WASHINGTON w a s h i n g t o n FA M I LY. c o m Why Middle School Matters October 2017 THE COLLEGE VISIT: A PARENT’S GUIDE PRIVATE SCHOOL EDUCATION DIRECTORY GUIDE PICTURED: STUDENTS AT OAKCREST SCHOOL 8 halloween treats 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 0908_TreehouseEyes_S_WashParent.indd 1 9/9/16 9:59 AM O PEN H OUSE S ATURDAY , O CTOBER 21, 2017 2:00 - 5:00 PM "Education begins with academics, but a good school provides more than academics. The ideal school educates mind, body, and spirit. The best school supports parents in helping girls to become women of character and faith. Oakcrest is such a school." Dr. Leonard Sax, renowned physician, psychologist and author of the best selling book, Girls on the Edge Visit our beautiful new campus and learn more about our stellar academic program and how we challenge and inspire young women. OAKCREST.ORG/GIRLSTHRIVE An independent school for girls in grades 6-12 guided by the teachings of the Catholic Church 1619 Crowell Road • Vienna, VA 22182 • Bus Service in VA & MD October 2017 TABLE OF contents ON THE COVER: Oakcrest School in Vienna, VA 10 38 16 How to plan a college visit: A parent’s guide P.10-12 The best way for teens to get to know their options (and to see firsthand what university is like) is to visit! Here’s how to plan a college visit with your high schooler. Classifieds [P.46] Amy Whitely Race for Every Child: Local Six-Year-Old Gives Back to the Hospital that Saved Her Life Philanthropic events like the Race for Every Child help ensure that every child treated at Children’s National receives the same exceptional care. P.16-17 RESOURCES: Schools / Montessori Birthday / Parties [P.23-37] [P.45] Erica Baca 15 local Fall Festivals There is almost nothing more perfect than fall weather. Between the colors and the cool weather, attending outdoor festivals and activities is a must this season. P.38-40 GUIDES: Private School QUICK READS Importance of Middle School P.20 Mom Review P.34 Halloween Treats 4  October 2017  washingtonFAMILY.com P.42-44 QUICK READs [P.22-32] Healthcare [P.14] Specialized Learning [P.18] race e h t r o Fun f e Family Whol 5th Annual Race for Every Child October 21, 2017 | Downtown Washington D.C. Join the community-wide celebration of children’s health featuring: • A 5K run/walk down Pennsylvania Avenue • 100-yard Kids Dash and medals for all participants • Superheroes, face painting, food trucks, and family-fun activities! Make a diff erence and sign up today! 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Fifteen accomplished young dancers tell powerful, personal stories of a summer of friendships in the ensemble’s trademark style of interwoven vignettes, combining styles of Hip Hop dance with the lyricism of contemporary movement. october 6–8 | Family theater october 27–29 | Family theater Age 3+ All performances are sensory-friendly. kennedy-center.org (202) 467-4600 Tickets also available at the Box Office. Groups call (202) 416-8400. For all other ticket-related customer service inquiries, call the Advance Sales Box Office at (202) 416-8540. The Oct. 28 at 1:30 p.m. performance is sensory-friendly. Age 9+ Funding for Access and Accommodation Programs at the Kennedy Center is provided by the U.S. Department of Education. Bank of America is the Presenting Sponsor of Performances for Young Audiences. Additional support is provided by The Clark Charitable Foundation; The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation; Paul M. Angell Family Foundation; and the U.S. Department of Education. Major support for education programs at the Kennedy Center is provided by david and Alice rubenstein through the Rubenstein Arts Access Program. Kennedy Center education and related artistic programming is made possible through the generosity of the National Committee for the Performing Arts and the President’s Advisory Committee on the Arts. washingtonFAMILY.com  October 2017  9 How to Plan a College Visit: A Parent’s Guide I f you have a child who is a junior or senior in high school, you may be thinking about selecting a college or university. The best way for teens to get to know their options (and to see firsthand what university is like) is to visit! Here’s how to plan a college visit with your high schooler. Narrow Down Your College Search No one can visit every school they’re interested in, especially if the schools are spread out geographically. Start by visiting schools online using each school website’s “virtual tour” option. Then, decide what type of school your child is interested in: 10  October 2017  washingtonFAMILY.com TEXT: Amy Whitley big or small, state or private, visiting the school’s admissions your family. In this case, it’s liberal arts or tech/trade. Once or “visit” page, where it will be important to call the school’s you’re ready to officially tour easy to schedule your tour. Look admissions office to find out if for special prospective student your child can visit a classroom, days, during which the school a dorm or meet a current student will offer extended tours, dorm to be shown around beyond the visits and the option to sit in on standard tour. This is a great classes. If you can’t visit during time to ask about the possibility colleges with your junior or senior, schedule visits via the school’s admissions page. You can also check each school’s Facebook page to find upcoming events. It’s important to visit a variety of schools, so find several schools in reasonable proximity these days, schedule a private visit for any day that works for College Visit Page 12 to visit in one trip. Be sure to visit at least one large school and one small school as well as one in the countryside and one in a downtown area of a city. Even if your child thinks they know that a big, urban school is right for them, they may change their mind after seeing a small, rural campus, or vice versa. If your child is interested in