Litchfield Montessori School News & Events

“The absorption of the environment is an intellectual activity. It is a psychic necessity that the child explores the environment; it satisfies his spirit. After he has had the satisfaction of observing one thing that interests him, he goes on until he is attracted by something else. In this way the child can walk for miles. ”

Maria Montessori
The 1946 London Lectures, p. 134

Happening this week:

Friday, March 6th:

Today marks the last day of school before spring break!

There is no Game Night this month.

Friday Coffee Hour:

Join us after drop-off every Friday morning!

This week's faculty guest will be Grail Kearney, Lower Elementary Guide.

The faculty guest at Coffee Hour the first week back after break will be Denise Gilbert.

6th Year Class Trip Fundraising

Get ready for some delicious pies, cakes, and cookies!

The 6th Year class is taking orders for New England’s Pie, David’s Gourmet Cookie Dough, and David’s Gourmet Cheesecakes to support their class trip. The sale begins this week and will end on Tuesday, March 24th. Flyers and order forms will go home, one to each family, this week. All orders will be available for pick up at school at 3:15 dismissal on Tuesday, March 31st.

Spring Pizza Order Form

The spring pizza order form is ready and takes us through the end of this school year! You can order one or two slices for your child each week and support the 6th year class as they raise money for the annual 6th Year Class Trip.

Spring Pizza Form

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation!

-6th Year Children & Families

Community Circle Event

Join Us for a Virtual Community Circle with The Gift of Failure Author Jessica Lahey

Tuesday, March 31st at 7:00pm

Learn more about how Jessica Lahey's work on fostering independence, resilience, and intrinsic motivation strongly aligns with Montessori principles. This will be a wonderful opportunity for parents to hear directly from her about supporting children as capable, confident learners.

This event will be held virtually, so there’s no need to arrange a sitter; parents and caregivers can join from the comfort of home. A registration link will be sent to families via Remind.

We look forward to sharing more details as the event approaches!

Summer Programming

This summer, Litchfield Montessori School will offer a summer program in Susan’s Young People’s Community classroom only. The program will run for three weeks following the end of the school year on the following dates: June 8–12, June 15–19, June 22–26.

Register for YPC Summer Program

No other LMS summer programs will be offered this year.

For families interested in additional summer opportunities for children, several wonderful programs are available through our community partners. Information about these camps is included below, and flyers are also available in the school office.

White Memorial Conservation Center Summer Camp

Arethusa Farm Foundation Summer Programs

2026–2027 Re-Enrollment Process

An email from TADS with instructions to enroll for the 2026–2027 school year has gone out to families.

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 are included as part of the spring 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. (The deadline to complete the financial aid portion of re-enrollment is April 3rd this year.)

Weekly Update Mar. 6 - Mar. 27

March 5th, 2026

Happening this week:

Friday, March 6th: