Updates & Announcements

Lyonsgate Montessori Toddler student enjoying the tunnel during indoor recess the past, rainy week.

Lyonsgate Update Dec. 16, 2024

Good Morning Lyonsgate Families, We’re wishing you all a wonderful holiday season as we head into the winter break. This Thursday, Dec. 19, is the last day of school, and we return on Monday, January 6, 2025. Registration for the 2025.2026 school year is due today. If you still need to submit registration for your returning Lyonsgate student or a sibling starting school, please see the email of this update for the link. Thank you all for your very generous donations to our Elementary…


Lyonsgate Montessori Casa students receiving a presentation on collective addition.

Lyonsgate Update Dec. 9, 2024

Good Morning Lyonsgate Families, Thank you for submitting your registrations for the 2025.2026 school year. If you still need to submit a registration, please do so by Monday, December 16. This registration period is for current Lyonsgate students returning for the 2025.2026 school year, any siblings those students may have that are starting school next year, and for families that have previously indicated their intention to register for the 2025.2026 school year. When completing your…


Lyonsgate Montessori Casa student engaged in a Montessori pouring activity to develop focus and concentration, and fine motor skills.

Lyonsgate Update Dec. 2, 2024

Good Morning Lyonsgate Families, As we enter December we have three weeks remaining in the fall term. The last day of classes before the winter break is Dec. 19 and we return in the new year on Jan. 6, 2025. As this term draws to a close, we begin to look ahead to not only the new year but the new school year to come. Registration for the 2025.2026 school year opens this week. Please check your inbox for an email with the 2025.2026 school year registration form link and tuition schedules. This…


Lyonsgate Montessori Elementary student using the Montessori Stamp Game material to tackle a division question with lots of exchanging.

Lyonsgate Update Nov. 25, 2024

Good Morning Lyonsgate Parents, There are two Parent Education events taking place this week on Thursday, Nov. 28, both from 3:30-4:15: Primary Campus for Casa and Toddler Parents: At the Primary (Aberdeen) campus, Lyonsgate principal, Rachel Lyons, will be presenting “The Beauty of the Three Year Casa Cycle”: We invite all Toddler and Casa families to attend a Parent Education event on Thursday, November 28, from 3:30-4:15 p.m. hosted by Lyonsgate principal, Rachel Lyons. We will dive into…


Lyonsgate Montessori Toddler student learning a life skill and building hand strength by learning to wring out a cloth.

Lyonsgate Update Nov. 18, 2024

Good Morning Lyonsgate Families, Parent-Teacher Conferences take place this week on Friday, Nov. 22 (there are some conference slots available after school earlier in the week for some classes). Both Lyonsgate campuses will be closed to students on Friday to accommodate the conferences. Childcare is available during your conference. If you still need to sign up for a conference: Please click here to sign up for your 20-minute Parent-Teacher conference. Upcoming Parent Education Events: On…


Lyonsgate Update Nov. 11, 2024

Good Remembrance Day Morning Lyonsgate Families, Education for peace is a central tenet of Maria Montessori’s teaching philosophy and method. Thank you for choosing a Montessori education for your children as we look forward today to a more peaceful world. Show & Share: The Casa and Toddler students are excited to welcome you into their classrooms this week to show you some of their Montessori materials and to share some their favourite work with you. If you still need to sign up for…


Lyonsgate Montessori Casa student receiving a presentation on how to fold an apron to return an activity to the shelf ready for the next person to use.

Lyonsgate Update Nov. 4, 2024

Hello Lyonsgate Families, Parent Education: This Thursday, Nov. 7, is a Parent Education event open to all Lyonsgate families and that will cover Maria Montessori’s Second Plane of Development (the Elementary years). See the Elementary and Casa sections below for details and to RSVP. Show & Share: Next week is Show & Share for Casa and Toddler parents. Parents are invited into their Toddler and/or Casa children’s classrooms at the end of the school day, from 3:30-4:00,…


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…