Updates & Announcements

Lyonsgate's Montessori Casa students all ventured to the neighbourhood park on a sunny warm day this week.

Lyonsgate Update May 13, 2024

Happy Monday Lyonsgate Parents, Reminder: Friday this week is a PD day that leads into the Victoria Day long weekend and both Lyonsgate campuses will be closed on Friday, May 17, and on Monday, May 20. Toddler Parent Education: The Toddler staff will be hosting a Parent Education event this Thursday, May 16, from 3:00-3:30 in the Toddler classroom. They will be discussing “Toilet Learning The Montessori Way.” Please enter through the glass doors off the parking lot (rain day…


Lyonsgate Montessori Casa students enjoying a sunny, warm morning at a neighbourhood park.

Lyonsgate Update May 6, 2024

Good Morning Lyonsgate Families, We have a few warm weather reminders: Please apply sunscreen, or have your  independent Montessori child apply their own sunscreen, each morning before school. We/they will reapply before mid-day outdoor play. Please send a bottle of your preferred sunscreen (no aerosol/spray bottles please) to use at school, and make sure it is clearly and permanently labelled. Thank you. Please ensure students wear sturdy, closed-toe outdoor shoes to school each day.…


Lyonsgate Montessori Toddler student engaged in the Montessori Flower Arranging activity.

Lyonsgate Update April 29, 2024

Good Morning Lyonsgate Families, A few items to note over the next few weeks: Elementary Parent Education: Thursday, May 2, 3:30-4:15 p.m. (see below or the school calendar for details). Kirkendall Food Drive: Elementary students will be distributing donation bags throughout the neighbourhood. If your family lives outside the neighbourhood but would also like to donate, you are welcome to send in nut-free food and/or hygiene product donations with your child by Friday, May 3, to both…


Lyonsgate Montessori Elementary student charting the needs of a plant.

Lyonsgate Update April 22, 2024

Good Morning Lyonsgate Families, Parents of Casa students, you may have heard your children speaking about “Ms. Goruk” over the last few weeks. Stef Goruk is a Montessori Guide coming back to work after taking time off to start a young family. Ms. Goruk is covering recess periods for both Casa classes and is also our new on-call supply teacher.


Lyonsgate Montessori Casa student peeking through his construction with the Montessori Roman Arch material.

Lyonsgate Update April 15, 2024

Hello Lyonsgate Families, Now that March Break, early Easter, and the eclipse are behind us, we are back to regularly scheduled programming. You’ll be happy to know that there are no important dates to know for the next couple of weeks (and yes, stating that means something will probably come up). The Spring/Summer lunch menu starts today for Casa and Toddler students. You can always find the lunch menu here: https://lyonsgate.ca/lyonsgate-lunch-menu/ and you can check which week we are…


Lyonsgate Montessori Elementary student's floral relief print.

Welcome to the Spring Term

Welcome to the spring term of the 2023.2024 school year. We can't wait to hear all of your children's March Break stories, and to watch them continue to learn and develop. Their experiences, and their work so far this school year, make the third term an exciting one as Montessori students flourish during this time. Here are your reminders, information, and important dates for the next few weeks: Graduate Photos: students graduating from the Casa and Elementary programs this year will have…


Lyonsgate Montessori Toddler student reading with one of his teachers.

Lyonsgate Update March 4, 2024

Good Morning Lyonsgate Families, This is the last week before the March Break. Have a wonderful, restful, or adventuresome, two weeks everybody and we’ll see you on Monday, March 25. It’s a gradual return to full-time schooling when we return as we have an early Easter this year with Good Friday and Easter Monday falling on March 29 and April 1 respectively, followed by the rescheduled PD day on April 8 (originally April 19) due to the total solar eclipse that day. Toddler Casa…


Lyonsgate Montessori Elementary student practicing a handstand at their winter phys. ed. dance class.

Lyonsgate Update Feb. 26, 2024

Good Morning Lyonsgate Families, Toddler Show & Share is this week; please see the Toddler section. Also, the weather forecast for this week is a bit of a wild one. Please keep an eye on the forecast for each day to ensure children have the appropriate outer wear for the day. Toddler Casa Elementary Photo Gallery Toddler Lyonsgate Montessori Toddler…</p><hr /><p class=by Jason Phillips

Lyonsgate Montessori Casa student extending the Montessori Pink Tower and Brown Stairs materials with Pattern Cards.

Lyonsgate Update Feb. 20, 2022

Good Morning Lyonsgate Families, We hope everyone had a fantastic long weekend and found time for great Family Day activities. Here are your updates of important dates, RSVPs, and news and info from your children’s teaching staff. This Week: Toddler Parent Education: Wednesday, Feb. 21, 3:00-3:30 p.m. Please enter through the grey door off the parking lot, and please resist the urge to peek into the playground for a quick wave. Casa Parent Education: Thursday, Feb. 22, 3:45-4:30. Your…


Lyonsgate Montessori Casa student working with the Montessori Metal Insets material.

Lyonsgate Update Feb. 12, 2024

Happy Monday Lyonsgate Families, A few notes for the week(s) ahead: Friday, Feb. 16, is a PD day and both Lyonsgate campuses are closed. Monday, Feb. 19, is the Family Day statutory holiday and both Lyonsgate campuses will be closed. See the Elementary section for RSVP and details about their Parent Education event this Thursday. Parent Education events for Toddler and Casa parents are next week on Wed., Feb. 21, and Thurs. Feb. 22, respectively. Toddler Casa Elementary Photo Gallery…