Weekly Update Nov. 24 - Dec. 1
November 24th, 2023
The Discovery of the Child, p. 74
We hope you've enjoyed a week with family and friends!
Each of us looks forward to welcoming the children back on Monday.
Happening this week:
Sunday, Nov. 26th:
The Giving Tree Arrives
Collecting items until December 14th
A treasured LMS tradition, each year families donate gloves, mittens, hats, scarves, as well as gently used winter coats to decorate the Giving Tree. Thank you to our alumni family, The Kowalchicks, for donating the tree itself!
Help make our tree festive this year! Before Winter Break, students from the elementary classes will drop off items to be distributed to local families in need.
Monday, Nov. 27th:
Nutmeg Spice Fundraiser
Please return your order form by Friday, December 1st.
There’s no time like the present to be planning ahead for your winter holiday cooking and baking! This Fall we are pleased to work with Nutmeg Spice for our Sixth Year Trip fundraising campaign. An order form went home with your child last week.
An excellent selection of spices, herbs, rubs, and toppings are now available to purchase. All products are bottled locally in Terryville, CT. They are 100% pure with no fillers or added ingredients and most are GLUTEN FREE!
Thank you for participating and helping us reach our goal!
~Kate Gnitzcavich and the LMS Graduating Class of 2024
Friday, Dec. 1st:
Friday Coffee Hour:
Join us after drop-off every Friday morning!
1st Friday Play Date - Winter Craft
Friday, December 1st After School
The Parent Guild will host winter craft making during the next First Friday Play Date. We invite parents of Children's House and Elementary students to join their children in creating a keepsake. Refreshments provided. An RSVP will be sent via Remind early next week.
For families with younger children, the playground experience outside will continue to be an option for social gathering.
Things to know...
Give to the Annual Fund
Thank you to all who have contributed so far!
The participation of every parent in our annual fund campaign is essential. It shows that, as a community, we value and invest in our children's education. It also encourages outside donors and grant organizations to support us, as they see the strong backing by our own community.
Montessori Moment:
The Awakened Holiday: How to Guide Your Family Through Routines with Intention
BY Aubrey Wallen
"To help with the overwhelming nature of our many holiday routines, we can use our intention as a tool to help make (and keep) the season bright. Intention can create space for us to relax into the present moment and be joyful during the routines we hold so dear. Intentions give us a bottom line so we can focus and prioritize. Things that do not support our intention can be passed over, and our purpose becomes clear. Placing our focus on our decided intentions can reduce overwhelming moments and allow for a heightened sense of peace, presence, and power as we move through our routines."
March 2024
Photo Days have been rescheduled!
Individual and class photos will take place upon return from Spring Break.
