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Weekly Update Jan. 23 - 30

January 21st, 2026

 

“If during this period of social interest and mental acuteness all possibilities of culture are offered to the child, to widen his outlook and ideas of the world, this organization will be formed and will develop; the amount of light a child has acquired in the moral field, and the lofty ideals he has formed, will be used for purposes of social organization at a later stage. ”
Maria Montessori
To Educate the Human Potential, p. 4

Happening this week:

Friday, Jan. 23rd:

 Friday Coffee Hour:

Join us after drop-off every Friday morning!
Our faculty guest today will be Monika Geerling, Lower Elementary Assistant & Art Specialist.
 
Next week's guest will be Melissa Mennillo, Children's House Assistant.

Monday, Jan. 19th:

With the pending storm, please keep an eye on Remind for up-to-date information about school delays and closings. 

Occupational Therapist observation and consultation - 

We are pleased to share that the occupational therapist who visited last week will continue to support our classrooms on Monday mornings. They will work in all classrooms to support guides and assistants through observation and consultation. This is not a diagnostic service; rather, it is an opportunity to strengthen our classroom practices and better support our children’s development. Examples of this support may include suggestions for the use of existing classroom materials, strategies to support fine motor development (such as pencil grip), body awareness, posture, sensory regulation, or other skills that help children engage fully in their work. If the occupational therapist has specific recommendations related to an individual child, we will reach out to families directly. Please feel free to contact Betsy or Diane with any questions.

Tuesday, Jan. 20th:

Winter Semester Pizza Monday

Pizza Day  - Help support the 6th year class trip, and your child enjoys a slice of pizza for lunch!  

If school is closed on Monday; Pizza Lunch will be on Tuesday. 
Register for Pizza before 10AM Monday morning: 

(click below)

 

Mohawk Snowsports Program - Week 3

Upper Elementary students participate in our Snowsports Program at Mohawk Mountain in Cornwall, CT. Skiing and snowboarding lessons provide the opportunity for students to gain further understanding and control of their fundamental skills and safety etiquette while in a winter alpine environment. Our PE Specialist and PSIA Alpine Level 1 Instructor, Sam Cochrane, will supervise the program along with the support of the students' guide Kate.

Our Snowsports Program include weekly one-hour skiing or snowboarding lessons followed by an opportunity to further practice with our supervisor and chaperones, until 5:15pm.

Layering for Cold Weather

Friday, Jan. 30th:

5:30pm - 8:00pm  - "Together, on Canvas" 

Join fellow LMS parents in creating a collaborative painting to auction off at the Gala.

Washington Art Association & Gallery
4 Bryan Hall Plaza,
Washington Depot, CT 06794


Please note that childcare is not provided.

 

Our Annual FUNDRAISER at the Litchfield Inn

Friday, February 27th 2026

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

How You Can Get Involved!

  • Attend the creative gathering  "Together, on Canvas" (information above)

RSVP

  • Volunteer!

Sign-Up

  • Help create a door prize basket

Donate an item

  • Attend the Event

Purchase Tickets

  • Help bring in attendees from outside the school community

TELL YOUR FRIENDS & CO-WORKERS VIA SOCIAL MEDIA

Become a Sponsor!

  • Sponsor a Family Ad or connect with businesses outside the LMS community to Sponsor 1/4 page, 1/2 page, and full page Advertisements in our auction booklet!

Sponsor the Event

Please mark your calendar and arrange for a babysitter!

There will be no aftercare offered on 02/27/26.

Now through January 27th:

LMS Elementary Art Show!

Theme: "Joy" -  Mixed Media


ABOUT THE SHOW:  Litchfield Montessori School’s winter art show, Joy, features work from our wonderfully talented students. The exhibit offers a look into the power and joy of creative expression. Through different artists and art mediums, the children bring forth their marvelous imagination. 

Exhibit Runs January 6 - 27, 2026

Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St, Litchfield, CT 06759

Friday's:

RED Friday Flag Sticker Stickers and Decals BP-1331

R.E.D. Friday stands for "Remember Everyone Deployed"

You may have noticed some of our faculty wearing red on Fridays - It's not due to our holiday spirit, but to show support for a young member of our community as they experience separation from a deployed parent. We invite you to join us in wearing red on Fridays to show support for and honor U.S. service members currently deployed overseas, as well as veterans.

#RedFriday, #RememberEveryoneDeployed

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.

Looking ahead...

 

 

 
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