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Weekly Update May 24 - 31

May 24th, 2024

“...there would be all kinds of artistic occupations open to free choice both as to the time and the nature of the work. Some must be for the individual and some would require the cooperation of a group. They would involve artistic and linguistic ability and imagination,... ”
Maria Montessori
From Childhood to Adolescence

Happening this week:

Friday, May 24th:

 Friday Coffee Hour:

Join us after drop-off for our FINAL Friday morning meeting!
Our faculty guest today will be Jay Potter, Outdoor Education Specialist.
With Field Day happening next Friday, and the Moving On Ceremony the following week, we hope you can join us for our last coffee hour.

 

Monday, May 27th

Memorial Day - No School

 

 

Play rehearsal at the Thomaston Opera House.

Landmark Theater: 158 Main St, Thomaston, CT 06787

 

Tuesday, May 28th - Thursday, May 30th

Lower and Upper Elementary Students:  Students are to be dropped off at the theater Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings at 8:45 AM and picked up from the theater at 2:45 PM.

If these pick-up times are a hardship or aftercare is needed, please let us know and we can coordinate transportation to and from the school for your child.

Thursday, May 30th

Children's House Extended Day children are invited to preview the play on Thursday at 1PM. 

complete the permission slip

 

Thursday, May 30th

School Play - 6:30 PM

Please join us as the Elementary children perform at the Thomaston Opera House.  All are welcome. 

Landmark Theatre: 158 Main St, Thomaston, CT 06787

 

Friday, May 31st

Field Day @ Boulder Ridge!

All Elementary and Extended Day students are invited to join us for a day of Fun!  Please make certain children are well prepared with all appropriate clothing (pool towel, closed toe athletic footwear, skin protection, etc.) and spares for a safe, fun filled day; our event will happen come rain or shine.

Complete the Permission Slip

 

Class and Individual Photos:

We have been notified that our school photo proofs will be delivered electronically this year. 

Rather than submitting payment or returning unwanted photos to the school, parents will receive a log-in to view their child's photos and decide if they would like to order at that time. The photographer expects to provide us with this information within the next week. 

Welcome back, Donna!

After a medical leave, we are grateful our business manager, Donna Fortier, is ready to return to the office this week. 

Thank you to everyone who has helped support Donna, her family, and our school during this time. We have seen what a kind, committed community we are! 

Looking ahead:

Monday, June 3rd

Upper Elementary Breakfast by Betsy & Sam!
 

Tuesday, June 4th

Third Year Trip - Yale Peabody Museum

Complete the permission slip

Wednesday, June 5th

Festa!

Elementary students and the winning bidder of the Wine & Beer Action will partake in this grand tradition.

Thursday, June 6th

Last Day of School!

 

Friday, June 7th

Moving on Ceremony -10:30AM

Held at Litchfield Montessori School (Extended Day and Elementary children participating in the ceremony should arrive at 10:15am. Sixth-Years should arrive at 9:15am.

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...

Summer Programs:

Begin Monday, June 10th

Registration now open!

Young People's Community - Directed by Susan Patrick, 3 weekly options

Children's House - Directed by Kelsey Ferguson & Danielle Snydar,3 weekly options

Elementary - Directed by Amanda McGrew & Monika Geerling, 3 weekly options

Please note - there are no programs offered during July this summer.

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Montessori Moment:

Why writing by hand beats typing for thinking and learning

MAY 11, 20247:00 AM ET
"To keep up, many schools are introducing computers as early as preschool, meaning some kids may learn the basics of typing before writing by hand.
 
But giving up this slower, more tactile way of expressing ourselves may come at a significant cost, according to a growing body of research that's uncovering the surprising cognitive benefits of taking pen to paper, or even stylus to iPad — for both children and adults."
 
Posted in the category Weekly Update.

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