Month: April 2019
Lyonsgate Weekly Update | May 3, 2019
Hello Lyonsgate Montessori Families, This week, Lyonsgate began our participation in the annual Kirkendall Food Drive in support of Mission Services. Elementary students were out distributing collection bags to our neighbours this week, and both Lyonsgate campuses are drop-off locations for donations through Monday, May 6. Please remember that non-perishable donations coming to either Lyonsgate campus must be nut-free, and that personal hygiene items are very welcome. Mission Services serves…
Lyonsgate Weekly Update | April 26, 2019
Hello Lyonsgate Montessori Families, Thank you to all of you that were able to attend the Parent Education evening last night. It was wonderful to see so many Lyonsgate parents being actively involved in learning more about how Montessori education works and understanding how your children work to acquire knowledge. For those that couldn't make it, we understand. Life is busy and there are other evening activities and sometimes we're just tired and once we're home for the night, that is where…
Lyonsgate Weekly Update | April 18, 2019
Hello Lyonsgate Montessori Families, Happy Easter! Your update is a day early this week as there is no school tomorrow, April 19 (Good Friday), or on Monday, April 22 (Easter Monday). Your next Parent Education Evening is coming up on Thursday, April 25. From 3:30-4:00 the Toddler guides will be discussing and demonstrating the Practical Life area of the Montessori environment, both for your growing knowledge of Montessori and to give parents some ideas for the summer that will also help…
Lyonsgate Weekly Update | April 12, 2019
Hello Lyonsgate Montessori Families, Your next Parent Education Evening is coming up on Thursday, April 25. From 3:30-4:00 the Toddler guides will be discussing and demonstrating the Practical Life area of the Montessori environment, both for your growing knowledge of Montessori and to give parents some ideas for the summer that will also help your children to thrive in Casa. From 4:00-4:45 your children's Casa guides will discuss the child under six being a sensorial learner,…
Lyonsgate Weekly Update | April 5, 2019
Hello Lyonsgate Montessori Families, Sorry about all the parking lot construction chaos this week. We didn't know any work was being done until they showed up and started digging holes. Between that and the Locke St. re-construction work it has been an early start to construction season around these parts. Also sorry (not sorry) for Mrs. Lyons's April Fools Day joke about it being a half-day on Monday. For those subjected to a moment of panic at the door, you'll be happy to know that Mrs.…