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Tru Earth Laundry Strips Fundraiser

RAM is now fundraising with Tru Earth!

Tru Earth is an eco-friendly laundry detergent that comes in strip formant is made in Canada. Their laundry eco-strips are hypoallergenic. paraben-free, phosphate-free, biodegradable and vegan.

Tru Earth also sells beeswax food wraps, reusable make-up remover pads, dryer balls and more! Shipping is free!

Follow this link to order from Tru Earth. You’ll be helping the environment and supporting RAM at the same time!

https://fundraising.tru.earth/RAM

Montessori Session for Parents

The BCTMPSA (British Columbia Montessori Teachers Provincial Specialist Association) is offering a virtual parent evening on Thursday, October 21st at 7pm.

The conference Keynote Speaker is Dr. Michael Dorer.

The topic is: “An Introduction to Cosmic Education and the Universal Egg”

Please join us at this free event!

https://bcmtpsa.ourconference.ca/index.php?Page=Form1

We hope to see you there!

Beard Papa’s Cream Puffs – RAM Fundraiser

Richmond Association for Montessori is in collaboration with Beard Papa’s Sweet Cafe for a special offering for RAM family and friends at a limited quantity of 30 boxes available on each day!

Please fill out the order form here: http://bit.ly/BeardPapaOct2021

Send payment via email transfer to: info@richmondmontessori.ca. Please include your name, phone number and quantity in the message box of the email transfer.

You will receive a copy of your response via email.

RAM Mask Fundraiser

RAM is fundraising and selling adult and kids disposable masks at a special price. These masks are made in Canada!

Prices are:

SOLD OUT $10 for adult masks (limited to a total of 300 boxes)

$12 for kids masks (limited to 225 total boxes only)

Adult masks are Medical Grade ASTM level 3 that’s 4-ply which typically retails for $25/box. Kids masks are Surgical Grade ASTM level 1 which is 3-ply and usually retails for $23.99/box.

We are accepting orders now until our current quantity sells out. Deliver is around the week of October 24th.

If our current quantity sells out, we may be able to secure more priced at $1 to $2 more per box (still a great deal!). Please fill out this form if you’re interested!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfT7BWA_4zymyDhPQ3TZIT5GV-2r5Sn47B0PEl1xwb2w1ytAw/viewform

If you have any questions, please contact us at info@richmondmontessori.ca

The Richmond Association for Montessori (RAM) makes bursaries available to assist Montessori teachers who wish to deepen their Montessori education. This program provides bursaries to teachers at all levels who wish to continue their education in the Montessori field.

Questions or requests for additional information can be directed to any of the RAM Executive, or by email at: info@richmondmontessori.ca.

RAM TEACHER BURSARY FORM 2023-2024

RAM Meeting Schedule 2021 – 2022

All Montessori parents and caregivers are invited to attend all RAM meetings. The meetings will be held virtually on Zoom. We hope to see you there!

Date	School	Time	Meeting Minutes
September 28, 2021	Steves	7:00 p.m.
November 16, 2021	McKinney	7:00 p.m.
January 18, 2022	Steves	7:00 p.m.
March 8, 2022	Garden city	7:00 p.m.
April 19, 2022	McKinney	7:00 p.m.
June14, 2022 – AGM	Steves	7:00 p.m.

RAM Annual Family Membership & Cash Drive by e-Transfer

RAM Membership & Cash Drive Google Form by e-Transfer

Richmond Association for Montessori (RAM) is funded by parents, our funding goes to support additional classroom materials and resources; bursaries for teacher development; and Montessori conferences and workshops.
How can you help?
* Renew as/ become a Member of RAM: $75 /family Membership Fee (no tax receipt on fees)
* Donate additional amount anytime: tax receipts will be issued for donations more than$10
* Donate $200+ and you Membership Fee is included ( tax receipt for the full amount)
* Attend RAM meetings or volunteer with us!

RAM Annual General Meeting on June 8th at 7pm

Please join us to wrap up an extraordinary year at our Annual General Meeting on zoom next Tuesday, June 8th at 7pm.

Our agenda and login details are list in below:

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING RAM

Tuesday June 8th 2021 7:00 PM Via Zoom

Meeting ID: 827 1128 9646

Passcode: RAM

We also invite you to consider volunteering for some of the positions on the executive team. Attached you will find a summary of the positions and their roles. Nomination forms or questions can be forwarded to info@richmondmontessori.ca before the meeting on June 8th, 2021. If you would like to get involved but unsure of the position, please indicate “Member at Large” – it’s a great way to get started!!

See you next Tuesday on zoom!

Your friends at RAM