Lyonsgate Update June 12, 2026
Dear Lyonsgate Families,
The end of the school year never ceases to amaze us. We reflect back on the students that started with us in September and recognize just how much they have grown and flourished throughout the school year. This year is no exception. It has been our absolute pleasure to learn alongside your children, and we thank you immensely for the opportunity to share in their lives, and their educational journey.
The end of a school year is always bitter sweet for a Montessori guide. While we look forward to the summer break, we never feel quite satisfied that our work is complete. There is always more, we feel, we could show the students; gifted with a Montessori curriculum that builds upon itself, it somehow feels like our work is never quite complete. Thankfully, we know they will enjoy some beautiful learning experiences throughout the summer that we can look forward to hearing about in the fall. We can also look forward to the next school year and continuing where we have left off, while also welcoming new students to begin their own, unique Montessori journey.
If your child is leaving us this year, please know we wish them, and your family, all the best.
We hope you are able to join us in celebration of the school year at Dundas Driving Park. We look forward to seeing you there, and if we don’t get to say it in person, we wish you and your family a wonderful summer!
[see the sections below for Driving Park Family Picnic and Casa Graduation details, and the Elementary year-end activity details]
Please click the links below for important dates from your children’s levels, other valuable information, and for recent photos of Lyonsgate’s Montessori students at work:
Lyonsgate Upcoming Important Dates and Information
Toddler and Casa Upcoming Important Dates [find Flower Contribution sign-up links there too]
Elementary Upcoming Important Dates
Check your Lyonsgate calendar regularly for up to date events and information. You can add the school calendar to your own by clicking the “+” at bottom left on mobile or “Add to Google Calendar” on desktop.
Lyonsgate Upcoming Important Dates and Information
- Thursday, June 18: Last full day of school.
- Friday, June 19: Annual Casa graduation ceremony and Family Park Day. All Lyonsgate families are welcome to join us at Dundas Driving Park. The park day will run from 11:00-2:00 (but you are of course welcome to stay and enjoy the park for as long as you wish). Bring a picnic lunch for your family, and while we have pavilion #1 reserved many families like to bring a picnic blanket. There is also a splash pad and wading pool so swimsuits, towels, and lots of sunscreen are recommended, along with any other park-fun items your family enjoys. It is definitely not required, but you are also welcome to bring a potluck item to share with the community; please know that we have anaphylactic allergies to nuts, eggs, shellfish, fish, and kiwi.
- Casa Graduation Details: The Casa graduation ceremony, for students completing their Casa programs and entering grade 1, will take place at the family picnic at Dundas Driving Park. The ceremony will start at 11:30, and we ask that graduates be there by 11:15. Thank you.
Toddler and Casa Upcoming Important Dates
- Thursday, June 18: Last full day of school.
- Friday, June 19: Annual Casa graduation ceremony and Family Park Day. All Lyonsgate families are welcome to join us at Dundas Driving Park. The park day will run from 11:00-2:00 (but you are of course welcome to stay and enjoy the park for as long as you wish). Bring a picnic lunch for your family, and while we have pavilion #1 reserved many families like to bring a picnic blanket. There is also a splash pad and wading pool so swimsuits, towels, and lots of sunscreen are recommended, along with any other park-fun items your family enjoys. It is definitely not required, but you are also welcome to bring a potluck item to share with the community; please know that we have anaphylactic allergies to nuts, eggs, shellfish, fish, and kiwi.
- Casa Graduation Details: The Casa graduation ceremony, for students completing their Casa programs and entering grade 1, will take place at the family picnic at Dundas Driving Park. The ceremony will start at 11:30, and we ask that graduates be there by 11:15. Thank you.
Elementary Upcoming Important Dates
- Tuesday, June 16: Graduates Trip to the Royal Ontario Museum. Our graduating students should plan to be at the West Harbor Go Station at 8:15 a.m. to leave on the 8:24 Lakeshore West train to Union Station. Students should ensure they have brought home their Presto cards to use for travel. They should also bring a refillable water bottle and packed lunch, and are welcome to bring a small amount of cash if they wish to purchase an additional snack, but this is not required. Students are planning to return to Hamilton via the 2:47 p.m. Lakeshore West train to West Harbour station at 4:10 p.m. for pick-up.
- Thursday, June 18: Last Day of Class/Elementary Graduation at 3:00 p.m. The Elementary class will be cleaning up the classroom, playing games, and preparing to celebrate our graduating students! The Elementary graduation ceremony will be held on campus from 3:0 3:30 p.m., and will include some light refreshments. Each graduating student is welcome to invite two adults to attend the ceremony. The outdoor classroom will be opened to arriving guests at 2:50 p.m. 🙂 Parents arriving for regular dismissal afterward are welcome to join us in the yard.
- Friday, June 19: Annual Casa graduation ceremony and Family Park Day. All Lyonsgate families are welcome to join us at Dundas Driving Park. The park day will run from 11:00-2:00 (but you are of course welcome to stay and enjoy the park for as long as you wish). Bring a picnic lunch for your family, and while we have pavilion #1 reserved many families like to bring a picnic blanket. There is also a splash pad and wading pool so swimsuits, towels, and lots of sunscreen are recommended, along with any other park-fun items your family enjoys. It is definitely not required, but you are also welcome to bring a potluck item to share with the community; please know that we have anaphylactic allergies to nuts, eggs, shellfish, fish, and kiwi.
Lyonsgate Update June 5, 2026
Hello Lyonsgate Families,
We have our final classroom update of the school year from Casa North this week, who share the joys and sorrows of the end of a school year. Elementary families, be sure to read the Elementary section for details of their year-end activities.
Also, City of Hamilton summer recreation program booking opens at 8:00 a.m. on Wed., June 10.
This Week’s Classroom Update
It’s hard to believe that we only have two weeks left in the school year. The year has truly flown by! It has been wonderful to see friendships flourish and to watch your children grow and change throughout the year.
The end of a school year is always bittersweet. Everyone is excited for the summer holidays, but it is also sad to see children move on after being a part of Lyonsgate for many years.
As the end of the year approaches, please keep an eye out for your Casa child’s year-end interview in the coming weeks. It has been a pleasure getting to know your children and building meaningful relationships with them. Thank you for entrusting us with the opportunity to guide and support their growth and learning.
We hope you all have a wonderful summer, and we look forward to seeing you at the year-end picnic and graduation ceremony.
If your family is moving on from Lyonsgate at the end of this school year, thank you for being part of our community. We are grateful for the time you have spent with us and wish you all the very best in the future.
-The Casa North team.
