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As a thank you for their service to our country, Mystic Aquarium is offering FREE admission for United States military veterans and active-duty service members July 1-31, 2019 with military ID. Family members receive a discounted admission rate of $10 off general admission when each person presents his or her U.S. military dependent ID at time of purchase.
Some restrictions apply. See website for details.
image: courtesy of Mystic Aquarium
As a thank you for their service to our country, Mystic Aquarium is offering FREE admission for United States military veterans and active-duty service members July 1-31, 2019 with military ID. Family members receive a discounted admission rate of $10 off general admission when each person presents his or her U.S. military dependent ID at time of purchase.
Some restrictions apply. See website for details.
image: courtesy of Mystic Aquarium
As a thank you for their service to our country, Mystic Aquarium is offering FREE admission for United States military veterans and active-duty service members July 1-31, 2019 with military ID. Family members receive a discounted admission rate of $10 off general admission when each person presents his or her U.S. military dependent ID at time of purchase.
Some restrictions apply. See website for details.
image: courtesy of Mystic Aquarium
As a thank you for their service to our country, Mystic Aquarium is offering FREE admission for United States military veterans and active-duty service members July 1-31, 2019 with military ID. Family members receive a discounted admission rate of $10 off general admission when each person presents his or her U.S. military dependent ID at time of purchase.
Some restrictions apply. See website for details.
image: courtesy of Mystic Aquarium
As a thank you for their service to our country, Mystic Aquarium is offering FREE admission for United States military veterans and active-duty service members July 1-31, 2019 with military ID. Family members receive a discounted admission rate of $10 off general admission when each person presents his or her U.S. military dependent ID at time of purchase.
Some restrictions apply. See website for details.
image: courtesy of Mystic Aquarium
Stop by our fall Admissions Open House to learn about our Montessori program & admissions process and meet our teachers! Preschool through 6th grade with Early Care & After School programs available.
Image: courtesy of Montessori Children’s House
An evening speaker series for parents and caregivers. Untreated anxiety in children is one of the top predictors of depression in adolescence and young adulthood. The good news? Research proves that teaching children certain cognitive and social skills makes a big difference in preventing the development of these struggles.Lynn Lyons describes the most common anxiety-enhancing patterns – including reassurance, accommodation, avoidance, and poor problem solving — and then introduces concrete skills that change both the child and adults’ ingrained patterns of thinking and behaving. The goal? Helping kids move toward autonomy and flexibility throughout the life cycle. Come hear from Lynn and meet AISNE member schools at these complimentary evening programs!
Stop by our winter Admissions Open House to learn about our Montessori program & admissions process and meet our teachers! Preschool through 6th grade with Early Care & After School programs available.
image: courtesy of Montessori Children’s House
Join us for a talk & book signing with Dr. Matthew X. Joseph for his new book Modern Mentor: Reimagining Mentorship in Education.
Many teachers think mentoring means checking a box, but its potential in education is far more inspiring. When done right, mentoring can uplift new teachers, invigorate aspiring leaders, enhance the skills of sitting leaders, and ultimately impact students now and for years to come. Education mentorship experts Matthew X. Joseph and Suzy Brooks show how being a Modern Mentor is a mindset, not just a program.
This Lead Forward Series book shares practical, timely stories and strategies for mentors, mentees, and those who lead mentorship programs. The authors answer questions such as: How can I connect with my mentor or my mentee in a way that benefits us both? How can a mentoring program convey an inspiring purpose, so teacher leaders want to join? How can I encourage peer-to-peer mentoring at my school?-How can I grow as a leader through mentoring? It’s time to be a Modern Mentor
The book Modern Mentor: Reimagining Mentorship in Education brings you the stories and strategies you need to invigorate teacher leaders and impact students through mentorship.Dr. Matthew X. Joseph has collected incredible insights on how best to support teaching and learning, and his work has led to nationally published articles and opportunities to speak at multiple state and national events. He has been a school and district leader in many capacities in public education over his twenty-five years in the field, with experiences such as being the director of digital learning and innovation, an elementary school principal, a classroom teacher, and a district professional development specialist. Matt currently serves as the director of curriculum, instruction, and assessment in Leicester Public Schools. He earned a master’s degree in special education and administration and has his Ed.D. in educational leadership from Boston College. Matt holds licenses in teaching, school administration, and MA superintendent.
For the book signing, books must be purchased at Barrington Books Garden City either by pre-ordering by calling 401-432-7222 or available the day of the event.
Does your child struggle in a traditional classroom environment? Do you believe your child has untapped abilities despite academic and social difficulties? Join us for The Wolf School Winter Open House on February 13th from 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Tour our classrooms, sensory arena, creativity room, state-of-the-art gym, and learn about Wolf’s nationally recognized Immersion Model©. Stop in and see how Wolf inspires Complex Learners to find the confidence and strategies they need to reach their true potential!
