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Weekly Update May 23rd - 30th

May 16th, 2025


...there would be all kinds of artistic occupations open to free choice both as to the time and the nature of the work. Some must be for the individual and some would require the cooperation of a group. They would involve artistic and linguistic ability and imagination,... 
Maria Montessori
From Childhood to Adolescence, p. 75

 

 Friday Coffee Hour:

Join us after drop-off every Friday morning!

Our faculty guest this week is Danielle Snydar, Children's House guide.

For ourfinal coffee hour of the 2024-2025 school year, next week our faculty guest will be Kelsey Ferguson, Children's House guide.


Monday, May 26th: 
Memorial Day - No School 

 


Field Day Information: 

Tuesday, May 27th:
PE Specialist, Sam Cochrane, will once again coordinate a parent involved field day!
 
Field Day @ Boulder Ridge!

All Elementary and Extended Day students are invited to join us for a day of fun!  Please make certain children are well prepared with all appropriate clothing (pool towel, closed toe athletic footwear, skin protection, etc.) and spares for a safe, fun filled day; our event will happen come rain or shine. 

Children will depart LMS at 9:15 am and be transported to Boulder Ridge by bus. Parents are expected to pick up their children at Boulder Ridge at 2:30 pm. If your child will be picked up by another adult, please mark it in the permission slip.

Once again, PE Specialist, Sam Cochrane, will coordinate a parent involved field day! Please sign up to volunteer in the permission slip.

Complete the Permission Slip

 
 

End of Year Snapshot:

Monday, May 26th: 

Memorial Day - No School 

Tuesday, May 27th: 

Field Day at Boulder Ridge

complete the permission slip


Monday, June 2nd:

Festa!

Elementary students and the Festa Experience winners from the Wine & Beer Auction will partake in this grand tradition.


Tuesday, June 3rd

Third Year Trip - Yale Peabody Museum

complete the permission slip


Thursday, June 5th: 

Last Day of school

Friday, June 6th: 

Moving On Ceremony
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Thomaston Opera House

Moving-On Ceremony Information: 

June 6th:

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Thomaston Opera House

This special event celebrates our students as they transition to new stages in their educational journeys. We will honor children moving from Extended Day to Lower Elementary, Third Years advancing to Upper Elementary, and our Sixth-Year children completing their time at LMS.

Although it is not a requirement, all are welcome to attend, even if your child is not moving up this year. Extended Day through Elementary children have been preparing musical entertainment for the event, and they are eager to showcase their talents.

Due to the wet spring, we have decided to have the ceremony at the Thomaston Opera House and not take a chance with the weather.  We invite all families to join us for a bring-your-own-picnic lunch back on the LMS Field, weather permitting.  Bring a picnic blanket to relax and enjoy the time together.  Cupcakes provided.

If your child is moving on or up and you would like to invite extended family, there will be plenty of room at the Opera House; please be sure to invite them!

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...

Playground Update:

We’re so close! Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we’re nearly ready to break ground on our new playground, but we’re not quite there yet. With your help, we can reach our goal and give our students a brand-new playground to enjoy when the new school year begins. Let’s make it happen together!

Summer Programs:

Begin Monday, June 9th

Registration now open!

Young People's Community - Directed by Susan Patrick, 3 weekly options

Children's House - Directed by Kelsey Ferguson & Danielle Snydar, 3 weekly options

Elementary - Directed by Ed Thorney, 1 week option & Monika Geerling, 2 weekly options
 

VIEW DETAILS

 

Looking for summer programs for July and August? 

Check out these local camps -

Arethusa farm foundation

White Memorial Conservation Center

Litchfield Parks and Rec.

Flanders Nature Center

 

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