Please click the links below for important dates from your children’s levels, other valuable information, and for recent photos of Lyonsgate’s Montessori students at work:
Lyonsgate Upcoming Important Dates and Information
Toddler and Casa Upcoming Important Dates [find Flower Contribution sign-up links there too]
Elementary Upcoming Important Dates
Check your Lyonsgate calendar regularly for up to date events and information. You can add the school calendar to your own by clicking the “+” at bottom left on mobile or “Add to Google Calendar” on desktop.
Lyonsgate Upcoming Important Dates and Information
- Thursday, June 18: Last full day of school.
- Friday, June 19: Annual Casa graduation ceremony and Family Park Day. All Lyonsgate families are welcome to join us at Dundas Driving Park. The park day will run from 11:00-2:00 (but you are of course welcome to stay and enjoy the park for as long as you wish). Bring a picnic lunch for your family, and while we have pavilion #1 reserved many families like to bring a picnic blanket. There is also a splash pad and wading pool so swimsuits, towels, and lots of sunscreen are recommended, along with any other park-fun items your family enjoys. It is definitely not required, but you are also welcome to bring a potluck item to share with the community; please know that we have anaphylactic allergies to nuts, eggs, shellfish, fish, and kiwi.
Toddler and Casa Upcoming Important Dates
- Toddler-to-Casa Visits: Current Toddler students who are moving up to Casa in the 2026.2027 school year will begin visiting their new Casa classrooms to begin building familiarity with the new spaces, materials, and the broader age-range.
- Thursday, June 18: Last full day of school.
- Friday, June 19: Annual Casa graduation ceremony and Family Park Day. All Lyonsgate families are welcome to join us at Dundas Driving Park. The park day will run from 11:00-2:00 (but you are of course welcome to stay and enjoy the park for as long as you wish). Bring a picnic lunch for your family, and while we have pavilion #1 reserved many families like to bring a picnic blanket. There is also a splash pad and wading pool so swimsuits, towels, and lots of sunscreen are recommended, along with any other park-fun items your family enjoys. It is definitely not required, but you are also welcome to bring a potluck item to share with the community; please know that we have anaphylactic allergies to nuts, eggs, shellfish, fish, and kiwi.
If you are able, please choose a week or two throughout the school year to contribute a bouquet of fresh cut flowers to your child’s class: Toddler | Casa North | Casa South
Elementary Upcoming Important Dates
- Monday, June 8: Open Classroom for Lyonsgate and Mapleside Families. Families and friends are invited to join us after school on Monday, June 8, between 3:15–4:15, for our last Open Classroom event of the school year, showcasing the students’ work from the third term. There will also be a short musical performance by a group of students in the outdoor classroom at 3:45 p.m. When you arrive, please come to the porch entrance to the Maple Room to meet up with your child and tour the classroom. Casa families are always welcome to join us, as well as students joining Mapleside Montessori in the fall. Our regular aftercare program will still be available to students until 4:30 p.m.
- Friday, June 12 to Saturday, June 13: Senior Sleepover for Years 3-7. Students in Years 3-7 are invited to stay overnight on campus with Marissa and Michelle to celebrate another great year together and welcome the third-year students to upper elementary. If you missed the sign-up deadline of Friday, June 5, and your child wishes to attend, please contact Marissa or Michelle by email. For those students staying overnight, a group discussion will be held on Monday, and a packing list provided. Students should arrive on Friday morning at school with their sleeping bag and overnight kit, as well as an after-school snack to enjoy at the park after school. Please ensure any accompanying medication is given directly to a staff member on Friday morning, and that you have completed the online medication administration form.
- Tuesday, June 16: Graduates Trip to the Royal Ontario Museum. Our graduating students should plan to be at the West Harbor Go Station at 8:15 a.m. to leave on the 8:24 Lakeshore West train to Union Station. This is 15 minutes earlier than originally planned to maximize our time at the ROM. We’ll continue by subway to the ROM and enjoy a day exploring the museum’s collections. Students must have their Presto cards for travel, and should bring a refillable water bottle and packed lunch. They are welcome to bring supplementary cash to purchase an additional snack at a suitable time after lunch or on the way home, but this is not required. Students are planning to return to Hamilton via the 2:47 p.m. Lakeshore West train to West Harbour station at 4:10 p.m. for pick-up.
- Coming Soon:
- Thursday, June 18: Last Day of Class/Elementary Graduation at 3:00 p.m.
- Friday, June 19: Annual Casa graduation ceremony and Family Park Day. All Lyonsgate families are welcome to join us at Dundas Driving Park. The park day will run from 11:00-2:00 (but you are of course welcome to stay and enjoy the park for as long as you wish). Bring a picnic lunch for your family, and while we have pavilion #1 reserved many families like to bring a picnic blanket. There is also a splash pad and wading pool so swimsuits, towels, and lots of sunscreen are recommended, along with any other park-fun items your family enjoys. It is definitely not required, but you are also welcome to bring a potluck item to share with the community; please know that we have anaphylactic allergies to nuts, eggs, shellfish, fish, and kiwi.
Elementary Parent Observations: Parents are welcome to email elementary@lyonsgate.ca to arrange a classroom observation time, at least one week in advance please. Observations take place on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings between 9:00-11:30. (Other days and times may be available if needed). You will be observing the whole Elementary environment and classroom, not solely your own child.
Lyonsgate Update May 29, 2026
Hello Lyonsgate Families,
Next week is parent-teacher conference week. There are some spots available after school on Monday-Thursday, and both Lyonsgate campuses will be closed to students on Friday, June 5, to accommodate the conferences. Child-care is available during your conference, and you can find the sign-up below if you still need to select a conference timeslot. Thank you.
This week, the Toddler team share some of the wonderful growth and steps taken by Lyonsgate’s Toddler students this year.
This Week’s Classroom Update
Dear Families,
As we begin wrapping up another wonderful school year, we wanted to take a moment to share some of the beautiful moments we have been seeing here in the Toddler classroom.
Over the past few weeks, the students have continued to strengthen their friendships while building meaningful connections with one another. We have noticed so much kindness, compassion, and cooperation during the classroom work cycle and at recess. During outdoor play, the children have been creating imaginative games together while practicing turn-taking, problem-solving, and teamwork. With the warmer weather finally here, we have been able to enjoy painting outside and looking for different insects while discussing their characteristics. We have been practicing gentle and respectful ways to interact with living things. The shared conversations the students have encourage language development, curiosity, and collaborative learning among one another.
As we approach the end of the school year, we are seeing the Toddler students take great pride in working together on classroom projects and helping to care for their classroom environment. Whether assisting other students, tidying materials, or collaborating with friends, the children continue to show growing independence and a strong sense of community within the classroom.
