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Weekly Update Dec. 12 - 19

December 12th, 2025


 

The chief symptom of adolescence is a state of expectation, a tendency towards creative work and a need for the strengthening of self-confidence. 
Maria Montessori
From Childhood to Adolescence, p. 63


Happening this week:

Friday, Dec. 12th:

 Friday Coffee Hour:

Join us after drop-off every Friday morning!
Our faculty guest today will be Grail Kearney, Lower Elementary Guide.
 
There will be no coffee hour next week.

Thursday, Dec. 18th:

Elementary Season of Lights  Winter Celebration

Elementary families, please join us at 2:00pm in the Northfield Fire House (Across from LMS)

If you are able, please bring in a small contribution to the snack table for after your child's event.

 

Extended Day Children's House children will be escorted across the street to the fire house by faculty to enjoy the event.

6th Year Class Pop-Up Shop

The Sixth Year class will be holding a pop-up holiday shop after the Season of Lights concert, back at school. Small, handmade items will be available for sale (cash purchases) -  perfect stocking stuffers for the gift giving season. All proceeds will go towards their spring class trip.


Friday, Dec. 19th:

Children's House Winter Gathering  Celebration

Children's House families, please join us at 11:00am in the Great Hall of Litchfield Montessori School. 

If you are able, please bring in a small contribution to the snack table for after your child's event.

Friday, Dec. 19th:

12:30 PM - Early Dismissal for All Students

This marks the beginning of our Winter Break!
We wish you all a joyous two weeks with your loved ones. 

 

We invite you to schedule a classroom observation:

This is a wonderful opportunity to see Montessori in action and experience your child’s classroom environment firsthand. Observations are available through March Break.

Classroom Observations.

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.
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