Hello Lyonsgate Families,
Next week is parent-teacher conference week. There are some spots available after school on Monday-Thursday, and both Lyonsgate campuses will be closed to students on Friday, June 5, to accommodate the conferences. Child-care is available during your conference, and you can find the sign-up below if you still need to select a conference timeslot. Thank you.
This week, the Toddler team share some of the wonderful growth and steps taken by Lyonsgate’s Toddler students this year.
This Week’s Classroom Update
Dear Families,
As we begin wrapping up another wonderful school year, we wanted to take a moment to share some of the beautiful moments we have been seeing here in the Toddler classroom.
Over the past few weeks, the students have continued to strengthen their friendships while building meaningful connections with one another. We have noticed so much kindness, compassion, and cooperation during the classroom work cycle and at recess. During outdoor play, the children have been creating imaginative games together while practicing turn-taking, problem-solving, and teamwork. With the warmer weather finally here, we have been able to enjoy painting outside and looking for different insects while discussing their characteristics. We have been practicing gentle and respectful ways to interact with living things. The shared conversations the students have encourage language development, curiosity, and collaborative learning among one another.
As we approach the end of the school year, we are seeing the Toddler students take great pride in working together on classroom projects and helping to care for their classroom environment. Whether assisting other students, tidying materials, or collaborating with friends, the children continue to show growing independence and a strong sense of community within the classroom.
It has been such a joy watching each child learn and develop throughout the year. Thank you for your continued support and partnership — we truly appreciate being a part of your child’s early learning journey!
Sincerely,
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
- Parent-Teacher Conference Booking: Please click here to book your parent-teacher conference with your child’s Montessori guide. Both Lyonsgate campuses will be closed to students on Friday, June 5, to accommodate the year-end parent-teacher conferences. Child care will be available during your conference.
- Thursday, June 18: Last full day of school. Friday, June 19, will be our annual Casa graduation ceremony and Family Park Day at Dundas Driving Park.
Toddler and Casa Upcoming Important Dates
- Parent-Teacher Conference Booking: Please click the relevant link(s) below to book your parent-teacher conference with your child’s Montessori guide(s):
Both Lyonsgate campuses will be closed to students on Friday, June 5, to accommodate the year-end parent-teacher conferences. Child care will be available during your conference.
- Thursday, June 18: Last full day of school. Friday, June 19, will be our annual Casa graduation ceremony and Family Park Day at Dundas Driving Park.
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
- Parent-Teacher Conference Booking: Parents are invited to meet with their lead classroom guide during the first week in June to discuss their child’s growth and development. Please use the links below to reserve a timeslot with Michelle (years 1-3) or Marissa (years 4-7). If you are unable to attend during the listed dates and times, you are welcome to email your guide to make alternate arrangements.
- Monday, June 8: Open Classroom for All Elementary Families. Families and friends are invited to join us after school on Monday, June 8, between 3:15–4:15, for our last Open Classroom event of the school year, showcasing the students’ work from the third term. When you arrive, please come to the porch entrance to the Maple Room to meet up with your child and tour the classroom. Casa families are always welcome to join us, as well as students joining Mapleside Montessori in the fall. Our regular aftercare program will still be available to students until 4:30 p.m.
- Friday, June 12 – Saturday, June 13: Senior Sleepover for Years 3-7. Students in Years 3-7 are invited to stay overnight on campus with Marissa and Michelle to celebrate another great year together and welcome the third-year students to Upper Elementary. Please sign-up using the link below by Friday, June 5:
Those wishing to attend should arrive at school in the morning with a sleeping bag and overnight kit, and can look forward to a picnic dinner, outdoor games, skits, a treat buffet, mini MarioKart tournament, and a pancake breakfast in the morning.
- Tuesday, June 16: Graduates Trip to the Royal Ontario Museum. Our graduating students should plan to be at the West Harbor Go Station at 8:15 a.m. to leave on the 8:24 Lakeshore West train to Union Station. This is 15 minutes earlier than originally planned to maximize our time at the ROM. We’ll continue by subway to the ROM and enjoy a day exploring the museum’s collections. Students must have their Presto cards for travel, and should bring a refillable water bottle and packed lunch. They are welcome to bring supplementary cash to purchase an additional snack at a suitable time after lunch or on the way home, but this is not required. Students are planning to return to Hamilton via the 2:47 p.m. Lakeshore West train to West Harbour station at 4:10 p.m. for pick-up.
- Coming Soon:
- Thursday, June 18: Last Day of Class/Elementary Graduation at 3:00 p.m.
- Friday, June 19: Year-End School Picnic at Dundas Driving Park.
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.
