Hello Lyonsgate Families,
This week, the Elementary campus is hosting a Parent Education Session, “Montessori Outcomes: The Lasting Gifts of a Holistic Education,” on Thursday, Feb. 6, from 3:30-4:15. See the Elementary section for details.
Hamilton Summer Camp Info:
Registration for summer camps is underway. Here are some summer camp links for families that may be looking for summer care and activities (some also offer March Break camps):
- Stoney Creek Children’s Club is for children ages 5-13 and is operated by the former owner of Stoney Creek Montessori School. Registration is open now.
- Hamilton’s Camp Kidaca has programs for children ages 4-15; registration opens February 12 at 8:00 a.m.
- Royal Botanical Gardens hosts summer camps for children ages 5-15 and registration is open now.
- YMCA Summer Day Camps are for children ages 6-13 and registration opens at 8:00 a.m. on March 17.
- McMaster University hosts both summer sports camps and a March Break camp for children ages 6 and up; registration opens Feb. 3 (today!) at 12:00 p.m.
- Mohawk College offers summer camps for children ages 4-12 and registration opens Feb. 5 at 10:00 a.m.
- Hamilton Public Library maintains an extensive list of of summer and March Break day camps in the Hamilton area.
Please click the links below for updates from your children’s levels and for recent photos at Lyonsgate:
Hello Toddler Families,
Our crazy Canadian winter weather of wind chill warnings and rain has kept us inside for quite a few days lately …and with that there has been the inevitable sharing of runny noses and coughs. Needless to say our focus in the Toddler room this past week has been on the practical life skill of self care, specifically wiping one’s nose.
Our classroom has a self-care table where tissues, a mirror, and garbage pail are located. Children are shown how to wipe their nose: by grasping a tissue, starting with your hands on the sides of the bridge of your nose, and to then wipe down and pinch the tissue together at the bottom of the nose. Inevitably we will see our younger toddlers hold the scrunched up tissue under their nose as they move their head side to side, but with continued support, repetition, and many, many tissues later we begin to hear the joyous “I did it!” as independence and confidence are gained.
Vanessa Findlay.
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Bonjour les Parents,
En ce mois de janvier, j’ai eu le plaisir de rejoindre l’équipe de l’école Montessori en tant qu’assistante en français. Je me présente: je m’appelle Lilia Hammouche, et j’accompagne vos enfants dans leur apprentissage de la langue en échangeant exclusivement en français avec eux.
Depuis mon arrivée, nous avons exploré différentes thématiques telles que la famille, les couleurs, et les animaux à travers diverses activités pédagogiques. Ces moments d’apprentissage sont particulièrement enrichissants, et je me réjouis de poursuivre cette belle aventure en leur proposant de nouvelles expériences adaptées à leur développement.
Mme Hammouche.
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Last week, two of our Elementary French groups performed French plays, to the delight of their classmates: the “Quiche Lorraine” group performed “Les Trois Petits Cochons” (featuring a ferocious three-headed wolf) and the “Baguette” group performed “L’Arbre Ungali,” a fable set in Africa. All cast members started learning their lines in September. Over the past two weeks, they sourced and created their own costumes, sets, and props. Now, their peers are clamouring for their own chance to perform soon. Congratulations to our wonderful actors!
Michelle M., French Specialist.
P.E. Outing to United Family Martial Arts: Tuesday, February 4 and Thursday, February 6
Through the month of February, the students will be attending P.E. classes at the dojo on Dundurn Street. Students in Years 1-3 will be attending karate classes on Tuesday afternoons, and should be prepared with their red Lyonsgate t-shirt on Tuesday. Students in Years 4-6 will be attending kickboxing classes on Thursday afternoons, and should also be prepared with their red Lyonsgate t-shirt for P.E. classes through February.
Community Outing: Wednesday, February 5
The first upper Elementary community outing of the new year will take place on the morning of Wednesday, February 5. Students in years 4-6 will be traveling by public transit to visit the McMaster Museum of Art for a morning workshop. Students are reminded to wear their red Lyonsgate t-shirt and to bring either their Presto card or cash bus fare.
Parent Education Event: Thursday, February 6, 3:30-4:15 p.m.
Parents are invited to join Elementary guides Michelle and Marissa for a discussion of “Montessori Outcomes: The Lasting Gifts of a Holistic Education.” At our gathering, we will discuss the science of Montessori and how, through personalized instruction and non-traditional assessment, students develop enduring traits such as curiosity, self-motivation, and a life-long love of learning.
Please email elementary@lyonsgate.ca with how many adults are planning to attend, and whether you require Casa or Elementary child care that day, by Tuesday, February 4. We look forward to seeing you soon!
O.W.L. Workshop 5, Part 1, Gender: Friday, February 7
Students in Years 4-6 will be beginning the next O.W.L. workshop this week, and are reminded to complete the required readings to prepare. The reading assignment can be found at the end of Homelink 4. 🙂
