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Past Open House Events

November 7, 2019, 6:30-8:00 pm
An evening admission event, open to all interested families, with a focus on the curriculum and culture of the Upper School—grades 6-8. 

November 13, 2019, 8:30-10:30 am
An admission event with a focus on the curriculum of the earliest grades. Pre-K and Kindergarten teachers shared highlights of their programs.  Campus tours, conversations with Lower School Head Liz Buchan and optional breakout discussions about the Community Scholarship, Tuition Assistance, Curriculum Support, Secondary School Placement.

January 16, 2020, 8:30-10:30 am

This admission event is open to all interested families. The focus of the first half-hour will showcase the curriculum of a range of grades (ex. Pre-K-Grade 2, or Grades 3-5, etc.), to be published in the fall. Parent volunteers will lead tours for all grade-levels.

• 8:20  |  Registration, coffee and refreshments
• 8:30-9:05 am | Welcome by Head of School Serena Wilkie Gifford, Head of Lower School Liz Buchan (Pre-K-grade 5), and Head of Upper School Ryan Buckley (grades 6-8), who will provide a an overview of our curriculum.  
• 9:10-9:45 am | Classroom visits. Step into classrooms, meet with faculty, see our students in action. Learn more about the Tower School experience.
• 9:45-10:30 am | Campus tours led by parent volunteers. Connect with administrators for conversations about Tuition Assistance, Community Scholarship, Curriculum Support, Bus Transportation etc.

May 6, 2020, 8:30-10:30 am
This admission event is open to all interested families. The focus of the first half-hour will showcase the curriculum of a range of grades (ex. Pre-K-Grade 2, or Grades 3-5, etc.), to be published in the spring. Parent volunteers will lead tours for all grade-levels.

• 8:30-9:00 am | Welcome by Head of Lower School Liz Buchan (Pre-K-grade 5), and Head of Upper School Ryan Buckley (grades 6-8), Teachers will share highlights of their math, science, coding and language arts programs. 
• 9:00-9:45 am | Tours with parent volunteers. Step into classrooms, meet with faculty, see our students in action. Learn more about the Tower School experience.
• 9:45-10:30 am | Optional breakout conversations with academic leaders and administrators about Tuition Assistance, Community Scholarship, Curriculum Support, and the Secondary School Placement process.

So that we may fully prepare for your visit, we request RSVPs for Open House events.

October 2, 2019

November 6, 2019

December 4, 2019

January 8, 2020

February 5, 2020

March 4, 2020

Our Tower Tots Workshops series has ended for the 2019-2020 school year.

Join Art teacher Stephanie Fitzgerald for a creative morning of building, design and imagination. Based on the story of Iggy Peck, Architect, children will explore shapes and structures with art teacher Stephanie Fitzgerald, and settle in for story time together.

"Pathways" Using a variety of art materials, the children will create fantastical busses, and drive them through a colorful mural. We will learn about pathways, and how they connect homes to community buildings, people to other people, and more! "Pathways" is a discovery led by art teacher, Mrs. Fitzgerald and second grade teacher, Mrs. Field.

"Gingerbread!" Join our Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Walsh in an exploration of the five senses. Toddlers will decorate their own gingerbread decorations to display throughout the winter season.

"Spanish" This beginner-level Spanish language workshop is led by Spanish teachers, Mrs. Ainlay and Mrs. Walcutt. Learn about colors and animals, sing songs and have a special snack. No prior Spanish language knowledge is needed in this active, fun workshop.

"Music & Movement" Join P.E. Teacher, Mr. Field and Music teacher, Mr. Shepard in an exploration of music and movement. Come prepared to dance, wiggle, sway, hop, bounce and play!

November 11, 2019