Fundraising

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 The administration of Humberside Montessori School provides an outstanding learning environment for our children. Each classroom is beautifully and meticulously equipped. The HMSPA raises funds to further enrich the educational experiences that our children enjoy, as well as to provide events for students and families to strengthen the school community.

Unlike many private schools, the HMSPA does not levy a flat rate family donation fee or activity fee for all registered students and their families. Instead, several fundraisers are run each year.

 Funds raised by the HMSPA are first used to fund a standard set of events, initiatives, and activities. Surpluses, if any, are allocated to a combination of short-term and long-term initiatives.

The HMSPA is working with the school to support the long-term school playground enhancement project. 

If you would like to get involved in planning, or get involved in the conversation about these initiatives, come to our meetings, or reach out directly to us.

The HMSPA has worked closely with the school administration to plan and develop improvements to the school playground and outdoor community spaces. 

Major fundraising efforts were completed in the 2023-2024 school year. Phases 1 & 2 of the project are now complete, and Phase 3 is underway.

Click to learn more about this exciting project! 

 Graduating classes in the Adolescent Program  travel to different cities for graduation trips. The children conceive of and run their own fundraisers throughout the year to support these trips, and the HMSPA offers a small subsidy to help offset the travel costs for these students.

• Welcome BBQ – the HMSPA and school jointly hosts a BBQ for all families in early September to welcome everyone to the community
• Coffee Hour – at drop-off time weekly during September and January, and monthly throughout the year the HMSPA hosts a “coffee meet and greet” for parents
• Fall Harvest Festival – annual family event, with pumpkin carving and more
• Family Skate Date – annual outdoor skating party, held at a local rink
• End of Year Celebration – annual send-off before the summer begins, held in our school yard, jointly hosted with the school
• Informal Parent Socials - Trivia Nights at 3030 Dundas W (November), ROM After Dark (January)

In 2023-2024, each class was provided with a stipend for items to embellish the classroom environment, including items such as:

• Books
• Artwork
• Community greenhouse
• Class pets, habitats & related expenses
• Musical & theatrical performances
• Musical instruments & equipment

Each level (Casa, Lower Elem, Upper Elem & AP) was also provided with an allocation for items or experiences that benefit the whole level.

Scroll down to see what you helped to fund last year!

The students of Elem A came to the PA with their request for support for the purchase of class pets, two budgies.

Elem B purchased new artwork to embellish their classroom space

Elem B purchased and Economic Geography Stamps set.

The AP class purchased a new drum kit to enhance their music program

Casa C updated their library with additional books and research materials.

The Casa children enjoyed a Wee Festival production called Quest for the Moon, from the comfort of our own school gym! The play was a sensory-rich, shadow puppetry performance with rich images and engaging music. 

Watch this space for updates on what the other classes will be doing!