Dear Parents,
Today is the last day of school! Join us in wishing tender farewells to Ms. Julia Kim & Ms. Leah Harms. Each has contributed to making this school year a success and we wish them all the best as they embark on new personal and professional adventures! We’d also like to extend warm goodbyes to families who are moving on and invite everyone to keep in touch and visit us whenever possible!
Back-to-School reminders will be sent out to returning families in early August. We’ll also continue to add new posts on our Facebook page and Full Monte blog over the summer, so please keep in touch with us by logging in.
We wish everyone a safe and joyful summer, full of love and happy memories,
The Staff at Lions Gate Montessori
GENERAL NOTICES
Upcoming Dates to Remember
June 26 – 30 | Clean-up Week: NO SCHOOL – Staff members will be on site to wrap up the school year.
July 3 – 7 | SCHOOL CLOSED
July 10 – 28 | Summer Session 1 at North Creek
July 31 – August 18 | Summer Session 2 at North Creek: No session on August 7th
August 21 – September 4 | SCHOOL CLOSED
August 28 – September 1 | Prep Week
Note: Back-to-School information will be sent out in August. The first day of school will be on Tuesday, September 5 for returning Preschool, Kindergarten and Elementary students. New preschool students will start school on Wednesday, September 6.
ANCHOR POINT COMMUNITY (GRADES 1 – 7)
Warmest thanks to all families who contributed such generous, healthy, and delicious treats to our end-of-year party! A fun time was had by all!
CASA COMMUNITY (PRE-SCHOOL & EXTENDED-DAY/KINDERGARTEN)
Community Garden Volunteers Needed: We have planted some carrots, radishes, beets, and potatoes in late Spring and would like some help in taking care of them over the summer, ie. watering and weeding. Our garden are 2 planters in between the Aquatic Centre parking lot and the Seawall, under the Burrard Bridge and close to the water. Please email northcreek@lionsgatemontessori .org by June 28th if you are interested in helping once a week in July and August. Thank you!
COMMUNITY NOTICES Check these out!
Grouse Grind is OPEN! The Grouse Grind is a 2.9-kilometre trail up the face of Grouse Mountain, commonly referred to as “Mother Nature’s Stairmaster.” This trail is very challenging. Keep in mind that there is a wide range of mountaintop trails that might better suit the average hiker. For trail hours, check Today’s Schedule. When you participate in our Grind for Kids program, it’s also a tremendous way to give back. Learn more about Grind for Kids here.
Strawberry Festival | Saturday, June 24, 2017: Admission is FREE! The Strawberry Festival is an all-ages event. There will be with live music, raffles, vendors with unique wares, kid’s games and strawberry shortcake! Come join us in celebrating the start of summer. Stop by at 1:00pm to catch some bargains, grab a seat in front of the band or take in the vibrant atmosphere. Enjoy a piece of strawberry shortcake and buy some raffle tickets for a chance at amazing prizes!
Fête Francophone | Saturday, June 24, 2017 – 10:00am-5:00pm: Location is at North Point & West Promenade, Canada Place. This is a festival of Francophone culture and heritage with live music featuring ILAM and other artists from Festival d’ete francophone de Vancouver’s artists in residence program, children’s entertainment, traditional Francophone cuisine, and more.
Family Day in the Forest | Sunday, June 25, 2017 – 2:00pm-3:30pm: Join Out and About Adventures for an afternoon of fun and come check out our new home at Stanley Park! This outing will include a plant identification walk, fun sensory games for the whole family, some delicious forest teas for tasting and social/free-play time under the trees. Please dress for the weather and bring a mug for any who might like to enjoy some tea. There is also New Outdoor School at Stanley Park: “Out and About Adventures”. It is an urban out-door, early learning program running out of Trout Lake and now, Stanley Park! Programs run throughout the year for children ages 2-6. Space available. Come and join the adventure!
Free Fishing Lesson at Sanctuary Pond in Hastings Park | Wednesday, June 28, 2017 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm: Join the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC for this 2 hour session where you will learn the basics of freshwater fishing! Topic include hatchery roles, fish identification, fish handling, tackle, rod rigging, casting, and hands-on fishing. Rapala rods are provided and programs run rain or shine. This is a Vancouver Park Board Program operated in partnership with the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC for youth ages 5-12 with an accompanying adult. Free event but you must pre-register in advance.
Canada Day at Canada Place | Saturday, July 1, 2017 – Sunday, July 2, 2017: Canada Day at Canada Place has been western Canada’s premier Canada Day event for 30 years, bringing communities together to share our special bond of living in one of the greatest countries in the world and celebrating our freedom, values and diversity. This award-winning event, presented by the Port of Vancouver, is the largest Canada Day celebration outside our nation’s capital and we are celebrating for two days this year to commemorate 150 years of Confederation!
Canada 150 Parade | Sunday, July 2, 2017: Presented by the Port of Vancouver, this year’s parade is on SUNDAY, JULY 2ND, 2017 as part of a two-day Canada 150 celebration at Canada Place. Canada Day celebrates our nation, our people, our cultures and our values. If you’re a person who loves the thrill and excitement of a great public event, and thrives in a large team environment, the Canada 150 Parade is for you! Over 200,000 spectators will be entertained by 60 festive floats, marching bands, dance troupes, and community groups while being supported by over 150 volunteers.
Cause and Effect: Young People’s Perspectives on Past, Present and Future | until September 2, 2017: On now at the ArtStarts Gallery, this exhibition presents a selection of projects from Kindergarten to Grade 12 students from 9 different schools across BC that unpack the question, What effects do the different layers of history, place and context that construct our present have on our future? Admission is free and all ages are welcome.
Made in Canada: Inspiring Creativity and Innovation at Science World | Friday, April 21, 2017 – Monday, September 4, 2017: Celebrate Canadian creativity and innovation, with Science World’s original exhibition, Made in Canada, presented by YVR — where you drive the creative process! Get hands-on and build the fastest bobsled, construct a stunning piece of Vancouver architecture and create your own Canadian sound mashup, to share with friends.
Playland at the PNE | Saturday, May 6, 2017 – Friday, September 15, 2017: Playland opens May 6 with three new family rides! Spin your way through a magical land on the new coaster ride, Bug Whirled, peddle your way to the clouds flapping your wings on The Flutterbye, then take the plunge on the marvelous mechanical Dizzy Drop. All three rides will accommodate the entire family, so get ready to share even more memories and screams this coming spring and summer.