It has been such a joy watching each child learn and develop throughout the year. Thank you for your continued support and partnership — we truly appreciate being a part of your child’s early learning journey!
Sincerely,
The Toddler Team.
Please click the links below for important dates from your children’s levels, other valuable information, and for recent photos of Lyonsgate’s Montessori students at work:
Lyonsgate Upcoming Important Dates and Information
Toddler and Casa Upcoming Important Dates [find Flower Contribution sign-up links there too]
Elementary Upcoming Important Dates
Check your Lyonsgate calendar regularly for up to date events and information. You can add the school calendar to your own by clicking the “+” at bottom left on mobile or “Add to Google Calendar” on desktop.
Lyonsgate Upcoming Important Dates and Information
- Parent-Teacher Conference Booking: Please click here to book your parent-teacher conference with your child’s Montessori guide. Both Lyonsgate campuses will be closed to students on Friday, June 5, to accommodate the year-end parent-teacher conferences. Child care will be available during your conference.
- Thursday, June 18: Last full day of school. Friday, June 19, will be our annual Casa graduation ceremony and Family Park Day at Dundas Driving Park.
Toddler and Casa Upcoming Important Dates
- Parent-Teacher Conference Booking: Please click the relevant link(s) below to book your parent-teacher conference with your child’s Montessori guide(s):
Both Lyonsgate campuses will be closed to students on Friday, June 5, to accommodate the year-end parent-teacher conferences. Child care will be available during your conference.
- Thursday, June 18: Last full day of school. Friday, June 19, will be our annual Casa graduation ceremony and Family Park Day at Dundas Driving Park.
If you are able, please choose a week or two throughout the school year to contribute a bouquet of fresh cut flowers to your child’s class: Toddler | Casa North | Casa South
Elementary Upcoming Important Dates
- Parent-Teacher Conference Booking: Parents are invited to meet with their lead classroom guide during the first week in June to discuss their child’s growth and development. Please use the links below to reserve a timeslot with Michelle (years 1-3) or Marissa (years 4-7). If you are unable to attend during the listed dates and times, you are welcome to email your guide to make alternate arrangements.
- Monday, June 8: Open Classroom for All Elementary Families. Families and friends are invited to join us after school on Monday, June 8, between 3:15–4:15, for our last Open Classroom event of the school year, showcasing the students’ work from the third term. When you arrive, please come to the porch entrance to the Maple Room to meet up with your child and tour the classroom. Casa families are always welcome to join us, as well as students joining Mapleside Montessori in the fall. Our regular aftercare program will still be available to students until 4:30 p.m.
- Friday, June 12 – Saturday, June 13: Senior Sleepover for Years 3-7. Students in Years 3-7 are invited to stay overnight on campus with Marissa and Michelle to celebrate another great year together and welcome the third-year students to Upper Elementary. Please sign-up using the link below by Friday, June 5:
Those wishing to attend should arrive at school in the morning with a sleeping bag and overnight kit, and can look forward to a picnic dinner, outdoor games, skits, a treat buffet, mini MarioKart tournament, and a pancake breakfast in the morning.
- Tuesday, June 16: Graduates Trip to the Royal Ontario Museum. Our graduating students should plan to be at the West Harbor Go Station at 8:15 a.m. to leave on the 8:24 Lakeshore West train to Union Station. This is 15 minutes earlier than originally planned to maximize our time at the ROM. We’ll continue by subway to the ROM and enjoy a day exploring the museum’s collections. Students must have their Presto cards for travel, and should bring a refillable water bottle and packed lunch. They are welcome to bring supplementary cash to purchase an additional snack at a suitable time after lunch or on the way home, but this is not required. Students are planning to return to Hamilton via the 2:47 p.m. Lakeshore West train to West Harbour station at 4:10 p.m. for pick-up.
- Coming Soon:
- Thursday, June 18: Last Day of Class/Elementary Graduation at 3:00 p.m.
- Friday, June 19: Year-End School Picnic at Dundas Driving Park.
Elementary Parent Observations: Parents are welcome to email elementary@lyonsgate.ca to arrange a classroom observation time, at least one week in advance please. Observations take place on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings between 9:00-11:30. (Other days and times may be available if needed). You will be observing the whole Elementary environment and classroom, not solely your own child.
Lyonsgate Update May 22, 2026
Hello Lyonsgate Families,
Please enjoy this week’s update from the Elementary program about the Montessori perspective on the growth and development we see over the course of a school year. Sign-up for parent-teacher conferences is below for those who still need to select a timeslot.
This Week’s Classroom Update
As the spring term starts to speed by, with students often moving outdoors to work and exclaiming over new discoveries to their friends, it is time for the adults in their lives to slow down and observe what is truly unfolding: the children we are seeing today are not the same children we welcomed in September. Not only have they lost some teeth and grown an inch or two (or three!), they have also done the incredible work of constructing their own identities, bit by bit, by their own experiences. Dr. Montessori spoke of the importance of adults “seeing the child who is not yet there,” of recognizing the tremendous potential inside each of them, just waiting to emerge. It is a reminder to look beyond the day-to-day challenges or current behaviours to see the person a child may become given a loving environment that engages their natural curiosity toward new discoveries.
Regardless of age, all of the children have changed. Each demonstrates new confidence in growing academic skills and is more willing than before to risk trying something new. Most demonstrate greater camaraderie with their classmates and more satisfying collaborations with particular partners. Many have found the pleasure of expanding their social spheres or deepening a special friendship, and all of them have had a taste of the freedom that comes with developing self-discipline and “growing up.” They are excited to work further away from adults, find a solution to a problem on their own, and be trusted to experiment with new tools.
Over the past few weeks, these changes in the students have been visible in all of their endeavors. The classroom has been buzzing with the enthusiasm that comes from taking initiative and supporting one another. For some, it has been learning to weave fabric, tie shoelaces, or use the library catalogue system to request a book. For others, it has been researching a planet, historical events, or technological innovations. They continue to push their physical selves to achieve greater coordination and strength, from learning to dribble a basketball with one hand to leaping over a high jump bar onto a crash mat. The call to connect with the natural world is undeniable, as the students learn about fruits and seeds, investigate the family tree of Kingdom Plantae, or joyfully organize themselves to move a large tree branch brought down by powerful winds, and when they encountered a young squirrel missing the care of its mother, their obvious love and empathy for this creature sparked the moral impetus to learn the best way to help it.
While we will always remember with love the students who start with us each September, we are proud to celebrate the new children emerging before us, and look forward to the humans they will become.
Marissa and Michelle.
