Greetings Lyonsgate Families,
Thank you all for a wonderful, and very wintery, winter term with your children. They all deserve a joyful, restful, and adventuresome March Break. We’ll see you all back to school on March 23 for the spring term when the leaves and flowers, and Lyonsgate’s students blossom into bigger, beautiful, bundles of joy that each do their small part to make their worlds a better place.
This Week’s Classroom Update
Casa South has been moving at a steady, consistent pace these last few months. Many of the new students have found their rhythm, thanks to guidance not only from the Montessori guides, but also their fellow classmates.
February ignited with the student’s passion to learn more and move through Montessori material work. There is an incredible motivation moving through all the children, and many of the third years have taken it upon themselves to teach the younger students; the patience displayed by the ones teaching a new work, and the determination and desire to master new and challenging work by the ones learning, is something so special to see. The care of work, and of the classroom, has been strong and constant thanks to the new job chart. Each student has their picture placed next to a shelf to tidy at the end of the day. They carry this responsibility for the entire week, and are switched to another job the following week. Along with cleaning shelves, some students got the sought after task of delivering the garbage, recycling, and compost to the kitchen to be sorted into the proper bins, and bringing the dishes to be washed at the end of the day.
The days leading up to Valentine’s Day were full of excitement with the students sharing what they hoped would happen on the day, the unspoken promise of treats and fun family visits hung in the air most days, which was fueled by Valentine’s Day themed crafts that each student could bring home on the special day. One of the stand out moments from the last few months has been when Ms. Prim hosted a crepe making seminar with the children.
All in all, the atmosphere of Casa South has been full of motivation, care, and achievement.
Mr. Cowie.
Spring Recreation Program Registration: City of Hamilton spring recreation program registration starts at 8:00 a.m. on March 11, 12, & 13, 2026. Spring Registered Programs virtual waiting room is available at 7:45 a.m. and online registration begins at 8:00 a.m. To view FAQ’s, learn about the virtual waiting room, search for programs, or to register, visit https://www.hamilton.ca/HowToRegister
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
- Monday, March 23: First day of spring term
Toddler and Casa Upcoming Important Dates
- Monday, March 23: First day of spring term
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
- Monday, March 9: Scholastic Orders Due. If you would like to place an order from the Scholastic spring flyer to be included in our classroom shipment, please submit it online by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 9. Your order will be ready for pick-up at school after the March Break. When you include the classroom code RC144312 in your order, we earn bonus bucks toward new library books and craft supplies.
- Wednesday, March 25: Upper Elementary Outing. Students in Years 4-7 will be travelling by public bus to Crown and Press Gallery and Cafe on Ottawa St. to see works from a variety of Canadian artists. Students are welcome to bring their own pocket money to purchase a baked good or drink at the cafe, but this is not required. Students are kindly reminded to wear their red Lyonsgate t-shirt, and to bring the necessary bus fare or Presto card for travel.
- Monday, March 23: First day of spring term
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.