Weekly Update Oct. 10 -17
October 10th, 2025
“The aim of this apparatus is the same: to aid visual discrimination of size or dimensions. The sets of apparatus are colored differently and attractively, but the differences between them are the salient part. Long Rods – differ in one dimension. Broad Stair – differs in two dimensions. Pink Tower – differs in three dimensions. ”
Maria Montessori
The 1946 London Lectures, p. 84
Happening this week:
Friday, Oct. 10th:
Friday Coffee Hour:
Join us after drop-off every Friday morning!
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!
Monday, Oct. 13th:
No School in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day
Tuesday, Oct. 14th:
Pizza Day
Friday, Oct. 17th:
Book Fair Opens!
Children will browse the Fall Book Fair, provided by Curious Cat Bookshop, on Friday, October 17th with their classrooms.
The book fair will be open during dismissal if you would like to buy books with your child.
It will also be open during Fall Festival on Saturday.
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!
Fun Festival Baskets:
For the Fall Festival this year, each classroom community is preparing a themed basket to create an auction for the children. The themes for the classrooms are listed below. Your child's Guide will provide additional details.
- Young People's Community: WONDERful activities
- Children's House: Constructive/Sensorial Play
- Lower Elementary: Art
- Upper Elementary: Brain Teasers/Puzzles
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.
October 31st:
No School - Professional Development
Montessori Schools of Connecticut Coference
Looking ahead...
- Oct13 Indigenous Peoples Day (School Closed) See Details
- Oct18 LMS Annual Fall Festival & Playground Ribbon Ceremony See Details
- Oct30 7:00 PM Community Circle (Zoom) See Details
- Oct31 Montessori Schools of Connecticut Teacher Conference (School Closed) See Details
- Nov7 3:30 PM First Friday *After School Playdate* See Details
- Nov7 5:00 PM First Friday *Game Night* See Details
