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2019/11/15 by R.M.S.

Why Field Trips are an Important Part of a Student’s Education

Nurturing Tomorrow’s Achievers Since 1969

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A Trip Down Memory Lane for our Grade 4 Students

A few weeks ago, our grade 4 students had the opportunity to visit Black Creek Pioneer Village. The students had the chance to experience what a student’s life was like in the 1860s. School life in the 1800s is very different from life in the 21st Century. One student stated, “I thought that the field trip was an extraordinary experience. My favourite part was when we went to the school house and learned arithmetic and how to sing ‘God Save the Queen’. I also liked seeing the Stong’s two houses. If I lived in the 1800’s I would feel strange living in a time with no internet!”

Getting the children to look back and think about what life was like then was not only a lesson in history and social studies, but also provided them with a chance to reflect on how fortunate they are to have creature comforts like not worrying about what they would have for breakfast, lunch or dinner, a warm house and school, electricity, television, and technology such as the internet, etc. The students also had a discussion about how we think Education might be different in the next 150 years.

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There are many educational benefits to taking students on field trips. Children learn about real-life experiences, through real-world learning. Field trips also provide access to experiences that they would not have in the traditional classroom. For more information on the benefits of field trips, please click here.

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2019/11/14 by R.M.S.

Attention Brampton Residents! Going to the Santa Claus Parade this Year?

Be part of a Special Interactive Light Show at this year’s Brampton Santa Claus Parade!

It’s that time of year again! The Brampton Santa Claus parade is taking place on Saturday November 16^th, 2019 at 5 p.m. sharp.

Rowntree Montessori Schools has been part of the Brampton community for 50 years, with four campuses across the city. In conjunction with our 50^th anniversary and the holiday season, we are planning our biggest and best float for this year’s parade. We have a little surprise in store for Brampton residents who will be watching along the parade route and want to participate in a memorable parade experience.

Rowntree Montessori Schools is planning an interactive light experience for this year’s Santa Claus parade. Both parade participants and marchers will be wearing a number of remote-controlled light LED wristbands that will brightly light up with a variety of festive colours, programmed to Rowntree Montessori Schools float’s holiday music. You may have been to a concert where these wristbands were used as part of the interactive crowd experience.

To make this an even bigger and brighter interactive experience, we want as many parade spectators to participate as possible, so we are inviting anyone who is planning on attending the Santa Claus parade to purchase their Santa Claus parade remote-controlled light wristbands, while quantities last. To order your Santa Claus parade LED wristbands for you and your family, please click here:

The cost to purchase each band is $5.00. We recommend 2 LED wristbands per person. Please note only cash payments will be accepted.

LED wristbands can be paid for and picked up at Rowntree Montessori Schools Academy Campus, located at: 3 Sunforest Drive, Brampton L6Z 2Z2 on Friday November 15^th, 2019 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., while quantities last.

To learn more about the Santa Claus parade, to see where the parade starts, the parade route, and other details, please visit: https://bramptonsantaclausparade.com/

We hope that you and your family will be part of our special Santa Claus parade remote-controlled light wristband experience and wear your wristband(s) on Saturday November 16^th, 2019. Help us celebrate our 50^th anniversary in Brampton at the Santa Claus parade and make this year’s RMS parade the brightest and best yet!

2019/11/08 by R.M.S.

The Importance of Learning Values at Rowntree Montessori Schools with the Golden Boot Award

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At the First Student of the Month Assembly this year, the “clean-freak” Grade 4A students were the proud recipients of the First Golden Boot Award for the 2019-20 Academic Year at Rowntree Montessori Schools’ Academy Campus.

These grade 4 students were thrilled beyond words as they rejoiced during the Student of the Month Assembly after being announced the proud recipients of the Golden Boot Award! But let’s rewind a little, back to the year 2007. At this time, Rowntree was having a difficult time keeping our students’ shoe and boot racks neat and tidy and as an incentive, the Rowntree’s management came up with a brilliant idea, the infamous ‘Golden Boot Award.’ Since then, every year, the grade 4s have been diligently working towards the goal of being the first Golden Boot Award recipients. The competition is stiff and the feat is not small, but after years of dedication and hard work, the 4A class defeated their opponents, proudly!