Please click the links below for important dates from your children’s levels, other valuable information, and for recent photos of Lyonsgate’s Montessori students at work:
Lyonsgate Upcoming Important Dates and Information
Toddler and Casa Upcoming Important Dates [find Flower Contribution sign-up links there too]
Elementary Upcoming Important Dates
Check your Lyonsgate calendar regularly for up to date events and information. You can add the school calendar to your own by clicking the “+” at bottom left on mobile or “Add to Google Calendar” on desktop.
Lyonsgate Upcoming Important Dates and Information
- Parent-Teacher Conference Booking: Please click here to book your parent-teacher conference with your child’s Montessori guide. Both Lyonsgate campuses will be closed to students on Friday, June 5, to accommodate the year-end parent-teacher conferences. Child care will be available during your conference.
- Thursday, June 18: Last full day of school. Friday, June 19, will be our annual Casa graduation ceremony and Family Park Day at Dundas Driving Park.
Toddler and Casa Upcoming Important Dates
- Parent-Teacher Conference Booking: Please click the relevant link(s) below to book your parent-teacher conference with your child’s Montessori guide(s):
Both Lyonsgate campuses will be closed to students on Friday, June 5, to accommodate the year-end parent-teacher conferences. Child care will be available during your conference.
- Friday, May 29: Casa and Toddler Scholastic orders due. If you are ordering from the recent Scholastic catalog, orders must be submitted by this date. When you order books from Scholastic, your child’s class earns credit to acquire books for the classroom.
- Thursday, June 18: Last full day of school. Friday, June 19, will be our annual Casa graduation ceremony and Family Park Day at Dundas Driving Park.
If you are able, please choose a week or two throughout the school year to contribute a bouquet of fresh cut flowers to your child’s class: Toddler | Casa North | Casa South
Elementary Upcoming Important Dates
- Parent-Teacher Conference Booking: Parents are invited to meet with their lead classroom guide during the first week in June to discuss their child’s growth and development. Please use the links below to reserve a timeslot with Michelle (years 1-3) or Marissa (years 4-7). If you are unable to attend during the listed dates and times, you are welcome to email your guide to make alternate arrangements.
- Friday, May 29: O.W.L. Workshop #10 Healthy Relationships. Students in Years 4-7 will be participating in the final O.W.L. workshop, focused on building and maintaining relationships. In preparation, students should read pages 106-108 in It’s Perfectly Normal.
- Monday, June 8: Open Classroom for All Elementary Families. Families and friends are invited to join us after school on Monday, June 8, between 3:15–4:15, for our last Open Classroom event of the school year, showcasing the students’ work from the third term. When you arrive, please come to the porch entrance to the Maple Room to meet up with your child and tour the classroom. Casa families are always welcome to join us, as well as students joining Mapleside Montessori in the fall. Our regular aftercare program will still be available to students until 4:30 p.m.
- Friday, June 12 – Saturday, June 13: Senior Sleepover for Years 3-7. Students in Years 3-7 are invited to stay overnight on campus with Marissa and Michelle to celebrate another great year together and welcome the third-year students to Upper Elementary. Those wishing to attend should arrive at school in the morning with a sleeping bag and overnight kit, and can look forward to a picnic dinner, outdoor games, skits, a treat buffet, MarioKart, and more! Check next week’s update for further details and the link to sign up.
- Coming Soon:
- Tuesday, June 16: Graduates Trip to Toronto,
- Thursday, June 18: Last Day of Class/Elementary Graduation at 3:00 p.m.<
- Thursday, June 18: Last full day of school. Friday, June 19, will be our annual Casa graduation ceremony and Family Park Day at Dundas Driving Park.
Elementary Parent Observations: Parents are welcome to email elementary@lyonsgate.ca to arrange a classroom observation time, at least one week in advance please. Observations take place on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings between 9:00-11:30. (Other days and times may be available if needed). You will be observing the whole Elementary environment and classroom, not solely your own child.
Lyonsgate Update May 15, 2026
Happy May Long Weekend Lyonsgate Families,
Sign-up for the June parent-teacher conferences is available below. There are some timeslots available after school in the week leading up to Friday, June 5, when both Lyonsgate campuses will be closed to students to accommodate the year-end conferences. Child care will be available during your conference.
For those families looking to plan ahead, the 2026.2027 school year calendar is now published on your Lyonsgate calendar.
This Week’s Classroom Update
This Week in Casa South
Casa South, as per usual, is motivated. Students have been steadily moving through work such as pinning out parts of the world with colourful pieces of paper, or sharpening their reading and cursive writing skills. The mornings and afternoons have been humming with activity.
The students have been incredibly aware of the care needed to maintain the order and cleanliness of the classroom. Responsibility has been something they take great pride in as of late, an example being a child dropped a work full of beads, and without hesitation six other students came over right away to help tidy the mess.
The sudden change for the better weather wise has been cause for great excitement in plans for hikes and outdoor related learning. In the outdoor environment, games have been focused around the new lush colours and foliage covering the playground by making potions out of the small buds that fall to the ground, or saving worms and bugs by placing them safely in the dirt. Kindness and care for the nature and animals that are around the school has been beautiful to witness.
Mr. Cowie.
Please click the links below for important dates from your children’s levels, other valuable information, and for recent photos of Lyonsgate’s Montessori students at work:
Lyonsgate Upcoming Important Dates and Information
Toddler and Casa Upcoming Important Dates [find Flower Contribution sign-up links there too]
Elementary Upcoming Important Dates
Check your Lyonsgate calendar regularly for up to date events and information. You can add the school calendar to your own by clicking the “+” at bottom left on mobile or “Add to Google Calendar” on desktop.
Lyonsgate Upcoming Important Dates and Information
- Parent-Teacher Conference Booking: Please click here to book your parent-teacher conference with your child’s Montessori guide. Both Lyonsgate campuses will be closed to students on Friday, June 5, to accommodate the year-end parent-teacher conferences. Child care will be available during your conference.
- Monday, May 18: Victoria Day. Both Lyonsgate campuses will be closed.
Toddler and Casa Upcoming Important Dates
- Parent-Teacher Conference Booking: Please click the relevant link(s) below to book your parent-teacher conference with your child’s Montessori guide(s):
Both Lyonsgate campuses will be closed to students on Friday, June 5, to accommodate the year-end parent-teacher conferences. Child care will be available during your conference.
- Monday, May 18: Victoria Day. Both Lyonsgate campuses will be closed.
- Friday, May 29: Casa and Toddler Scholastic orders due. If you are ordering from the recent Scholastic catalog, orders must be submitted by this date. When you order books from Scholastic, your child’s class earns credit to acquire books for the classroom.
- Sunscreen: If you would like your child to have sunscreen applied before the mid-day recess, please send some in that is clearly and permanently labelled with your child’s name; no aerosol sunscreen please.
