WASHINGTON w a s h i n g t o n FA M I LY. c o m January 2017 Is Homework Helpful? Advice from an Expert Banish Winter Skin Woes Specialized LEARNING A NEW Spin on New Year’s Goals 9 WINTER CAR TIPS contents TABLE OF JANUARY 2017 ON THE COVER: 10 22 32 Why Do We Drop the Ball After the Ball Drops? P.10-11 Most New Year’s resolutions are broken by Jan. 20, which challenges FAMILY Blog [P.06] (myself included), it begins with the resolution part, more specifically, Calendar [P.46] the word, “resolution.” Classifieds [P.47] us with the question, why do we drop the ball after the ball drops? For most Rachel Ornstein Packer Is No Homework the Way to Go?  P.22-23 As a former teacher and current educational consultant, I was RESOURCES: recently asked for my reaction to the “no homework” approach, and wanted to share my thoughts. Ann Dolin Keep Winter Skin Happy and Healthy  P.32-34 Schools / Preschools [P.26-31] Schools / Montessori [P.33-37] Birthday / Party [P.46-48] You need to take special care of your skin over winter. Cold, dry air outside and warm, dry, air inside, both serve to sap the moisture out of the air and cause dry winter skin. GUIDES: Dr. Jay Brachfeld QUICK READS Treehouse Eyes Review P. 12 Winterize Your Car P. 16 4  January 2017  washingtonFAMILY.com QUICK READs Specialized Learning [P.14] Spring Break Camps [P. 18-21] Private School Open House Summer Camps [P. 24-30] [P.38-44] FAMILY blog T he New Year is a time for celebrations, a time for a fun activity to be more active. I like to mix things up to resolutions, a time for new beginnings and of stay interested and motivated, so my plans might include course, a time for my favorite, champagne! While hiking, indoor rock climbing, swimming, paddle-boarding many get nostalgic about the passing of another year, some can’t wait to forget about the prior year all together and hope for a better one ahead. People tend to use the New Year as a time to reflect and commit to improving themselves in some way – whether it be to eat healthier, be more active or learn something new. or trying a new sport. Another personal goal is to be truly present in the moment and enjoy life more. As cliché as it sounds, I truly believe this would benefit so many of us. And I feel it’s pretty simple to make happen — by putting your phone Others just continue to live their lives as usual and will pass down twice as much as you normally do and looking another year coasting on cruise control. around to take in the world around you. Have more Personally, I am a believer that the New Year is a great conversations with the people who surround you and opportunity to review how far we’ve come and plan spend less time in front of a device. Replace that screen where we hope to go next. Resolutions are fun to make but time with something new, like taking a walk to explore new extremely difficult to maintain. It is very important that we do not set unrealistic resolutions that ultimately fail, and in turn leave us feeling like failures. Rachel Ornstein Packer talks about this challenge in her article on page 10. She recommends a “work-in-progress” approach, with more realistic goals to keep you moving in the right direction, even if there happen to be roadblocks places and getting out of your comfort zone. Whatever your New Year’s resolutions, it’s hard to keep the enthusiasm months after you’ve drank the champagne and swept up the confetti, but it’s not impossible. We all tend to get off track and stray from our goals. Life gets in the way of our best intentions. Just remember you are a and detours along the way. This year, I’m trying to adapt “work-in-progress,” so take a deep breath and keep up the more of this “work-in-progress” approach to making my good work! resolutions. And from our FAMILY to yours, Happy New Year! Losing weight is probably the most common resolution most people make. (I know I’m guilty of this every year!) Instead of putting a number on my weight loss, I will instead commit to make better overall eating choices. That way I won’t get hung up or discouraged by the scale, but instead feel better about what I’m putting in my body to fuel my day. 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Any reproduction of this publication, in whole or in part, is strictly forbidden without expressed written permission. 1372 Old Bridge Rd., Suite 101, Woodbridge, VA 22192 703-318-1385 • washingtonFAMILY.com WHY DO WE Drop the Ball After the Ball Drops? TEXT RACHEL ORNSTEIN PACKER I remember stepping on the scale why do we drop the ball after the ball health and fitness journeys because the Jan. 1, 2001, only a few weeks after drops? For most (myself included), it concept of being a work-in-progress is delivering my first child. I had begins with the resolution part, more a more realistic notion. It allows us to gained over 55 pounds and knew that specifically, the word, “resolution.” It’s fully celebrate life’s joys or deal with weighing myself probably wasn’t the harsh and unforgiving and it sets us its letdowns without guilt, or feeling best way to ring in the new year, but up for failure. A resolution indicates like failures. Of course, like anything my irrational, hormonal self didn’t a promise, a firm or determined else, change takes time. However, care. As my poor husband tried to course of action. Nevertheless, what habits can take as little as 30-60 days counsel me amidst all my sobs and happens if you’re not feeling so firm to form and if started now, you could swearing, I resolutely declared to lose or determined one day, or your be in far better shape, both physically the weight quickly and to return to hormones lead you on a four-day and