So what’s this victory mean? It means a badge of honour and bragging rights in the hallways at Rowntree. It means proudly displaying the Golden Boot trophy until next month’s Student of the Month assembly. It involves keeping the shoe and boot rack clean, being involved in the regular maintenance and tidiness of all shoes and boots on a daily basis.

But more importantly, this award signifies the importance of being respective of your school environment and cleaning up after yourself and helping out. School is a place where our children are not only educated academically, but they are also educated in the wellness of life. This includes the importance of maintaining a tidy, organized and clean working environment. Congrats to Class 4A on this well-deserved award!

To learn more about Rowntree Montessori Schools (RMS), continue browsing our website and ideally drop by any of our welcoming, friendly and family oriented campuses for a personal tour anytime Monday-Friday 9:30am-3:00pm. If you prefer, call to book an appointment for a personal tour anytime Monday-Friday 9:30am-3:00pm.

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2019/11/05 by R.M.S.

A Day in the Life of a 21st Century Grade 3 Student at Rowntree Montessori Schools

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Students learn in a variety of different ways. Identifying teaching techniques that can accommodate different learning styles provides students with the confidence to take charge of their learning, feel secure and acknowledged in their learning environment and enjoy their academic journey.

At Rowntree Montessori Schools, our grade 3 students engage in a wide range of learning activities. From tactile tasks, to projects involving technology, to traditional pencil and paper creative writing tasks and art projects, this is a snapshot of Rowntree Montessori Schools’ vision for the 21st-century learner!

This video captures the true essence of Rowntree’s vision for the 21st-century learner. Students enjoying what they do and doing what they enjoy is the key to Rowntree’s success over the last 50 years! Creating a happy balance between traditional teaching and technology, our students thrive in a learning environment that immerses them in a variety of learning experiences enabling them to reach their fullest potential and achieve their personal best. For a great article on the various types of learning styles, please click here.

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2019/11/01 by R.M.S.

Using Grocery Flyers to Teach Math Skills in Grade 3

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At Rowntree Montessori Schools, our teaching method focuses on 21^st Century Learning. 21^st Century Learning refers to “the skills and technologies that will position students to succeed in a world that ever increasingly requires collaboration, critical thinking, adaptability, grit, perseverance and relies less on the learning of facts and data. The “how” and “why” of learning becomes central and is far more important than the “what” or “who” from past models. Students must approach lifelong learning with a flexible mindset as they tackle 21^st century issues. They must learn to work with and listen to a variety of points of view.[1]

This past week, one of our grade 3 classes tackled a “real world” task where they were provided with various grocery flyers, given a budget and asked to plan out their groceries for the week. Students were given time to look through different grocery stores’ flyers and research which store had the best prices and items that they wanted to purchase. Students were also asked to determine where the foods and items they chose originated from, and if the item came from live stock or was pre-packaged. This provided the class with an opportunity to use their math skills, social studies’ skills and communication skills. In addition, students learned that fresh foods are much healthier options than packaged foods. Students worked in groups as well, which provided them with an opportunity to problem-solve and work as a team.

Rowntree Montessori Schools believes that it is important for our students to have a connection with what they are learning and link their learning to a real world situation.

Want to practice this great math and social studies activity at home? Read a great article here.

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2019/11/01 by R.M.S.

Voted Best Private School for Eighth Consecutive Year!

We are extremely proud to announce that Rowntree Montessori Schools (RMS) has been voted as the BEST Private School by the 2019 Brampton Guardian Readers’ Choice Awards. This is the eighth consecutive year that RMS has been recognized with this highest distinction from readers of the Brampton Guardian.

It is with great appreciation that we recognize and thank each student and family for contributing to our success. This year marks our 50th anniversary. We are fortunate to work with teachers and administrators who together, put forth their best efforts to provide every child that enters our doors the best possible, academically progressive, and well-rounded education in an atmosphere that is supportive, encouraging and enjoyable. Our collective passion is for excellence in education, and we will continue to offer an advanced curriculum that meets and surpasses the standards set by the Ontario Ministry of Education.

We are still accepting applications for admission to our school for the current Academic year. We offer low student to teacher ratios with small classroom sizes, therefore, spots in our classrooms are limited! We encourage any interested families to quickly and easily fill out our online application, and someone from our admissions department will be in touch with you shortly. Click here to submit an application for the 2019-2020 academic year.

ABOUT RMS
Since 1969, Rowntree Montessori Schools’ teachers have prided themselves on their caring and stimulating approach towards teaching as the school’s motto “Nurturing Tomorrow’s Achievers” implies. Our small class sizes allow for teachers to develop a close working relationship with our students and their parents, in a motivating and friendly atmosphere while addressing the individual learning needs and styles of each student. Conveniently located throughout Brampton, Rowntree Montessori Schools (RMS) offers four campuses, each one designed and structured to suit the needs of its students who are of Pre-Kindergarten age up to Grade 8 inclusive. Rowntree Montessori Schools is the largest and longest serving Montessori school in Brampton as well as a GOLD Level member of the Ontario Federation of Independent Schools. For more information, call 905-790-3838, visit www.RowntreeMontessori.com, or just drop by any of our campuses for a personal tour anytime Monday to Friday between 9:30am and 3:00pm. If you prefer, call to book an appointment for a personal tour anytime Monday-Friday 9:30am-3:00pm.

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2019/10/31 by R.M.S.

Safety Tips for Halloween from Rowntree Montessori Schools

Happy Halloween Everyone! We wish all of our Trick or Treaters a great Halloween. Click here for a great video that outlines some important safety tips for our students and families.

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2019/10/29 by R.M.S.

Teaching Mindfulness, Meditation and Learning Yoga

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Rowntree Montessori Schools…Nurturing Tomorrow’s Achievers Since 1969

Rowntree Montessori Schools is known for our strong and challenging Academic programme, our focus on 21^st century learning and for developing tomorrow’s leaders and problem-solvers. However, at our schools, teaching our students how to manage stress and anxiety, regulate their emotions, learn empathy, compassion and restoring calmness, is just as important as getting good grades. How do we do this? By teaching our students things like yoga, meditation and mindfulness, at a very young age. To learn more about the benefits of teaching your children mindfulness, meditation and yoga, click here.

2019/10/25 by R.M.S.

21st Century Learning and Coding in Grade 1

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Our AHA! Moments take place in our classrooms, every day!

Our AHA! Moments are special learning and teachable moments that take place in our classrooms every single day. This past week, Storm, a Grade 1 student, surprised her teacher with a good morning message using coding skills she learned in the classroom. This moment demonstrated Storm’s engagement and interest in her Computer and Technology class, which allowed her to use these newly acquired tech skills outside of the learning space. Rowntree Montessori Schools supports 21^st century learning and ensuring that our students have strong tech skills that will help them prepare for their futures. 21^st century skills not only provide a framework for successful learning in the classroom, but also help to ensure students thrive in a world where change is constant and learning never stops. To learn more about the benefits of 21^st Century Learning, please click here.

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2019/10/22 by R.M.S.

Kindergarten Students Learning to Spell and Read Using Montessori Materials

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A Movable Alphabet is a tool used in a Montessori learning environment to teach reading, spelling, and writing. The Movable Alphabet makes it fun for the child to practice alphabetical order, beginning sounds, ending sounds, middle sounds, and the formation of entire words. It is a wooden box containing 26 wooden letters.

Typically students are approximately 3.5 years old or older when they start using and learning with the movable alphabet. You will know when they are ready to use the movable alphabet when they are able to recognize 3-4 consonant sounds and one vowel sound.

The goals of this lesson are to familiarize the child with the movable alphabet, to teach students to be conscientious of their work by being careful with the letters, and by organizing and straightening letters in the box.

To learn more about the benefits of using Montessori materials in reading and writing, click here.

To learn more about Rowntree Montessori Schools (RMS), continue browsing our website and ideally drop by any of our welcoming, friendly and family oriented campuses for a personal tour anytime Monday-Friday 9:30am-3:00pm. If you prefer, call to book an appointment for a personal tour anytime Monday-Friday 9:30am-3:00pm.

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