If you are able, please choose a week or two throughout the school year to contribute a bouquet of fresh cut flowers to your child’s class: Toddler | Casa North | Casa South
Elementary Upcoming Important Dates
- Parent-Teacher Conference Booking: Please click the relevant link(s) below to book your parent-teacher conference with your child’s Montessori guide(s):
- Monday, May 18: Victoria Day. Both Lyonsgate campuses will be closed.
- Wednesday, May 20: Track and Field Event/P.E. at Melrose Gym. Students in years 4-7 who have signed up to participate in the inter-school track and field event will be travelling by public bus to Dundas with Marissa to join with students from three other Montessori schools. The group will be departing campus at 8:40 a.m. to catch their bus and arrive in time to compete in the first event at 10:00 a.m. The event ends at 2:00 p.m., and the students will arrive back on campus around 3:20 p.m.
We have entrants for the shot put, long jump, and high jump events, as well as the 100 metre, 400 metre, and 4×100 metre relays. Students travelling to Dundas are kindly reminded to wear their red Lyonsgate t-shirt, outdoor running shoes, and bring their Presto card or bus fare.
Students in years 1-3 will continue having fun with games and learning the fundamentals of lacrosse at the Melrose gym.
- Important Dates Coming Soon
- Friday, May 29: O.W.L. Workshop #10 Healthy Relationships
- Monday, June 8: Open Classroom for All Elementary Families
- Friday, June 12: Senior Sleepover for years 3-7
- Tuesday, June 16: Graduates Trip to Toronto
- Thursday, June 18: Last Day of Class/Elementary Graduation at 3:00 p.m.
Elementary Parent Observations: Parents are welcome to email elementary@lyonsgate.ca to arrange a classroom observation time, at least one week in advance please. Observations take place on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings between 9:00-11:30. (Other days and times may be available if needed). You will be observing the whole Elementary environment and classroom, not solely your own child.
Lyonsgate Update May 8, 2026
Happy Mother’s Day to all of our incredible Montessori Moms! We wish you a weekend full of rest, brunch, crafts, cuddles, and all of the love you deserve.
This Week’s Classroom Update
Casa North has been enjoying the spring weather and spending some extra time outdoors! The students have loved exploring, moving their bodies, and taking in all the signs of the changing season.
Thank you to all of the families who were able to join us for Show and Share this week. The students were so proud and excited to share some of the work they have been doing in the classroom with you. It was wonderful to see their confidence and joy as they guided you through their learning experience.
This week, students also worked very hard on a special Mother’s Day craft. We hope you enjoy it! Be sure to ask your child about what they made and how they created it.
Wishing all of our mothers and caregivers a very happy Mother’s Day this Sunday!
Casa North Team.
Please click the links below for important dates from your children’s levels, other valuable information, and for recent photos of Lyonsgate’s Montessori students at work:
Lyonsgate Upcoming Important Dates and Information
Toddler and Casa Upcoming Important Dates [find Flower Contribution sign-up links there too]
Elementary Upcoming Important Dates
Check your Lyonsgate calendar regularly for up to date events and information. You can add the school calendar to your own by clicking the “+” at bottom left on mobile or “Add to Google Calendar” on desktop.
Lyonsgate Upcoming Important Dates and Information
- Wednesday, May 13: Graduation Photo Day. Students graduating from the Elementary and Casa programs will have their graduation photos taken by Lifetouch photography. Graduates are students completing their sixth year of the Elementary program or their third/fourth year of the Casa program.
- Thursday, May 14: Park Play Day. Lyonsgate families are encouraged to meet up at Beulah Park after school for socialization and play.
- Friday May 15: PD Day. Both Lyonsgate campuses will be closed.
- Monday, May 18: Victoria Day. Both Lyonsgate campuses will be closed.
- Friday, June 5: Parent-Teacher Conferences. Both Lyonsgate campuses will be closed to students this day to accommodate the year-end parent-teacher conferences. Child care will be available during your conference. Sign-up will be available next week.
Toddler and Casa Upcoming Important Dates
- Wednesday, May 13: Graduation Photo Day. Students graduating from the Elementary and Casa programs will have their graduation photos taken by Lifetouch photography. Graduates are students completing their sixth year of the Elementary program or their third/fourth year of the Casa program.
- Thursday, May 14: Park Play Day. Lyonsgate families are encouraged to meet up at Beulah Park after school for socialization and play.
- Friday May 15: PD Day. Both Lyonsgate campuses will be closed.
- Monday, May 18: Victoria Day. Both Lyonsgate campuses will be closed.
- Friday, May 29: Casa and Toddler Scholastic orders due. If you are ordering from the recent Scholastic catalog, orders must be submitted by this date. When you order books from Scholastic, your child’s class earns credit to acquire books for the classroom.
- Friday, June 5: Parent-Teacher Conferences. Both Lyonsgate campuses will be closed to students this day to accommodate the year-end parent-teacher conferences. Child care will be available during your conference. Sign-up will be available next week.
Casa Parent Observations: Casa North Observations | Casa South Observations
If you are able, please choose a week or two throughout the school year to contribute a bouquet of fresh cut flowers to your child’s class: Toddler | Casa North | Casa South
Elementary Upcoming Important Dates
- Wednesday, May 13: Graduation Photo Day. Students graduating from the Elementary and Casa programs will have their graduation photos taken by Lifetouch photography. Graduates are students completing their sixth year of the Elementary program or their third/fourth year of the Casa program.
- Wednesday, May 13: P.E. at Melrose Gym/Track and Field Outing. Students in Years 1-3 will be returning to P.E. classes at the Melrose gym to begin working on the fundamentals of lacrosse with Michelle. Students in Years 4-7 will be travelling by public bus to Dundas with Marissa to meet up with other Montessori schools preparing for a friendly track and field event on May 20. The students will have the opportunity to try high jump, long jump, and shot put, and practice 100, 200, or 400 metre track sprints. Students in Years 4-7 are kindly reminded that they will need a Presto card or exact bus fare for both trips, and to bring their red Lyonsgate t-shirt to wear on the trip, with lots of time to change after the Year 6 graduation photos are taken.
- Thursday, May 14: Park Play Day. Lyonsgate families are encouraged to meet up at Beulah Park after school for socialization and play.
- Friday May 15: PD Day. Both Lyonsgate campuses will be closed.
- Monday, May 18: Victoria Day. Both Lyonsgate campuses will be closed.
- Friday, June 5: Parent-Teacher Conferences. Both Lyonsgate campuses will be closed to students this day to accommodate the year-end parent-teacher conferences. Child care will be available during your conference. Sign-up will be available next week.
