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Weekly Update Oct. 4 - Oct. 11

October 4th, 2024


The child works to become [an adult]; by an inner force which urges him to continual activity he acquires little by little his mature characteristics. 
Maria Montessori
Maria Montessori Speaks to Parents, p. 2

Happening this week:

Friday, Oct. 4th:

 Friday Coffee Hour:

Join us after drop-off every Friday morning!
Our faculty guest today will be Danielle Snydar, Children's House Guide.
 
Next week's faculty guest will be Kelsey Ferguson, Children's House Guide.
 

Friday, Oct. 4th:

Lower Elementary will take a field trip to White Memorial Conservation Center TODAY.  Thank you all for completing the permission slip! 

Please remember to leave their booster seat at drop off to ensure safe travels!

The children are sure to have a wonderful time exploring and learning about Animal Tricksters!


Join today for First Friday!

 

3:00 pm Play Date

Join us on the LMS playground from 3pm to 5pm for our monthly play date.

 

5:00 pm Family Game Night

Come together for an intergenerational experience - Family Game Night  - 5pm to 7pm in the Great Hall. Bring your favorite game to share or learn a new one! 

Game Night is a fundraiser for the 6th year trip. $6 per person (includes pizza)  

RSVP via the Remind link we sent!


 

Monday, Oct. 7th:

Pizza Day  - Help support the 6th year class trip, and your child enjoys a slice of pizza for lunch!  If you didn't sign up for the semester, your child can always be included in pizza day. You may choose to participate on a week to week basis. Reach out to Betsy for more information. 


 

Tuesday, Oct. 8th:

Community Circle:  5:30pm

Community Circle: Modern Parenting Through Authentic Connection
Join us on October 8th at 5:30 p.m. for an evening discussion led by Kristina Luce, alumni parent and therapist, as we explore parent burnout and ways to nurture authentic relationships with your children.

Please RSVP via the Remind Link that will be sent Monday and let us know if you will need childcare. 


 

Thursday, Oct. 10th:

Upper Elementary will take their annual overnight trip to Nature’s Classroom

(at the Incarnation Center) - 253 Bushy Hill Rd, Deep River, CT 06417

More details to come from Kate.

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.

Things to know...

Classroom wish lists:

As we begin a new school year, please remember your classroom has a wishlist for sharing with friends and family who want to be apart of enriching your child's experience. All lists can be found under  Support The Classroom

October 2024


 

Photo Days !

Individual and class photos will take place during the last week of October.

Looking ahead...

Saturday, October 19th, 2024

1pm - 5pm

 

Children's Choice Teacup Auction

We are excited to be bringing back our Teacup Auction at this year's Fall Festival! Similar to an old fashioned Penny Auction, this event brings joy to children of all ages. Items, no matter how small, capture a child's imagination, so please consider donating an item based upon your child's classroom theme.

YPC - Animal theme
CH - Lego's
LE - Art
UE - Science
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