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SUMMARY:Basketball vs Stanely Clark @ TMA
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DESCRIPTION:<p>Grab a coffee\, chat with other parents\, and help teachers 
 with simple prep tasks! Monthly meet-ups that build our community.</p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:TMA Time Together + Teacher Task Team Up
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SUMMARY:UE Basketball
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DESCRIPTION:<h3>Lower Elementary Cultural Presentations</h3><p>Each year\, 
 Lower Elementary students deepen their understanding of our world through 
 Cultural Presentations that celebrate the rich diversity of people\, place
 s\, and living things across the continents. Students research a topic con
 nected to the continent they are studying and share their learning with cl
 assmates through a brief presentation. First- and second-year students typ
 ically focus on either an animal native to the continent or a specific cou
 ntry\, while third-year students have the opportunity to select a topic of
  their own choosing related to that continent. These presentations foster 
 curiosity\, strengthen research and public speaking skills\, and encourage
  students to appreciate the interconnectedness of cultures\, geography\, a
 nd the natural world—a cornerstone of Montessori cultural education. The
  presentations are given over the course of the morning\, so keep an eye o
 ut for updated information closer to November.</p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Lower Elementary Cultural Presentations
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DTSTART:20261123T163000
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DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Basketball vs St. Pius @ TMA
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DESCRIPTION:<p>Join us as we celebrate our cherished <strong>Grandparents a
 nd Special Friends!</strong> This special event is an opportunity to honor
  the important people who enrich the lives of our students with their love
 \, encouragement\, wisdom\, and support.</p><p>The morning will begin with
  a special program in the gym\, bringing our school community together to 
 kick off this memorable celebration. Following the program\, guests will b
 e invited to visit classrooms\, experience Montessori learning alongside t
 heir students\, and create lasting memories together and will end the day 
 at 11:30!</p><p>Additional details\, including the event schedule and RSVP
  information\, will be shared with families in <strong>October</strong>. W
 e look forward to welcoming our extended school family for a joyful mornin
 g of connection\, learning\, and celebration.</p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Grandparents & Special Friends Day
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DESCRIPTION:<p>Following our <strong>Grandparents and Special Friends Day</
 strong> celebration\, school will dismiss at <strong>11:30 a.m.</strong> a
 s we begin our <strong>Thanksgiving Break</strong>. We hope your family en
 joys a restful holiday filled with gratitude\, joy\, and time together. We
  look forward to welcoming everyone back to campus on <strong>Monday\, Nov
 ember 30</strong>\, when classes will resume at their regular scheduled ti
 me.</p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:All School Early Dismissal
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DTSTART:20261125T080000
DTEND:20261129T170000
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Break
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DTSTART:20261130T153000
DTEND:20261130T163000
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:LE Basketball
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DTSTART:20261201T080000
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DESCRIPTION:<p>The <strong>Montessori Academy Library</strong> is proud to 
 host two <strong>Scholastic Book Fairs</strong> each school year\, providi
 ng students and families with an exciting opportunity to discover new book
 s\, inspire a love of reading\, and help support our school library. Wheth
 er you're searching for a favorite author\, a new adventure\, or education
 al resources\, the Book Fair offers something for readers of every age.</p
 ><p>Additional information\, including shopping hours\, volunteer opportun
 ities\, online purchasing options\, and special family event times\, will 
 be shared with families in the fall as the event approaches. We look forwa
 rd to another wonderful celebration of literacy and lifelong learning!</p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Scholastic Book Fair
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DESCRIPTION:<p>One of our favorite Upper Elementary traditions\, the annual
  Chili Supper brings families together for an evening of fellowship\, conv
 ersation\, and community. Our Upper Elementary teachers prepare a deliciou
 s variety of homemade chilis to share with students and their families\, c
 reating a warm and welcoming gathering that reflects the spirit of our Mon
 tessori community. While you're here\, be sure to stop by the Library to b
 rowse the Scholastic Book Fair—a perfect opportunity to discover wonderf
 ul books and support our school library. We hope you'll join us for this s
 pecial evening of great food\, good company\, and a celebration of learnin
 g.</p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Upper Elementary Chili Supper
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DTSTART:20261202T154500
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DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:UE Basketball
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DESCRIPTION:<p>Today is an <strong>Early Childhood Half Day</strong>. Dismi
 ssal for all Early Childhood students is at <strong>11:30 a.m.</strong> St
 udents enrolled in our full-time <strong>Late Day </strong>program are wel
 come to remain on campus and will transition to their regularly scheduled 
 afternoon Extended Day program.</p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Early Childhood 1/2 Day 
