Thank you so much to all fathers, caregivers, and parents who took the time out to attend our Annual Father’s Day Picnic today! We hope you had as amazing a time as we did!

We’re winding down the school year, but there are still a few last events to mark on your calendars. As usual, don’t forget to check out our new posts to check out on the Full Monte  and our Facebook page!
Enjoy your weekend!
The Staff at Lions Gate Montessori

GENERAL NOTICES

Upcoming Dates to Remember

Thursday, June 16 @ 3pm │ Anchor Point Graduation (please note that there has been a change of date!)
Thursday, June 16 @ 9am│ Parent Support Group (PSG) Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Friday, June 17 │ Parent Conferences NO SCHOOL for students
Tuesday, June 21 @ 2:45pm│ Kindergarten Graduation at North Creek
Thursday, June 23 │ Last Day of School

Supporting Diabetes Research in Our Community: Did you know that the average age a person is diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes is 12 years of age? Our Anchor Point student, Emma, who has Type 1 Diabetes, is raising money to support JDRF, which funds treatments, prevention and an eventual cure for those living with by Type 1. Please click here for a look at her fundraising link to learn more and support children like Emma with Type 1.

Parent Support Group’s  Annual General Meeting │ Thursday, June 16th: The  annual general meeting of the Lions Gate Montessori Parents Support Group will be held on Thursday, June 16th. All parents of students in Kindergarten and up attending North Creek and Anchor Point Schools are welcome and encouraged to participate in the Parent Support Group.

ANCHOR POINT COMMUNITY
Parent Conferences │Friday, June 17: Sign-up sheets were posted by the door on Monday, June 6th. If you cannot find a suitable time for the meeting, please let us know to reschedule another time or day.

Anchor Point Graduation Ceremony │Thursday, June 16th at 3pm: Invitations to the families of the Graduating class have been sent. All families in the Anchor Point community are invited and welcome to join the celebration!

2017 MMUN (Montessori Model United Nations Program), 4th to 7th Year Students: We are thrilled to begin planning for the 2017 MMUN (Montessori Model United Nations) conference in New York City scheduled to be held from March 8th to 11th – just before we go on our 2017 March Break! Please find attached, an introduction to the program. An information meeting will be held for all returning 4th to 7th year students and their parent(s) on Wednesday, June 22 at 3:00pm. Parents: Kindly RSVP us if you would plan to attend.

Spring Tennis Lessons: Our spring tennis lessons will continue every Wednesday until June 22nd. Your child will need to come prepared with appropriate clothing and footwear, a water bottle, and, if possible, their own tennis racquet.

Farm Update: The Upper Elementary children are scheduled to go to the farm on June 13th. On this day, students will leave Anchor Point at 11:15am and will depart Richmond at approximately 4pm. They are expected to arrive back at Anchor Point approximately 5pm. You’re welcome to pick up your child directly from the site in Richmond at 4pm, if you wish. If this is the case, please let us know in advance. PLEASE ENSURE YOUR CHILD HAS A COMPASS CARD WITH A SUFFICIENT BALANCE FOR TRANSIT.

CASA COMMUNITY (PRE-SCHOOL & EXTENDED-DAY)

Parent Conferences │Friday, June 17: Sign-up sheets are posted by the door. If you cannot find a suitable time for the meeting, please let us know to reschedule another time or day. All the conferences are held at North Creek.

Kindergarten Graduation Ceremony │Tuesday, June 21 at 2:45pm: Invitations to the families of the Graduating class have been sent. All families and AM Preschool children in the Casa community are invited and welcome to join the celebration at NC. PM Preschool children will be joining as part of their school day activity.

Community Gardening: We need help with weeding and watering! If you are able to help with the Lions Gate Montessori Community Garden (located next to the Aquatic Centre, under the Burrard Bridge beside the Seawall), please email us to let us know. We will contact you to arrange a schedule and give you further information.

COMMUNITY NOTICES Wondering what to do with your family over the weekend? Check these out!

Project Limelight presents #Fairytale with our very own Anchor Point student, Tallulah Pa ntages: Project Limelight Society presents #FAIRYTALE (Hashtag FAIRYTALE), featuring 24 young performers, ages 8 – 15, who have worked together to create an amazing show for their friends, family and community. #FAIRYTALE, is an all-ages comedy about a young boy, Cinder Fella, and his unexpected journey to become a YOUTUBE sensation with the help of his Fairy Godmothers and YOUTUBE stars, PRINCESS CHARMING and LADY HAHA. The play features great music, audience interaction, huge laughs, fun FAIRYTALE characters and of course, a happy ending.

