Every year The Learning Project incorporates a variety of activities into the school calendar that extend beyond the classroom and that celebrate the spirit of an elementary school and the importance of community.
    Beginning in September, parents are invited to curriculum presentations over breakfast and paired-class potluck suppers, and onthe last Friday of every month, the school hosts a parent coffee in the lobby. These events are seen as important times to socialize and to become more fully engaged in the life of the school.
   Families are also invited to the October Book Fair which, in addition to recycling beloved books back into the hands of readers, features children's games, arts and crafts, food and more. Stduents have also traditionally spent time in the fall on an array of field trips, experiencing theater workshops, museum exhibitions, and concerts at the symphony. Many of these field trips capitalize on Boston’s history, including a tour of the Immigration Museum or a walk along the Freedom Trail. Others take advantage of Boston’s beauty by enjoying nature walks through the Public Garden or ice skating on the Frog Pond. Field trips are planned throughout the year and typically coincide with the classroom curriculum.
    Some less conventional school events, however, include Field Day, when students travel to the Boston Common to play games in mixed-aged groups; stuffed animal day, when children bring their favorite furry friend to class; Halloween, when children come dressed as their favorite ghost or goblin and collect money for UNICEF; or the Read-a-thon, when children spend a quiet evening at the school reading bedtime stories to raise money for the school's library or for other important charities.
    In the winter, The LP holds a Science Festival, an all-school choral performance, and an auction to raise money for scholarships. And as the ground thaws, everyone gets excited about the Art Festival, Mayfest, the LP Olympics, and finally graduation.
    The school year, which represents a total of 180 days, is filled with many wonderful traditions, special events and fundraisers, and the school fully expects LP parents to participate in the year’s activities as much as they possibly can.