Important Dates Coming Soon
- Wednesday, May 20: Upper Elementary Track and Field Event
- Friday, May 29: O.W.L. Workshop #10 Healthy Relationships
- Monday, June 8: Open Classroom for All Elementary Families
- Friday, June 12 Senior Sleepover for Years 3-7
- Tuesday, June 16: Graduates Trip to Toronto
- Thursday, June 18: Last Day of Class/Elementary Graduation at 3:00 p.m.
Elementary Parent Observations: Parents are welcome to email elementary@lyonsgate.ca to arrange a classroom observation time, at least one week in advance please. Observations take place on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings between 9:00-11:30. (Other days and times may be available if needed). You will be observing the whole Elementary environment and classroom, not solely your own child.
Lyonsgate Update May 1, 2026
Hello Lyonsgate Families,
This week, we have a video update for you from the Toddler class. Please see the sections below for Casa Show & Share sign up, and the Elementary section for all of their upcoming activity. May 13 is graduate photo day; more details below.
This Week’s Classroom Update
This week, the Lyonsgate Montessori School Toddler students built and erupted their own volcano!
Please click the links below for important dates from your children’s levels, other valuable information, and for recent photos of Lyonsgate’s Montessori students at work:
Lyonsgate Upcoming Important Dates and Information
Toddler and Casa Upcoming Important Dates [find Flower Contribution sign-up links there too]
Elementary Upcoming Important Dates
Check your Lyonsgate calendar regularly for up to date events and information. You can add the school calendar to your own by clicking the “+” at bottom left on mobile or “Add to Google Calendar” on desktop.
Lyonsgate Upcoming Important Dates and Information
- May 5, 6, and 7: Casa Show and Share. Please click here to select a Show and Share visit in your child’s class.
- Wednesday, May 13: Graduation Photo Day. Students graduating from the Elementary and Casa programs will have their graduation photos taken by Lifetouch photography. Graduates are students completing their sixth year of the Elementary program or their third/fourth year of the Casa program.
- Thursday, May 14: Park Play Day. Lyonsgate families are encouraged to meet up at Beulah Park after school for socialization and play.
- Friday May 15: PD Day. Both Lyonsgate campuses will be closed.
- Monday, May 18: Victoria Day. Both Lyonsgate campuses will be closed.
Toddler and Casa Upcoming Important Dates
- May 5, 6, and 7: Casa Show and Share. Please select a Show and Share visit date in your child’s class:
- Wednesday, May 13: Graduation Photo Day. Students graduating from the Elementary and Casa programs will have their graduation photos taken by Lifetouch photography. Graduates are students completing their sixth year of the Elementary program or their third/fourth year of the Casa program.
- Thursday, May 14: Park Play Day. Lyonsgate families are encouraged to meet up at Beulah Park after school for socialization and play.
- Friday May 15: PD Day. Both Lyonsgate campuses will be closed.
- Monday, May 18: Victoria Day. Both Lyonsgate campuses will be closed.
Casa Parent Observations: Casa North Observations | Casa South Observations
If you are able, please choose a week or two throughout the school year to contribute a bouquet of fresh cut flowers to your child’s class: Toddler | Casa North | Casa South
Elementary Upcoming Important Dates
- Monday, May 4: Scholastic Orders Due. It’s time to start building a great summer reading list! Please place your family’s online Scholastic order by the end of Monday, May 4, to be included in our next shipment. For developing readers, the latest Dragon Masters and Sports Zone are available, while those looking for more challenging and spookier stories should check out the Thrills and Chills section. To receive free shipping, simply include our class code RC144312 when checking out. Your order will be grouped together with others from the school, and shipped to campus. Every book purchased earns bonus bucks toward keeping our classroom library up-to-date with contemporary stories. Happy reading!
- Wednesday, May 6: P.E. at Soccer World. We’ll be returning to Soccer World for our last session of baseball. The kids have had a great time learning specific skills through fun challenges like Feed the Hippo and Battleship, and end each visit with a practice game batting from a tee. Students are kindly reminded to come prepared to tie back long hair, and wear either their red Lyonsgate shirt or baseball attire. Students are welcome to bring their own mitt to use during P.E. class, but these are not required.
- Friday, May 8: O.W.L. #9. Students in Years 4-7 will attend the O.W.L. workshop on Consent and Peer Pressure, to practice essential communication skills for navigating social relationships. In preparation, students should read p. 93-96 and p. 106-107 from the book It’s Perfectly Normal.
- Wednesday, May 13: Graduation Photo Day. Students graduating from the Elementary and Casa programs will have their graduation photos taken by Lifetouch photography. Graduates are students completing their sixth year of the Elementary program or their third/fourth year of the Casa program.
- Thursday, May 14: Park Play Day. Lyonsgate families are encouraged to meet up at Beulah Park after school for socialization and play.
- Friday May 15: PD Day. Both Lyonsgate campuses will be closed.
- Monday, May 18: Victoria Day. Both Lyonsgate campuses will be closed.
- Important Dates Coming Soon:
- Thursday, May 14 – Beulah Park After-School Play
- Wednesday, May 20 – Upper Elementary Track and Field Outing
- Monday, June 8 – Open Classroom for All Elementary Families
- Friday, June 12 – Senior Sleepover for Years 3 – 7
- Tuesday, June 16 – Graduates Trip to Toronto
- Thursday, June 18 – Last Day of Class / Elementary Graduation at 3:00 p.m.
Elementary Parent Observations: Parents are welcome to email elementary@lyonsgate.ca to arrange a classroom observation time, at least one week in advance please. Observations take place on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings between 9:00-11:30. (Other days and times may be available if needed). You will be observing the whole Elementary environment and classroom, not solely your own child.
Lyonsgate Update April 24, 2026
Hello Lyonsgate Families,
This week’s classroom update comes from Lyonsgate’s Elementary program and is a beautiful illustration of the interconnectedness of human and natural life in celebration of Earth Day. Casa families can find sign-up for Show and Share, taking place May 5, 6, and 7, in the sections below. The Toddler class is also looking for some spring cleaning donations; details are below. Lyonsgate staff at all levels were busy observing classrooms at other Montessori schools on Friday morning before returning to share new ideas, innovations, and inspirations.
There is no photo gallery this week; our apologies.
This Week’s Classroom Update
The spring term is always a beautiful time in the Elementary environment, as warm breezes entice students into the outdoor classroom and toward new questions and discoveries in the natural world. The class has been busy investigating all forms of life the past few weeks, from preparing the soil in the garden and raising seedlings, to studies in plant and human reproduction.