When: Sunday, June 12, 2016 – 2:00 PM (Doors open at 1:30 PM) and 6:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)
Where: Fei & Milton Wong Experimental Theatre, Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, 149 W. Hastings St.
Click here to buy tickets ($12.00).

Driediger Farms Summer Festival Sunday, June 12, 2016: Head out to the Valley, pick some ripe berries and have fun at the Driediger Farms Summer Festival.  Expect to find both food and fun!  There will be plenty of vendors on site, the opportunity to win doors prizes, enjoy yummy food samples, entertainment, games for the kids and so much more!  Don’t miss out on the hilarious pie-eating contest. Admission is by donation.

Italian Day on the Drive Sunday, June 12, 2016 12pm to 8pm: Now in its 7th year, the annual Italian Day street festival returns to Commercial Drive on Sunday, June 12th. Carrying special significance this year is the eight-block official ‘Little Italy’ designation on Commercial Drive, which was approved by the City of Vancouver this past April. The designation celebrates over 60 years of Italian heritage on The Drive, which is a thriving heart of close to 30 Italian businesses today, some of which have been on the Drive for over 50 years. As Vancouver’s largest cultural street festival, drawing over 300,000 attendees and spanning 13 blocks, the Drive will come alive in a sea of green, white and red, featuring entertainment, activities, vendors and attractions. This year’s theme represents a favourite Italian pastime – eating! Mangiamo!

Point Grey Fiesta June 17 to 19: What started as a one-day event has grown to a 3 day FIESTA! Come kick up your heels at the annual Fiesta Day parade and celebration at Trimble Park. There will be crafts, games, hands on pottery demonstrations and the wading pool will be open. Check out the full line-up of events by clicking on their website above.

BC Family Fishing website June 18 & 19: During the 17th Annual BC’s Family Fishing Weekend (which is also Father’s Day weekend) there are many free-to-attend special Community Fishing Events taking place around British Columbia. These events offer an opportunity to learn how to fish and provide lots of useful educational information in a fun and supervised environment. There are knowledgeable volunteers present to show you the tricks of the trade and help you on your way to catching your first lunker! There are events happening all over the Lower Mainland, check out the website above!

Scandinavian Midsummer Festival June 18 & 19: Thousands of people visit the Scandinavian Community Centre every year to celebrate the traditions and festivities of Scandinavian Midsummer. In its 19th year, it is a weekend of fun-filled activities, living history and non-stop entertainment for the whole family.  Enjoy hilarious events like the wife-carry, musical entertainment, traditional performances, and the kids will love the troll forest and dancing around the May Pole. Admission: Festival Day Pas $10; kids 16 & under are FREE; parking is FREE.

Car Free Day June 18 & 19: Car Free Day returns to Vancouver on  Commercial Drive, Main Street, West End and Kitsilano. The celebrations on Commercial Drive extend 15 blocks from Venables to Grandview. Did you know Car Free day originated on Commercial Drive in 2004? Spend Father’s Day (June 19th) enjoying the automobile-free streets of East Van from noon – 7pm. In Kitsilano Block Party, there isn’t one party there are many! Rather than close off just one main street, numerous individuals and families host block parties. You are welcome to attend, meet some new folks, and have fun being car free. The Kits Block Parties run June 18th & 19th. On Main Street Car Free Day celebrations extend 21 blocks and include multiple kid zones, live entertainment, mini festivals, artisan displays and more. All of this fun is happening from noon – 7pm on Father’s Day (June 19th). Over on the West End Car Free Day, Denman Street gets shut down for heaps of community fun. Join in the fun on June 18th. For more information about the auto-free events, please visit the festival web pages, which feature festival previews and information about how to participate and volunteer.

Playland │Saturday, May 7, 2016 – Sunday, September 18, 2016: The smell of Mini Donuts is in the air at Hastings Park! One of the surest signs that spring is in full swing and summer is right around the corner is the return of Vancouver’s most beloved family entertainment attraction, as Playland at the PNE is set to open its gates to the public for the 2016 season on May 7th.