Welcome Back!

• Please sign up for after school by Friday, January 2nd by 4:00 pm for the week we return to school. 
• Our first day back is Monday, January 5th, 2026. Before and after school will be offered on this day. 

Re-enrollment for the September 2026 – June 2027 School Year 

All currently enrolled families will receive a re-enrollment package over Brightwheel on Monday, January 19th for the 2026-2027 school year. We will start accepting applications on Tuesday, January 20th. Applications will be processed on a first come first serve basis. Families on the waiting list will be contacted Monday, February 2nd to fill any remaining positions. 

All families will also be given a form to fill out stating that they have decided to withdraw from TRM and are not returning for the 2026-2027 academic year. Please fill this out and return it to your child’s teacher if it applies to your family. 

Please do not wait to hand back forms. Positions are not guaranteed and once we have opened up registration to the waitlist families they will be offered any remaining positions. 

Outdoor Recesses for Both Schools 

It is mandatory that all full day children have outdoor time throughout the winter months unless it is inclement weather. Inclement weather means it is either too hot, raining or too cold. Please send properly labelled clothing for your child to enjoy the outdoors comfortably. The Niagara Region recommends that children be kept indoors if the temperature drops below -15°C or -20°C with wind chill. So we keep a close eye on the temperature, and will always have the children’s best interest in mind. We do ask that parents send multiple hats and sets of mittens in case items get wet. 

International Day

It is such an exciting time of the year when some of our students can share in front of a small audience. The Montessori Method thrives on multicultural events as it makes everyone aware of our beautiful differences. All Elementary and Full Day 5 students received information about International Day in December. Please contact Addison DeTullio (addison.detullio@trailridge.ca), Cassidy Talarico (cassidy.talarico@trailridge.ca), Megan Soloman (megan.soloman@trailridge.ca) or your child’s head teacher if you have any questions. 

Please let your child’s head teacher know their topic by Monday, January 5th, 2026.  

The International Day presentation dates are as follows: 

Wednesday, January 21st – Grade 1 @ the Main Campus 

Thursday, January 22nd – Main Campus FD5s @ the Main Campus  

Friday, January 23rd – Junior Casa FD5s @ the Junior Campus 

Last Day of the Month → Friday, January 30th, 2026   

This is a dress down day for all 8 classrooms. There is no theme. Casa and Elementary children are invited to bring in an item for ‘Show and Tell’. 

Welcome Jamie Masson! – Phys Ed Lessons on January Wednesdays

Jamie is a Physical Education teacher at Trail Ridge Montessori who is passionate about helping children develop confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of movement. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from McMaster University and brings several years of experience as a personal trainer and fitness coach, including CrossFit Level 1 training and coaching at Strength Collective here in Grimsby.

Originally from Burlington, Jamie and his family moved to Grimsby in 2023 and has embraced the small-town community, enjoying the opportunity to live, work, and raise his two young children in the Niagara region. A lifelong learner, he is continually studying fitness, health, and nutrition, with a special interest in how movement, food and lifestyle impact mental and physical well-being. Outside of school, Jamie enjoys golfing, playing guitar, trail running, and being a father!