Hello Lyonsgate Families,
Please see below for updates from the past week at Lyonsgate Montessori School.
It looks like winter has finally arrived at Lyonsgate! At last, the children were able to use the snow shovels that they have been eagerly eyeing in the shed the past few months. Although it was an extra short week with back-to-back snow and PD days, we managed to have a lot of fun, work hard, make art, dance, and bake a delicious cinnamon and raisin loaf. Fingers crossed that there will be enough snow over the weekend to keep the winter fun going, but not enough to keep us from spending the time together. Stay warm!
Mr. Davis.
Bonjour tout le monde,
Since our return from the holidays, Casa students have been busy working in French with different animals, animal books, and learning about the cold weather. They enjoy studying the frog lifecycle. If you hear them talking about frogs, or making frog sounds, they have learned this in French lessons.
They are also doing a lot of work in French with counting and numbers.
Amusez-vous bien sur la neige,
Mme Murati.
Our focus on Geography this term is the formation of our Earth. Mixed-age groups will follow a particular strand of investigation over several lessons, and have the opportunity to share their learning with friends. While one group may be studying how water shapes our land and cultures, another may be learning about air currents, and another about geology.
Some students began exploring the layers of the Earth last week. Younger students were thrilled to explore the layers of the Earth, make a model in plasticine, and dissect it when they were finished. Older students delved deeper into the characteristics of the crust and barysphere, while students investigating erosion by rivers were excited to use the river model for a demonstration of sedimentation and the creation of sedimentary rock.
As always, reading and literature circles are a big part of the students’ work. Right before the end of a very short week, the class was delighted to gather together as the snow fell outside to sample a delicious fruit punch made by students in connection to the novel, Because of Winn-Dixie. We hope everyone enjoyed the extra days home from school to have fun in the snow!
Looking forward to a wintry week ahead,
Marissa and Michelle.
