Hello Lyonsgate Community,
We have an update from the Toddler classroom this week, an upcoming Elementary Open House, sign-up for Casa Show & Share, and notice of upcoming holiday closure dates.
This Week’s Classroom Update
Hello Families!
We have had such a fun and busy time in the classroom, and wanted to share a few highlights with you. The students have been enjoying new creative activities in the classroom, including making their own personal pizza art. They love to choose their toppings and discuss their favourite foods with one another. It was a great way to encourage creativity, choice-making, and conversation.
With winter weather in full swing, we have had the chance to spend time outside enjoying the snow. The students love to help shovel and move the snow, showing lots of curiosity and enthusiasm. Outdoor play like this gives them a chance to build gross motor skills and explore seasonal changes.
We’ve also noticed a growing interest in helping one another and working together. Whether it’s assisting a friend with a task, cleaning up as a team, or showing patience while waiting for their turn, the Toddler students are demonstrating cooperation and kindness. It has been lovely to see these social skills develop. We look forward to sharing more with you soon!
The Toddler Team.
Please click the links below for important dates from your children’s levels, other valuable information, and for recent photos of Lyonsgate’s Montessori students at work:
Lyonsgate Upcoming Important Dates and Information
Toddler and Casa Upcoming Important Dates [find Flower Contribution sign-up links there too]
Elementary Upcoming Important Dates
Check your Lyonsgate calendar regularly for up to date events and information. You can add the school calendar to your own by clicking the “+” at bottom left on mobile or “Add to Google Calendar” on desktop.
Lyonsgate Upcoming Important Dates and Information
- Saturday, January 31: Elementary Registration Open House. Families who are interested in continuing with a Montessori approach to learning through our elementary program are welcome to tour the campus and speak with the classroom guides on Saturday, January 31, between 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Current parents are always welcome to stop by and say hello! Come see us at 248 Locke Street South, at the corner of Charlton and Locke.
- February 13 & 16: PD Day and Family Day holiday. Both Lyonsgate campuses will be closed for a PD Day on Friday, Feb. 13, which leads into the Family Day long weekend; it’s also Valentine’s Day weekend, so have a love-ly time and we’ll see everyone back at school on Tuesday, Feb. 17.
Toddler and Casa Upcoming Important Dates
- Saturday, January 31: Elementary Registration Open House. Families who are interested in continuing with a Montessori approach to learning through our elementary program are welcome to tour the campus and speak with the classroom guides on Saturday, January 31, between 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Current parents are always welcome to stop by and say hello! Come see us at 248 Locke Street South, at the corner of Charlton and Locke.
- Feb. 10-12: Show and Share. Show & Share is an opportunity for Montessori students to invite their parents into the classrooms to show them some of the materials they work with. Show & Share will take place at the end of your child’s school day. Sign up below:
- February 13 & 16: PD Day and Family Day holiday. Both Lyonsgate campuses will be closed for a PD Day on Friday, Feb. 13, which leads into the Family Day long weekend; it’s also Valentine’s Day weekend, so have a love-ly time and we’ll see everyone back at school on Tuesday, Feb. 17.
Casa Parent Observations: Casa North Observations | Casa South Observations
If you are able, please choose a week or two throughout the school year to contribute a bouquet of fresh cut flowers to your child’s class: Toddler | Casa North | Casa South
Elementary Upcoming Important Dates
- Wednesday, January 28: Physical Education at Elev8 Dance. All Elementary students will be returning to Elev8 Dance on Dundurn Street for their P.E. class! Students are kindly reminded to wear lightweight and comfortable clothing to class that will allow for flexibility and lots of high-energy movements.
- Friday, January 30: O.W.L. Workshop 4, Part 2: Changes of Puberty. Students in Years 4-7 will be attending the second half of the O.W.L. workshop Changes of Puberty. They will be learning about body care and different hygiene products that can be supportive of tweens and teens moving through puberty. If they have not already done so, students are kindly reminded to complete their reading assignment in It’s Perfectly Normal, Part 3: Puberty, pages 30-52.
- Saturday, January 31: Registration Open House. Families who are interested in continuing with a Montessori approach to learning through our elementary program are welcome to tour the campus and speak with the classroom guides on Saturday, January 31, between 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Current parents are always welcome to stop by and say hello! Come see us at 248 Locke Street South, at the corner of Charlton and Locke.
- Thursday, February 5: Parent Education Event. Please join us after school on Thursday, February 5, for a parent education session on Discovering Algebra with the Montessori Materials. Parents are invited to join us on campus from 3:30-4:20 p.m. During the event, children whose parents are attending the session are welcome to join the aftercare program at no charge. Younger siblings enrolled at the Primary Campus may remain there for aftercare during the event. Please let us know how many adults plan to attend, and whether your children will be staying in childcare by completing this registration form by Monday, February 2. All elementary students will remain on site for regular dismissal and after care.
Elementary Parent Observations: Parents are welcome to email elementary@lyonsgate.ca to arrange a classroom observation time, at least one week in advance please. Observations take place on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings between 9:00-11:30. (Other days and times may be available if needed). You will be observing the whole Elementary environment and classroom, not solely your own child.
