WASHINGTON w a s h i n g t o n FA M I LY. c o m New Holiday Kids’ Books December 2016 WINTERIZE YOUR HOME Blended Families Mixing NEW TRADITIONS SPRING BREAK & HOLIDAY CAMPS 25 SEASONAL CELEBRATIONS PICTURED: TAYLOR K. AT TREEHOUSE EYES DECEMBER 2016 TABLE OF contents ON THE COVER: Dr. Andrew Morgenstern examines Taylor K., of Potomac, MD, at Treehouse Eyes in Bethesda. Treehouse also has a location in Tysons Corner, VA. 10 24 34 5 Tips for a Peaceful Stepfamily Holiday P.10-11 PHOTOGRAPHY: Erin Donner, Nick & Erin Photography I learned some valuable lessons on negotiating with others and compromising on details that didn’t have to go my way. I also resolved to take proactive steps in the future to help relieve some of the turmoil and division that occurred among family members. Gayla Grace Superfood: What is Kefir?  P.24-25 Kefir is a beverage created after fermentation of FAMILY Blog [P.06] Classifieds [P.50] RESOURCES: Holiday Gift Guide kefir grains in a liquid. Sometimes other ingredients are added to assist in the fermentation, to feed the grains or to alter the flavor. Michelle Bosmier 12 Newly Released Children’s Holiday Books  P.34-35 [P.13-17] Schools / Preschools [P.27-39] Schools / Montessori [P.40-45] Birthday / Party [P.49] Pour some hot cocoa and snuggle with your little ones around the fire with one of these newly released children’s books. These whimsical reads about Santa, snow and dreidels will warm your hearts and make the Holiday and Spring Break Camps season extra special. QUICK READS Myopia P. 32 Holiday Events P. 44 Winterize Your Home P. 48 4  December 2016  washingtonFAMILY.com GUIDES: QUICK READs [P.18-20] Preschools & Child Care [P. 26-31] Private School Open House [P. 36-40] Montessori [P.42] FAMILY blog G rowing up, my mother seemed to have people who were no longer with us, and to be grateful for boundless holiday energy. To be perfectly what we had. honest, she’s a tough act to follow! On Thanksgiving, she would start writing My brother and I would play a couple of Christmas songs on the piano and all of us would sing. As kids, we her Christmas newsletter to send to friends and family. She hated this part – we just wanted to open our presents! kept up the tradition as my brothers and I grew and started Looking back, I appreciate why she did this. She wanted us families of our own. She would ask for recent pictures depicting our family outings and events, and skillfully craft the year’s story into a one-page summary. Even though it was about my own family, I always looked forward to receiving my copy and reading the year in review. She was as talented a baker as she was a writer, so the holidays were a delicious time of year. My mother was from Germany, so for nearly the entire month of December the aroma of lebkuchen or stollen filled the house. I can still smell it! She also enjoyed decorating the house for the holidays. We lived in New Hampshire, and my parents would go into the woods on their property and cut down a tree. My mother would decorate the tree with ornaments she had collected for years from around the world. She also made her own wreaths from branches from the local tree-trimming hut. She would keep the wire frames from year to year and fashion the branches around them, then hang the wreaths outside the house. When I saw the wreaths on the windows, I knew it would soon be Christmas. to remember these moments and appreciate Christmas as a time for family and traditions and giving, not just receiving. Looking back, I don’t know how my mom had all that stamina! Now that I’m in charge of the plan, I’ve taken things down a notch, but tried to preserve the important things that really matter. I don’t write a family newsletter, but I do bake – a little. I still can’t get the stollen quite right, but I haven’t given up. My son now plays the piano and we sing along on Christmas Eve, and I make him wait to open his gifts (have to try and teach patience to the next generation after all). I decorate the house with my own decorations, and thankfully with some of my mother’s that have survived the years. My husband thinks I go overboard, but I do it anyway. And we decorate the evergreen tree outside our house with real candles and light them. We watch the candles burn together and remember the special people, like my mother, who aren’t with us anymore, and we are grateful for what we have. And that’s what really counts. From our FAMILY to yours, Happy Holidays! As children, this seemed like a magical time of year. Keeping with German tradition, we celebrated St. Nicholas Day. My two brothers and I would put our slippers outside of our bedroom doors, and St. Nicholas would leave us candy and coins. We always celebrated together as a family on Christmas Eve. My parents would put us in bed for a nap. 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I also resolved to take proactive steps in the future to help relieve he holidays descended upon us quickly after my husband some of the turmoil and division that occurred among family and I married mid-October and began our new life together. members. Here are a few suggestions to enable your family to My expectations of a joyous holiday season faded as the enjoy one another and create lasting memories, instead of simply reality of combining two households with different traditions and outside family members settled in. surviving another holiday season. Set aside unrealistic expectations. Accept that there will be I wasn’t prepared for the chaos and heartache that accompanied unhappy moments. Children experience fluctuating emotions as our first set of holidays together. Blending four young children, they cope with the loss of their traditional family and accept their managing a harried schedule with two ex-spouses and competing new stepfamily. They may act out or withdraw during periods of with the “other households” for time together and adequate grief. My stepchildren lost their mother to cancer after my husband gift exchanges ignited a simmering blaze that burned throughout and I had been married nine years, and holidays became especially the season, leaving behind a trail of hurt feelings and difficult for them. Memories of past holidays sometimes prevented unmet expectations. them from enjoying our family celebrations. However, I learned 10  December 2016  washingtonFAMILY.com that a difficult day or week of frequent tears didn’t have to ruin the for other family members. And don’t set a lot of rules about where entire holiday season. gifts are kept or played with. If your child receives a gift he’s asked Be proactive. Start planning your schedule early. Have a family meeting and talk about the logistics of the season—when to decorate, what to eat, how to do gift exchanges (draw names, include grandparents, etc.) and what special programs need to be put on the calendar. Ask each family member to take part in the planning and decision-making. Begin negotiating the visitation schedule early to allow time for discussion. for all year and leaves for Dad’s house that afternoon, it’s likely he’ll want to take it with him. Start new traditions together and continue to celebrate old ones that fit. Traditions offer a sense of belonging to family members and cement relationships as they’re carried out together. Talk to your children about what traditions are important to them and brainstorm ideas of new ones to start together. Soon after we Be flexible and agreeable with other family members, married, we started a tradition of reading the Christmas story to when possible. Be willing to make sacrifices to fit everyone’s our children on Christmas Eve to remind them of the reason we schedule. Offer alternatives when negotiating and recognize that Thanksgiving and Christmas can be celebrated on a day other than the official holiday and still be a special day. We’ve altered our Christmas gift exchange many years to allow everyone to be together. Try to be fair to all parties involved and commit to do your part toward peaceful interactions with your ex-spouse. Separate old marital issues from parenting issues and examine your heart for resentment or bitterness that might be preventing you from friendly communication. celebrate Christmas. Our family also takes time to attend special church services and enjoy a light show together. Traditions are a great way for stepfamilies to create bonds with one another that are strengthened every year as you come together for an established purpose. 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VALLEY MILL SPRING BREAK CAMP www.valleymill.com valleymill@valleymill.com 15101 Seneca Rd. Germantown, MD Serving the MD-D.C. area for 60 years. Check website for camp details! WINTER REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! REGISTER NOW FOR FALL 2016 MUSIC & THEATER CLASSES! Vienna, VA · 703.938.7301 • www.harmoniaschool.org gton FAMILY readers! Multi-year winner by Washin washingtonFAMILY.com December 2016 23 Superfood: What Is Kefir? 24  December 2016  washingtonFAMILY.com TEXT Michelle Bosmier K efir is a beverage created after cleansing the intestines and providing high fermentation of kefir grains in a liquid. levels of vitamin B12, minerals and complete Sometimes other ingredients are added proteins. It is often referred to as “a balanced to assist in the fermentation, to feed the and nourishing food” and is said to contribute to grains or to alter the flavor. a healthy immune system. Two distinct types of kefir grains are used for the fermentation process: water kefir grains and milk kefir grains. They look very similar, but milk kefir grains are a deeper white color, while water kefir grains are more translucent. The milk grains are used in cow, goat and sheep milk as well as Kefir is often recommended to help with autoimmune disorders, stomach complications, chronic fatigue syndrome and cancer. It is also a great source of calcium; a 175 grams serving of kefir provides about 20 percent of the recommended daily allowance, which is vital for healthy bones and teeth. non-dairy varieties like almond and As for mental health, kefir boasts a tranquilizing soy milk. Water effect on the nervous system, which can kefir grains are potentially benefit those who suffer from used in spring depression, sleep disorders and attention deficit water, mineral hyperactivity disorder. water, well water, coconut water, etc. Kefir beverages can be purchased commercially; Kefir can be consumed as is, added to however, it is very simple and inexpensive to smoothies or used to make kefir cheese. Some make kefir at home. It just requires some grains kefir can even be fermented longer to create an or even a starter kit, a glass jar and the liquid, alcoholic beverage. and 12-48 hours to culture. Once cultured, you can add sugars, blended fruit or juice for The primary reason people consume kefir is to flavoring. Luckily, there are dairy and dairy- increase their levels of probiotics. Probiotics free choices available, so lactose-intolerant are live bacteria and yeasts that are good for your health, especially your digestive system. individuals can benefit as well. Probiotics are destroyed along with the harmful bacteria when antibiotics are used (or misused), so it has become more and more important to intentionally add them back into your diet. Kefir grains are a combination of healthy bacteria and yeasts that transfer into the beverage during fermentation. Kefir assists in Michelle Bosmier is a passionate nutrition expert, author and health journalist with vast experience in dieting and wellness, as well as a committed ‘high’ raw foodist and raw-foods researcher. Michelle has co-created RawFoodHealthWatch.com, a resource base dedicated to unraveling the perks of raw foodism, sharing recipes and healthy alternative dieting tips. washingtonFAMILY.com  December 2016  25 GUIDES & RESOURCES . Preschool & Childcare Guide District of Columbia AIDAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL www.aidanschool.org admissions@aidanschool.org 202-387-2700 2700 27th St., NW Washington, D.C. Ages: 18 months-Grade 6 Activities: Mandarin Language, Spanish Language, Music, Drama, Art, Physical Education, Girls on the Run, Community Service.With the innovative and proven Montessori method at its core, Aidan prepares children to learn confidently, think independently and succeed wherever they go. BEAUVOIR, THE NATIONAL CATHEDRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL www.beauvoirschool.org 202-537-6493 3500 Woodley Rd., NW Washington, D.C. Beauvoir provides an educational environment fostering a lifetime of enthusiasm for learning and growth while nurturing the spiritual, ethical, intellectual, emotional, physical and social development. FRIENDSHIP CHILDREN'S CENTER 202-244-5115 www.friendshipchildren.org 5411 Western Ave., NW Washington, D.C. Infant to prekindergarten. Creative curriculum. Music, dance, yoga and Spanish classes. Intergenerational activities. Community out- reach. Educational outings. Full-time, part-time. Morning preschool. Call for enrollment information. JEWISH PRIMARY DAY SCHOOL OF THE NATION'S CAPITAL www.jpds.org jpds.admission@jpds.org 202-291-5737 ext. 2207 6045 16th St., NW Washington, D.C. 4715 16th St., NW Washington, D.C. Ages: Pre-K-6 JPDS-NC is a Pre- Kindergarten through 6th grade, pluralistic Jewish Day School located in Washington, D.C. Our school provides collaborative and experiential learning with an enriched Hebrew, Judaic, and General Studies curriculum. THE KINGSBURY CENTER www.kingsbury.org admissions@kingsbury.org 202-722-5555 5000 14th St., NW Washington, D.C. Ages: 4 & 5 years old Providing educational resources and early interventions for Pre-K students, especially those with language needs, has a direct, positive correlation on their later success in school. The Pre-K program includes small classroom sizes for teachers to consider the diverse needs of young learners and target all areas of their development; state of the art technology and full school-day instruction. Students learn skills needed to form successful friendships 26  December 2016  washingtonFAMILY.com A BC as they gain self-awareness. Instruction blends speech/ language strengthening with learning strategies needed for future academic success. Nursery School, we provide a fun, creative and educa- tional environment in which children can learn and grow. Come visit us and learn more! ST. COLUMBA'S NURSERY SCHOOL BARRIE SCHOOL www.columba.org school@columba.org 202-742-1980 4201 Albermarle St., NW Washington, D.C. Ages: 2 ½-5 5 day program. Extended day now available until 6 p.m. Extensive playground. Financial aid available. Accepts children with special needs. Maryland ACORN HILL WALDORF KINDERGARTEN & NURSERY www.acornhill.org info@acornhill.org 301-565-2282 9504 Brunett Ave. Silver Spring, MD Ages: 2 ½-6 Play-oriented Waldorf school with singing, crafts, garden- ing, storytelling. Parent- Infant/Toddler, Parent-Child, Half & Full Day and summer programs. Certified nursery/ kindergarten. 