Schedule of Events 2008/09

Sep:
Membership Drive
As a registered society, we are required by law to maintain an annual paid memberships. The Montessori program is dependent on parent funding. It is critical that ALL Montessori families join RAM so that all our children can beneļ¬t. Please complete a Membership Form and enclose a cheque for $50.00 per family (made out to Richmond Association for Montessori) and return to the school office by 8 Oct/08 to be entered into a prize draw.

Oct:
Kindergarten/New Families Social
This is an opportunity for parents of our kindergarten students in the Montessori program to meet each other and RAM executives, and to ask questions about it.
Cash Donation Drive Kick-off
Cash donations are our major source of funding. We will be announcing our 2008/09 fundraising goal soon and will be asking you to help us reach that target by donating generously. Donation forms will be sent home with your children. As a registered charitable society, tax receipts will be issued for donations ($10.00 +)

Nov:
Progressive Fundraiser
Parent Education Session
topic to be announced
This is an opportunity for parents and guardians to be better informed about the Montessori program, methodology and philosophy.
Fall Social


Feb:
Parent Education Session
Progressive Fundraiser

Mar:
Cash Donation Follow-up

Apr:
Spring Social

Jun:
Year End Picnic - Manoah Steves