Lyonsgate Weekly Update | May 10, 2019
Hello Lyonsgate Montessori Families, Happy Mothers' Day! We're wishing all of our wonderful Montessori moms the very happiest of Mothers' Days. Be sure to remind your family you spoil you, and make sure they have all the ingredients to make you brunch, and show them how to clean up properly afterwards, and where everything is to help with the other household chores, and let them know where the closest flower shops are, and what time they open on Sunday morning, oh, and be sure to remind them…
Lyonsgate Weekly Update | May 3, 2019
Hello Lyonsgate Montessori Families, This week, Lyonsgate began our participation in the annual Kirkendall Food Drive in support of Mission Services. Elementary students were out distributing collection bags to our neighbours this week, and both Lyonsgate campuses are drop-off locations for donations through Monday, May 6. Please remember that non-perishable donations coming to either Lyonsgate campus must be nut-free, and that personal hygiene items are very welcome. Mission Services serves…
Lyonsgate Weekly Update | April 26, 2019
Hello Lyonsgate Montessori Families, Thank you to all of you that were able to attend the Parent Education evening last night. It was wonderful to see so many Lyonsgate parents being actively involved in learning more about how Montessori education works and understanding how your children work to acquire knowledge. For those that couldn't make it, we understand. Life is busy and there are other evening activities and sometimes we're just tired and once we're home for the night, that is where…
Lyonsgate Weekly Update | April 18, 2019
Hello Lyonsgate Montessori Families, Happy Easter! Your update is a day early this week as there is no school tomorrow, April 19 (Good Friday), or on Monday, April 22 (Easter Monday). Your next Parent Education Evening is coming up on Thursday, April 25. From 3:30-4:00 the Toddler guides will be discussing and demonstrating the Practical Life area of the Montessori environment, both for your growing knowledge of Montessori and to give parents some ideas for the summer that will also help…
Lyonsgate Weekly Update | April 12, 2019
Hello Lyonsgate Montessori Families, Your next Parent Education Evening is coming up on Thursday, April 25. From 3:30-4:00 the Toddler guides will be discussing and demonstrating the Practical Life area of the Montessori environment, both for your growing knowledge of Montessori and to give parents some ideas for the summer that will also help your children to thrive in Casa. From 4:00-4:45 your children's Casa guides will discuss the child under six being a sensorial learner,…
Lyonsgate Weekly Update | April 5, 2019
Hello Lyonsgate Montessori Families, Sorry about all the parking lot construction chaos this week. We didn't know any work was being done until they showed up and started digging holes. Between that and the Locke St. re-construction work it has been an early start to construction season around these parts. Also sorry (not sorry) for Mrs. Lyons's April Fools Day joke about it being a half-day on Monday. For those subjected to a moment of panic at the door, you'll be happy to know that Mrs.…
Lyonsgate Weekly Update | March 29, 2019
Hello Lyonsgate Montessori Families, This past week, a number of your fellow Lyonsgate families had the bureaucratic pleasure of making sure their children’s immunization records are up to date with Hamilton Public Health. This is one of those cracks in the system. Parents are required to notify Public Health each time children rececive a vaccination. We always think it would be nice if the doctors offices just let Public Health know, but we imagine there are privacy and medical record…
Lyonsgate Weekly Update | March 22, 2019
Hello Lyonsgate Montessori Families, It was very nice to welcome everyone back from March Break this past week, especially under some warmer, snow-free, skies. We are now into the spring term — the final term of the 2018-2019 school year. This is the term when Montessori students work to master the new skills and knowkedge they have been developing, and when they start looking ahead to next year; that can mean anticipation of a move into a leadership and mentorship role in their Montessori…
Lyonsgate Weekly Update | March 7, 2019
Hello Lyonsgate Montessori Families, Happy March Break! Remember, Lyonsgate is closed for March Break starting Friday, March 8, through Monday, March 18. We return to school for the spring term on Tuesday, March 19. We hope you all have a wonderful time on your trips to warmer climes, or enjoy the peace and restoration of a quiet week at home together. This week, we have a little photo retrospective of the Montessori school year so far: Toddler: Casa: Elementary:……
Lyonsgate Weekly Update | March 1, 2019
Hello Lyonsgate Montessori Families, Well, we almost had a 5-day week… March Break starts next week. March Break runs from Friday, March 8 [no school], through Monday, March 18 [no school], inclusive. Lyonsgate is closed on those dates. We return to school for the spring term on Tuesday, March 19. Be sure to read the updates from your children’s Montessori guides to learn what’s happening in your child’s Montessori environment. This Week: Toddler: This week, the…