50+ years expe- rience. Rolling admissions. ASPEN HILL COOPERATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL www.ahcns.org aspenhillcns@gmail.com 240-903-1001 1001 Twinbrook Parkway Rockville, MD Ages: 2-5 At Aspen Hill Cooperative www.barrieschool.org admissions@barrie.org 301-576-2800 13500 Layhill Rd. Silver Spring, MD Ages: 18 months & up Barrie Montessori is an innovative educational experience for children age 18 months through grade five. Our conscientious faculty, low student-to-teacher ratio, and individualized attention provide an exceptional learning environment for our students. FEYNMAN SCHOOL www.feynmanschool.org info@feynmanschool.org 301-770-4370 6300 Tilden Ln. North Bethesda, MD Ages: 3-10 The area’s leader in educating academically gifted children, Feynman School features extraordinary programs in science, math, language arts, theater and music designed to maximize your young child’s potential while at the same time providing opportunities for unstructured play. We offer both half- and full-day preschool programs. THE MADDUX SCHOOL www.madduxschool.org 301-469-0223 11614 Seven Locks Rd. Rockville, MD Ages: PS-Grade 2 Celebrates different learning styles through a challeng- ing curriculum, diagnostic teaching, innovative program- ming, small classes, hands-on activities, and integrated speech and occupational therapies. Targets language, socialization, self-esteem and academic skills. PAINT BRANCH MONTESSORI SCHOOL www.pbmontessori.com info@pbmontessori.com 301-434-0373 10309 New Hampshire Ave. Silver Spring, MD Ages: 2-6 Founded in 1975. Full Montes- sori curriculum. Nurturing, dedicated, and trained teach- ers. Diverse student popula- tion. Low student-to-teacher ratio. Extended day care. Summer program. Active par- ent community. Enrichment programs include: P.E., music, art and Spanish. ROCK CREEK MONTESSORI SCHOOL www.rockcreekmontessori.com 301-942-9561 Silver Spring, MD Serving children 18 months through kindergarten, we are located in a beautiful wooded setting in Silver Spring, MD. Before and after care available. SANDY SPRING FRIENDS SCHOOL www.ssfs.org admission@ssfs.org 301-774-7455 16923 Norwood Rd. Sandy Spring, MD Ages: Pre-K-Grade 12 Sandy Spring Friends School is a PK-12 coed, college preparatory Quaker school with an optional boarding program in the Upper School. SSFS ofers a diverse, dynamic and rigorous education in a community that values universal Quaker principles. SPRING BILINGUAL MONTESSORI ACADEMY www.spring-bilingual.org sbmaoffice@yahoo.com 301-962-7262 3514 Plyers Mill Rd., Kensington, MD Ages: 2-6 Founded in 1967, Spring Bi- lingual Montessori Academy has innovated and refined the concept of integrating a Montessori education with the acquisition of proficiency in a second language. We are open year-round for academic programs and summer camps. BeanTree Learning in Ashburn provides unparalleled care and nurturing for infants through PreK. Led by a team of experienced and caring educators, BeanTree provides children with a safe and stimulating environment for academic success and provides parents with peace of mind. Year- round enrollment for full and part time academic and specialty programs. BEANTREE WESTFIELDS CAMPUS Virginia ARRIS MONTESSORI ACADEMY www.arrismontessori.com mrs.beitzel@arrismontessori.com 571-333-0357 44675 Cape Ct., Ste. 189 Ashburn, VA Ages: 2 ½-10 BEANTREE ASHBURN CAMPUS www.beantreelearning.com 571-223-3110 43629 Greenway Corporate Dr. Ashburn, VA Grades: Infant-K www.beantreelearning.com 703-961-8222 5003 Westfields Blvd. Chantilly, VA Grades: Infant-K Fully acredited, discover the BeanTree Difference at our Westfields/Chantilly Campus! Offering unprecedented educational offerings for your child in every stage of academic development, BeanTree offers Infant care through Full Day Private Kindergarten, Before/After School, and Summer Camp. Year- round enrollment for full- and CONTINUED ON PG. 28 SCHOOLS / preschools washingtonFAMILY.com  December 2016  27 A BC part-time academic and specialty programs. BROOKSFIELD SCHOOL www.brooksfieldschool.org info@brooksfieldschool.org 703-356-5437 1830 Kirby Rd. McLean, VA Ages: 2-6 Spanish, dance, art and music, summer camp, drama, out- door adventure program and extracurricular activities. CARDINAL MONTESSORI www.cardinalmontessori.com cardinalmontessori@gmail.com 703-491-3810 1424 G St. Woodbridge, VA Ages: 3-12 Cardinal Montessori School is the oldest AMS affiliated Montessori school in Prince William County with roots back to 1959. Our school is committed to assist each child to reach his/her full potential in the areas of child development. Our Philosophy begins with a belief that a child comes to us with unlimited potential and must be treated with respect and dignity as the adult they are to become. The most important qualities a child develops in our classes are self-confidence, self-esteem, independence, self-discipline, thinking skills and a love of learning. Each child is taught that they are capable of making decisions that influence them and that they are responsible for the decisions made. SCHOOLS / preschools 28  December 2016  washingtonFAMILY.com CORNUS MONTESSORI lstelford-81@hotmail.com 703-378-1473 13880 Metrotech Dr. Chantilly, VA Ages: 12 months-5 years Cornus Montessori is a one of a kind Montessori early education school. We have combined the standard Mon- tessori curriculum with the Reggio Emilia curriculum. We believe this unique combina- tion speaks to the ever chang- ing challenges each genera- tion faces. Our Montessori program encompasses all the traditional Montessori quali- ties from practical life skills, solid foundation and empa- thy while our Reggio Emilia program centers around art and science. Both programs promote initiative and allow children to feed their hunger in whatever way that may be! FAIRFAX CHRISTIAN SCHOOL www.fairfaxchristianschool.com 703-759-5100 1624 Hunter Mill Rd. Vienna, VA Ages: Pre-K, 4 (by December 31) -5 Independent, university- preparatory school. Call today for your private tour and educational consultation. GRACE EPISCOPAL SCHOOL www.graceschoolalex.org admissions@graceschoolalex.org 703-549-5067 3601 Russell Rd. Alexandria, VA Ages: 3-11 Grace Episcopal School fosters an enthusiasm for learning through academic excellence in a nurturing environment. Students receive individual attention in small classes, and are inspired to learn and develop-intellectually, physi- cally and spiritually. THE GRIFFIN ACAD- EMY OF WESTMIN- STER SCHOOL www.westminsterschool.com klee@westminsterschool.com 703-256-2035 6800 Columbia Pike Annandale, VA Ages: 3-4 7:1 student-to-teacher ratio; lead teacher and aide; equal balance of play and structure; daily recess; camp programs; full-time and part-time school options; morning and afternoon care available; Art, French, Library, Music, P.E. and Science; dramatic play; monthly field trips. KAY SCHOOL www.kayschool.org info@kayschool.org 703-264-9078 3005 Dower House Dr. Herndon, VA Ages: 2 ½-5 Kay School is a child-cen- tered arts and project based program that will stimulate, nurture, and enhance the in- tellectual, emotional, physical, social and creative develop- ment of young children ages two and a half to five. Now enrolling! Join our school of joyful learning today! LEPORT SCHOOL ALDIE www.leportschools.com/nova aldie@leportschools.com 703-810-7160 24328 Marrwood Dr. Aldie, VA Ages: Toddler-Kindergarten LEPORT SCHOOL BROADLANDS www.leportschools.com/nova broadlands@leportschools.com 703-810-7808 42945 Waxpool Rd. Ashburn, VA Ages: Toddler-Grade 3 LEPORT SCHOOL CHANTILLY www.leportschools.com/nova chantilly@leportschools.com 571-222-4728 4550 Walney Rd. Chantilly, VA Ages: Toddler-Grade 3 LEPORT MONTESSORI SCHOOL POTOMAC FALLS www.leportschools.com/nova potomacfalls@leportschools.com 571-222-6628 20685 Fernbank Ct. Sterling, VA Ages: Infant-Kindergarten LEPORT MONTESSORI SCHOOL RESTON LOUDOUN COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL www.lcds.org info@lcds.org 703-777-3841 20600 Red Cedar Dr. Leesburg, VA Ages: 4-Grade 8 LCDS is an accredited PK-8 grade coed independent school with a rigorous core curriculum, nurturing environment and extensive programs in foreign lan- guages, arts, technology and athletics. We offer a half-day PK program (age 4) with an extended day option for 4- and 5-year olds as well as a full-day kindergarten. MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CEDAR LANE www.leportschools.com/nova reston@leportschools.com 703-810-7811 11579 Cedar Chase Rd. Herndon, VA Ages: Toddler-Kindergarten www.preschoolmontessori.com info@cedarlanemontessori.com 703-560-4379 3035 Cedar Ln., Fairfax, VA Ages: 3-5 CONTINUED ON P. 30 SCHOOLS / preschools Find out what a 325 Years of Qu ak ing er rat Ce leb tion in America uca Ed Friends Education can give to your child. Friends