Upcoming Events : Harborlight Montessori School

Upcoming Events

Sep 06, 2010 : Labor Day School Closed

No Childcare

Sep 07, 2010 : 38th Annual Open House and Registration

1 – 4 pm - No Classes – No Childcare
Open House and Registration is the perfect opportunity to say hello to old friends and meet new families to Harborlight. As part of registration, please submit any outstanding paper work to the front office. Teachers are in their classrooms to greet students and their families, answer any questions, and provide a smooth beginning to the academic year.

Sep 08, 2010 : Opening Day of Academic Year

Classes Begin

Sep 11, 2010 : Forget-Me-Not-Faire

In celebration of Grandparents' Day, join us at our neighbor's facility - Essex Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center - for the Forget-Me-Not Faire. This cross-generational celebration welcomes infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and grandparents for an interactive morning of games, food and activities sponsored by Harborlight Montessori School and Essex Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Balloon creations by Balloonacy, the Open Door Good Food Farm, green gear from Grunchy Granola Baby, Mary Kay cosmetic makeovers for seniors, special child I.D. by New York Life, guest storyteller - "The Storyweaver" - Nicolette Seavey, and much more. Rain date: Sunday, September 12th from 10 am to noon. R.S.V.P. Essex Park at 978-927-3260 or Harborlight at 978-922-1008. All activities & refreshments are free. No cover charge.

Sep 21, 2010 : Elementary and Middle School Pot Luck

Pot Luck Supper (adults only) 6 - 8 pm
Parents learn about goals for the year, curriculum and classroom routines, while getting better acquainted with other parents and the teachers. This evening is not only informative, it is also a great social gathering to launch the beginning of the academic year.

Sep 22, 2010 : Music Assembly

Come join our private and small group music instructors for a special presentation at this assembly for all children grades PK through 8. Assembly time: 10 - 11am. Location: Library/Media Center

Sep 23, 2010 : HPA Meeting 8:45 am

Harborlight Parent Association (HPA) Meeting
For Parents - By Parents (Grandparents welcome!) The HPA is an organization of parents and caregivers whose purpose is to support the School through volunteerism, fundraising, and community building. The HPA's mission is to create a venue by which all parents can actively participate in the School; to foster a spirit of involvement; and to sponsor special events for both children and families. The HPA strives to enhance parent-to-parent and school-to-parent communications and supports adjunct curriculum opportunities for the students. Come join the fun!

Sep 28, 2010 : Early Childhood Pot Luck

Early Childhood Pot Luck Supper (adults only) 6 – 8 pm
Parents learn about goals for the year, curriculum and classroom routines, while getting better acquainted with other parents and the teachers. This evening is not only informative, it is also a great social gathering to launch the beginning of the academic year.

Oct 05, 2010 : Infant and Toddler Pot Luck

Infant and Toddler Pot Luck Supper (adults only) 6 – 8 pm
Parents learn about goals for the year, curriculum and classroom routines, while getting better acquainted with other parents and the teachers. This evening is not only informative, it is also a great social gathering to launch the beginning of the academic year.

Oct 11, 2010 : Columbus Day - School Closed

Columbus Day - School Closed – No Childcare

Oct 23, 2010 : Fall Family Festival 2 – 5 pm

A family friendly event sponsored by the HPA, the Fall Family Festival is an October highlight at Harborlight. Festivities include a chili cook-off, pumpkin carving contest, costume parade,donut diving, music plus food, fun and activities for the whole family. Prizes are awarded for the best chili, pumpkin carving, and Halloween costumes. Rain Date: Sunday, October 24th from 2 - 5 pm.

Oct 25, 2010 : Grandparents & Special Friends Day

Grandparents and Special Friends of Early Childhood, Lower and Upper Elementary, and Middle School students are invited to visit Harborlight and share a snack, a special presentation, and to watch the children work.
Detailed Class Schedule to follow. All grandparents and special guests are cordially invited to attend a reception in their honor in the Library following their visit in the classroom, hosted by the Head of School.

Oct 31, 2010 : Happy Halloween

Halloween usually involves a celebration in the classrooms the week of Halloween. Scary and distoring masks are avoided to help dispel fears in young chidren, therefore young children do not wear costumes from home. Elementary students bring costumes to wear when they parade over to visit our neighbors at Essex Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Harborlight is proud to participate in Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF.

Nov 09, 2010 : HPA Meeting - 7:00 pm

Please join us in the Library/Media Room as we discuss future planning – fun winter activities for the whole family, as well as Game Night, the Annual Auction, and Destination ImagiNation. All of these events and programs depend on you – Harborlight parents. Come help plan and promote that which builds community, friendships and lasting memories. Sign up for volunteer opportunities and get involved at your own pace and level of commitment. The HPA – For Parents – By Parents!

Nov 11, 2010 : Veterans Day - School Closed

Nov 15, 2010 : Kindergarten Overview 9 am

Harborlight's Early Childhood Program prepares the kindergarten students for the next level of learning. The Kindergarten year is when learning begins to move from concrete to abstract understanding. Discover how learning develops into leadership during the kindergarten year.

Nov 16, 2010 : Lower Elementary Overview 8:30 am

Elementary-age students have limitless intellectual curiosity and are capable of great effort, concentration, and academic achievement. The Harborlight elementary curriculum is designed to utilize and strengthen the students' natural interests and energies. Discover the benefits of independent and small group work that is essential in challenging students to ask and answer questions, and solve problems.

Nov 17, 2010 : Upper Elementary Overview 8 am

Nov 18, 2010 : Middle School Overview 8 am

The road to graduation - the route to success. All are invited to a discussion on Harborlight's Middle School. Meet the faculty, hear an overview of expectations, follow a student in a typical middle school day, learn the truth about homework, and receive guidelines for core and adjunct curriculum.

Nov 19, 2010 : Elementary Thanksgiving Feast - 11:30 am

This is a time when we all share in the creating of a traditional feast. Each class works on a particular aspect of the feast and then joins together to share, celebrate and give thanks. The children also collect food for the Beverly Boot Straps Food Pantry and the Salvation Army.

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