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Weekly Update May 1 -May 8

April 30th, 2026

“It is not enough to provide material for the child to work in school. He demands to go out into the world. Besides material, the school should provide also guides so that the child can go and find the material for himself. We have provided schools and material; they are not enough, he requires exploring the physical world and society. ”
Maria Montessori
Citizen of the World, p. 28

Friday, May 1st:

 Friday Coffee Hour:

Join us after drop-off every Friday morning!
This week's faculty guest will be Monika Geerling, Lower Elementary Guide and Art Specialist. 
 

Happening this week:

Elementary Spring Clubs:

3:20 - 4:30 

  • Tuesday - Sewing Club  (through May 12th)

  • Wednesday - Running Club (through May 13th)

  • Thursday - Beading Club (through May 7th)

NEW - Summer Program Offering!

Elementary Students - Sadie Rotolo, LMS Alumna, will offer this summer program to rising First Years (children entering First Grade in the 2026-2027 school year) through Upper Elementary (Sixth Grade).

The program will focus on letting children creatively explore and interpret Shakespeare's “A Midsummer's Night Dream.” The children will problem solve how to understand Shakespearean language, resulting in a short five-scene performance of the play, where all the kids' work will be displayed through their performance abilities and creative expression.  Registration is now open for LMS families.

REGISTER FOR Elementary SUMMER PROGRAM

Thursday, May 7th:

Happening at dismissal:

  • Plant Sale plant pick-up 

  • Book Fair

    • Hosted by Barefoot Books 

    • Families may visit the book fair after school on Thursday, May 7, or on Friday morning, May 8, through dismissal at noon.

  • Community Circle

 

Community Circle 3:30 PM

Join us for an overview of the Montessori environment. Young People's Community through Upper Elementary Guides will lead you through their classrooms. Grandparents, parents, family and community members are encouraged to attend!

Friday, May 8th:

Grandparents Day!  1/2 day EARLY DISMISSAL

Similar to the Children's House Parent-child Work Morning, or Elementary's Work Night, children look forward to welcoming their grandparents to school.

9:30 - 10:30 am : Children’s House Classroom (ages 3-6)
10:45 - 11:45 am : Lower & Upper Elementary Classrooms (ages 7-12)


Book fair open from 7:45 am - 12:00 pm

 

We encourage children to be dismissed with their grandparents after the event, have lunch, and spend the day together. If a grandparent is not available, a parent or special friend are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to Betsy.

Our youngest classroom, the Young People's Community, does not participate in this event, but still has an early dismissal. 

  • Younger siblings may be dismissed at the same time as their elder siblings. 
  • Early Dismissal for remaining students is at 12:30 pm. 
  • Faculty Professional Development takes place in the afternoon.

Looking ahead...

 

 

 
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