Lyonsgate Update January 20, 2025
Good Morning Lyonsgate Families, We had some snow, finally, for your Lyonsgate Montessori kids to play with last week. It was great to finally be able to put the winter materials to use outside at the Primary campus, and there was a lot of shoveling and building during recess. This Friday, Jan. 24, is a PD Day and both Lyonsgate campuses will be closed. Free Piano: the Primary campus building has a piano that is free for the taking to anyone able to move it; please let us know if your family…
Lyonsgate Update Jan. 13, 2025
Hello Lyonsgate Families, Welcome to the winter term, and a serious blast of winter temperatures! We have welcomed some new students to both of the Casa, and to the Toddler, classrooms to start the new year, and our Elementary students have begun their next winter phys. ed. experience at Elev8 Dance. The winter term is a short term that leads into the March Break, and there are a few dates to be aware of: Friday, January 24, is a PD Day and both Lyonsgate campuses will be closed. Monday,…
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 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 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…