We shall walk together on this path of life, 

for all things are a part of the universe, and are connected with each other to form one whole unity.

~ Dr. Maria Montessori

This week we held our first all-school meeting in celebration of International Peace Day. We began our Wednesday by assembling in the library area, where a group of older students read The Peace Book by Todd Parr. Then we sang Light a Candle for Peace together. 

Finally, each classroom participated in a Peace Walk as each student paused to identify who they would light a candle for in their wish for a more peaceful world. We consider this one of the most special days at Mill Falls - sort of our school's unofficial holiday - and as such, we carve out important time to spend together and to reflect and discuss what each of us can do to make this world a better place.

Run or walk!

There's still time to register for the 5K/Family Fun Run & Walk this Sunday, September 25th! We will be joined by athletes from SNHU's Volleyball and Basketball Teams, as well as members of our own staff. Exercise, food and fun...don't miss this wonderful community event THIS Sunday! Click here to sign up or join us on Race Day - registration begins at 9:30am.

See you at the starting line!

2016/17 Family Handbook Review

Each year, Mill Falls Families are asked to review our Family Handbook so they are familiar with the policies, procedures and expectations of those in our Mill Falls Community. The 2016 Family Handbook can be found on our school website by clicking here .

Please be sure to review this year's Handbook, and turn in the 'Parent/Guardian Acknowledgement Signature Page' after you have read and reviewed the 2016/17 Handbook. The Acknowledgement Signature Page and is  due back at school no later than September 30, 2016.  The Signature Page  has been sent home today in backpacks (click here to view) .  

ChildCare

If you have any questions about Drop In or how to enroll in our Child Care Programs, please send an email to [email protected]. 

If you have children enrolled in the Before, Kinder or After Care Programs, please note you can view our ChildCare Handbook on our website's  ChildCare Page .

ALMA is our new student information management system. 

Our Pizza Friday Program kicks off on October 7th! 

In preparation for the Pizza Fridays in the month of October, we have sent home an orange colored Pizza Friday Order Form. To order pizza for your child each Friday of the month, please fill out the form and return it, along with your payment by Friday, September 30th. The forms are to be given to your child's teacher. This program will run monthly between October and May. Click here for a copy of the order form. 

Come spend time with your child in his/her classroom as she/he leads you through a mini Montessori work cycle. See how the unique Montessori hands on materials, known as 'Works', function to bring meaningful learning into view for your child! This is one of our most special evenings every year. We hope you will make time to join us! 

Looking for a few handy men and women to help with a Community Project.

We have received permission from our landlord to paint some games onto the blacktop area used for recess. We are thinking FourSquare, Hopscotch and some lines for our Basketball players. We would also like to create some tables for chess/checkers, some benches made from logs, and have a few other ideas for outdoor games to be placed in other areas of our outdoor space. If you are interested in helping bring these ideas to life, please contact  [email protected] . 

The staff and students wanted to be sure to send another HUGE thank you to the families who have so generously donated recess toys and equipment. The kids are enjoying all the new games, bubbles, balls and more! 

They are feeling the LOVE and so are we.