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Weekly Update Oct. 3 - 10

October 3rd, 2025


“The children love to do these things [practical life activities] for themselves and they learn to be careful and precise in their movements. This is both education of movement, because there is a refinement of muscular co-ordination when the work is carefully done, and education through movement, because these activities involve judgment and will, self-discipline, and an appreciation of orderliness. ”
Maria Montessori
Maria Montessori Speaks to Parents
 

Happening this week:

Friday, Oct. 3rd:

 Friday Coffee Hour:

Join us after drop-off every Friday morning!
Our faculty guest today will be Kate Gnitzcavich, Upper Elementary Guide
 
Next week's faculty guest will be Monika Geerling, Lower Elementary Assistant & Art Specialist.
 

Friday, Oct. 3rd  - TODAY!

Lower Elementary Field Trip

Lower Elementary children will participate in the Since Time Immemorial: Native American Communities in the Eastern Woodlands program, at The Institute for American Indian Studies including the Regional Similarities and Differences activity option, a clay pottery added on, and lunch at the museum.

 

Reminder - 

There is no play date or game night hosted until the installation of the playground is complete. 

If your child is eager to play games, though sign them up for game club!

Saturday, October 4th, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Forman will host: Telling Our Way: A Day of Film & Neurodivergent Celebration.

This event invites families, educators, and community partners to explore how understanding neurodiverse learners can uncover strategies, like structured literacy, that benefit all students.
It will be an inspiring afternoon of stories, conversation, and connection, and it’s free and open to the public. Details and the registration link below.

Tuesday, Oct. 7th   &  Wednesday, Oct. 8th :

 

Photo Days are coming!

  • Tuesday Oct. 7th:

    • YPC
    • Lower Elementary

  • Wed. Oct 8th:

    • Children's House
    • Upper Elementary

We are excited to host Rebecca Bloomfield as the school photographer again this year.

Saturday, Oct. 11th:

Fall Clean-Up   9:00 AM - Noon

We will prepare for this year‘s Fall Festival with a cleanup day. With it being a week before the big ribbon-cutting ceremony, and with guests on the way, this will be the time to do a little sprucing up. Thank you to Jenna Stockwell and Jaime Burnop for heading up the rock painting table for children that morning; they are leading the kindness rock garden rehabilitation work!

 

An After School Club offering for Children's House:

Baking with Kelsey!

Fall Muffin Baking Club with Kelsey – Tuesdays 3:15-4:30
(October 14th, 21st, 28th & November 3rd)
 
For this baking club we will be focusing on the delicious flavors of fall and how we can turn them into muffins.  The children will get hands on practice reading a recipe and measuring ingredients using different types of utensils.  Each week the children will get to take home a small box with muffins in it to share with their families.  Included with the box of muffins will be a copy of the recipe we used so you can make the muffins at home again if you would like!  
 

Registration is now open.

Register

Our new bookshelves have been installed in the foyer!

To the left, you will find books for parents to check out.

To the right, on the lower shelves, are multicultural and multilingual books.

There is a sign-out sheet for both out there.

If there is a book, you are willing to donate that represents your family’s heritage or language, please share!

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.

Bake Sale Donations Calling all bakers!

The sixth year class will have a bake sale table at our upcoming Fall Festival, Saturday, October 18th. In addition to what we make at school, we are in need of some homemade baked items such as cookies, brownies, muffins, and cupcakes for our table. Individually wrapped items are appreciated, but not necessary.

Donations may be dropped off to the Upper Elementary classroom Friday, October 17th, clearly labeled “Bake Sale” or can be dropped off Saturday between 12-2 pm.

All proceeds will go towards the sixth year class trip.

We thank you for your continued support!

 

October 30th:

Each year, faculty from Montessori schools across Connecticut gather for professional development.

On Thursday, October 30th, you will have an opportunity to hear from the keynote speaker for our event via Zoom.

Please register for this important opportunity to continue your own Montessori learning journey.

Register

Looking ahead...

 

 

 
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