Barrie School
Open House Tuesday January 5 9 a.m.– noon. Offering a premier Montessori program age 2 through grade 5,a dynamic Middle, and college focused Upper School.Contact admissions@barrie.org or call 301-576-2800. Located at 13500 Layhill Road, Silver Spring
Beauvoir, the National Cathedral Elementary School
Open House Dates: Thurs., Jan. 7, 9-11 a.m. Sheridan School provides K-8 students a safe, nurturing environment in which to inquire, learn, and prepare for the academic rigor of high school.Contact 202-362-7900, located at 4400 36th Street, NW, Washington, D.C.
Takoma Park Cooperative Nursery School
Admissions Information Sessions on Saturday January 9 at 1 p.m. and Thursday January 21 at 7:30 p.m. See the school, meet the teachers, and learn about the programs, the parent-participatory model, and the admissions process. To register for an information session, please send a message to the admissions team or call the School and leave a message (301-585-7272, mailbox #2). While at the information session, parents will have an opportunity to sign up for a classroom visit.Located at 8204 Flower Ave. Takoma Park, MD 20912.
Open House Dates: Jan. 12, 10 am, Jan. 30, 10 am, Feb. 9, 10 am, Feb. 23, 10 am, Mar. 9, 10 am, Mar. 25, 10 am, Apr. 13, 10 am, Apr. 29, 10 am. Progressive, international Montessori school featuring integrated academics, art, music, yoga, conflict resolution, foreign languages, outdoor education, community service & performance arts. Contact admissions@onenessfamily.org and 301-652-7751, located at 6701 Wisconsin Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD.
St. John the Evangelist Preschool and K-8
Open Houses on Thursday January 14 at 8:30-11 a.m. and Thursday February 11 at 8:30-11 a.m.
Come to open house, meet Principal Sister Kathleen Lannak, I.H.M., tour the school with some of our 8th graders, observe classes in session and meet parents of current students. In 2010 – 2011, three year olds attend three days a week for a half day, four year olds attend five days a week for either a half day (including lunch) or a full day until 3pm (aftercare is available too.) It’s a fabulous curriculum with wonderful teachers. There are also openings all grades K-8 in this small community with a large heart and faith-based, academically challenging education. Located at 10201 Woodland Dr., Silver Spring, MD. (Feel free to email me for further info.)
St. Luke’s Christian Day School
Open House on Friday January 15 at 10-11 a.m. for new families. The school has programs for 2, 3 and 4 year olds, with various day and time options. Applications for the lottery enrollment are due January 22nd. Located at 9100 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
Takoma Children’s School
Open House Friday January 15 at 10 a.m.
Learn about the philosophy and mission of TCS, participate in a question and answer session, speak with current TCS parents and observe the classrooms. (Please refrain from bringing children to the open house because of space limitations. If you choose to attend TCS we will gladly arrange for a follow up private visit in which your children may accompany you.) For more information or to rsvp pam@takomachildren.org or 202-726-9220. Located at 6925 Willow St., NW, Washington DC 20012
Kehilat Shalom Early Childhood Center
Open House Date: Wed., Jan. 20 at 10 AM. At Kehilat Shalom Early Childhood Center we offer an integrated Judaic and secular developmentally appropriate preschool program. Children ages 2 – 5 years experience hands on learning in a safe and nurturing environment. Contact asnyder@kehilatshalom.org, located at 9915 Apple Ridge Road, Gaithersburg, MD.
Liberty Grove Preschool
Open Houses on Wednesday and Thursday, January 20 & 21 from 10:00am – 11:30am both days. Parent co-operative programs for 3 and 4 year olds. Located at 15225 Old Columbia Pike Burtonsville, MD 20866 Contact 301-421-1462 or visit the website for more information.
Christ Episcopal School
Open House Dates: Jan. 21, 9-10 a.m., Feb. 19, 9-11 a.m.
Independent, coeducational day school in Rockville, MD for children age 2-13. Small classes, strong academic program, before and after school care, daily P.E., daily chapel, MD designated green school, accessible to Rockville Metro and convenient to I-270. Contact vhart@cesstaff.org or 301-424-6550, located at 109 South Washington Street, Rockville, MD.
Evergreen School
Open House: Prospective students and families are invited to visit Evergreen School on Sunday, January 24, 2010, from 3-5 p.m. The event will allow you to meet the teachers, learn about Montessori, talk to parents and alumni, and tour the school. For more information and to RSVP, please contact Lourdes Buenaflor at 301-942-5979 or at info@evergreenschool.com. Evergreen School is an independent, co-educational Montessori school for children from 18 months old through 3rd grade. Located at 10700 Georgia Avenue, Wheaton, MD.
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