Community School www.friendscommunityschool.org • College Park, MD, Grades K-8 Open Houses: 9:00-11:00 a.m. on Oct. 18, Nov. 5, Nov. 17, Dec. 2, Jan. 7, Jan. 10 Friends Meeting School www.friendsmeetingschool.org • Ijamsville, MD, Grades K-12 Open House: Friday, Octobe r 21, 2-4pm Sandy Spring Friends School www.ssfs.org • Sandy Spring, MD, Grades PK3-12 Open Houses: Oct 16 (1:00-3:30); Nov. 9, Dec 7, Jan. 11 (8:15-11) School for Friends www.schoolforfriends.org • Washington, DC, Age 2-4 Open Houses: 9:30-11:00 Oct. 17, Nov. 15, Dec. 7, Jan. 12, Jan. 27, Feb. 6, & Feb 21 Sidwell Friends School www.sidwell.edu • Bethesda, MD (PK-4) & Washington, DC (5-12), Grades PK-12 Open Houses: Lower: Sunday, October 23, Middle & Upper: Sunday, November 6 washingtonFAMILY.com  December 2016  29 A BC Montessori School of Cedar Lane has been providing over 40 years of Montessori tradi- tion to Northern Virginia. We offer a complete educational and social environment and utilize the discoveries and methods of Dr. Montessori to help the child develop more fully the potential within him. MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF MCLEAN www.mcleanmontessori.org tlegrand@mcleanmontessori.org 703-790-1049 1711 Kirby Rd. McLean, VA Ages: 2-12 Toddler through elementary. After-care program. Span- ish, Art, After-School Clubs, Summer School. Accredited by The American Montessori Society and AdvancedED/ SACS. Northern Virginia’s only non-profit AMS accred- ited Montessori School. MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA www.msnv.org info@msnv.org 703-992-0255 Valleybrook Campus, 3433 Rose Lane Falls Church, VA Ages: 2-12 At the Montessori School of Northern Virginia (MSNV), we want the delight of discov- ery to last a lifetime. MSNV provides authentic Montessori education for children ages 2 through 12. From prepri- mary through elementary, our learning environment is designed to directly benefit social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. NYSMITH SCHOOL FOR THE GIFTED www.nysmith.com ebalberde@nysmith.com 703-713-3332 12625 EDS Dr. Herndon, VA Ages: 3-Grade 8 Family owned and operated since 1983, 620+ children 3 years through 8th grade. 1:9 teacher-student ratio, award winning. Daily individualized reading and math, science, computers, logic and foreign language. Loving atmosphere with an exciting curriculum. PINECREST SCHOOL www.pinecrestschool.org admissions@pinecrestschool.org 703-354-3446 7209 Quiet Cove Annandale, VA Ages: 3-4 Stimulating preschool program for 3- & 4-year olds includes Spanish, music and P.E. enrichment classes. Special presentations and field trips, too. Before- & after- care until 6 p.m. Nurturing curiosity, confidence and a love of learning since 1957. RESTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL www.restonmontessori.com office@restonmontessori.com 703-481-2922 1928 Isaac Newton Sq. West Reston, VA Ages: 3 months-Grade 6 Established in 1986, Reston Montessori School is a private, co-educational school for chil- SCHOOLS / preschools A A CORN CORN H H ILL ILL W W ALDORF ALDORF K K INDERGARTEN & INDERGARTEN & N N URSERY URSERY Parent-Infant, Parent-Toddler, Parent-Child - Birth to 3 Half and Full Day Programs for ages 2½-6 OPEN HOUSES: JAN.14, MARCH 4, APRIL 22/ 2017 9:30 - 10:45 AM REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.ACORNHILL.ORG! Call 301-565-2282 Find us on the web at www.acornhill.org 9504 Brunett Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20901 SAINT COLUMBA’S NURSERY SCHOOL NURTURING • INDIVIDUAL • EXCELLENCE ADMISSION TALK & TOUR DATES: DEC. 9, 2016 Jan. 11 & 26, Feb. 8 & 23, 2017 • 5 day program • Extended day now available until 6 pm • Ages 2½ to 5 • Extensive playground • Financial aid available • Accepts children with special needs 4201 Albemarle Street, NW • Washington, D.C. 20016 202-742-1980 school@columba.org www.columba.org 30  December 2016  washingtonFAMILY.com Contact us to learn more or schedule a tour today! 703.962.9216 • admissions@gesher-jds.org www.GESHER-JDS.org • Fairfax, Virginia Our house is always o p e n REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR 2017-2018! dren from 3 months through 6th grade. SUNSET HILLS MONTESSORI SCHOOL www.sunsethillsmontessori.com office@sunsethillsmontessori.com 703-476-7477 11180 Ridge Heights Rd. Reston, VA Ages: 18 months–14 years At SHMS we are committed to recognizing and cultivat- ing the uniqueness of each individual child. We have a community of educators, and wonderful families, that have chosen SHMS because of a shared vision for early childhood and elementary education. WAY OF FAITH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY www.way-of-faith.org info@wayoffaith.net 703-573-7221 8800 Arlington Blvd. Fairfax, VA Way of Faith Academy offers faith-based, quality education in a nurturing and caring environment with small class sizes, individual attention and before and after-school care. We also offer preschool for ages 2 ½ -4. Please call or visit us! Childcare Centers & Nannies CHI AU PAIR www.chiaupairusa.org 703-528-5152 CHI Au Pair USA offers safe and affordable childcare in your home. Approximately $345 per family per week. Carefully screened and trained au pairs ages 18-26 available from many differ- ent countries. Au pairs can stay up to 2 years, have legal visa, medical and liabil- ity insurance, and childcare experience. U.S. Government- designated cultural exchange program. Local support provided in your community. Discounts and special promo- tions available. A MOTHER'S PRAYER NANNY SERVICE www.ampnannies.com info@ampnannies.com 301-744-9AMP 3 Bethesda Metro Center Bethesda, MD Offering baby nannies, baby- sitters and Doulas. Over 20 years experience in childcare. Back-up care also available. GYMBOREE PLAY & MUSIC www.gymboreeclasses.com 703-836-2277 318 S Pickett St. Alexandria, VA 6045 Burke Centre Pkwy., #204 Burke, VA 14155 Sullyfield Cir., Ste. 1 Chantilly, VA Ages: 3-5 Focusing on the 7 key social skills experts say are neces- sary for success in school, our 1.5 hour drop-off program helps build confidence, encourages curiosity and pro- motes independent learning and problem-solving skills. Class components include letter and number recognition, hands on science, group story times and creative projects. STEPPING STONES THERAPY www.steppingstonestherapy.com info@steppingstonestherapy.com 301-652-7800 4300 Montgomery Ave., Ste. 303 Bethesda, MD Ages: All Pediatrics We offer Occupational Therapy and speech language therapy and evaluations to children of all ages. SCHOOLS / preschools Ages 2-4 • 301-424-7370 • www.ahcns.org Private Preschool to Kindergarten Ages 2 ½ to 5 • Half Day or Full Day Kay Club Before & After Care Programs Ages 2 ½ to 12 • Camp Kay Arts and project based programs with FOCUS on creativity, critical thinking, innovation, collaboration, curiosity and the natural environment. www.kayschool.org | 703.264.9078 3005 Dower House Road, Herndon, VA At Aspen Hill Cooperative Nursery School, we provide a fun, creative and educational environment in which children can learn and grow. Come visit us and learn more! 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If fact, if glasses are prescribed families at the Bethesda Treehouse Myopia occurs when the eye incorrectly, they can actually Eyes location. Visit treehouseeyes. grows longer, causing light to make the condition worse. com for location information. 