Updates & Announcements
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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…