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Weekly Update Oct. 17 - 24

October 17th, 2025

 

“There is an age when children play; we call it the age of play. But what is play if not to do those things which entail the movement of the hands? Children need to touch, to move all the things which they find in the environment. ”
Maria Montessori
The 1946 London Lectures, p. 36

Thank you to all those who helped at last week's Fall cleanup!

Happening this week:

Friday, Oct. 17th:

 Friday Coffee Hour:

Join us after drop-off every Friday morning!
Our faculty guest today will be Monika Geerling, Lower Elementary Assistant & Art Specialist.
 
Next week's faculty guest will be Denise Gilbert, Children's House Guide.
 

Bake Sale Donations Calling all bakers!

The sixth year class will have a bake sale table at our upcoming Fall Festival, TOMORROW  Saturday, October 18th.

In addition to what we make at school, we are in need of some homemade baked items such as cookies, brownies, muffins, and cupcakes for our table. Individually wrapped items are appreciated, but not necessary.

Donations may be dropped off to the Upper Elementary classroom Today  (Friday, October 17th), clearly labeled “Bake Sale” or can be dropped off Saturday between 12-2 pm.

All proceeds will go towards the sixth year class trip.

We thank you for your continued support!

Fun Festival Baskets:

For the Fall Festival this year, each classroom community is preparing a themed basket to create an auction for the children. The themes for the classrooms are listed below. Your child's Guide will provide additional details. 

  • Young People's Community: WONDERful activities
  • Children's House: Constructive/Sensorial Play
  • Lower Elementary: Art
  • Upper Elementary: Brain Teasers/Puzzles

Friday, Oct. 17th:

Book Fair Opens!

Children will browse the Fall Book Fair, provided by Curious Cat Bookshop, TODAY Friday, October 17th with their classrooms.

The book fair will be open during dismissal if you would like to buy books with your child.

It will also be open during Fall Festival on Saturday.

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.

October 30th:

Each year, faculty from Montessori schools across Connecticut gather for professional development.

On Thursday, October 30th, you will have an opportunity to hear from the keynote speaker for our event via Zoom.

Please register for this important opportunity to continue your own Montessori learning journey.

Register

October 31st:

No School - Professional Development
Montessori Schools of Connecticut Coference

Looking ahead...

 

 

 
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