October 2025
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Parent/Caregiver Education: Toileting Learning
Supporting Toileting Independence the Montessori WayToileting is a natural and important step on the child’s journey toward independence. In Montessori, we see this process as more than a physical milestone—it is an opportunity for the child to build confidence, self-awareness, and dignity.In this workshop, we will explore:- Signs that a child is developmentally ready to begin toileting
- How to prepare the home environment with tools that foster independence
- Using consistent language and routines to support success
- How home and school can work together to guide the child through this transition
This session will provide you with practical strategies as well as insights into how toileting fits into the larger Montessori approach to independence. Whether you are beginning to prepare or already in the midst of the process, you will leave with confidence and tools to support your child.
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Parent/Teacher Conferences by Appointment: I/T & CH
Classes in session. -
Parent/Teacher Conferences by Appointment: I/T & CH
Classes in session. -
Parent/Teacher Conferences by Appointment: I/T & CH
Classes in session. -
Parent/Teacher Conferences by Appointment: I/T & CH
Classes in session. -
Parent/Teacher Conferences by Appointment: I/T & CH
Classes in session. -
Kindergarten Swim Begins
Kindergarten students participate in weekly swim class at the YMCA Sterling Center. Weather permitting, the group walks together or they travel using Harborlight transportation. At the first class, each child is assessed for swimming ability and placed in an appropriate developmental group to ensure safe, skill-building lessons. This experience also serves as a first introduction to the Going Out program, a hallmark of Montessori elementary education, where children learn to extend their classroom into the wider community and build independence through purposeful outings. -
Pumpkin Patch Day
Autumn is here, and with it comes one of our favorite traditions - Pumpkin Patch Day! Students in all grades head out to the greenhouse lawn by class to wander among the pumpkins and select their own special one to take home. After picking pumpkins, they’ll gather together to share a snack and listen to a story. To add to the fun, we invite everyone to come dressed for the occasion in their best flannel shirt or overalls.
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School Photo Day
Hayward Photography will be visiting our school to take student photos, capturing this special moment in the year. More details, including scheduling and ordering information, will be shared soon. -
Senior Band Opens for NS Big Band
Backbeat Brewing CompanyThe North Shore Big Band is a jazz band from the North Shore area of Massachusetts, specifically based in Salem, MA, that performs traditional big band music and swing tunes. Directed by Dennis Shafer and Tris Coffin, the band plays beloved swing classics by artists like Duke Ellington and Count Basie, as well as modern arrangements and original music, and is known to perform at local venues like Backbeat Brewing Company. -
Let's Talk Harborlight - Social-Emotional Learning
Virtual Parent Series for Prospective Families (PK–Grade 8)Join us for a series of engaging Zoom sessions designed for prospective parents interested in learning more about Harborlight and our Montessori approach to education. Each session highlights a specific topic of interest. Attend one or all of the events.Join us for an informal conversation focused on how social-emotional learning (SEL) is intentionally nurtured at Harborlight—both through the formal curriculum and in the daily rhythm of classroom life. Parents will hear from educators about the structured SEL programs we use, such as Open Circle and other peace education practices, that explicitly teach empathy, communication, conflict resolution, and emotional regulation.We’ll also highlight the many strategies embedded in the Montessori environment that foster emotional intelligence and a strong sense of community—such as grace and courtesy lessons, collaborative problem-solving, classroom meetings, and peer mentorship in mixed-age groups.The talk will conclude with an open Q&A session, giving parents the chance to ask questions, share reflections, and connect directly with educators about social-emotional learning at Harborlight.Format: Live Zoom session with Q&A
Audience: Prospective families (PK–Grade 8)
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Children's House Parent/Caregiver Coffee
Join us for coffee and conversation to get to know the programs and your child’s Harborlight experience. This is a welcoming space to hear from our teachers and school leaders, ask questions, and learn more about how a Harborlight education nurtures independence, curiosity, and a love of learning at every stage of development. Together, we’ll explore how our programs build a seamless journey for your child from pre-kindergarten through middle school, and how families are an important part of our Montessori community. -
Academic Day Dismissal-Faculty Meeting
To allow time for important faculty meetings focused on collaboration and planning, Harborlight will hold an all-school academic dismissal day. All Elementary students (and their siblings) will dismiss at 3:00 PM, with Children’s House and Infant/Toddler students dismissing at 3:15 PM. This is a busy dismissal period, so please be extra mindful of safety and follow all arrival and dismissal procedures carefully. Thank you for supporting this dedicated time for our faculty to meet, connect, and prepare for the months ahead. -
Flu Clinic (Provided by CVS)
Main Building - Art - ARTFree Flu Clinic-Walk ins encouraged! Ages 3 and up.Please remember to bring your insurance card.This is a community flu clinic – if you have friends or family members who want to participate!Click here to register
Or scan the QR Code below to register
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Fall Family Festival
Come have some fun at Harborlight's Annual Fall Festival!
Register Here to Buy Tickets: https://boostmyschool.com/harborlight-event 
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Let's Talk Harborlight - Executive Function
Virtual Parent Series for Prospective Families (PK–Grade 8)Join us for a series of engaging Zoom sessions designed for prospective parents interested in learning more about Harborlight and our Montessori approach to education. Each session highlights a specific topic of interest. Attend one or all of the events.Executive Function: Building Focus, Independence, & Purposeful Work
Join us for a conversation on how Montessori education nurtures the essential skills that form the foundation for lifelong learning — focus, organization, and self-regulation.• Explore how Harborlight lessons and individualized work plans guide students to develop sustained attention, concentration, and effective work habits. We’ll discuss how elements such as task orientation, time management, sequencing, and persistence are naturally cultivated through the structure and design of the classroom and lessons.• Learn how freedom of choice, coupled with responsibility, fosters intrinsic motivation and a genuine love of learning. Teachers will share examples of how children set personal goals, make thoughtful choices, and reflect on their progress — skills that strengthen executive functioning across all ages.• Ask questions and hear from classroom teachers about how these experiences look at different Montessori levels — from pre-k through middle school — and how they prepare children to manage themselves, their time, and their learning with increasing independence.Format: Live Zoom session with Q&A
Audience: Prospective families (PK–Grade 8)
Registration Required: REGISTER HERE
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