32  December 2016  washingtonFAMILY.com vision, unfortunately glasses do Dr. Andrew Morgenstern, optometrist, is the medical director for Treehouse Eyes and sees da es r th ne Be or in s C en on op Tys ow d N an You focus on her science fair project. We’ll keep her vision from getting worse in the future. Kids are growing up with much more screen time and less outdoor time. As a result, myopia - nearsightedness, where far away objects appear blurry - is rapidly increasing. Stronger glasses every year aren’t the answer. While necessary, glasses only treat the symptoms of myopia. And, myopia increases the risk of serious eye diseases as your child grows. We have proven alternatives that help prevent myopia from getting worse. Visit TreehouseEyes.com/DC or call to schedule a consultation. Let us help give your child better vision and healthier eyes for life. Bethesda: 240-297-5542 Tysons Corner: 703-991-2768 washingtonFAMILY.com  December 2016  33 12 Newly Released Children’s Holiday Books 1. Gingerbread Christmas By Jan Brett Gingerbread Baby and his friend, Matti, take his gingerbread band to the Christmas Festival where they are a hit, until the aroma of ginger- bread reaches the chil- dren, sig- naling it’s time to run away. Clever Matti uses snow to disguise the gingerbread instruments while Gingerbread Baby leads the audience on a merry chase to the smartest hiding place ever—a giant Christmas tree. 2. Very Christmas By Simone Mets When Santa’s workshop is destroyed by a ferocious storm, even the richest man in the world is stumped for a way to save Christ- mas. Just when everyone seems to give up all hope, the unstumpable Ava Buttons, together with her friends, discover a way to make Christmas wishes come true. 3. Dreidels on the Brain By Joel ben Izzy Joel is wish- ing for one lousy Hanuk- kah miracle, but instead he seems to just be get- ting chopped liver. His dad is sick and his parents don’t have any money to give Hanukkah presents. Through the course of the eight days of Hanukkah, though, Joel discovers an appreciation for small miracles in his life, with a little help from an unusual stranger he meets on a bus. 4. North Pole Ninjas: MISSION: Christmas! By Tyler Knott Gregson and Sarah Linden Santa has a team of special elves, selected for their ability to help carry out top- secret missions that are all about helping, giving, caring and listening. Anyone who receives this box is called upon to help carry out those missions with a bit of stealth and an open heart. 5. The Night Before the Snow Day By Natasha Wing and Amy Wummer It’s nighttime 34  December 2016  washingtonFAMILY.com and snow is falling hard. Will the town be snowed in? Will there be a snow day? Odds are looking good in this newest “Night Before” book for the kids who dream of snowball fights, sledding and the possibility that it may snow again tomorrow. a hungry cat in his barn and becomes inspired to turn every night of Ha- nukkah into something special. 6. The Great Spruce By John Duvall and Rebecca Gibbon Alec loves to climb little apple trees, wide willow trees and even tall locust trees. But the great spruce, with its sturdy trunk and branches that stretch up to the sky, is his favorite. Together with his grandpa, a young boy finds a way to save his favorite tree in this heartwarming Christmas tale. 7. Happy New Year, Spot! By Eric Hill Spot isn’t old enough to stay up until midnight, but he finds a way to cel- ebrate the New Year early with his fam- ily. Bring your party hats and noisemak- ers as you join Spot in celebrating the New Year. 8. Hanukkah With Mazel By Joel Edward Stein A poor artist who has nobody with whom to share Hanukkah discovers and much more. 11. Stowaway in a Sleigh By Roger Mader When Slipper finds Mr. Furry Boots in her house, she does what any cat would do and investigates. But curiosity gets the best of her when 9. The Biggest Smallest Christmas Present By Harriet Muncaster Clementine is a teeny-tiny girl who lives with her average-sized family. Every year, Santa brings Clementine and her brother amazing toys, but they are never the right size for Clem- entine. But when Clementine finally figures out how to play with those not-quite- right gifts, she comes up with the perfect way to show Santa who she is…and to get the toy of her dreams. 10. Baby Touch and Feel: Christmas she finds herself on a trip she hadn’t planned on taking. Join Slipper as she discov- ers that there’s no place like home—es- pecially for Christmas. 12. Potatoes at Turtle Rock By Susan Schnur and Anna Schnur-Fishman Annie leads her family on a night- time journey around their farm to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah. At each By DK Books stop along Help your baby experience the magic of Christmas! This jolly treat will get your baby excited for the holiday sea- son as he or she feels Santa’s vel- vety hat, the Christmas decorations, a red-nosed reindeer the way she uses riddles (and potatoes) to mark old traditions and start new ones. They end up at Turtle Rock Creek, where they give thanks for the light and warmth (and potatoes) in their lives. washingtonFAMILY.com  December 2016  35 GUIDES & RESOURCES A Private School Open House Dates District of Columbia AIDAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL www.aidanschool.org admissions@aidanschool.org 202-387-2700 2700 27th St., NW Washington, D.C. Open House Dates: 2016: Dec. 2 2017: Jan. 6 Open House Dates: 2016: Dec. 8 2017: Jan. 12, Feb. 9, March 9, Apr. 13 13500 Layhill Rd. Silver Spring, MD Open House Dates: Call to schedule a tour. ST. COLUMBA'S NURSERY SCHOOL FEYNMAN SCHOOL www.columba.org school@columba.org 202-742-1980 4201 Albemarle St., NW Washington, D.C. Open House Dates: 2016: Dec. 9 2017: Jan. 11&26, Feb. 8&23 BEAUVOIR, THE NATIONAL CATHEDRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL www.beauvoirschool.org mhartigan@cathedral.org 202-537-6493 3500 Woodley Rd., NW Washington, D.C. Open House Dates: Call to schedule a tour. JEWISH PRIMARY DAY OF THE NATION'S CAPITAL www.jpds.org sindy.udell@jpds.org 202-291-5737 ext. 2207 North Campus: 6045 16th St., NW, Washington, D.C. South Campus: 4715 16th St., NW, Washington, D.C. Open House Dates: 2016: Dec. 16, 9:30 a.m. 2017: Jan. 6, 9:30 a.m. THE KINGSBURY CENTER www.kingsbury.org admissions@kingsbury.org 202-722-5555 5000 14th St., NW Washington, D.C. Maryland ACORN HILL: A WALDORF KINDERGARTEN AND NURSERY www.acornhill.org 301-565-2282 9504 Brunett Ave. Silver Spring, MD Open House Dates: 2017: Jan. 14, March 4, April 22, 9:30-10:45 a.m. THE AUBURN SCHOOL www.theauburnschool.org mivey@theauburnschool.org 301-588-8048 9545 Georgia Ave. Silver Spring, MD Open House Dates: Silver Spring location: 2017: Jan. 11, Feb. 13, 8:45-10 a.m. BARRIE www.barrie.org admission@barrie.org 301-576-2800 36  December 2016  washingtonFAMILY.com www.feynmanschool.org admissions@feynmanschool.org 301-770-4370 6300 Tilden Ln. N. Bethesda, MD Open House Dates: 2016: Dec. 11, 3-5 p.m. FRIENDS COMMUNITY SCHOOL www.friendscommunityschool.org connie@friendscommunityschool. org 301-441-2100 5901 Westchester Park Dr. College Park, MD Open House Dates: Call to schedule a tour. FRIENDS MEETING SCHOOL www.friendsmeetingschool.org admissions@friendsmeetingschool. org 301-798-0288 3232 Green Valley Rd. Ijamsville, MD Open House Dates: Call to schedule a tour. THE MADDUX SCHOOL www.madduxschool.org amullins@madduxschool.org 301-469-0223 11614 Seven Locks Rd. Rockville, MD Open House Dates: All from 9:30-11:30 a.m.; pre- registration required 2016: Dec. 7 2017: Jan. 11, Feb. 1, 22 PAINT BRANCH MONTESSORI www.pbmontessori.com info@pbmontessori.com 301-434-0373 10309 New Hampshire Ave. Silver Spring, MD Open House Dates: Call to schedule a tour. ROCK CREEK MONTESSORI SCHOOL www.rockcreekmontessori.com info@rockcreekmontessori.com 301-942-9561 3701 Spruell Dr. Silver Spring, MD Open House Dates: Call to schedule a tour. SANDY SPRING FRIENDS SCHOOL www.ssfs.org admissions@ssfs.org 301-774-7455 16923 Norwood Rd. Sandy Spring, MD Open House Dates: Call to schedule a tour. THE SIENA SCHOOL www.thesienaschool.org info@thesienaschool.org 301-244-3600 1300 Forest Glen Rd. Silver Spring, MD Open House Date: Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. SPRING BILINGUAL www.spring-bilingual.org SBMA-office@yahoo.com 301-962-7262 3514 Plyers Mill Rd. Kensington, MD Open House Dates: Call to schedule a tour. CONTINUED ON P. 38 SCHOOLS / preschools Infants to Pre-Kindergarten EST. 1989 • Year-round Programming • Creative Curriculum • Music, Yoga, Dance, Spanish and Cooking Classes • Educational Field Trips • Full-time & Morning Preschool • Enrollment Available Pleas e Imme Proof diate ly! Immediate Pre-K Openings www.friendshipchildren.org For Enrollment Information Call 202-244-5115 F RIENDSHIP C HILDREN’S C ENTER 5411 Western Ave, NW, DC www.BeanTreePavilion.com Connect... Learn... Grow OPEN HOUSES LOUDOUN www.LCDS.org Preschool - 8th Leesburg, VA JANUARY 8 & 29 The Pavilion at BeanTree Kindergarten - After School COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL washingtonFAMILY.com  December 2016  37 A Virginia ARRIS MONTESSORI ACADEMY www.arrismontessori.com 703-858-2800 44675 Cape Court, Ste. 189 Ashburn, VA Open House Dates: Call to schedule a tour. THE AUBURN SCHOOL www.theauburnschool.org admissions.fairfax@ theauburnschool.org 703-793-9353 3800 Concorde Pkwy., Suite 500 Chantilly, VA Open House Dates: 2017: Jan. 19, Feb. 16, 9 a.m. BEANTREE ASHBURN CAMPUS www.beantreelearning.com 571-223-3110 43629 Greenway Corporate Dr. Ashburn, VA Open House Dates: Call to schedule a tour. BEANTREE WESTFIELDS CAMPUS www.beantreelearning.com 703-961-8222 5003 Westfields Blvd. Chantilly, VA Open House Dates: Call to schedule a tour. BROOKSFIELD SCHOOL www.brooksfieldschool.org brksfield@aol.com 703-356-KIDS 1830 Kirby Rd. McLean, VA Open House Dates: Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. CARDINAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL www.cardinalmontessori.com cardinalmontessori@gmail.com 703-491-3810 1424 G St. Woodbridge, VA Open House Dates: Call to schedule a tour. CORNUS MONTESSORI 13880 Metrotech Drive Chantilly, VA 20151 lstelford-81@hotmail.com 703-378-1473 Open House Dates: Call to schedule a tour. FAIRFAX CHRISTIAN SCHOOL www.fairfaxchristianschool.com khs@studyfcs.com 703-759-5100 1624 Hunter Mill Rd. Vienna, VA Open House Dates: 2017: Jan. 14, Feb. 11 GESHER JEWISH DAY SCHOOL www.gesher-jds.org admissions@gesher-jds.org 703-978-9789 4800 Mattie Moore Ct. Fairfax, VA Open House Dates: Call to schedule a tour. GRACE EPISCOPAL SCHOOL www.graceschoolalex.org admissions@graceschoolalex.org 703-549-5067 3601 Russell Rd. Alexandria, VA Open House Dates: 2017: Jan. 18, 9:30-11:30 a.m. KAY SCHOOL www.kayschool.org info@kayschool.org 703-264-9078 3005 Dower House Dr. Oak Hill, VA Open House Dates: Call to schedule a tour. LEPORT MONTESSORI ALDIE www.leport.com/nova aldie@leportschools.com 703-810-7160 24328 Marrwood Dr. Aldie, VA Open House Dates: Visit leport.com/nova. LEPORT MONTESSORI BROADLANDS www.leport.com/nova broadlands@leportschools.com 703-810-7808 42945 Waxpool Rd. Ashburn, VA Open House Dates: Visit leport.com/nova. LEPORT MONTESSORI CHANTILLY www.leport.com/nova chantilly@leportschools.com 571-222-4728 4550 Walney Rd. Chantilly, VA Open House Dates: Visit leport.com/nova. LEPORT MONTESSORI FAIRFAX www.leport.com/nova fairfax@leportschools.com 703-810-7247 3909 Oak St. Fairfax, VA Open House Dates: Visit leport.com/nova. LEPORT MONTESSORI HERNDON www.leport.com/nova herndon@leportschools.com 571-222-4931 13251 Woodland Park Rd. Herndon, VA Open House Dates: Visit leport.com/nova. LEPORT MONTESSORI RESTON www.leport.com/nova reston@leportschools.com 703-810-7811 11579 Cedar Chase Rd. Herndon, VA Open House Dates: Visit leport.com/nova. LEPORT MONTESSORI POTOMAC FALLS www.leport.com/nova potomacfalls@leportschools.com 571-222-6628 20685 Fernbank Court, Sterling, VA Open House Dates: Visit leport.com/nova. LOUDOUN COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL www.lcds.org 703-777-3841 20600 Red Cedar Dr. Leesburg, VA Open House Dates: Schedule tours online or call Susan Hower, Director of Admissions. MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CEDAR LANE www.preschoolmontessori.com info@cedarlanemontessori.com 703-560-4379 3035 Cedar Ln., Fairfax, VA Open House Dates: Call to schedule a tour. MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF MCLEAN www.mcleanmontessori.org montague@mcleanmontessori.org 703-790-1049 1711 Kirby Rd., Mclean, VA Open House Dates: All 9-10:30 a.m. 2016: Dec. 5 2017: Jan. 9, 23 MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA www.msnv.org info@msnv.org 703-256-9577 or 703-992-0255 Open House Dates: Call to schedule a tour. CONTINUED ON PG. 40 38  December 2016  washingtonFAMILY.com SCHOOLS / preschools JOY AND MATH CAN BE USED IN THE SAME SENTENCE. Beauvoir offers an extraordinary education designed for early learners. Accepting applications in September for Pre-Kindergarten to Third Grade for the 2017-18 school year. Please visit www.beauvoirschool. org for more information and to apply. 3500 Woodley Road NW Washington, DC 20016 www.beauvoirschool.org Begin with GRACE Serving students age 18 months Serving through students Grade age 18 12 months through Grade 12 Call now to begin with Grace 703-549-5067 Now Accepting All-School All-School Applications for Open House Open House the 2017-2018 Saturday, October Saturday, School October Year. 15 15 11am to to 1pm 1pm barrie.org/apply 11am www.GraceSchoolAlex.org Grace Episcopal School Find Your Voice l 13500 Layhill Road 13500 Layhill Road Silver Spring, MD 20906 Silver Spring, MD 20906 barrie.org • 301.576.2800 barrie.org • 301.576.2800 admission@barrie.org admission@barrie.org washingtonFAMILY.com  December 2016  39 A NYSMITH SCHOOL FOR THE GIFTED www.pinecrestschool.org admissions@pinecrestschool.org 703-354-3446 Open House Dates: 2017: Jan. 8, 1-4 p.m.; Feb. 11, March 11, April 22, 10:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. 703-481-2922 1928 Isaac Newton Sq. West Reston, VA Open House Dates: Tuesdays, Thursdays at 10 a.m. Call to schedule an appointment. info@wayoffaith.net 703-573-7221 8800 Arlington Blvd. Fairfax, VA Open House Dates: Call to schedule a tour. RANDOLPH-MACON ACADEMY SUNSET HILLS MONTESSORI SCHOOL WESTMINSTER SCHOOL Pleas Imme e Proof diate ly! www.nysmith.com ebalberde@nysmith.com 703-713-3332 13625 Eds Dr. Herndon, VA Open House Dates: 2016: Dec. 15 2017: Jan. 19, Feb. 23, March 23, April 20 THE PAVILION AT BEANTREE www.beantreelearning.com 571-223-3113 43635 Greenway Corporate Dr. Ashburn, VA Open House Dates: Call to schedule a tour. PINECREST SCHOOL www.rma.edu admission@rma.edu 540-636-5200 or 800-272-1172 200 Academy Dr. Front Royal, VA Open House Dates: 2016: Dec. 6, 2 p.m. RESTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL www.restonmontessori.com office@restonmontessori.com www.sunsethillsmontessori.com office@sunsethillsmontessori.com 703-476-7477 11180 Ridge Heights Rd. Reston, VA Open House Dates: Call to schedule a tour. WAY OF FAITH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY www.way-of-faith.org www.westminsterschool.com admissions@westminsterschool. com 703-256-3620 3819 Gallows Rd. Annandale, VA Open House Dates: The Griffin Academy (preschool) 2017: Jan. 12 and Apr. 14, 9:30 -11 a.m. Westminster School (K - 8th) 2016: Dec. 1, 9-10:30 a.m. 2017: Jan. 10, 9-10:30 a.m. SCHOOLS / montessori Visit our Open Houses Experience... 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Ages: 2-5 ½ • 202-342-2551 MARYLAND THE BETHESDA MONTESSORI SCHOOL www.bethesdamontessori.com admissions@bethesdamontessori. com 7611 Clarendon Rd. Bethesda, MD Ages: 3-6 • 301-986-1260 BUTLER SCHOOL www.butlerschool.org amy@butlerschool.org 15951 Germantown Rd. Darnestown, MD Ages: 18 months-14 301-977-6600 THE JULIA BROWN SCHOOLS www.juliabrownschools.com 9760 Owen Brown Rd. Columbia, MD 9450 Madison Ave. Laurel, MD 3400 Queen Mary Dr. 42 December 2016 Montessori Children • Discover learning is a joy that can last a lifetime. • Learn spontaneously and creatively. • Learn at their own pace. • Develop to their greatest potential. • Are encouraged to choose work and make decisions. Olney, MD 301-447-5700 1300 Milestone Dr. Silver Spring, MD 301-622-7808 Ages: 18 months-Grade 3 THE MANOR MONTESSORI SCHOOL www.manormontessori.com themanormontessori@gmail.com 10500 Oaklyn Dr. Potomac, MD 11200 Old Georgetown Rd. Rockville, MD 5450 Massachusetts Ave. Bethesda, MD • 301-299-7400 MONTGOMERY MONTESSORI INSTITUTE www.montessori-mmi.com montessori@hers.com 10500 Darnestown Rd. Rockville, MD • 301-279-2799 Montessori Teacher Education TOP HAT MONTESSORI www.tophatmontessori.com info@tophatmontessori.com 18243A Flower Hill Way Gaithersburg, MD Ages: 2 months-Kindergarten THE WOODS ACADEMY woodsacademy.org admissions@woodsacademy.org 6801 Greentree Rd. Bethesda, MD Ages: 2 ½-6 • 301-365-3080 VIRGINIA AQUINAS MONTESSORI SCHOOL: MT. VERNON CAMPUS & OLD TOWN CAMPUS www.aquinasmontessorischool.com aquinasmontessorimv@gmail.com 8334 Mt. Vernon Hwy. Alexandria, VA 112 S. Columbus St. washingtonFAMILY.com Alexandria, VA Ages: 3-12 • 703-780-8484 BROOKSFIELD SCHOOL www.brooksfieldschool.org brksfield@aol.com 1830 Kirby Rd. McLean, VA Ages: 2-6 • 703-356-KIDS CARDINAL MONTESSORI www.cardinalmontessori.com cardinalmontessori@gmail.com 1424 G St. Woodbridge, VA Ages: 3-12 703-491-3810 CHILDREN'S HOUSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL www.montessoriofarlington.com office@chms-arlington.com 2425-A North Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA Ages: 2-4 • 703-276-1361 GREEN HEDGES SCHOOL www.greenhedges.org admissions@greenhedges.org 415 Windover Ave., NW Vienna, VA Ages: 3-6 • 703-938-8323 HA'PENNY MONTESSORI SCHOOL www.hapennyschool.com director@hapennyschool.com 20854 Stubble Rd. Ashburn, VA Ages: 10 weeks-Age 6 703-729-5755 HOLLY BROOK MONTESSORI SCHOOL www.preschoolmontessori.com info@hollybrookmontessori.com 2455 Gallows Rd. Dunn Loring, VA Ages: 3-5 • 703-573-7800 HUNTER MILL MONTESSORI SCHOOL www.preschoolmontessori.com info@huntermillmontessori.com 2709 Hunter Mill Rd. Oakton, VA Ages: 2 years 9 months-5 years 703-938-7755 MONARCH CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI www.kidslovemonarch.com kidslovemonarch@gmail.com 15120 Enterprise Ct., Suite 100 Chantilly, VA Ages: 18 months-6 • 703-961-8281 MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE OF LOUDOUN www.mchol.org 880 West Church Rd. Sterling, VA Ages: 6 weeks-6 years 703-421-1112 MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF ALEXANDRIA www. montessorischoolofalexandria.com montschoolalex@vacoxmail.com 6300 Florence Ln. Alexandria, VA Ages: 3-12 • 703-960-3498 MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CEDAR LANE www.preschoolmontessori.com info@cedarlanemontessori.com 3035 Cedar Ln. Fairfax, VA Ages: 3-6 • 703-560-4379 MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF FAIRFAX www.montessori-fairfax.com msofx@aol.com 3411 Lees Corner Rd. Chantilly, VA Ages: 18 Months-12 Years 571-323-0222 RESTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL www.restonmontessori.com office@restonmontessori.com 1928 Isaac Newton Sq. Reston, VA Ages: 3 months-3rd grade 703-481-2922 SCHOOLS / montessori Bilingual Montessori Now Enrolling! Academy For Age 2 - 6 Years F rench • S paniSh • i talian H alf D ay or f ull D ay • E arly B irds & a ftEr -C arE For information call: (301) 962-7262 3514 Plyers Mill Rd., Kensington, MD www.spring-bilingual.org • info@spring-bilingual.org 40% OF FOOD IN AMERICA IS WASTED washingtonFAMILY.com December 2016 43 1. Winter Lights Festival 4. Christmas at Mount Vernon Nov. 25-Dec. 31, Sunday-Thursday: 6-9 p.m.; Friday- Saturday: 6-10 p.m. Nov. 25, 2016-Jan. 6, 2017, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Seneca State Park 1950 Clopper Rd., Gaithersburg, MD Visit George Washington’s estate during the Christmas season and see sparkling holiday decorations, tour the Mansion and watch historic chocolate-making demonstrations. Winter Lights features more than 350 illuminat- ed vignettes and 65 animated displays in a 3.5 mile drive through beautiful Seneca Creek State Park. Themed areas include Winter Woods, Teddy Bear Land, Victorian Village, the North Pole and much more. 2. Manassas Christmas Parade Dec. 3, 10 a.m. Old Town Manassas, VA Come see amazing floats, local celebrities, live performances, marching bands, equestrians, animated characters, giant balloons and Santa! 3. Village at Leesburg International TUBACHRISTMAS Concert Dec. 11, 2-3 p.m. Village Market Blvd. SE and Balch Dr. SE, Leesburg, VA Experience an international holiday tradition when tuba players gather at the Village at Lees- burg to play the sounds of the season! 44  December 2016  washingtonFAMILY.com 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy., Mount Vernon, VA 5. Gaylord National’s ICE! Through Jan. 1, 2017 Marriott Gaylord National Harbor 201 Waterfront St., National Harbor, MD Enjoy a winter wonderland created from 5,000 BLOCKS of ice hand-sculpted by international artisans. The attraction is fully interactive, al- lowing guests to roam inside, around and on-top of holiday scenes. The theme for 2016 is Christmas Around the World. 6. A Canadian Brass Christmas Dec. 17, 8 p.m., visit cfa.gmu.edu for ticket information George Mason Center for the Arts 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA The world’s best-known brass ensemble re- turns to the Center with their lively Christmas concert to ring in the season with holiday clas- sics and brass standards. (continued on page 46) Cornus Montessori 13880 Metrotech Drive Chantilly, VA 20151 7033781473 Call Daily 10-2 Cornus Montessori is a one of a kind Montessori Early Education School. We have combined the standard Montessori Curriculum with the Reggio Emilia Curriculum. We believe this unique combination speaks to the ever changing challenges each generation faces. Our Montessori Program encompasses all the traditional Montessori qualities from practical life skills, solid foundation and empathy while our Reggio Emilia program centers around art and science. Both programs promote initiative and allow children to feed their hunger in whatever way that may be!! eria Env iro ac he r l Te We use the Cornus flower, each of its petals are symbols for what is needed for our children to thrive… Mat Child Programs - Infant, Toddler, Pre Primary. Special Pricing for First 20 enrolled! nm ent (continued from page 44) 7. The National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec. 1 (check www.thenationaltree.org for events and times) The White House Ellipse Nationally known entertainers and a military band perform and the President brings a message of peace to the nation and the world. Events and live entertainment continue at the National Christmas Tree throughout the holiday season. 8. Discovery Theater’s Seasons of Light Nov. 30-Dec. 15 Ripley Center, Smithsonian & Rasmuson Theater, American Indian Museum This seasonal favorite at the Smithsonian’s children’s theater celebrates the warmth of many holidays filled with light. Learn the history and customs of Devali, Ramadan, Sankta Lucia, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Las Posadas, Christmas and the First Nations tradition of the Winter Solstice. 9. Bethesda’s Annual Winter Wonderland Dec. 3, 1-4 p.m. Veterans Park, Woodmont and Norfolk Ave., Bethesda, MD Blocks of ice will be transformed into wintery works of art before your eyes during the live ice sculpting presentation followed by choral performances from local school groups. Santa Claus will make a visit to the park that afternoon, and holiday treats will be provided for children. 10. Middleburg Hunt & Christmas Parade Dec. 2, 11 a.m. (Hunt); 2 p.m. (Parade) Main Street, Middleburg, VA One hundred horses, their riders in red coats and dozens of hounds take to the streets of Middleburg for this annual event. The parade features a unique assortment of floats, march- ing bands, local community groups, Santa, antique fire trucks and a variety of animals. message are all part of this event, which highlights the true meaning of the holiday season. Attendees join in the program with a moving candle lighting ceremony, filling the courtyard with magnificent light. 12. McLean Winterfest Parade Dec. 4, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Downtown McLean, VA - along Chain Bridge Road from Fleetwood Rd. to Elm St. Let the kids come see Santa ride through the WinterFest parade on the McLean Volunteer Fire Department’s antique fire engine. Pre- parade entertainment begins at 2:45 p.m., and the parade starts at 3:30 p.m. in downtown McLean on Chain Bridge Road. 13. Kwanzaa Celebration 2016 Dec. 17 at 7 p.m.; Dec. 18 at 4p.m. Coyaba Dance Theater, 3225 8th St. NE, Washington, D.C. Welcome the holiday season with Dance Place’s annual Kwanzaa Celebration! Gather family and friends to watch and celebrate the seven principles of Kwanzaa. 14. Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend Dec. 2-3, 11 a.m. The Campagna Center, Alexandria, VA Come to Old Town Alexandria to watch (and hear) hundreds of Scottish clansmen with their bagpipes at the Annual Scottish Walk Parade. The weekend also features tours of historic homes and a Christmas Marketplace and Café. 15. National Hanukkah Menorah Lighting Ceremony Dec. 24, 4 p.m. The White House Ellipse (at the NW end, near Constitution Ave.) Festivities at the lighting ceremony include musical performances, hot latkes and donuts. This year’s celebration will feature the United States Army Band. The menorah will be lit each night of Hanukkah. 16. The Christmas Revels 11. Frederick Festival of Lights Dec. 16, 7 p.m. City Hall Courtyard, Downtown Frederick, MD Holiday greetings, carols and an inspirational 46  December 2016  washingtonFAMILY.com Dec. 7-15 (check www.revelsdc.org for show times) Lisner Auditorium, George Washington University The annual show’s theme this year is “Echoes of Thrace” — Music, Dance and Drama of Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey. 17. The Water Skiing Santa Dec. 24, 1 p.m. Old Town Alexandria, VA (prime viewing along the waterfront between King and Oronoco Sts to include Founders Park and the Alexandria City Marina) One of the most exciting events of the season is back - The Water Skiing Santa! The annual event features a water-skiing Santa, flying elves, the Jet-skiing Grinch and Frosty the Snowman performing sing-alongs on the Potomac River. 18. Chanukah on Ice! Dec. 21, 6-8 p.m. Pentagon Row Ice Rink 1201 S. Joyce St., Arlington, VA Event is hosted by Chabad Lubavitch of Alexandria-Arlington. Tickets online for $10 per person and includes skate rental. Features free raffle, and the lighting of a six foot Menorah. Enjoy hot latkes, kosher hot dogs and other refreshments as well! 19. Chanukah Festival Dec. 25, 5 p.m. The Crowne Plaza Hotel 901 N Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA Experience the festival of lights with the lighting of a giant menorah, lively music, hot potato latkes, chocolate gelt and dreidels. just follow the magical glow. After viewing the lights, bring your family and friends to the holiday village to enjoy rides, refreshments and of course, photos with Santa Claus. 22. The Nutcracker Puppet Show Nov. 25-Dec. 30 (check www.thepuppetco.org for show times) The Puppet Co. Playhouse, Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD A Washington tradition for 28 years, “The Nutcracker” is the story of Clara-Marie’s favorite toy, and their adventures together in the Land of the Sugarplum Fairy. Music from Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet blends with marionettes and costume characters to create this unique production. 23. Holiday Sing-A-Long Dec. 3, 4 p.m. Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Rd., Vienna, VA Wolf Trap’s Holiday Sing-A-Long is an annual musical celebration hosting a performance by the United States Marine Band and a Sing-A- Long of Christmas carols and Hanukkah songs with choir and vocal groups from the area. Bring along a candle to join the tradition of exit- ing the Filene Center with a candlelight proces- sional during the last verse of “Silent Night.” 24. Home Sweet Home Gingerbread Workshops Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-noon and 2-4 p.m., Dec. 4, 1-3 p.m. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20. ZooLights Through Jan.1, 2017 (closed Dec. 24&25), 5-9 p.m. National Zoo in Washington, D.C. Join the thousands of visitors who make ZooLights a part of their annual holiday tradition. A free event, ZooLights includes live music performances, tasty winter treats and plenty of opportunities for holiday shopping. More than 500,000 environmentally-friendly LED lights transform the zoo into a winter wonderland complete with a dazzling light show set to music! 21. Bull Run Festival of Lights Through Jan. 8, 2017 Bull Run Regional Park, Centreville, VA Enjoy this 2.5 mile drive illuminated by holiday light displays. Turn out your headlights and Get in the holiday spirit and construct a gingerbread house at the National Building Museum.Participants will learn how to use gingerbread walls and royal icing to build a house. We’ll provide the supplies and treats to make your gingerbread home as sweet as can be. 25. Holly TrolleyFest Dec. 3&4, 10&11 and 17&18, noon-5 p.m. National Capital Trolley Museum, 1313 Bonifant Rd. Colesville, MD If your child loves trains, then they will surely love getting in the holiday spirit at the Holly TrolleyFest! Guests get to celebrate the season with toy trains and Santa aboard the streetcars all afternoon. washingtonFAMILY.com  December 2016  47 TEXT Anslie Stokes Now that the seasons have turned and we’ve also turned back the clocks, it’s time to winterize your home as we brace for colder weather ahead. Preparing now will help you avoid costly repairs and maintain your home’s value. Here are 8 ways to get your abode winter-ready. 1. Change your smoke detector batteries. Safety experts 4. Change your furnace filter. A clean air filter helps your unit run efficiently and improves your air quality. During the winter heating season, check the filter each month and change when dirty. 5. Switch fans to run in reverse. Remember that warm air rises, so don’t forget about using your ceiling fan to bring that warm air back down. Flip the switch so that your fan turns in a clockwise direction and run it at low speed. recommend changing your smoke detector batteries once a year, and you might also want to consider installing smoke detectors with batteries that are good for 10 years, and then replace the detector every 10 years. 6. Remove and store window air conditioning units. Tak- ing out your window A/C unit will not only help keep the unit in good operating condition, but by being able to fully close your window, you will keep the warm, heated air inside and the cold winter air outside. 2. Clean your gutters. Especially in areas with a lot of trees, make sure your gutters are clean and clear to allow water to flow into downspouts and away from your home’s foundation. If leaves build up in your gutters, they can potentially cause 7. Landscape checkup. Check your trees and remove any dead limbs to prevent branches that could fall and potentially damage roofs, porches, decks, cars, etc. problems, including leaking roofs and water damage inside and outside of your home. Clogged gutters also make nice homes for rodents and other pests. 3. Check your fireplace and chimney. If you have a 8. Drain outdoor hose spigots. We may not be thinking about ice and freezing pipes yet, but as you finish up your gar- den chores, remember to detach garden hoses, drain the pipe and close the shut-off valve. fireplace, safety experts recommend having it cleaned and in- spected on a yearly basis. Before you spend your nights in front of a cozy, warm fire, make sure you don’t have to worry about a potential fire hazard. Call a reputable chimney sweep to have your fireplace and chimney inspected and cleaned. 48  December 2016  washingtonFAMILY.com Anslie Stokes is a McEnearney Associates top-producing Washington, D.C. real estate agent. 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