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DTSTART:20261204T170000
DTEND:20261204T180000
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Basketball vs Central Christian Academy @ TMA
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SUMMARY:Basketball @ Covenant Christian
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DTSTART:20261208T153000
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SUMMARY:LE Basketball
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DTSTART:20261209T083000
DTEND:20261209T100000
DESCRIPTION:<p>Grab a coffee\, chat with other parents\, and help teachers 
 with simple prep tasks! Monthly meet-ups that build our community.</p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:TMA Time Together + Teacher Task Team Up
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20261114T005802Z
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DESCRIPTION:<p>The Upper Elementary <strong>Living Biographies</strong> pre
 sentation is a cherished annual tradition that brings history to life. Eac
 h student selects and reads a biography of a person who has inspired or in
 fluenced the world\, then researches that individual's life and accomplish
 ments. Students prepare note cards\, create a costume\, and step into the 
 role of their chosen historical figure\, presenting their story in the fir
 st person as though they are that individual. Throughout the event\, famil
 ies are invited to travel from room to room\, meeting each "living biograp
 hy" and enjoying multiple presentations. This engaging experience celebrat
 es research\, creativity\, public speaking\, and a deeper appreciation for
  the remarkable people who have shaped our world.</p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Upper Elementary Living Bio Presentation
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DTEND:20261210T164500
DESCRIPTION:
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SUMMARY:UE Basketball
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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DTSTART:20261214T163000
DTEND:20261214T173000
DESCRIPTION:
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SUMMARY:Basketball vs Trinity Luteran @ TMA
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DTSTART:20261215T173000
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DESCRIPTION:
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SUMMARY:Basketball @ Stanley Clark
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DESCRIPTION:<p>Please join us for one of our favorite traditions of the yea
 r—the <strong>Winter Sing Along!</strong> Families are invited to gather
  in the gym as our students share songs of the season and celebrate the jo
 y\, friendship\, and community that make this time of year so special. The
  program will begin promptly at <strong>10:00 a.m.</strong>\, and we look 
 forward to celebrating together as we conclude the first half of an incred
 ible school year.</p><p>Following the program\, <strong>school will dismis
 s at 11:30 a.m.</strong> for all students. We wish all of our families a j
 oyful holiday season filled with peace\, laughter\, and cherished time tog
 ether. School will be closed for Winter Break and will <strong>reopen on M
 onday\, January 4\, 2027</strong>\, when we look forward to welcoming ever
 yone back for a wonderful start to the new year!</p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:All School Winter Sing Along & Half Day Dismissal
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DESCRIPTION:<p><strong>Winter Break</strong> begins following our <strong>1
 1:30 a.m. dismissal on Thursday\, December 17</strong>. As we pause to cel
 ebrate the holiday season\, we hope your family enjoys a well-deserved bre
 ak filled with rest\, joy\, and meaningful time together.</p><p>Thank you 
 for being an important part of The Montessori Academy community. We are gr
 ateful for the partnership we share with our families and for the many mom
 ents of learning\, growth\, and discovery we have experienced together thr
 oughout the first half of the school year.</p><p>Our regular school schedu
 le will resume on <strong>Monday\, January 4\, 2027</strong>. We look forw
 ard to welcoming our students back to campus\, refreshed and ready for an 
 exciting new chapter of learning in the new year!</p>
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Winter Break
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DTSTART:20270113T163000
DTEND:20270113T173000
DESCRIPTION:
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SUMMARY:Basketball vs Mishawaka Christian @ TMA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20261114T005802Z
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DTSTART:20270121T170000
DTEND:20270121T180000
DESCRIPTION:
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SUMMARY:Basketball  @ Stanley Clark
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20261114T005802Z
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DTSTART:20270126T163000
DTEND:20270126T173000
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Basketball vs Covenant Christian @ TMA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20261114T005802Z
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DTSTART:20270202T170000
DTEND:20270202T180000
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Basketball @ Trinity Lutheran
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20261114T005802Z
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DTSTART:20270216T163000
DTEND:20270216T173000
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Basketball @ Covenant Christian
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20261114T005802Z
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DTSTART:20270219T170000
DTEND:20270219T180000
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Basketball vs Central Christian Academy @ Mishawaka Fieldhouse
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20261114T005802Z
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DTSTART:20270225T170000
DTEND:20270225T180000
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
SUMMARY:Basketball vs Stanley Clark @ TMA
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