Updates & Announcements

Lyonsgate Parent Update March 6, 2023

Hello Lyonsgate Families, March Break starts next week. Lyonsgate will be closed March 13-24. We have a couple of notes for both before and after March Break: The Elementary Open Classroom is today, Monday, March 6, from 3:15-4:15. This is an opportunity for family members to visit the classroom and see samples of their child’s work. Casa Graduation Photos: Casa students in their third year and who are finishing the Casa program in June will have graduation photos taken on Friday, March 31.……


Lyonsgate Update Week of Feb. 20-24, 2023

Good Morning Lyonsgate Community, Elementary families: A reminder that your Parent education session was moved to this Thursday, March 2, from 3:30-4:15. You will learn about the different aspects of our Arts program and how art is used as a medium for exploration of all subjects. Please RSVP to elementary@lyonsgate.ca Also, see the Elementary section for info about the Open Classroom event next Monday, March 6. Toddler Casa Elementary Photo Gallery Toddler [Sorry, no Toddler photos this…


Lyonsgate Update Week of Feb. 13-17, 2023

We hope everyone had a very enjoyable Family Day long weekend. Elementary Parent Education is this Thursday, Feb. 23, from 3:30-4:15. Please see the Elementary section for details. Elementary Summer Camp: please also see the Elementary section for details about summer camp weeks for elementary students, including those joining the Elementary program in September. Toddler Casa Elementary Photo Gallery Toddler We would like to start off by thanking everyone who was able to make it to the…


Lyonsgate Update Week of Feb. 6-10, 2023

Hello Lyonsgate Community, Your children’s Casa and Toddler Montessori guides will host Parent Education events on Thursday, Feb. 16, at the Primary campus. (Elementary Parent Education is Feb. 23). For both Parent Education Sessions we ask that parents please enter and exit through the grey door (where we do drop off and pick up on rainy days). Students are welcome to stay on the playground during the Parent Education sessions. Please avoid the urge to pop your head in and say…


Lyonsgate Update Week of Jan. 30-Feb 3, 2023

Hello Lyonsgate Community, Please see below for updates from the last week at Lyonsgate. Toddler and Casa families: please note that there is a Parent Education event coming up on Thursday, Feb. 16. Time and topic details will come separately. Toddler Casa Elementary Photo Gallery Toddler Hello Toddler Community, Finally, Winter is here! Thank you for responding to the seasonal temperatures by sending your children with appropriate winter gear. Sending waterproof mittens with thumbs enable…


Lyonsgate Update Week of Jan. 23-27, 2023

Hello Lyonsgate Families, Please see below for updates from the past week at Lyonsgate Montessori School. Toddler Casa Elementary Photo Gallery Toddler It looks like winter has finally arrived at Lyonsgate! At last, the children were able to use the snow shovels that they have been eagerly eyeing in the shed the past few months. Although it was an extra short week with back-to-back snow and PD days, we managed to have a lot of fun, work hard, make art, dance, and bake a delicious cinnamon…


Lyonsgate Update Week of Jan. 16-20, 2023

Hello Lyonsgate Families, With the start of the winter term we’re happy to announce the addition of Ms. Rebecca Bye to the staff at the Lyonsgate Primary campus. Ms. Bye will be filling the support role at Lyonsgate, so all of your Casa and Toddler children will get to know her as she supports all of the classrooms, covers recess and other outdoor periods, and lends her helping hands where needed. Ms. Bye will be in the role while Ms. Duhig is on maternity leave to welcome the third…


Lyonsgate Update Week of Jan. 9-13, 2023

Toddler Casa Elementary Photo Gallery Toddler Happy New Year and welcome back Toddler families. I hope that everyone had a wonderful break with time to rest and time to connect with family. Naturally, this break from routine brings with it a time of readjustment but I am pleased to report that our returning toddlers have been able to slip back into the rhythm of the daily routine without much difficulty. It is remarkable to see how much everyone has grown in just two short weeks! Many of our…


Lyonsgate Classroom Updates Week of Dec. 12-16, 2022

Hello Lyonsgate Families, This is the last week of school before the winter holiday. Thursday, Dec. 22 is the last day of school and we return on Monday, January 9, 2023. Please remember to submit registration forms for the 2023.2024 school year by Tuesday, Dec. 20 (see the Dec. 5 email “Registration for 2023.2024 School Year at Lyonsgate Montessori” for the form link). The image at the top, and in the gallery below, are Ms. Covics’ seasonal snack creations for the students.…


Lyonsgate Classroom Updates Week of Dec. 5-9, 2022

Hello Lyonsgate Families, Good Morning Lyonsgate Families, Please see below for updates from your children’s Montessori classrooms. Toddler Casa North Casa South Elementary Photo Gallery Toddler Hello Toddler Parents, As the holiday approaches and the excitement mounts we can often see behavioural changes in our toddlers. Interruptions in routine, illness, big changes like a new sibling arriving, or small temporary changes such as a relative coming to visit for a day can be difficult…