Updates & Announcements
Lyonsgate Weekly Update | Nov. 2, 2018
Hello Lyonsgate Montessori Families, You’re update is a day early this week because tomorrow — Friday, Nov. 2 — is a PD Day and both Lyonsgate campuses will be closed. In other news, Lyonsgate clothing is still available for purchase online, for both children and adults. Click here to visit our online store. We have been searching for a Canadian provider but have not found a suitable one, so we will stick with the previous, U.S. provider for now. We are hoping that when the new NAFTA…
Lyonsgate Weekly Update | Oct. 26, 2018
Hello Lyonsgate Montessori Families, Remember, parent observations will be taking place throughout November. Please click the relevant links below to book your observations. You can find the Lyonsgate Observation Guidelines on our website’s Home page; please familiarize yourself with them before your observation. We ask that each family only book one observation slot, and that no more than two people attend each observation (please contact us if exceptional circumstances require multiple…
Lyonsgate Weekly Update | Oct. 19, 2018
Hello Lyonsgate Montessori Families, Last week, Mrs. Lyons attended the “55th Anniversary of Montessori in Mexico” conference at Colegio Montessori de Chihuahua. This is one of the largest Montessori schools and training centres in Mexico and the conference celebrated the achievements of the Montessori community in Mexico and their vision for the future. The conference offered some of the most renowned Montessori experts as presenters, and gave attendees the chance to see one of the…
Lyonsgate Weekly Update | Oct. 12, 2018
Hello Lyonsgate Montessori Families, We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving, or otherwise enjoyed a great long weekend together. That’s it for short weeks for a little while. Show-N-Share and Open House events are coming up on Thursday, October 18. These are opportunities for you to spend some time with your children in their Montessori environment, and for them to show you some of the work they have completed or materials they enjoy working with. Toddler Show-N-Share: 3:30-4:00…
Lyonsgate Weekly Update | Oct. 5, 2018
Hello Lyonsgate Montessori Families, Happy Thanksgiving! Please remember that Lyonsgate Montessori School will be closed on Monday, October 8, for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We hope everyone finds time to get together with friends and family over the long weekend, as well as time rest and recover from turkey/tofurkey feasting. We’d also like to thank everyone for heeding the synagogue’s request to not use the main glass doors to the parking lot when exiting the school these past…
Lyonsgate Weekly Update | Sept. 28, 2018
Hello Lyonsgate Montessori Families, Next Wednesday, Oct. 3, is your first Parent Education Evening at Lyonsgate. These evening events are very important and we strongly encourage you to attend. At Parent Education Evenings, you will learn a little more about Montessori education and what goes on in the classroom, and why. Childcare is available during the event. Please scroll down to the “Next Week” section for event details and to register for childcare. This Week: Toddler: Now…
Lyonsgate Weekly Update | Sept. 21, 2018
Hello Lyonsgate Montessori Families, We want to thank everyone for accommodating to the alternative pick-up and drop-off schedules we needed this week for the field trips. We know it can be difficult to change daily routines and we very much appreciate everyone’s efforts. Thank you. The children all had fun and valuable experiences on their trips. Field trips are not just a fun day out, they also become touchstones for future presentations and learning. Montessori guides will ask…
Lyonsgate Weekly Update | Sept. 14, 2018
Hello Lyonsgate Montessori Families, Some of your children have just completed their first week of school (ever! for some), and others have two weeks under their belts. It’s been a smooth and comfortable start to the school year. Thank you for helping to make the return to school a great experience for your children. The Past Week: Hello Lyonsgate Montessori Families, Some of your children have just completed their first week of school (ever! for some), and others have two weeks under…
Spring Show and Share Event
Wednesday, May 17 Parents are invited to join their children in our classrooms after school to share in the experience! Participate in a Toddler circle, receive a presentation in Casa, and drop by the Elementary room to see what we've been working on this term. Our students love to bring their families into their Montessori world; we look forward to seeing you there! Toddler 3:30 - 4:00 Casa & Elementary 3:30 - 4:30……
Parent Education Evening
Wednesday, April 26 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. Parents and other interested family members are invited to join us after school to learn more about the Montessori method at all levels. Those attending are welcome to join any or all of our discussions, and we encourage your participation! Child care with a healthy snack and pizza dinner is available for all those registered by Monday, April 24 with admin@lyonsgate.ca. Topics for the evening include how to integrate Montessori principles into your home…