emotionally, as the new year my pre-pregnancy clothes within a cookie bender? Does that mean your approaches. month. I can honestly say without any resolution is blown? exaggeration that my resolution was a complete bust, and my husband is still traumatized by that meltdown 16 years later. Jan. 1 is an artificial timeline for most. While it may sound counterintuitive, I In fact, I have seen people use this encourage those I work with to use the hyped-up deadline as carte blanche phrase, “work-in- progress,” in lieu to overindulge so much throughout of resolution, and in my experience, the holiday season, that by the time They say that most New Year’s people are more receptive to this the ball drops, they are dealing with resolutions are broken by Jan. 20, shift in attitude. Moreover, they have an extra 5-10 pounds. Next, they peter which challenges us with the question, enjoyed far better results in their out after approximately two weeks by 10  January 2017  washingtonFAMILY.com either overexerting themselves in the year as opposed to a deadline as your simplified, it nonetheless demonstrates gym to the point of pain, or resentfully launching point. As you shift your unattainable resolutions versus restricting their diets too much. Does mental focus and embrace the work- work-in-progress goals. The act of this sound familiar? in-progress approach, you will find it successfully accomplishing our goals Here’s how to begin. First, remove that looming, Jan. 1 target date from your calendar and start creating a work-in- progress list to replace your resolution is far easier to overcome unforeseen circumstances that may derail your health and fitness goals before, during and after the ball drops. is rooted in our language, focus and attitude, so carefully compare those three components below. If the goal is impractical, then success will be too. line-up. The goal is to focus on action Below is a work-in-progress sample. Review your goals every two-weeks to and accountability all throughout the While the chart may appear a bit over tweak or re-adjust. Unrealistic Resolutions Work-in-Progress Goals I will work out 6 days-a-week-starting Jan.1 and hit the gym hard. I will aim for 2 hours a week and include some strength training when I’m ready. If I miss a workout, I’ll try to do something active that day like walk the dog or play with my kids. Lose 10 pounds in one month by restricting my diet. I will start by eliminating some sweets and replace with fruit. I will aim for a 1-2-pound weight loss a week. I will cut out all carbs for rapid weight loss. I will start by swapping out some bad carbs for healthy carbs and adjust as I go along. I have to eat more fibrous vegetables because they will fill me up and speed weight loss. I will prepare an easy and enjoyable recipe for one new vegetable this month. Cold turkey on wine! I’m going to cut down wine to one time per week, and enjoy it in moderation at special occasions. No more coffee. Keep coffee, but cut from 3 cups to 1 cup (maybe start with two and see where it goes). Use one creamer instead of three. If I mess up, I have to start all over again, and hit it even harder. If I eat too much or miss too many workouts this week, I will get back on track. Failure is not an option! Progress is my only option. The work-in-progress method is a far what I call “Pinterest Perfect.” When better way to start off your new year, we fall into this trap, our lives are and it doesn’t have to stop with your anything but utopian. nutrition or fitness goals either. In fact, it can be applied to any aspect of your professional or personal life. We can’t always be the perfect parent (I Lastly, the concept of being a work-in- progress doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try to do our best, rather, it allows us the mental space to understand that know I’m not), employee, boss, coach we are entitled to make mistakes, or spouse, and yet many of us struggle learn from them and continually with the notion that we should be evolve as individuals. Rachel Ornstein Packer is a writer focusing on food allergies, nutrition and diet. She has written for many local newspapers and magazines along with multiple websites and blogs. She recently became a certified trainer with The Perfect Workout, a unique 20-minute slow-motion strength training method. You can contact her at rachel.packer@ theperfectworkout.com or her blogs www.lifeisgoodlickthebowl.blogspot.com, www.RachelPackerWriter.com. washingtonFAMILY.com  January 2017  11 mom review: Treehouse Eyes TEXT JENNIFER ADELI A treatment for kids that can correct and then stop or slow the worsening of their nearsightedness? What? No way, I had no idea this existed! Does this mean that I can save my daughter from what I experienced growing up, with progressively worse and worse vision (and thicker and thicker lenses)? She could play sports without glasses? Swim with great vision? See when she wakes up in the morning? Tell me more! This is the rapid internal conversation I had when I learned about Treehouse Eyes from a Facebook post on a local news channel. After watching the segment, I jumped online and started researching. I learned that myopia (commonly known as nearsightedness) control methods have been around for a long time, and Treehouse Eyes was dedicated to solely using myopia control for children. Our daughter had first started wearing glasses in first grade, and her vision was worsening. I knew eventually she would have a very strong prescription (like mom – sigh), and that for the rest of her life she would be stuck with glasses, contacts, LASIK surgery or all three. I contacted Treehouse Eyes immediately