The Wolf School’s 5th annual Complex Learners Conference will explore the way technology influences children’s development and education, particularly when they experience learning and attention differences. Our expert speakers will present the latest research, address common concerns, and offer strategies for school and home. This conference is relevant to parents, educators, OTs, SLPs, teaching assistants, therapists and other professionals working with children, tweens, and teens who experience difficulty with school and social situations.
For more information and to register visit https://thewolfschool.org/complexlearners2020/
Ever wonder about mushrooms? Learn about decomposers, parasites, and more and their importance to us and the ecosystem through a webinar featuring beautiful photography. This event is pay what you can, suggestion $5-15.
image: courtesy of 15 Minute Field Trips
Does your child struggle in a traditional classroom? You’re invited to attend The Wolf School’s Virtual Open House on Sunday, October 25th at 1 p.m. Discover the Wolf School difference as you learn more about what sets The Wolf School apart live from our Director of Enrollment and Head of School, see a virtual tour of our school, and hear from current parents! Register now for this virtual event.
Image: courtesy of The Wolf School
Gordon’s ongoing series of parent dialogues on antiracist education continues into the new year with Race in the USA: The Remix, Side A, led by Luke Anderson, eighth grade humanities teacher. Race in the USA will be a two-part discussion that uses lessons on Black experience in America, drawn from Gordon’s eighth grade curriculum, to help parents think about how to talk with children about race. The second part will be Tuesday, March 2nd; both are free and open to the public.
The parent dialogues for the 2020-2021 school year center around the topic of what it means to build an antiracist community: as a school, as care-givers, as young people. Dialogues this fall included a discussion of Stamped, by Ibram X. Kendhi and Jason Reynolds, and an evening with Dr Howard Stevenson.
For decades, Gordon has used a multicultural curriculum and supported a diverse community of students, faculty, staff and families. Developing empathy and taking action are keys to a more just world, and these lessons, which begin as early as nursery school, provide a foundation for Gordon students to live out the school’s mission on campus and beyond.
When:
Tuesday, January 12, 2021, 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 31, 2021, 6:30 p.m.
Where:
Zoom link at www.gordonschool.org/race
The event is free and open to the public.
About Gordon School
The Gordon School, in East Providence, Rhode Island, was founded in 1910 as the state’s only non-public coeducational school. Since then, Gordon has evolved into a progressive institution that offers students hands-on, real-world academic experiences that have applications far beyond the classroom. Learning takes place among a diverse population of students and teachers who reflect the many cultures within Rhode Island’s community, ensuring that each student comes to truly appreciate the value of multiple perspectives. Educating children from nursery school through eighth grade, Gordon’s goal is to graduate intellectual leaders, joyful learners, and empathic young people who will make a positive impact on the world. For more information, please visit www.gordonschool.org.
image: courtesy of The Gordon School
Gordon’s ongoing series of parent dialogues on antiracist education continues into the new year with Race in the USA: The Remix, Side A, led by Luke Anderson, eighth grade humanities teacher. Race in the USA will be a two-part discussion that uses lessons on Black experience in America, drawn from Gordon’s eighth grade curriculum, to help parents think about how to talk with children about race. The second part will be Tuesday, March 2nd; both are free and open to the public.
The parent dialogues for the 2020-2021 school year center around the topic of what it means to build an antiracist community: as a school, as care-givers, as young people. Dialogues this fall included a discussion of Stamped, by Ibram X. Kendhi and Jason Reynolds, and an evening with Dr Howard Stevenson.
For decades, Gordon has used a multicultural curriculum and supported a diverse community of students, faculty, staff and families. Developing empathy and taking action are keys to a more just world, and these lessons, which begin as early as nursery school, provide a foundation for Gordon students to live out the school’s mission on campus and beyond.
When:
Tuesday, January 12, 2021, 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 31, 2021, 6:30 p.m.
Where:
Zoom link at www.gordonschool.org/race
The event is free and open to the public.
About Gordon School
The Gordon School, in East Providence, Rhode Island, was founded in 1910 as the state’s only non-public coeducational school. Since then, Gordon has evolved into a progressive institution that offers students hands-on, real-world academic experiences that have applications far beyond the classroom. Learning takes place among a diverse population of students and teachers who reflect the many cultures within Rhode Island’s community, ensuring that each student comes to truly appreciate the value of multiple perspectives. Educating children from nursery school through eighth grade, Gordon’s goal is to graduate intellectual leaders, joyful learners, and empathic young people who will make a positive impact on the world. For more information, please visit www.gordonschool.org.
image: courtesy of The Gordon School