Ms. Handibode: Swinging Into A New Year!

Posted on by Michelle Handibode

Welcome to a new school year!  We know that the phase-in schedule can be challenging to manage, but it does allow us to set the tone for the year. We are grateful for your patience and understanding. While it was a busy week it was a very successful one!

In just a few short days, the children are beginning to learn how to navigate the environment and the routines of our day. This is a work in progress and constantly evolving over the year. We had a very smooth start, and we are so excited to be part of this journey with all of the children and all of you!

The adage “a picture speaks a thousand words” comes to mind when you see all the smiles on each child’s face.

Thursday, September 25th, from 5:30-7:00, is Curriculum Night. This is a great time to spend some time in our classroom and get a sneak peek into how our days are spent. We will discuss each area of the classroom, the structure of our days and have some time to answer all of your questions.

We look forward to seeing everyone!

As a gentle reminder, to streamline our dismissal process, please stay in your car while a teacher brings your child over. The teacher will assist the child in the car. Please pull forward to the gravel area before exiting the car and buckling your child in. Thank you for your help!

Have a wonderful week!

Ms. Handibode, Ms. Maria & Miss Marisa

Ms. Marissa: Weekly Update

Posted on by Marissa Frisk

It is no small thing to place your child in someone else’s care, and we have felt deeply honored to be a part of your children’s learning journey. Watching each child grow in their independence, curiosity, and confidence has been one of the greatest joys of our work.

Our days were filled with giggles, questions, stories, and small moments that made a big impact. These little learners have taught us just as much as we hope we’ve taught them.

As we head into summer, I wish you and your families time to rest, play, and soak up every sweet moment together. Thank you for a wonderful year.

Warmly,

Marissa & Sue

Mrs. Sargeant: A Peek at Our Last Week

Posted on by Christine Sargeant

As we come to the end of a fabulous school year, our hearts are full of gratitude and wonder. It has been a year of incredible growth, curiosity, and joyful discovery. Much like the caterpillars we nurtured and watched transform into butterflies, each child in our classroom has undergone their own quiet metamorphosis. With patience and care, we’ve seen tiny hands grow steady, quiet voices gain confidence, and young hearts grow kind and strong.

One of the most touching traditions continued this year, as our thoughtful middle school students brought the Kindergarteners’ drawings to life, sewing each one into a unique stuffed animal to mark the end of their time in Primary. These handmade treasures were received with wide eyes and proud smiles – a tangible celebration of creativity, connection, and the magic of being a part of a Montessori community.

Thank you all for your partnership and trust. We wish you all a summer filled with the perfect balance of relaxation and play.

Christine & Hailey

Mrs. Lopes: A Look at Our Week

Posted on by Amanda Lopes

Continuing with a long-standing FWM tradition, our Kindergarten friends began working on their number rolls early in September and had the opportunity to unroll them on Wednesday. It is always a much-anticipated event that brings great joy to everyone. Each year, several middle school students will stop by and say, “I remember doing this, and I still have my number roll!”

The end of each school year is always an emotional time filled with wonder and pride at all that we have accomplished and how much each child has grown. To our Kindergarten students, those moving on, and their families, we wish you all the success you have worked so hard for. You will always hold a special place in our hearts, and we sincerely hope you will keep in touch throughout the years. To our returning students and families, we can’t wait to hear all about your summer and to experience the 2025-26 school year together. We wish all of you a summer filled with peace, love, happiness, and the chance to make beautiful memories. Enjoy the time with your loved ones, and may you all have a chance to relax and enjoy a calmer time of year. Thank you for sharing your children with us, and thank you for all the behind-the-scenes help that made our year so much smoother!

We leave you with a poem that resonates deeply with us every single year.

Whose Child Is This?      

“Whose child is this?” I asked one day
Seeing a little one out at play.
“Mine,” said the parent with a tender smile.
“Mine to keep a little while
To bathe his hands and comb his hair
To tell him what he is to wear
To prepare him that he may always be good
And each day do the things he should.”