for a consultation, and good news for us – they had a location in Tysons Corner, VA. From the first visit at Treehouse, our experience has been fabulous. Their office is decorated and appointed with a child in mind with games and toys in the lobby and a fun treehouse motif throughout the murals and décor. We initially met with Dr. Andrew Morgenstern, who spent nearly two hours doing a detailed examination of my daughter’s vision and eye health and answering our questions. He patiently entertained my older son’s questions (he with the perfect vision) and projected the exam on a flat screen so we could see everything he saw. In more than 35 years of my own eye exams, I’ve never seen such a thorough and knowledgeable exam and was very reassured that my daughter was in good hands. A lot of the consultation was focused on my daughter’s maturity at not-quite-8-years-old to handle and take care of the contact lenses she would wear to correct her myopia. We decided she was ready and got fitted for her first pair, which arrived in about a week. I’ll be honest that at first it wasn’t so comfortable for her – they are gas permeable lenses that she sleeps in each night and removes each morning. Think of it like wearing a retainer for your teeth – each night the lens puts a slight bit of pressure on the cornea to reshape it (like pushing your teeth in place) so that when you take it out in the morning the eye has normal vision. Amazing! We had to use some techniques to motivate her (stickers, rewards and praise), but soon she got the hang of it and was putting them in herself. And her vision without the lenses tested at 20/20 or very close. Wow again. at school. Although she thought her glasses were cool, it is obvious to us that the independence without them is worth it. And as parents we know that by making the commitment to myopia control, we are giving her options that we never had. The fact that we are able to give her perfect or near perfect vision without glasses or lenses and stop her vision from getting worse means that when she is an adult she will have different options than we had. If your child is diagnosed with myopia, I strongly recommend you schedule an evaluation at Treehouse Eyes to discuss their myopia control program. It’s already made a huge difference in my daughter’s quality of life. 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Four Mile Run Dr., Arlington, VA Enrollment is a la carte! Choose to sign up for one day, or the entire week! Travel with Encore as we explore the exciting music, move- ment and magic of theatre! Each day will focus on a different theme. With imagination, students will bring popular stories and musicals to life. Students grades K-5 will also enjoy theatre games, crafts and activities. THE FENCERS CLUB thefencersclub.com; fencingclasses@comcast.net 703-999-8077 3431 Carlin Springs Rd., Ste. E, Falls Church, VA Beginner fencing camps and classes teach and reinforce the fundamentals of fencing such as footwork, handwork and the rules in a fun and exciting atmosphere. The fundamentals are reinforced with games and activities that emphasize critical thinking and quick decision-making as well as necessary physical attributes such as overall conditioning and quick reaction times. 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KIDS FIRST SWIM SCHOOLS kidsfirstswimschools.com 301-540-SWIM 18066 Mateny Rd., Germantown, MD 301-638-SWIM 3307 Crain Highway, Waldorf, MD 703-444-9673 21800 Town Center Plaza, Ste. 215, Sterling, VA 703-488-9800 Sully Plaza Shopping Center, 13985 Metrotech Dr., Chantilly, VA The Kids First® Swim Schools are America’s largest provider of year- round, warm-water swimming instruction, operating 20 locations across 5 states, teaching over 100,000 students annually. We are dedi- cated to teaching kids to be safe and proficient in the water. We have built America’s finest specialty-designed training pools. Maintained at 90° with depths ranging from 2 to 5 feet, both our instructors and our students find this the perfect environment to learn in. 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Kids end up child is bright but disorganized, and lacks after she sent home a note to either spending far too much time working organization and planning, it’s necessary parents, informing them that inefficiently, or they spend no time at all to set up structure in the home from the their students’ homework would only because they’re overwhelmed, unprepared start of the school year. consist of materials they did not finish in and convinced they’re going to fail. Instead class that day. Instead, she encouraged of trying, they would families to spend more time together rather pretend like they rather than spend hours on homework. So, don’t care. what is the role of homework, and are kids Current research shows getting too much? that homework for As a former teacher and current students younger than fifth educational consultant, I was recently grade is not beneficial. It asked for my reaction to this “no doesn’t help them to be homework” approach, and wanted to smarter or score better on share my thoughts. tests. For older kids, about This story has a lot of people talking. Do you think more teachers should adopt this “no homework” rule for their classrooms? 90 minutes of homework is a perfect amount of time; anything more becomes redundant. However, parents at Sometimes kids have subject struggles Homework is an area of stress and high-performing high schools across the and get just a tad bit behind, causing tension in almost every household. country are seeing their kids working on them to lose confidence, which can Unfortunately, some kids get so stressed homework for up to 3 hours each night. trigger a downward spiral. If it’s caught and overwhelmed by homework, leaving early enough, and they know there is a them almost no time to enjoy being a kid. What about teaching responsibility? Does support system available to help, they And when it creates too much stress, the homework help with this? can overcome the hurdle. This can boost It depends on the student. If the student their confidence because they see they can has a system for planning, organizing and conquer a challenge. parent/child relationship becomes all about academic performance. The general rule of thumb when it comes completing assignments, then homework to homework is about 10 minutes of is an amazingly powerful tool. It’s not just homework per grade level per night. So, about being responsible with homework, while this story may sound peculiar, it’s it’s also about packing up materials the actually following the guidelines for a night before and following a consistent second grader. process. And when parents help with that, they’re reinforcing the right types of Does homework really help kids become behaviors. A growing number of kids are stressed from studying. And without the right strategies, these conscientious kids can expend more time and energy than they might need. The key for these kids is to not get overwhelmed early on and always plan ahead. better students? Homework truly helps when kids are efficient, organized and know how to find answers when they are stuck. But when kids don’t have a plan and don’t fully understand the subject matter, the Being in the competitive Washington, D.C. area, it is inevitable that your student will get homework. What are things parents can do to help their kids with homework? First, understand your child’s situation, Ann Dolin is the founder and president of Educational Connections Tutoring. She and her team of tutors help students throughout Northern VA, D.C. and MD. Visit ectutoring. com for more information. washingtonFAMILY.com  January 2017  23 GUIDES & RESOURCES Private School Open House Dates District of Columbia AIDAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL aidanschool.org; admissions@aidanschool.org 2700 27th St., NW, Washington, D.C. • 202-387-2700 Open House Dates: Jan. 6 or call to schedule a tour. BEAUVOIR, THE NATIONAL CATHEDRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL beauvoirschool.org; mhartigan@cathedral.org 3500 Woodley Rd., NW, Washington, D.C. • 202-537-6493 Open House Date: Call to schedule a tour. BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF WASHINGTON biswashington.org; admissions@biswashington.org 2001 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. • 202-829-3700 Open House Date: Call to schedule a tour. JEWISH PRIMARY DAY OF THE NATION'S CAPITAL 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 Date: Jan. 6, 9:30 a.m. THE KINGSBURY CENTER kingsbury.org; admissions@kingsbury.org 5000 14th St., NW, Washington, D.C. • 202-722-5555 Open House Dates: Jan. 12, Feb. 9, March 9, Apr. 13 ST. COLUMBA'S NURSERY SCHOOL columba.org; school@columba.org 202-742-1980 4201 Albemarle St., NW, Washington, D.C. Open House Dates: Jan. 11, 26; Feb. 8, 23 Maryland ACORN HILL: A WALDORF KINDERGARTEN AND NURSERY acornhill.org; 301-565-2282 9504 Brunett Ave., Silver Spring, MD 24 January 2017 washingtonFAMILY.com Open House Dates: Jan. 14, March 4, April 22, 9:30-10:45 a.m. THE AUBURN SCHOOL theauburnschool.org; mivey@theauburnschool.org 9545 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD • 301-588-8048 Open House Dates: Jan. 11, Feb. 13, 8:45-10 a.m. BARRIE barrie.org; admission@barrie.org 13500 Layhill Rd., Silver Spring, MD • 301-576-2800 Open House Dates: Call to schedule a tour. CHESTERBROOK ACADEMY chesterbrookacademy.com; 877-959-3746 Multiple locations Open House Dates: Elementary and Middle: Jan. 26, 3 p.m.; Jan. 28, 1 p.m. Presschool and Kids Campus: Jan. 21, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Jan. 26, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. FEYNMAN SCHOOL feynmanschool.org; admissions@feynmanschool.org 6300 Tilden Ln., N. Bethesda, MD • 301-770-4370 Open House Date: Jan. 5 FRIENDS COMMUNITY SCHOOL friendscommunityschool.org; connie@friendscommunityschool.org 5901 Westchester Park Dr., College Park, MD • 301-441-2100 Open House Dates: Call to schedule a tour. FRIENDS MEETING SCHOOL friendsmeetingschool.org; admissions@friendsmeetingschool.org 3232 Green Valley Rd., Ijamsville, MD • 301-798-0288 Open House Dates: Call to schedule a tour. THE MADDUX SCHOOL madduxschool.org; amullins@madduxschool.org 301-469-0223 11614 Seven Locks Rd., Rockville, MD CONTINUED ON PG. 26 A fresh, futuristic tAke on the beloved fAirytAle! BEST. GIFTS. EVER. est for ages 5+! t $10! 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EXPLORE THE ART OF MOVEMENT SUMMER DANCE CAMPS 2017 Introductory, training, and performance camps for students ages 3-18 Learn more at joyofmotion.org washingtonFAMILY.com January 2017 25 Private school open house dates Virginia Open House Dates: Jan. 11, Feb. 1, 22, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; pre-registration required AMBLESIDE SCHOOL PAINT BRANCH MONTESSORI 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 rockcreekmontessori.com; info@rockcreekmontessori.com 3701 Spruell Dr., Silver Spring, MD • 301-942-9561 Open House Dates: Call to schedule a tour. SANDY SPRING FRIENDS SCHOOL ssfs.org; admissions@ssfs.org 16923 Norwood Rd., Sandy Spring, MD • 301-774-7455 Open House Dates: Call to schedule a tour. SPRING BILINGUAL spring-bilingual.org; SBMA-office@yahoo.com 3514 Plyers Mill