Litchfield Montessori School News & Events

“If we truly consider education to be the development of latent possibilities, rather than using the word education, we should adopt another: cultivation. The educator must cultivate the potentialities existing in the child, so they may develop and expand. It is essential to take advantage of this highly sensitive period in the life of the human being if, indeed, humanity is to improve. ”

Maria Montessori
Citizen of the World, p. 76

Thank you to Gretchen Silverman, U.S. Women’s Hockey Gold Medalist, former LMS Children’s House Guide, and alumni parent, for visiting us and inspiring our elementary students.

Happening this week:

Friday, Feb. 20th:

Friday Coffee Hour:

Join us after drop-off every Friday morning!

Our faculty guest today will be Susan Patrick, Young People's Community Guide

Next week's guest will be YOU, parents! The gala and silent auction takes place that night and parents are an essential part of making the event a success. Come to coffee hour to discuss any last minute needs and bring your helping hands for final details!

Saturday, Feb. 21st - Monday, Feb. 23rd:

Presenting - Pre-Auction Bidding

Not able to attend the event? No problem!

Beginning Saturday, Feb. 21st, select items will be available on our website for pre-bid until Monday, Feb. 23rd.

What does this mean?

Experiences and other favorite items will be available on our website for you to reserve your space or place your "max bid" pledge.
Our designated volunteers will bid on your behalf the night of the auction!
The bidder with the highest pledge wins the auction item, whether they are present at the event or not.

Tuesday, Feb. 24th:

Mohawk Snowsports Program - Week 5

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

Tuesday, Feb. 24th:

Online ticket sales for the Gala ends tonight!

Purchase Event Tickets

Tickets will be sold at the door.

Help bring in attendees from outside the school community

TELL YOUR FRIENDS & CO-WORKERS VIA SOCIAL MEDIA!

Support our children's classroom projects!

PURCHASE CLASSROOM PROJECT TICKETS

Friday, Feb. 27th:

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

Our Annual FUNDRAISER at the Litchfield Inn

Friday, February 27th 2026

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Saturday, Feb. 28th:

1:30 PM

A Celebration of Life honoring longtime trustee Chuck Conn will be held on Saturday, February 28th at 1:30 p.m. at the Litchfield Community Center. We invite members of our community to join in remembering and celebrating Chuck, whose dedication and service meant so much to Litchfield Montessori School.

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.

2026–2027 Re-Enrollment Process

As we prepare for the upcoming 2026–2027 school year, families will receive an email from TADS in the coming weeks with instructions to begin the re-enrollment process.

This year, the process will look a little different—and we hope simpler.

What’s New for 2026–2027

Earlier registration:

Registration forms that are typically completed over the summer will now be included as part of the February re-enrollment process.

Financial aid applications:

Families who wish to apply for financial aid will be prompted to do so during the re-enrollment process.

Financial aid deadline:

The deadline to complete the financial aid portion of re-enrollment will be in March.

Weekly Update Feb. 20 - 28

February 18th, 2026

Thank you to Gretchen Silverman, U.S. Women’s Hockey Gold Medalist, former LMS Children’s House Guide, and alumni parent, for visiting us and inspiring our elementary students.

Happening this week: