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Weekly Update Oct. 24 - 31

October 24th, 2025


The First Great lesson

 

". . . let us give [the child] a vision of the whole universe. The universe is an imposing reality, and an answer to all questions . . . all things are part of the universe, and are connected to each other to form one whole unity."
Maria Montessori
To Educate the Human Potential, p. 5-6


Happening this week:

Friday, Oct. 24th:

 Friday Coffee Hour:

Join us after drop-off every Friday morning!
Our faculty guest today will be Jay Potter, Outdoor Education Specialist.
 
Due to no school next Friday, October 31st, there will be no coffee hour that day; the following week's faculty guest will be Denise Gilbert, Children's House Guide.
 

Tuesday, Oct. 28th:

Photo re-take or make-up day. 

If your child was absent, or if you would like another opportunity to take your child's portraits, please reach out to Michelle via Remind to ensure your child goes on the list for Rebecca, the photographer. 


Thursday, Oct. 30th:

Elementary Tradition - "Who Am I?"

 

This fun event is a literary/historical character guessing game involving Lower and Upper Elementary Classrooms.
      
For this event, each child will choose to portray either a character from a favorite book/story or a famous historical figure. He/she will need to create a simple homemade costume as well as write 3 simple clues as to his/her identity. The costumes, props and clues should be brought to school on Thursday, 10/30, morning.
 


Thursday, Oct. 30th:

Community Circle - The Power of Words

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 7:00 pm  (ZOOM)

Statewide Virtual Parent Education Event

Led by Keynote Speaker, Elizabeth Slade

Free to all parents from Montessori Schools of Connecticut Member Schools - 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


Friday, Oct. 31st:

No School - Professional Development
Montessori Schools of Connecticut Coference

 

Have a fun and safe Holloween!!

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.

Save the Date!   

  • November, 11th - Parent Teacher Conferences

  • November, 21st - Parent Breakfast & Harvest Feast

 

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