Hello Lyonsgate Families,
Last week was a wild weather week, and the temperature is forecast to remain variable this week. Please check the forecast each morning to make sure your Lyonsgate students are prepared for the conditions.
We are also asking that the following items are not placed in student backpacks and are handed to staff at drop off:
- medication
- tuition cheques and payments
- snacks or other outside food
- the following non-medication items for Casa and Toddler only: moisturizer, lip balm, insect repellant, hand sanitizer, diaper cream
There are Ministry required forms that must be submitted before we can administer or accept medications, outside food, or non-medication items. Please view the Parent Form Portal here. Thank you so much.
Please click the links below for updates from your children’s levels and for recent photos at Lyonsgate:
Photo Gallery [No Casa or Toddler photo gallery this week; be sure to see what the Elementary students were up to]
Hello Toddler Families!
This past week, we have been through many weather changes! We have found ourselves chatting with the children about the weather, as we have seen what felt like all four seasons this week! We have seen cloudy, rainy, sunny, and even snowy days!
The children love climbing the Learning Tower or just looking out the window to see what the environment is like outside. We have also seen some children that enjoy reporting it to the class and/or teachers! We have also been having conversations about the changes in the weather and relating appropriate clothing for each condition, as well as having conversations about if we will be having an inside or outside recess. Within the Toddler class, weather is no small talk. There is so much to talk about!
With the change in weather comes a need for different outerwear. Just a friendly reminder to please label all of your toddlers items.
Have a great week!
Ms. Relic.
Click to view and/or sign up for Toddler flower contributions
Bonjour les Parents,
Comme mentionné précédemment, je suis l’assistante en français de vos enfants et c’est toujours un plaisir de travailler avec eux. Au cours des dernières semaines, j’ai eu l’opportunité de les accompagner dans l’apprentissage de la langue française à travers plusieurs thèmes variés et stimulants.
Nous avons abordé des sujets tels que la famille, les couleurs, ainsi que le vocabulaire de manière générale.
Par ailleurs, nous avons également travaillé sur le vocabulaire des animaux, et pour rendre l’apprentissage plus ludique et interactif, nous avons chanté des chansons populaires en français, telles que “La souris verte”, “L’alouette” et bien d’autres. Ces chansons ont non seulement facilité l’apprentissage de nouveaux mots, mais ont aussi permis aux enfants de s’amuser tout en consolidant leur mémorisation.
Au plaisir de continuer à accompagner vos enfants dans leur apprentissage du français.
Cordialement,
Lilia Hammouche.
Assistante en français Casa South.
Click to book a parent observation in: Casa North | Casa South
Click to view and/or sign up for flower contributions in: Casa North | Casa South
Despite a week of wild weather changes, the students were eager to work outdoors, whether it was to take care of the yard, practice P.E. skills, or sketch and read in the spring breeze. They are eagerly anticipating many cultural lessons, projects, outings, and events in the coming weeks. Please keep a close eye on these weekly updates for lots of fun in the coming months, including the annual food drive, spring field trip, and cultural fair!
Warmly,
Marissa and Michelle.
Friday, April 11: O.W.L. Workshop # 7: Reproduction and Staying Healthy
Students in Years 4–6 are kindly reminded to complete Home Link #6 and the preparatory readings for the next O.W.L. workshops on “Reproduction and Staying Healthy.”
Wednesday, April 16: Upper Elementary P.E. Outing – Ultimate Frisbee
The Upper Elementary students have been invited to visit Dundas Valley Montessori School for a day of physical education and community building! The children will learn the basics of ultimate frisbee, enjoy a picnic lunch, and then break into teams for a round-robin of games. Students in Years 4 6 should come prepared with their red Lyonsgate t-shirt, litterless lunch and water bottle, and Presto card or bus fare. The group will leave campus at 8:45 a.m. sharp to travel by public bus to Dundas, and will not return to campus until dismissal time.
Wednesday, April 23: Upper Elementary Outing – LIVELab at McMaster University
The Upper Elementary students will be visiting the LIVELab at McMaster University, a research-based performance theatre with acoustic controls to replicate different types of venues, as well as technology to measure the neurological activity and physical responses of performers. Students in Years 4–6 should come prepared with their red Lyonsgate t-shirt, and Presto card or bus fare.