“Whose child is this?” I asked again
As the door opened and someone came in.
“Mine,” said the teacher with the same tender smile.
“Mine, to keep just for a little while
To teach him how to be gentle and kind
To train and direct his dear little mind
To help him live by every rule
And get the best he can from school.”

“Whose child is this?” I ask once more
Just as the little one entered the door.
“Ours,” said the parent and the teacher as they smiled
And each took the hand of the little child.
“Ours to love and train together
Ours this blessed task forever.”

—–Author Unknown

Wishing you a wonderful & restful summer,

Amanda & Hema

Ms. Handibode: Whose Child Is This?

Posted on by Michelle Handibode

Continuing with our long-standing FWM tradition, our Kindergarten friends began working on their number rolls early in September and had the opportunity to unroll them on Wednesday. It is always a much-anticipated event that brings great joy to everyone. Each year, several middle school students will stop by and say, “I remember doing this, and I still have my number roll!”  The Kindergarten students were also presented with a “stuffie” from the Middle School students.  The children drew their animal, and then the Middle Schoolers created the stuffie from that drawing.  We started this tradition last year, and it is quickly becoming a delightful and important one! It is so amazing to see their drawings come to life.  This past week, we also had field day for all of the Primary students.  It was a great day and really brought together the whole school as a community.

The end of each school year is always an emotional time filled with wonder and pride at all that we have accomplished and how much each child has grown. To our Kindergarten students, those moving on, and their families, we wish you all the success you have worked so hard for. You will always hold a special place in our hearts, and we sincerely hope you will keep in touch throughout the years. To our returning students and families, we can’t wait to hear all about your summer and to experience the 2025-26 school year together. We wish all of you a summer filled with peace, love, happiness, and the chance to make beautiful memories. Enjoy the time with your loved ones, and may you all have a chance to relax and enjoy a calmer time of year. Thank you for sharing your children with us, and thank you for all the behind-the-scenes help that made our year so much smoother!

We leave you with a poem that resonates deeply with us every single year.

Whose Child Is This?      

“Whose child is this?” I asked one day
Seeing a little one out at play.
“Mine,” said the parent with a tender smile.
“Mine to keep a little while
To bathe his hands and comb his hair
To tell him what he is to wear
To prepare him that he may always be good
And each day do the things he should.”

“Whose child is this?” I asked again
As the door opened and someone came in.
“Mine,” said the teacher with the same tender smile.
“Mine, to keep just for a little while
To teach him how to be gentle and kind
To train and direct his dear little mind
To help him live by every rule
And get the best he can from school.”

“Whose child is this?” I ask once more
Just as the little one entered the door.
“Ours,” said the parent and the teacher as they smiled
And each took the hand of the little child.
“Ours to love and train together
Ours this blessed task forever.”

—–Author Unknown

With much love,

Michelle & Maria

Mrs. Lopes: A Look at Our Week

Posted on by Amanda Lopes

We asked the children what they loved about summer and /or what their plans were for this summer.  We hope you enjoy their answers as much as we did!