Younger students are introduced to early work in botany through hands-on gardening and simple plant experiments to observe key concepts and learn about the scientific process. To investigate the fundamental needs of plants, a group took four viola specimens and created variable conditions for each, including a control plant. Each day the group met to discuss and draw their observations of the plants given either no water, no light, or no heat, as well as a plant that received all three. They were excited to see the impact of different conditions on their plants and, after a week of observations, the young botanists are now trying to nurse the plants back to health by providing their basic needs.
Older students continued their botanical studies by learning more about flowers, ovaries, and fruits, and had a lot of fun cutting up fruits to make botanical drawings, and eating their models afterwards. They then turned from Kingdom Plantae back to the animal world, learning about human conception, gestation, and birth in an O.W.L. workshop. They were thrilled to welcome a visitor to class, Lyonsgate parent Jackie Weatherill, who has a background in public health and midwife education, and brought along fun props including a plastic pelvis, fabric placenta, and a baby doll complete with an amniotic sac. The students had a great time learning about the process of birth, including the interaction between the pressure of the baby’s skull and the release of oxytocin to strengthen contractions for delivery.
In recognition of Earth Day, everyone in the class heard “The Story of Coal,” learning more details about the Carboniferous period and the origin of fossil fuels. This is the starting point for further conversations about compost and recycling, the historical and environmental impacts of fossil fuels, and the pursuit of cleaner energy sources for the future. Through studies of geology, botany, zoology, and human history, students discover the wondrous life cycles of our planet, where matter and energy are never lost, but rather become part of something new. From this idea of constancy and transformation, students discover the role they can play in conservation and stewardship of the natural world.
Please click the links below for important dates from your children’s levels and other valuable information:
Lyonsgate Upcoming Important Dates and Information
Toddler and Casa Upcoming Important Dates [find Flower Contribution sign-up links there too]
Elementary Upcoming Important Dates
Check your Lyonsgate calendar regularly for up to date events and information. You can add the school calendar to your own by clicking the “+” at bottom left on mobile or “Add to Google Calendar” on desktop.
Lyonsgate Upcoming Important Dates and Information
- May 5, 6, and 7: Casa Show and Share. Please click here to select a Show and Share visit in your child’s class.
- Friday May 15: PD Day. Both Lyonsgate campuses will be closed.
Toddler and Casa Upcoming Important Dates
- Toddler Donation Requests: If Spring cleaning is happening at your home there are a few things that our classroom would love to give new purpose to:
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- Our extra clothes bin could use replenishing: t-shirts, long sleeve shirts, and pants size 18 months-3T; rain boots or a rain jacket would also be welcome as we use these to practice in the classroom.
- Magazines: travel, cooking, sports, gardening.
- Bars of travel size soap.
- Outside toys: lawnmowers, wheelbarrows, small play wagons or push/pull toys.
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- May 5, 6, and 7: Casa Show and Share. Please select a Show and Share visit date in your child’s class:
- Friday May 15: PD Day. Both Lyonsgate campuses will be closed.
Casa Parent Observations: Casa North Observations | Casa South Observations
If you are able, please choose a week or two throughout the school year to contribute a bouquet of fresh cut flowers to your child’s class: Toddler | Casa North | Casa South
Elementary Upcoming Important Dates
- Monday, April 27: Food Drive Collection Bag Delivery. Students will be delivering grocery collection bags to nearby residences in preparation for the annual Kirkendall Neighbourhood Association Food Drive in support of Mission Services. Students are asked to wear their red Lyonsgate t-shirts while delivering the collection bags. Families who wish to contribute to our collection bag at school are welcome to send in nut-free goods by Friday, May 1.
- Tuesday, April 28: Upper Elementary Outing to Central Library. The Upper Elementary students have planned a return outing to Central library to make use of the Hamilton archives on site and conduct further research for their provinces and territories assignment or personal projects. They are planning to leave campus around 9:00 a.m., work at the library through the morning, and stop at the Farmer’s Market or food court for lunch. Upper Elementary students who wish to attend this outing are welcome to bring a packed lunch to eat on the outing, or money to purchase their lunch. Attending students are kindly reminded to bring their Presto card or bus fare for travel.
- Wednesday, April 29: P.E. at Soccer World. Students will return to Soccer World on Frid Street for a P.E. class on baseball. The class will be departing campus at the start of the afternoon work cycle and walking to and from the sports dome as a group. Students are kindly reminded to wear their red Lyonsgate t-shirts and to tie back long hair.
- Friday, May 1: O.W.L. Workshop #8 – Decisions and Actions. Students in Years 4-7 will be attending an O.W.L. workshop about making healthy decisions related to intimacy and relationships through group discussion, self-reflection questions, and role play. They are kindly reminded to complete the reading assignment found at the end of their follow-up activity for Workshop 7 before class on Friday.
- Friday May 15: PD Day. Both Lyonsgate campuses will be closed.
Elementary Parent Observations: Parents are welcome to email elementary@lyonsgate.ca to arrange a classroom observation time, at least one week in advance please. Observations take place on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings between 9:00-11:30. (Other days and times may be available if needed). You will be observing the whole Elementary environment and classroom, not solely your own child.
Lyonsgate Update April 17, 2026
Hello Lyonsgate Families,
We have an update from Casa South French language assistant Mme Gervais this week, as well as information about the upcoming PD Day, Elementary baseball phys. ed. and food drive, and Show & Share in the Casa classes.
This Week’s Classroom Update
Bonjour aux Familles de Lyonsgate, et Joyeux Printemps!
In Casa South, the students have been enjoying the warmer weather and are navigating the fluctuating temperatures each day with their outerwear. We marvelled this week at the huge downpours of rain and the loud electrical storms. All week we were faced with questions about whether or not we can go outside for recess or dismissal.
At circle time lately, we have been starting with this song to get us moving after the work cycle.
We have been reading books about springtime and the flowers popping up out of the ground. One book, C’est Ma Fleur, by Alice Hemming and Nicola Slater, texte Francais d’Isabelle Allard, gave us an opportunity to talk about what flowers need to grow and thrive such as “la pluie,” “le soleil,” “l’air,” et “les abeilles.”
We spoke about what each of us like about Spring: “Qu’est-ce que tu aimes au printemps?” I encouraged them to begin with the phrase, “J’aime le printemps parce que…” One child said “J’aime le printemps parce que I like blue bells and I like to walk to the park and lie down in the blue bells.” Another child responded with, “J’aime printemps parce que, riding my bike, wearing nothing, and I have a skateboard.”
Thank you for trusting us with your extraordinary children! Merci de votre confiance!
Mme Gervais.
P.S. We are also collecting toilet paper and paper towel cardboard rolls for a craft project and would appreciate any you may be able to donate. Thank you.
