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“A child can only acquire the words he hears spoken around him. This is not teaching but absorption. The child is, by nature, hungry for words; he loves strange, long words like the names of dinosaurs and constellations. He takes in all these words without understanding their meaning, as his mind is still taking language in by a process of unconscious absorption. ”

Maria Montessori
The 1946 London Lectures, p. 148

Friday Coffee Hour:

Join us after drop-off every Friday morning!

Today is Grandparents Day! We will not host a parent coffee hour.

Our faculty guest next week will be Monika Geerling, Lower Elementary Assistant & Art Specialist.

Friday, May 9th:

Grandparents/Special Friend Day & 1/2 day EARLY DISMISSAL 11:45 AM

Children look forward to welcoming their grandparents to school.

9:30 - 10:30 am : Children’s House Classroom (ages 3-6)
10:45 - 11:45 am : Lower & Upper Elementary Classrooms (ages 7-12)

Book fair open from 7:45 am - 11:30 am

Children may be dismissed as their classroom event ends.

Younger siblings may be dismissed at the same time.

Faculty Professional Development takes place in the afternoon.

Book Fair!

The Curious Cat Bookstore joins us with their custom curated book fair until 11:30 AM today!

Stop in after drop off.

Happening this week:

Monday, May 12th:

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Intermediate Bike Club

Tuesday, May 13th

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Beginner Bike Club

3:15 pm - 4:30 pm Running Club

Wednesday, May 14th

Pasta Heaven Order Pick-up after school today!

End of Year Schedule:

Tuesday, May 20th - 22nd:

Play Rehearsal at Thomaston Opera House

Thursday, May 22nd:

School Play The Wizard of Oz

Thomaston Opera House, 6:30 PM

Monday, May 26th:

Memorial Day - No School

Tuesday, May 27th:

Field Day at Boulder Ridge

complete the permission slip

Monday, June 2nd:

Festa!

Elementary students and the Festa Experience winners at the Wine & Beer Action will partake in this grand tradition.

Tuesday, June 3rd

Third Year Trip - Yale Peabody Museum

Complete the permission slip

Thursday, June 5th:

Last Day of school

Friday, June 6th:

Moving On Ceremony

School Play Information:

May 20 - 22 : Dress Rehersals at Thomaston Opera House.

Elementary students are to be dropped off at the theater Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings at 8:30 AM and picked up from the theater at 3:00 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.

May 22: 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

Upper Elementary children should arrive at 5:00 PM, Lower Elementary should arrive at 5:45 PM to prepare.

Field Day Information:

May 27th:

PE Specialist, Sam Cochrane, will once again coordinate a parent involved field day!

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.

Children will depart LMS at 9:15 am and be transported to Boulder Ridge by bus. Parents are expected to pick up their children at Boulder Ridge at 2:30 pm. If your child will be picked up by another adult, please mark it in the permission slip.

Once again, PE Specialist, Sam Cochrane, will coordinate a parent involved field day! Please sign up to volunteer in the permission slip.

Complete the Permission Slip

Moving-On Ceremony Information:

June 6th:

This special event celebrates our students as they transition to new stages in their educational journeys. We will honor children moving from Extended Day to Lower Elementary, Third Years advancing to Upper Elementary, and our Sixth-Year children completing their time at LMS.

Although it is not a requirement, all are welcome to attend, even if your child is not moving up this year. Extended Day through Elementary children have been preparing musical entertainment for the event, and they are eager to showcase their talents.

Afterward, we invite all families to join us for a bring-your-own-picnic lunch. Please remember to bring a picnic blanket to relax and enjoy the time together.

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