Lyonsgate Montessori Casa and Toddler students enjoyed a field trip to an area farm for some fun in the fall sun.

Lyonsgate Update Oct. 28, 2024

Good Morning Lyonsgate Families, This Friday, November 1, is a PD Day and both Lyonsgate campuses will be closed. Somewhat fortunately, this PD Day falls on the day after Halloween. As a reminder from your Parent Handbook: “We know that Halloween is a very exciting time for children. However, we ask that costumes and candy are not brought to school, and are saved for after-school fun with family and friends.” Thank you. Elementary families: see the Elementary section to sign up…


Lyonsgate Montessori Elementary students experiencing the joy of art.

Lyonsgate Update Oct. 21, 2024

Hello Lyonsgate Families, Our Casa and Toddler students are looking forward to their field trip to Brantwood Farm this Thursday. Please see your Lyonsgate calendar or the Oct. 9 email “Brantwood Farms Field Trip Information” for details. Here are the highlights: Casa students arrive at school per usual, by 8:45 a.m., to catch the school bus. Toddler students and their parent/guardian meet us at Brantwood at 9:45 a.m. Each student is asked to bring 1 or 2 durable reusable bags,…


Lyonsgate Montessori Toddler student choosing flowers from the family-contributed bouquet for the Montessori Flower Arranging activity.

Lyonsgate Update Oct. 14, 2024

Happy Thanksgiving Lyonsgate Families! We hope you are all enjoying a wonderful long weekend with family and friends. Elementary Parent Education takes place this week on Thursday, Oct. 17. Marissa and Michelle will be leading a workshop exploring the geography curriculum and materials with parents. See the Elementary section below, or your Lyonsgate calendar for details. The Casa and Toddler Field Trip to Brantwood Farm takes place next week on Thursday, Oct. 24. Please see your Lyonsgate…


Lyonsgate Montessori Casa student developing motor skills and concentration with a threading activity; this activity also evolves organically to be an artistic, patterning activity.

Lyonsgate Update Oct. 7, 2024

Happy Monday Lyonsgate Families, Toddler and Casa Parent Education events take place this week: Toddler Parent Education will focus on toilet learning and will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 3:30-4:15. We hope you can attend to learn more about your child’s Montessori experience. Please click here to RSVP if you are able to attend. Casa Parent Education is entitled “Food for Thought” and will take place on Thursday, Oct. 10, from 3:30-4:15. If you are able to attend…


Lyonsgate Montessori Casa student working at the Flower Arranging activity. Thank you for signing up and for your contributions.

Lyonsgate Update Sept. 30, 2024

Good Morning Lyonsgate Families, Here are this week’s updates and reminders: The Elementary students will be venturing to a cross-country running event hosted annually by Fairview Glen Montessori School. See the Elementary section for details. We recommend ordering school photos online from Lifetouch, but if you would like to complete the included order form instead, please return it to Lyonsgate no later than Oct. 1. Thank you. The next set of Parent Education events are coming up…


Lyonsgate Montessori Elementary students playing a lively round of

Lyonsgate Update Sept. 23, 2024

Good Morning Lyonsgate Families, We are hosting a “Montessori 101” this Thursday for our first primary (Casa and Toddler) Parent Education event of the school year, and we hope you will join us! It’s a wonderful opportunity to learn more about what your child is doing, how they are developing, and to see friendly faces and meet new families! Mrs. Lyons will be hosting the session. The presentation will introduce you to how and why Montessori is different, with a specific…


Lyonsgate Montessori Toddler student enjoying some peek-a-boo laughs.

Lyonsgate Update Sept. 16, 2024

Hello Lyonsgate Families, School photo day is this Friday, Sept. 20. All photos will be taken at the Primary (Aberdeen) campus. Elementary students will walk over to have their photos taken. Toddler students will go first while they are still put together for the day. Casa and Toddler Parents: Hamilton Public Health vaccine history forms are also due back to Lyonsgate on Friday, Sept. 20. If you maintain up to date vaccine records for your child online with Public Health, and do not need to…


Lyonsgate Montessori Elementary student getting straight to work during the first week of school.

Lyonsgate Update Sept. 9, 2024

Hello Lyonsgate Families, We are looking forward to welcoming Toddler and Casa students who are new to Lyonsgate this week. Our returning students gave us all a great start to the school year, and they are excited to meet new friends this week. In the coming weeks we will have regular updates from the Casa and Toddler levels for you, as well as a gallery of photos from the previous week so that you can get a glimpse into their Montessori days. See below for an update from the Elementary…


Welcome to the 2024.2025 School Year at Lyonsgate

Hello Lyonsgate Montessori Families, We're very excited to welcome everyone back to school next week. Here are some things to know: Staggered Start Dates: All Lyonsgate Elementary students, and Casa & Toddler students returning to the same program as last year, start school on Wednesday, Sept. 4. Lyonsgate students moving up to the Casa program from the Toddler program start school on Thursday, Sept. 5. Siblings of existing Lyonsgate students that are starting in the Toddler program this…


Lyonsgate Montessori Toddler student visiting his new classroom and teacher in preparation for September, when he will be a Lyonsgate Montessori Casa student.

Lyonsgate Update, June 14, 2024, Summer!

Dear Lyonsgate Families, Lyonsgate Montessori Toddler student visiting his new classroom and teacher in preparation for September, when he will be a Lyonsgate Montessori Casa student. The weather has been a strong indicator that the end of the school year, and start of the summer break, is fast approaching. As a teaching staff, we always find the end of the year full of mixed emotions. We feel excitement and pride in the children's development over the year, and while we feel sad to be saying…