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Weekly Update Dec. 5 - 12

December 5th, 2025


The First Great lesson

 

Our part is to give help when we are asked. If we are careful not to interfere with a child’s activities and interests as long as they are not harmful, nature will see to his development. 
Maria Montessori
Maria Montessori Speaks to Parents, pg 40


Happening this week:

 Friday Coffee Hour:

Join us after drop-off every Friday morning!
Our faculty guest today will be Susan Patrick, Young People's Community Guide.
 
Next week's faculty guest will be Grail Kearney, Lower Elementary Guide.

Friday, Dec. 5th:

 

Fire Prevention Day!

In the morning, our Northfield fire chief, Ryan, will come to LMS for YPC and Childrens House children to familiarize them with their basic equipment and firetruck.

Elementary children will travel across the street for an engaging interactive experience at the fire house. 


 

First Friday Game Night

  •  5pm - 7pm   

$6 per person; includes pizza. Bring a game and/or learn a new one. This is an all-ages event. You know your child's readiness to sit and play a game during the evening. (Please RSVP via Remind)


Monday, Dec. 8:

Community Circle:

Adolesent Plane of Development

3:30 pm 

Meredith Whitehouse of Washington Montessori School, along with Melissa Pavick and Lauren Casey from Millstream Farm, will guide us through the unique design and purpose of Montessori middle school programs. If you’re curious about what Montessori education looks like after LMS, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn more. It’s never too early to discover the journey ahead.

We invite you to schedule a classroom observation:

This is a wonderful opportunity to see Montessori in action and experience your child’s classroom environment firsthand. Observations are available through March Break.

Classroom Observations.


Looking ahead:

Thursday Dec. 18th:

Elementary Season of Lights  Winter Celebration

Elementary families, please join us at 2:00pm in the Northfield Fire House (Across from LMS)

Extended Day Children's House children will be escorted across the street to the fire house by faculty to enjoy the event.

 

Friday Dec. 19th:

Children's House Winter Gathering  Celebration

Children's House families, please join us at 11:00am in the Great Hall of Litchfield Montessori School. 

 

If you are able, please bring in a small contribution to the snack table for after your child's event.
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