Please click the links below for important dates from your children’s levels, other valuable information, and for recent photos of Lyonsgate’s Montessori students at work:
Lyonsgate Upcoming Important Dates and Information
Toddler and Casa Upcoming Important Dates [find Flower Contribution sign-up links there too]
Elementary Upcoming Important Dates
Check your Lyonsgate calendar regularly for up to date events and information. You can add the school calendar to your own by clicking the “+” at bottom left on mobile or “Add to Google Calendar” on desktop.
Lyonsgate Upcoming Important Dates and Information
- Friday, April 24: PD Day. Both Lyonsgate campuses are closed.
Toddler and Casa Upcoming Important Dates
- Friday, April 24: PD Day. Both Lyonsgate campuses are closed.
- Tuesday, May 5 to Thursday, May 7: Casa Show & Share. Sign-up will be available next week. Show & Share takes place at the end of the school day.
Casa Parent Observations: Casa North Observations | Casa South Observations
If you are able, please choose a week or two throughout the school year to contribute a bouquet of fresh cut flowers to your child’s class: Toddler | Casa North | Casa South
Elementary Upcoming Important Dates
- Wednesday, April 22: P.E. at Soccer World. Students will be developing their baseball skills with three weeks of P.E. classes at Soccer World on Frid Street. The class will be departing campus at the start of the afternoon work cycle and walking to and from the sports dome as a group. Students are kindly reminded to wear their red Lyonsgate t-shirts, be prepared to tie back long hair, and to ensure they have outdoor running shoes for PE, even if it’s rainboot weather the rest of the day. ☂️
- Friday, April 24: PD Day. Both Lyonsgate campuses are closed.
- Monday, April 27: Food Drive Collection Bag Delivery. Every spring, the students donate their time and energy as volunteers for the Kirkendall Neighbourhood Association Food Drive, by delivering grocery collection bags to nearby residences, making it simple for neighbours to contribute. Students are asked to wear their red Lyonsgate t-shirts while delivering the collection bags on Monday, April 27. On the morning of Saturday, May 2, other neighbourhood volunteers will be picking up packed donation bags from porches, with the goal of filling a whole HSR bus with donations to Mission Services. Families who wish to contribute to our collection bag at school are welcome to send in nut-free goods by Friday, May 1.
- Registration for Mapleside Montessori: Parents interested in a Montessori approach to the elementary years are invited to book a private campus tour and learn more about the program from our classroom guides. We are proud to continue the program for Years 1- 6 established at Lyonsgate, and excited to extend it to include a middle school option for students in Years 7 and 8. Interested families are welcome to visit us online at maplesidemontessori.ca or arrange a tour by emailing admin@maplesidemontessori.ca. We look forward to meeting you!
Elementary Parent Observations: Parents are welcome to email elementary@lyonsgate.ca to arrange a classroom observation time, at least one week in advance please. Observations take place on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings between 9:00-11:30. (Other days and times may be available if needed). You will be observing the whole Elementary environment and classroom, not solely your own child.
Lyonsgate Update April 10, 2026
Hello Lyonsgate Families,
The new Spring/Summer menu for Casa and Toddler students goes into effect on Monday, April 13. You can view the menu here: https://lyonsgate.ca/lyonsgate-lunch-menu/ (it’s always under “Parents” on the school website), and you can always check the week of the lunch menu on the Lyonsgate calendar.
This week, we have an update from Casa North French language assistant, Mme Murati.
This Week’s Classroom Update
Bonjour …c’est le printemps!
This week our students shared their Easter experiences from the past weekend, and I’ve heard that the Easter bunny was very generous!
So, they worked on expressing their preference in French:
“Est-ce que tu préfères les oeufs de poulet ou biens les oeufs au chocolat?” As you can imagine, their answer was, “Au chocolat, miam miam!!”
In Casa North, our little friends have been working on French spring, insects, and forest animals vocabulary. Daily, we start our French circle by saying the date (day, the month, year) and what’s the weather outside (windy, sunny, cloudy…).
Lately, we have been singing “les mois de l’année,” and “la-chanson du printemps.”
We had a lot of conversations after reading “Comment ne pas se faire manger par les ours.” If you ever get to meet a black bear, don’t climb a tree and don’t run! If you ever get to meet a brown bear …play dead! At the end, everyone agreed it’s simple, don’t meet a bear, it’s dangerous.
En attendant le beau soleil, je vous dis à bientot,
Mme Murati.
Please click the links below for important dates from your children’s levels, other valuable information, and for recent photos of Lyonsgate’s Montessori students at work:
Lyonsgate Upcoming Important Dates and Information
Toddler and Casa Upcoming Important Dates [find Flower Contribution sign-up links there too]
Elementary Upcoming Important Dates
Check your Lyonsgate calendar regularly for up to date events and information. You can add the school calendar to your own by clicking the “+” at bottom left on mobile or “Add to Google Calendar” on desktop.
Lyonsgate Upcoming Important Dates and Information
- Friday, April 24: PD Day. Both Lyonsgate campuses are closed.
Toddler and Casa Upcoming Important Dates
- Friday, April 24: PD Day. Both Lyonsgate campuses are closed.
Casa Parent Observations: Casa North Observations | Casa South Observations
If you are able, please choose a week or two throughout the school year to contribute a bouquet of fresh cut flowers to your child’s class: Toddler | Casa North | Casa South
Elementary Upcoming Important Dates
- Friday, April 17: O.W.L. Workshop # 7: Reproduction and Staying Healthy, Part One. Students in years 4-7 will be participating in the O.W.L. workshop Reproduction and Staying Healthy, Part One, discussing the responsibilities of being a parent and learning about the prenatal stages of development. Please help your child remember to complete the larger reading assignment listed at the end of the follow-up activity for Workshop 6 in their OWL handbook.
- Wednesday, April 22: P.E. at Soccer World. Beginning on April 22, the students will be developing their baseball skills through P.E. classes at Soccer World on Frid Street. The class will be departing campus at the start of the afternoon work cycle and walking to and from the sports dome as a group. Students are kindly reminded to wear their red Lyonsgate t-shirts for this outing, and to dress in flexible clothing and secure, closed-toed shoes for active play, and be prepared to tie back long hair. Let’s play ball!
- Friday, April 24: PD Day. Both Lyonsgate campuses are closed.
Elementary Parent Observations: Parents are welcome to email elementary@lyonsgate.ca to arrange a classroom observation time, at least one week in advance please. Observations take place on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings between 9:00-11:30. (Other days and times may be available if needed). You will be observing the whole Elementary environment and classroom, not solely your own child.