  • Amelia–
  • Arhan–  Arhan is planning on looking for frogs in his yard.
  • Arian–  Arian is looking forward to going to Florida this summer.  He is excited about going to the space museum there.
  • Ben– Ben is planning on spending a lot of time in his pool with his family.  He likes to swim and play with the pool noodles.
  • Brisa–  Brisa is looking forward to going to art camp and performing in The Lion King play.
  • Brooke–  Brooke is excited for her birthday this summer.  She is also looking forward to playing Barbies and Polly Pocket with her Mom.
  • Casey–  Casey is excited for summer camp at school because there are Legos and you can go really high up in the tree.
  • Declan–  Declan is excited to spend a lot of days at home over the summer.  He’s looking forward to playing on his swing set and swimming in his hot tub.        
  • Enzo–  Enzo is excited to go to the water park at Quassy and climb up the stairs where the big bucket of water will spill on his head.
  • Evie– Evie is planning to go swimming at her grandparents pool.  Her favorite thing to do is jumping in the pool.
  • Fiona–  Fiona is excited to go to New Jersey this summer.  She plans to relax and maybe have a coconut drink.
  • Helena–   Helena is excited about going to the library over the summer and playing outside.
  • Kaiah–  Kaiah is planning to make a few key chains over the summer.  She is also looking forward to going to summer camp.
  • Kimberlin–  Kimberlin is looking forward to going to G-mom and Daddio’s house in Texas.  While she is there she plans on swimming in the pool and is excited about going swimming in the night and having fruit toast.
  • Love– Love is planning to sleep in late and go to the beach to watch the waves.
  • Nicolas–  Nicolas is looking forward to the hot days when he gets spray his Dad with his water sprayer.
  • Olivia– Olivia is looking forward to going to summer camp for the first time.  She is also excited about her birthday and becoming a big sister over the summer.
  • Ryder–  Ryder is excited for his vacation to Hawaii.  He’s going to go to the beach, a museum under a sunken battleship, and he hopes to see a tsunami.
  • Sadie– Sadie is planning to make activities up with her Mom and Dad and also make lemonade together.
  • Scotlyn– Scotlyn is looking forward to eating a lot of ice cream and swimming in the pool.
  • Zion– Zion is excited to go swimming in the pool and eat popsicles.

Wishing you a week filled with peace and love!

Amanda & Hema

Ms. Marissa: Weekly Update

Posted on by Marissa Frisk

As the school year comes to a close, our classroom is full of quiet pride and joyful reflection. Each child is moving forward in their journey – our youngest are now confident explorers, ready to welcome new friends next fall. Our second year children have found their rhythm and will return as leaders, eager to guide with gentle hands and kind hearts.

And our Kindergarteners – how beautifully they’ve grown. With grace and strength, they’ve stepped into their roles as mentors and models, showing us what it means to care, to work hard, and to lead with joy. Now, they spread their wings and move on to Lower Elementary, ready for new challenges and adventures.

Watching each child grow at their own pace, in their own way has been the greatest gift. We will miss our graduates dearly, but we send them forward with love and confidence, knowing their roots are strong.

Have a great weekend,

Marissa & Sue

Ms. Handibode: Are You Ready For The Summer?

Posted on by Michelle Handibode

We asked the children what they loved about summer and /or what their plans were for this summer.  We hope you enjoy their answers as much as we did!

  • Arya–           absolutely can’t wait to go on a gigantic boat that will take her to a hotel.
  • Connor–      is hoping to go on lots of adventures all over America.
  • Ella–             is planning to jump really really high on her trampoline for hours
  • Hadley–      is really excited to go on vacation and see Daddy race his boat.
  • Hannah–    plans to go to the beach and bounce her beach ball ten feet high.
  • Harper–      absolutely can’t wait to have a holiday in England and take a caravan trip with her Grandma and Grandpa.
  • Jacob—       is planning to play with all of his toys for the whole summer.
  • Jaxxon–      plans to play at the playground all day long.
  • Joseph–       looks forward to playing with his water table, sand box and airplane.
  • Maayan–     is hoping to visit a water park and a zoo.
  • Melina–       loves to visit Mystic and visit the aquarium to see the fish.
  • Morgan—     We look forward to your return to school.
  • Oliver–         loves to spend time at the Beach on Cape Cod.
  • Reagan—      is already planning her Halloween costume and will have it ready by the end of summer.
  • Remi–          is looking forward to playing with his toys all day long with Daddy.
  • River–          can’t wait to go to camp and have jumping contests in the pool.
  • Ryan–          has plans to play unicorns with Mommy until dinner time.
  • Tommy–     is going to play a lot of video games especially Mine Craft.
  • Wilder–       can’t wait to visit Rhode Island and just hang out.
  • Zaki–            plans to run around outside all day long.
  • Zion–            is going to eat a lot of Popsicle’s especially the red one.

Wishing you a week filled with peace and love!

Michelle & Maria