Weekly Update - Litchfield Montessori School | Litchfield Montessori School

“The mathematical mind is a mind which is especially interested in mathematics. Instead of finding mathematics idiotic and absurd, it finds them interesting and absorbing. It is a fact that most of the children in our Montessori Schools do achieve great enthusiasm in doing mathematics. It is the preparation of their minds which enables them to derive this pleasure. ”

Maria Montessori
The 1946 London Lectures, p. 87

Happening this week:

Friday, Jan 26th:

Friday Coffee Hour:

Join us after drop-off every Friday morning!

Our faculty guest today will be Jay Potter, Wilderness co-specialist.

Next week's faculty guest will be Kate Gnitzcavich, Upper Elementary Guide.

Winter Clubs:

There is still time for children ages 4-6 to sign up for Abundant Circle Jr!

Club begins Wednesday, February 21st.

Registration is now open to those interested!

Sign-Up

Fundraiser:

Friday, February 23rd 2024

The Litchfield Inn

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Tickets are $50 in advance and $55 at the door and you'll see pre-sale class project tickets are already available (click "Browse Items"). This is one evening you won't want to miss and will be our one major fundraiser of the year.

Ways you can help make it a success:

Buy a ticket to attend
Spread the word on social media and link to friends and family
Buy a family ad to see a photo of your child at work in class in our auction book
Tap into your business contacts to help find sponsors and advertisers
Register to participate in the virtual auction even if you can't make it in person

View our calendar of events

Link the LMS calendar to your preferred electronic calendar to stay up to date on school happenings and volunteer opportunities.

Things to know...

Annual Wine & Beer Basket

We're counting on everyone, as part of the Parent Guild, to help create baskets for the Gala door prizes this year.

Please select items from this SignUp Genius list and drop them off by the beginning of February.

Financial Aid:

We are already planning for School Year 2024-2025!

If you plan to apply for financial aid, be sure to complete the FAST application by Friday, February 16th.

Montessori Moment:

Whether you’re a veteran parent, a new mom or dad, or building a kids’ baseball team, there’s one thing we all have in common – learning to connect with children.

However, with busy jobs, extracurricular activities, and other responsibilities, you may sometimes feel like you’re coming up short. This blog post discusses the importance of making time to connect with your kids and helpful ways to do so as they grow from toddlers to pre-teens.

Our children’s relationships and connections shape how they see, understand, and interact with the world. Through their connection with parents and others, your child will learn how to express themselfs through smiles, laughter, anger, crying, and more.

As a parent, making your child feel safe and secure while guiding them throughout their development is essential. When you build a strong foundation by listening to what your kids say, being present, and setting time aside to spend with them, you are more likely to avoid parenting issues, and they are more likely to feel safe and secure with you.

Read the article

Looking ahead...

March 2024

Photo Days have been rescheduled!

Individual and class photos will take place upon return from Spring Break.

Wed. March 27 - YPC & Upper Elementary

Thurs. March 28 - Children's House

Fri. March 29 - Lower Elementary

Weekly Update Jan. 26 - Feb. 2

January 26th, 2024

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