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Weekly Update March 8 - 15

March 8th, 2024

“We tend to think that the realm of music is the privileged area of some happy few. Experience has taught us, however, that if offered the right kind of education from a very early age onwards, anyone is capable of entering the realm of music. Not everyone has the talent to practise music at an artistic level, or create new work, but everyone can reach a stage where they can enjoy it. ”
Maria Montessori
The Montessori Approach to Music

Happening this week:

Friday, March 8th:

Last day of school prior to Spring Break!

 Friday Coffee Hour:

Join us after drop-off every Friday morning!
Our faculty guest today will be Gina Hepp, Music Specialist and Upper Elementary Assistant.

 

Save the Date:

Friday, April 5th.

Upper Elementary Bake Sale & Family Game night. 

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...

Spring Break:

Monday, March 11th - Friday, March 22nd.

 

Photo Days

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

Wed. March 27 - Lower Elementary
Thurs. March 28 - Children's House
Fri. March 29 - YPC & Upper Elementary

 

Hearing & Vision Screening:

Tuesday, April 23rd & Wednesday, April 24th

Hearing and Vision Screening for Extended Day (aged 5 years by September 2022), 1st-, 3rd-, 4th-, and 5th-year students (excluding 2nd- and 6th-years). Please complete the permission slip to allow the Litchfield Public School Registered Nurse to conduct the testing for your child. 

 

 

Summer Camps:

Begin Monday, June 10th

Young People's Community - Directed by Susan Patrick, 3 week option

Children's House - Directed by Kelsey Ferguson & Danielle Snydar, 3 week option

Elementary - Directed by Amanda McGrew & Monika Geerling, 3 week option

Please note - there are no Camp's offered during July this summer.

More information to come over spring break!

We love the woods, but maybe not everything in them... 

Please check your children nightly for ticks.

The start of spring is a great time to remind ourselves that exposure to tick borne illnesses can happen any time of the year, but risk is highest in spring and summer months.  Let's do our part to educate ourselves and our children. 

Please find linked, two informative posters to start/continue the conversation with your child. It is important that even a small child knows to tell an adult if they feel any kind of bump/itch or creepy crawly that might be a tick. 

*The school has a tick-twister, which is a very effective way of removing the whole tick. 

These safe, effective products are also recommended to families concerned with tick exposure:  permethrin and picaridin

Montessori Moment:

 

Family Vacationing Made Easier

Traveling with Children.

—by Jane M. Jacobs, M.A., Montessori Educational Consultant at Montessori Services.

"You don't have to go far or plan a big, expensive vacation to see great stuff. In fact, some of the greatest places may be right around the corner."  -Joanne O'Sullivan, 101 Places You Gotta See Before You're 12!

 

Parents often have mixed feelings with the approach of vacation time. It's nice to have a more relaxed routine and a change from the work/school schedule, but it's not always easy to keep children content when traveling. Whether taking day trips or longer excursions to distant locations, planning ahead with your children can ease the stresses and struggles.

Looking ahead...

 

March 2024

 

Photo Days

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

Wed. March 27 - Lower Elementary
Thurs. March 28 - Children's House
Fri. March 29 - YPC & Upper Elementary
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