Weekly Update Feb. 2 - Feb. 9
February 2nd, 2024
Citizen of the World, p. 22
Happening this week:
Friday, Feb. 2nd:
Friday Coffee Hour:
Join us after drop-off every Friday morning!
Join today for First Friday!
3:00 pm Play Date
Join us on the LMS playground from 3pm to 5pm for our monthly play date.
5:00 pm Family Game Night
Come together for a intergenerational experience - Family Game Night - 5pm to 7pm in the Great Hall. Bring your favorite game to share or learn a new one!
Game Night is a fundraiser for the 6th year trip. $6 per person (includes pizza)
RSVP via Remind
Winter Clubs:
There is still time to sign up for winter clubs!
Children ages 5+, Tuesday's Sewing with Margaret
Children ages 4-6, Wednesday's Abundant Circle Jr with Monika
Clubs begin - February 20th.
Registration open!
Fundraiser:
This is one evening you won't want to miss and will be our one major fundraiser of the year.
BECOME A SPONSOR / PLACE ADVERTISEMENT
PURCHASE CLASSROOM PROJECT TICKETS IN ADVANCE
Auction items will be added throughout the month. Check back regularly!
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
Things to know...
Annual Wine & Beer Basket
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.
Winter Illnesses -
For the members of our community who are immune compromised, and for the rest of us who appreciate not being exposed to illness, please help keep everyone well this winter. Please read this page from our parent handbook for further information about the current expectations with regard to keeping everyone healthy this season.
Help keep everyone in the loop: When calling out, please send a Remind message to both Betsy and your child's teacher.
Give to the Annual Fund
Thank you to all who have contributed so far!
The participation of every parent in our annual fund campaign is essential. It shows that, as a community, we value and invest in our children's education. It also encourages outside donors and grant organizations to support us, as they see the strong backing by our own community.
Montessori Moment:
Last Child in the Woods
Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder
In this influential work about the staggering divide between children and the outdoors, child advocacy expert Richard Louv directly links the lack of nature in the lives of today's wired generation—he calls it nature-deficit—to some of the most disturbing childhood trends, such as the rises in obesity, attention disorders, and depression.
Last Child in the Woods is the first book to bring together a new and growing body of research indicating that direct exposure to nature is essential for healthy childhood development and for the physical and emotional health of children and adults. More than just raising an alarm, Louv offers practical solutions and simple ways to heal the broken bond—and many are right in our own backyard.
This new edition reflects the enormous changes that have taken place since the book was originally published. It includes:
- 100 actions you can take to create change in your community, school, and family.
- 35 discussion points to inspire people of all ages to talk about the importance of nature in their lives.
- A new progress report by the author about the growing Leave No Child Inside movement.
- New and updated research confirming that direct exposure to nature is essential for the physical and emotional health of children and adults.
Last Child in the Woods: Saving our Children from Nature Deficit Disorder has spurred an international movement to connect children, families and communities to the natural world. This is a book that will change the way you think about your future and the future of your children.
Purchase from our Local Bookstore
Looking ahead...
- Nov25 Thanksgiving Break (School Closed) See Details
- Dec6 3:30 PM - First Friday *After School Playdate* See Details
- Dec6 5:00 PM - First Friday *Game Night* See Details
- Dec11 5:30 PM Community Circle See Details
- Dec19 2:00 PM Season of Lights See Details
- Dec20 11:00 AM Children's House Winter Gathering See Details
March 2024
Photo Days have been rescheduled!
Individual and class photos will take place upon return from Spring Break.