Rd., Kensington, MD • 301-962-7262 Open House Dates: Call to schedule a tour. ambleside.org; admin@ambleside.org 1089 Liberty Meeting Ct., Herndon, VA • 703-430-4034 Open House Date: Jan. 29, 3 p.m. ARRIS MONTESSORI ACADEMY arrismontessori.com; 703-858-2800 44675 Cape Court, Ste. 189, Ashburn, VA Open House Dates: Call to schedule a tour. THE AUBURN SCHOOL theauburnschool.org; admissions.fairfax@theauburnschool.org 3800 Concorde Pkwy., Suite 500, Chantilly, VA • 703-793-9353 Open House Dates: Jan. 19, Feb. 16, 9 a.m. BEANTREE ASHBURN CAMPUS beantreelearning.com; 571-223-3110 43629 Greenway Corporate Dr., Ashburn, VA Open House Dates: Call to schedule a tour. BEANTREE WESTFIELDS CAMPUS beantreelearning.com; 703-961-8222 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 26 January 2017 washingtonFAMILY.com 5003 Westfields Blvd., Chantilly, VA Open House Dates: Call to schedule a tour. BERTHOLD ACADEMY bertholdacademy.com 703-336-2563 • Ages: 6-18 11480 Sunset Hills Rd., Unite 10E, Reston, VA Open House Dates: Jan. 14, Feb. 18, March 14 BROOKSFIELD SCHOOL brooksfieldschool.org; brksfield@aol.com 1830 Kirby Rd., McLean, VA • 703-356-KIDS Open House Dates: Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. CHESTERBROOK ACADEMY chesterbrookacademy.com; 877-959-3746 Multiple locations Open House Dates: Elementary and Middle: Jan. 26, 3 p.m.; Jan. 28, 1 p.m. Presschool and Kids Campus: Jan. 21, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Jan. 26, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. CORNUS MONTESSORI lstelford-81@hotmail.com • 703-378-1473 13880 Metrotech Dr., Chantilly, VA Open House Dates: Call to schedule a tour. FAIRFAX CHRISTIAN SCHOOL fairfaxchristianschool.com; info@studyfcs.com 703-759-5100 1624 Hunter Mill Rd., Vienna, VA Open House Dates: Jan. 14, Feb. 11, March 25, April 29, June 3 THE GRIFFIN ACADEMY OF WESTMINSTER SCHOOL westminsterschool.com; admissions@westminsterschool.com 703-256-2035 6800 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA Open House Date: Jan. 12, 9:30-11 a.m. KAY SCHOOL 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 leport.com/nova; aldie@leportschools.com 24328 Marrwood Dr., Aldie, VA • 703-810-7160 Open House Dates: Visit leport.com/nova. LEPORT MONTESSORI BROADLANDS CONTINUED ON PG. 28 washingtonFAMILY.com January 2017 27 Private school open house dates leport.com/nova; broadlands@leportschools.com 42945 Waxpool Rd., Ashburn, VA • 703-810-7808 Open House Dates: Visit leport.com/nova. LEPORT MONTESSORI CHANTILLY leport.com/nova; chantilly@leportschools.com 4550 Walney Rd., Chantilly, VA • 571-222-4728 Open House Dates: Visit leport.com/nova. LEPORT MONTESSORI POTOMAC FALLS leport.com/nova; potomacfalls@leportschools.com 20685 Fernbank Court, Sterling, VA • 571-222-6628 Open House Dates: Visit leport.com/nova. LOUDOUN COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL lcds.org; 703-777-3841 20600 Red Cedar Dr., Leesburg, VA Open House Dates: Schedule tours online or call Susan Hower, Director of Admissions. Pleas Imme e Proof diate ly! LEPORT MONTESSORI FAIRFAX leport.com/nova; fairfax@leportschools.com 3909 Oak St., Fairfax, VA • 703-810-7247 Open House Dates: Visit leport.com/nova. LEPORT MONTESSORI HERNDON leport.com/nova; herndon@leportschools.com 13251 Woodland Park Rd., Herndon, VA • 571-222-4931 Open House Dates: Visit leport.com/nova. LEPORT MONTESSORI RESTON leport.com/nova; reston@leportschools.com 11579 Cedar Chase Rd., Herndon, VA • 703-810-7811 Open House Dates: Visit leport.com/nova. MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CEDAR LANE preschoolmontessori.com; info@cedarlanemontessori.com 3035 Cedar Ln., Fairfax, VA • 703-560-4379 Open House Dates: Call to schedule a tour. MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF MCLEAN mcleanmontessori.org; montague@mcleanmontessori.org 1711 Kirby Rd., Mclean, VA • 703-790-1049 Open House Dates: Jan. 9, 23, 9-10:30 a.m. MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA msnv.org; info@msnv.org 703-256-9577 or 703-992-0255 Open House Dates: Call to schedule a tour. Find Your Voice Serving students age 18 months Serving through students Grade age 18 12 months through Grade 12 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 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 28 January 2017 washingtonFAMILY.com CONTINUED ON PG. 30 SCHOOLS / preschools 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 The Pavilion at BeanTree Kindergarten - After School www.BeanTreePavilion.com 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 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 “The question is not, ‘How much does a youth know?’ when he has fi nished his education, but, ‘HOW MUCH DOES HE CARE?’” - Charlotte Mason 1089 Liberty Meeting Ct. Herndon, VA 20170 a living education ambleside.org washingtonFAMILY.com January 2017 29 Private school open house dates RESTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL restonmontessori.com; office@restonmontessori.com 703-481-2922 1928 Isaac Newton Sq. West, Reston, VA Open House Dates: Tuesdays, Thursdays at 10 a.m. Call to schedule an appointment. NYSMITH SCHOOL FOR THE GIFTED nysmith.com; ebalberde@nysmith.com 13625 Eds Dr., Herndon, VA • 703-713-3332 Open House Dates: Jan. 19, Feb. 23, March 23 SUNSET HILLS MONTESSORI SCHOOL sunsethillsmontessori.com; office@sunsethillsmontessori.com 11180 Ridge Heights Rd., Reston, VA • 703-476-7477 Open House Dates: Call to schedule a tour. THE PAVILION AT BEANTREE beantreelearning.com; 571-223-3113 43635 Greenway Corporate Dr., Ashburn, VA Open House Dates: Call to schedule a tour. WAY OF FAITH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY PINECREST SCHOOL pinecrestschool.org; admissions@pinecrestschool.org 703-354-3446 Open House Dates: Jan. 8, 1-4 p.m.; Feb. 11, March 11, April 22, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. RANDOLPH-MACON ACADEMY rma.edu; admission@rma.edu 540-636-5200 or 800-272-1172 200 Academy Dr., Front Royal, VA Open House Dates: Call to schedule a tour. way-of-faith.org; info@wayoffaith.net 8800 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax, VA • 703-476-7477 Open House Dates: Call to schedule a tour. WESTMINSTER SCHOOL westminsterschool.com; admissions@westminsterschool.com 703-256-3620 3819 Gallows Rd., Annandale, VA Open House Dates: The Griffin Academy (preschool): Jan. 12 and Apr. 14, 9:30 -11 a.m. Westminster School (K - 8th): Jan. 10, 9-10:30 a.m. Chesterbrook Academy ® Preschools • Elementary & Middle School • Kids Campus Personalized learning in a nurturing community Chesterbrook Academy offers outstanding private education, from infants through eighth grade, with a curriculum that prepares students for success. Our preschools offer the perfect balance of learning and play. Our elementary and middle school continues to foster a love of learning by providing challenging academics along with specialty classes. Open Houses Elementary & Middle School Thursday, January 26, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Saturday, January 28, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Preschool & Kids Campus Saturday, January 21, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Thursday, January 26, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm 877-959-3746 • chesterbrookacademy.com ALDIE • ALEXANDRIA • ASHBURN • BETHESDA • CENTREVILLE • CHANTILLY • CLIFTON • FAIRFAX • GAINESVILLE GAITHERSBURG • GERMANTOWN • HERNDON • MANASSAS • OLNEY • STERLING • VIENNA • WASHINGTON • WOODBRIDGE 30 January 2017 washingtonFAMILY.com SCHOOLS / preschools SAINT COLUMBA’S NURSERY SCHOOL ADMISSION TALK & TOUR DATES: 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 Connect... Learn... Grow OPEN HOUSES LOUDOUN www.LCDS.org Preschool - 8th Leesburg, VA JANUARY 8 & 29 COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL washingtonFAMILY.com January 2017 31 Keep Winter Skin Happy and Healthy TEXT Dr. Jay Brachfeld Moisture is the key to healthy skin all year long and especially during the winter months. In fact, you need to take special care of your skin over winter. Cold, dry air outside and warm, dry, air inside, both serve to sap the moisture out of the air and cause dry winter skin. 32  January 2017  washingtonFAMILY.com Cornus Montessori g ollin r n E ow: N wks s 6 Age 6 yrs to 13880 Metrotech Drive, Chantilly, VA 20151 7033781473 rbaker@cornusmontessori.com Website coming soon: www.cornusmontessori.com 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!! We use the Cornus flower, each of its petals are symbols for what is needed for our children to thrive… Child-Environment-Teacher-Material Programs - Infant, Toddler, Pre Primary. Special Pricing for First 20 enrolled! The answer is not just simply to lather on more moisturizer, MOISTURIZERS AND OTHER SKIN COMFORT TIPS although moisturizers have their place. In order to create You don’t have to invest in expensive moisturizers to help optimal skin, you need to keep hydrating and moisturizing remedy dry, itchy winter skin. Your corner pharmacy likely from the inside out, which can do a lot to keep your skin has a good stock of different brands of inexpensive skin comfortable and elastic during cold winter months. moisturizers you can use on your entire body. Here’s what Here’s how: to look for: 1. Omega-3 Fats: Omega-3 fats are excellent for overall cardiac 1. Oil-based Products: Look for a primarily oil-based product skin woes as well? Omega-3’s can restore significant oil and in spring and summer months. Don’t forget the old staples of walnuts and flaxseed. You can also take a daily supplement of “beauty products” marketed for dry skin. and joint health, but did you know that they could also zap dry for winter use as opposed to water based, which work better comfort to the skin. Good food sources are salmon, sardines, baby oil or baby lotion. These work as well as more expensive 1,000 to 3,000 milligrams. 2. Water: Our bodies need a constant supply of fresh water to stay well hydrated and support all of our organs, especially our skin. Internal dehydration is one of the main causes of dry skin, so make sure you are drinking the right amount of water. In general, minimum intake should be 1 gallon of water per day. Some researchers recommend more if you are sweat- ing from exercise or other conditions; 91 ounces per day for women and 107 ounces for men. 3. Vitamin C: Vitamin C is a “skin health” vitamin. It helps build collagen in the skin that keeps the skin tight yet elastic. Good sources are citrus fruits, but you should also include a high-potency Vitamin C supplement of about 1,000 to 2,000 milligrams a day. 4. Vitamin A: Vitamin A deficiency can result in dry skin, especially in winter. Make sure you are getting enough beta carotene (the precursor from which your body makes its own Vitamin A) in yellow vegetables and fruits such as squash, can- taloupe and carrots. Make sure your daily supplement contains beta carotene as well. 5. Vitamin D: This amazing workhorse vitamin does a lot for optimal health. It also helps to create healthy skin and prevent and cure dry skin, even psoriasis. Especially in the winter months, we do not get enough sunlight exposure to give us ad- equate Vitamin D. If you have chronic dry skin that gets worse 2. Moisture Attractors: If you want to invest in some of the more high-end products, look for ones that contain “humec- tants” like sorbital, alpha-hydroxy acids or glycerine that help keep moisture in the skin. Make your winter soap one with olive oil or glycerine that won’t dry it. 3. Kitchen/Medicine Chest Remedies: You can make your own inexpensive, excellent skin moisturizers using a few natural products you may already have in your kitchen or bathroom cabinet. Some of my favorites are extra virgin olive oil, sunflower oil, mineral oil and glycerine. You may want to refrigerate a bit of the oil for your specific skin use, which not only helps keep the oils fresh, but the coolness also feels great on your skin. 4. Lukewarm Bath: Though a hot bath may sound good after being out in the cold, a lukewarm water bath is better for your skin. Adding some baby oil and/or colloidal oatmeal (available at most pharmacies) or glycerine to it can also help overly dry skin. Use a moisturizer after your bath to lock water against the skin. 5. Add a Humidifier: If your furnace is compatible, add on a humidifier. It’s well worth the extra expense to keep your home comfortable with a good moisture level. Or, you can place small electric humidifiers throughout your house. It’s important to increase the comfort levels in bedrooms and living rooms — the places you spend the most time. in winter, you might be deficient in Vitamin D. It also helps Even though dry, itchy, chapped skin can be uncomfortable, Vitamin D deficiency can be determined by a simple blood test. inexpensive remedies, you’ll find your winter skin becomes a process Vitamin A and C, the other skin health vitamins. A take heart. You can banish winter skin! With these simple and Meanwhile, a minimum of 1,000-2,000 milligrams of Vitamin whole lot easier to live in. drink D-fortified dairy products, you may need even more (up Dr. Jay Brachfeld, M.D., is a board certified dermatologist. He received his medical degree from University at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and has been in practice for more than 20 years. D3 a day will remedy this. 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Camp Rim Rock Ages: 6-18 camprimrock.com; info@camprimrock.com 347-746-7625; 343 Camp Rim Rock Rd., Yellow Spring, WV Girls Only, Arts, Dance, Drama, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Music, Swimming. Randolph-Macon Academy Middle School Summer Camp Ages: 10-13 rma.edu/summer-camp; admission@rma.edu 540-636-5484; 200 Academy Dr., Front Royal, VA Extended Day, Arts, Educational Activities, Field Trips, Hiking, Music, Overnight Camping, Sports, Swimming. Valley Mill Camp Ages: 4-14 valleymill.com; evelyn@valleymill.com 301-948-0220; 15101 Seneca Rd., Darnestown, MD Teens, Extended Day, Transportation, Arts, Boating, CIT Program, Drama, Educational Activities, Field Trips, Gymnastics, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Sports, Sports Extreme, Swimming. DAY CAMPS WASHINGTON, D.C. Accelerando Music Camp - Etudes 38 January 2017 washingtonFAMILY.com Ages: 4-12 dcetudes.com; info@dcetudes.com 202-256-9942; 1616 Wisconsin Ave., Second Floor Washington, D.C. Educational Activities, Music. Aidan Summer Camp - Aidan Montessori School Ages: 3-12 aidanschool.org/programs/summer-at-aiden Woodley Park, 2700 27th St. NW, Washington, D.C. Educational Activities. Beauvoir, The National Cathedral Elementary School Ages: 3-11 beauvoirschool.org; 202-537-2313 3500 Woodley Rd. NW, Washington, D.C. Extended Day, Arts, CIT, Cooking, Field Trips, Sports, Swimming. Camp Levine Music & Arts Day Camp Ages: 3 ½ -12 levinemusic.org/camp; camp@levinemusic.org 202-686-8000 x1040; Katzen Arts Center, 4400 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. Sibling Discount, Extended Day, Arts, Drama, Music, Yoga. Camp Levine Music & Arts Day Camp Ages: 3 ½ -12 levinemusic.org/camp; camp@levinemusic.org 202-686-8000 x1040; 2801 Upton St., NW, Washington, D.C. Sibling Discount, Extended Day, Arts, Drama, Music, Yoga. D.C. United Soccer Camp Ages: 6-16 dcunited.com; gteren@dcunited.com; 202-587-5498 2400 East Capitol St. SE, Washington, D.C. Sibling Discount, Sports. Joy of Motion Full and Half Day Dance and Performance Camps Ages: 3-Grade 12 joyofmotion.org/youth-program/youth-camps-intensives info@joyofmotion.org; 202-813-9505 5207 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. (second floor) Dance. Joy of Motion Full and Half Day Dance and Performance Camps Locations throughout Maryland and Virginia. Arts, Dance, Drama, Field Trips, Music, Sports. Ages: Grades 3-12 • 1333 H St., NE, Washington, D.C. joyofmotion.org/youth-program/youth-camps-intensives info@joyofmotion.org; 202-813-9505 Dance. Columbia Horse Center The Theatre Lab Summer Acting Camp for Kids Earth Treks Kids Kamp Ages: Grades 1-12 theatrelab.org ; contact@theatrelab.org 202-824-0449; 733 8th St., NW, Washington, D.C. Teens, Extended Day, Drama. Ages: 6-9 earthtreksclimbing.com; info@earthtreksclimbing.com 1-800-CLIMB-UP; Columbia, Timonium, Rockville, MD Sports, Extreme Sports. 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Barrie Camp Ages: 4-14 barrie.org; camp@barrie.org 301-576-2816; 13500 Layhill Rd., Silver Spring, MD Teens, Sibling Discount, Extended Day, Transportation, Arts, Boating, CIT Program, Computers, Cooking, Dance, Drama, Field Trips, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Martial Arts, Music, Sports, Swimming, Yoga. Camp Aristotle - The Auburn School Ages: Rising K-Grade 8 • 9545 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD theauburnschool.org; 301-588-8048 Teens, Extended Day, Arts, Computers, Educational Activities, Special Needs, Sports. Camp Levine Music & Arts Day Camp Ages: 3 ½ -12 levinemusic.org/camp;camp@levinemusic.org 202-686-8000 x1040; 5301 Tuckerman Ln., N. Bethesda, MD Sibling Discount, Extended Day, Arts, Drama, Music, Yoga. Chesterbrook Academy chesterbrookacademy.com Ages: 5-16 • 10400 Gorman Rd., Laurel, MD columbiahorsecenter.com; 301-776-5850 Extended Day, Horseback Riding. Ages: 10-14 • 1-800-CLIMB-UP • Columbia, MD earthtreksclimbing.com; info@earthtreksclimbing.com Sports, Extreme Sports. Earth Treks Rock N’ River Day Camp Ages: 10-14 • Timonium, MD earthtreksclimbing.com; info@earthtreksclimbing.com Sports, Extreme Sports, Swimming. Earth Treks Summer Climbing Day Camp Ages: 9-13 earthtreksclimbing.com; info@earthtreksclimbing.com 1-800-CLIMB-UP; Columbia, Timonium, Rockville, MD Extended Day, Sports, Extreme Sports. Summer Camp at Imagination Stage Ages: 3 ½-18 • 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, MD imaginationstage.org; 301-280-1660 Teens, Dance, Drama, Music. International School of Music Ages: 3-12 • 10450 Auto Park Ave., Bethesda, MD ismw.org; info@ismw.org; 301-365-5888 Drama, Music. Joy of Motion Full and Half Day Dance and Performance Camps Ages: Grades 1-12 joyofmotion.org/youth-program/youth-camps-intensives info@joyofmotion.org; 202-813-9505 7315 Wisconsin Ave., Ste. 180 E (lower level), Bethesda, MD Dance. PBMS Summer Program Paint Branch Montessori School Ages: 2-12 pbmontessori.com; info@pbmontessori.com 301-434-0373; 10309 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD Extended Day, Arts. Spring Bilingual Montessori Academy Ages: 2 ½-6 spring-bilingual.org; office@spring-bilingual.org 301-962-7262; 3514 Plyers Mill Rd., Kensington, MD CONTINUED Arts, Educational Activities, Field Trips, ON P. 40 Sports, Swimming. washingtonFAMILY.com January 2017 39 CONTINUED FROM P. 39 Summer Math Camp Ages: 1st-12th Grade mathnasium.com; 877-601-6284 30+ locations in the D.C. metro area! Sibling Discount, Educational Activities. DAY CAMPS VIRGINIA Arris Montessori Academy Ages: 2 ½-10 years arrismontessori.com; mrs.beitzel@arrismontessori.com 703-858-2800; 44675 Cape Ct., Ste. 189, Ashburn, VA Sibling Discount, Arts, Cooking, Dance, Drama, Educational Activities, Music. Barrett Suzuki Strings and Piano Camp - Barrett Suzuki Music Studio Ages: 4-teen barrettsuzuki.com virtuosos2132@gmail.com 703-295-0659; 2132 South Bay Ln., Reston, VA Music. Brooksfield Summer Camp Ages: 3-10 brooksfieldschool.org; camp@brooksfieldschool.org 703-356-5437 ext. 2; 1830 Kirby Rd., McLean, VA Extended Day, Arts, CIT, Cooking, Dance, Educational Activities, Field Trips, Hiking,Horseback Riding, Music, Sports, Swimming, Yoga. Adventure Happens Here! C AMP M C LEAN Session 1: July 5–July 14 Session 2: July 17–July 28 Session 3: July 31–August 11 Children ages 3–10 Camp will be held at a Fairfax County Public School in McLean. The McLean Community Center 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean VA 22101 703-790-0123/TTY: 711 www.mcleancenter.org 40 January 2017 washingtonFAMILY.com Camp Aristotle - The Auburn school - Fairfax Campus Ages: Rising K - Grade 9 theauburnschool.org admissionsfairfax@theauburnschool.org; 703-793-9353 3800 Concorde Pkwy., Ste. 500, Chantilly, VA Extended Day, Special Needs. Camp Griffin - Westminster School Ages: 3-14 westminsterschool.com campgriffin@westminsterschool.com 703-340-7268; 3819 Gallows Rd., Annandale, VA Teens, Sibling Discount, Extended Day, Arts, Cooking, Dance, Drama, Educational Activities, Field Trips, Hiking, Martial Arts, Music, Sports, Swimming, Yoga. Camp Kay - Kay School Ages: 2 ½-12 kayschool.org; info@kayschool.org; 703-264-9078 3005 Dower House Rd., Herndon, VA Sibling Discount, Extended Day, Transportation, Arts, CIT Program, Cooking, Dance, Drama, Educational Activities, Field Trips, Hiking, Music, Sports, Extreme Sports, Swimming, Travel, Yoga. Camp Levine Music & Arts Day Camp Ages: 3 ½-12 levinemusic.org/camp; camp@levinemusic.org 202-686-8000 x1040; 1125 N. Patrick Henry Dr. Arlington, VA Sibling Discount, Extended Day, Arts, Drama, Music, Yoga. Camp McLean Ages: 3-10 mcleancenter.org ; mail@mcleancenter.org 703-790-0123; McLean, VA Arts, Educational Activities, Field Trips, Swimming. Camp She-EO (for Girl Entrepreneurs) Ages: 8-16 beasheeo.com; info@beasheeo.com; 866-697-4336 Various locations across Northern Virginia Girls Only, Educational Activities. The Center for Ballet Arts Ages: 3-Adult thecenterforballetarts.com; 703-273-5344 3955 Pender Dr. #105, Fairfax, VA Sibling Discount, Arts, Dance, Drama. Chesterbrook Academy chesterbrookacademy.com Locations throughout Maryland and Virginia. Arts, Dance, Drama, Field Trips, Music, Sports. Competetive Edge Athletic Performance Center Ages: 6+ competitiveEdgeVA.com; info@competitiveEdgeVA.com 571-398-2813; 14849 Persistence Dr., Woodbridge, VA Teens, Extended Day, Field Trips, Sports. Drama Kids International Ages: 4-18 dramakids.com/manassas_woodbridge-va; 703-881-7857 10432 Balls Ford Rd., #300, Manassas, VA Teens, Drama. Encore Stage & Studio It’s Elementary Ages: 4-9 encorestage.org; info@encorestage.org; 703-548-1154 5800 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA Drama. Encore Stage & Studio Stage Door & Tech Camp Ages: 11-15 encorestage.org; info@encorestage.org; 703-548-1154 200 S. Carlin Springs Rd., Arlington, VA Extended Day, Arts, Dance, Drama. Encore Stage & Studio Summer Stories and Season Sampler Ages: 11-15 encorestage.org; info@encorestage.org; 703-548-1154 4000 Lorcom Ln., Arlington, VA Drama. Fairfax Christian School Ages: 5-12 fairfax-christian-school.com; 1624 Hunter Mill Rd. 703-759-5100; Vienna, VA Educational Activities. 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