shield/
Photos
The Lorax