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“Children are so responsive that if you treat your child with kindness and consideration he too will be kind. If you let him pursue his own little affairs and interests undisturbed, you will find that he will be less inclined to disturb yours. Try to interfere with him as little as possible, there is no need to worry about him growing up ignorant or ill-mannered. Instead he will be observant and intelligent, independent and persevering, and these qualities lie at the root of personality. ”

Maria Montessori
Maria Montessori Speaks to Parents, p. 61

Friday, Nov. 22nd:

Harvest Feast Day!

8:45 AM Community Circle PARENT BREAKFAST (All Parents Invited)

Please join us for a parent’s breakfast at Patty’s Restaurant in Litchfield after drop-off. During breakfast, we’ll engage in a Community Circle parent education experience led by Melora Mennesson, who will share insights on the Cosmic Education component of Montessori philosophy. Read more

11:00 AM Harvest Feast (Children's House & Elementary Families)

After breakfast, Children’s House and Elementary parents are invited to return to LMS at 11:00 AM for the Harvest Feast. We’ll gather on the field for a celebration of gratitude, followed by a meal prepared by the children. Please note: Only Children’s House and Elementary children participate in this event with their parents. We do not disrupt the morning routine for our youngest community members.

In keeping with tradition, we ask that each person brings a bowl (preferably wooden), cup (preferably tin), spoon, cloth napkin, and a basket to carry them in.

12:30 PM Early Dismissal (All Students)

This event also begins our Thanksgiving Break, with a 12:30 PM dismissal for all students, including YPC.

There is no aftercare.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Thanksgiving Break -

Begins Nov. 22nd, 12:30 PM

Enjoy the time with your family!

We welcome you back to school on Dec. 2nd!

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Things to know...

New Club Offerings:

Woodworking for beginners - on Wednesdays

Build Your Own Carpenter’s Tool Box

This club is designed for Elementary children who want explore creative wood-working projects! The tool box will last a lifetime and is designed to fit the tools that are included with club registration. The box will be made from 1”X6” unfinished pine and students will carve the handle themselves (using the shave horse). Joinery will be done with wooden dowels or discs using no nails or screws. The box will be designed to hold a small hand saw, chisels, the wooden mallet (that children will make), folding ruler, pencil, carpenter’s crayon etc. Emphasis is on safety through proper use of tools. Respecting wood, its history as a living tree and qualities are woven into the experience.

Director: Ed Thorney

Dates: (5) Wednesdays, December 4th, 11th & 18th, and January 8th & 15th.
Times: 3:15-4:30
Cost: $230

Materials and tools included:

Tools children will use to make the toolbox, and then keep:

Small Japanese pull saw
Set of wood chisels
Wooden Mallet that you have made
Carpenters crayon
Small folding carpenter’s ruler

Hot liquids, and popcorn will be provided. Students are encouraged to bring their own snacks too.

Register today

Great gifts this holiday season:

LMS mugs -

Drop in, or send a Remind to Michelle or Betsy.

$10 each.

Get yours today!

Montessori Services, for small hands -

From the LMS Handbook:

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 excerpt from page 11 of our parent handbook:

Health & Safety Protocols

We rely on families to help keep everyone at school safe by doing their part to keep sick children home.

Please keep your child home if he/she has symptoms of illness. Fever, a sore throat, a cough or greenish colored discharge from the nose are clear signs of illness.

Students may return to school after they are fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducers.

When students come to school sick, they jeopardize the health of their schoolmates, faculty and staff. The school may send a child exhibiting symptoms home.

Parents should notify the school in the morning if their child is sick and will not be coming to school. If your child has a communicable disease, i.e., strep throat, G.I. ailments, respiratory illnesses, etc., please notify the school.

For further information about the current expectations with regard to keeping everyone healthy this season, please refer to the 2024/25 Handook.

Help keep everyone in the loop:

When calling out, please send a Remind message to both Betsy and your child's teacher.

Weekly Update Nov. 22nd - Nov. 26th

November 22nd, 2024

Friday, Nov. 22nd:

Harvest Feast Day!