schools that are too far away for a visit, visit a similar school within driving distance. For example, if your child is interested in a small, liberal arts private school on the other side of the country, visit a similarly structured school closer to home. The local school may not be on his or her shortlist, but it will give your child a feel for the general philosophy and campus life of the desired school. And who knows? Maybe your child will love it! When to Visit Once you’ve decided where to go, it’s time to decide when to go. It’s important to plan college visits in advance, especially during popular seasons to visit. Schedule each visit by washingtonFAMILY.com  October 2017  11 College Visit from Page 11 (or necessity) of an interview with an admissions counselor. Some schools recommend one, and others do not. Days and seasons to avoid when planning your college visit include school holidays, when the campus will be empty, and particularly busy times, such as “move in” season in the early fall or the end of term, when finals are occurring. Weekends are fine, but weekdays are ideal. Most high school students and their families try to visit on a long weekend so they can get a taste of what a weekday and a weekend is like at the campus. On Visit Day On the day of your visit, arrive early and follow the instructions you were given when you made your appointment. You’ll likely start in the admissions office. Let your child do the talking; this is their time to step forward. Every college visit will include a campus tour; pay attention to the small details your child may not think about. Do most students seem to have cars or do they ride bikes? Is there a sense of fun and community in the common areas, or do students look stressed and tired? What does campus security look like? Are safety options and general atmosphere surrounding each school. Take the time to read the local newspaper, read campus bulletin board notices to learn about upcoming events for the student body and community and play tourist in the city you’re visiting. While you’re on campus, don’t be shy! Encourage your kids to ask current students why they chose the school, whether they like it and what it’s like to live in the city or town. Learn about clubs to join or sports teams in the area. precautions evident? No matter which school your child ultimately Take time to stop in at a local or campus coffee selects, visiting colleges can be a fun family trip. shop or common area, and walk past recreation areas and sports fields. If your child has an interview, they will do that solo, so take that time Bring siblings so they can get a feel for it as well, and be sure to add some family time into the mix; see a movie, tour sites in the city or splurge at to strike up conversations with other prospective a local restaurant. Your college-ready child will parents or take a financial aid seminar (or gather remember this special time with Mom and Dad. financial aid papers from admissions). Be sure to teach your child to make eye contact, shake hands and properly introduce themselves to campus personnel. And always encourage them to send a thank-you email after your visit. Get to Know the Area An advantage of visiting several campuses in one college tour trip is the opportunity to stay longer in the general area. Look for a hotel close to at least one of the campuses you’re visiting, and pay close attention to the neighborhoods, public transit 12  October 2017  washingtonFAMILY.com Amy is a travel writer and editor. She specializes in planning outdoors adventures for children and founded the family travel site PitStopsForKids.com. Sources: https://www.fix.com/blog/ planning-a-college-campus-visit and bigfuture.collegeboard.org, located in D.C. and Reston, VA. BIG DREAMS, AMBITIOUS PLANS, AND A LOT OF HEART! for Everyone! Fall Fun The Smartest Girl in the World OCT. 7-29 A ‘RADIANT’ AND TIMELESS TALE FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON! 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Back to School Offer Only $69 child cleaning, oral exam and bitewing xrays ages 18 and under not valid for insured patients Serving Our Local Community Since 1963 washingtonFAMILY.com October 2017 15 Race for Every Child: Local Six-Year-Old Gives Back to the Hospital That Saved Her Life TEXT: Erica Baca M att and Sarah Rodjom of Fairfax, VA were overjoyed when they found out they were expecting twin daughters in the spring of 2011. But at their 20-week checkup, their joy turned to worry and fear. One of their daughters, Marisa, had a cyst where half of her right lung should have been. The diagnosis was grim. Doctors told the Rodjoms that their baby may have major birth defects, or worse, she may not survive. The Rodjoms immediately sought the expertise of the 16  October 2017  washingtonFAMILY.com team at Children’s National Health System. The first-time parents had never realized the benefit of having a top-10 pediatric hospital in their backyard. But like countless families before, and after, Matt and Sarah quickly realized how reassuring and life-saving Children’s National would be for their growing family. The team at Children’s National began monitoring twins Marisa and Emily weekly and worried that Marisa might not be breathing when she was born. Luckily, at 36 weeks, Sarah delivered the girls without any complications. Marisa would be monitored for 11 months as she grew strong enough to withstand the surgery to remove the cyst. After a successful surgery, she returned home healthy — just in time for her first birthday. “We’ll always be grateful to Children’s National,” Matt says. “Doctors and nurses went above and beyond to care for Marisa and reassure us as parents. Even as we were dealing with the stress of the unknown, the environment that Children’s National has created made us feel like we were not in a hospital. Marisa got to ride in a wagon to her room, nurses delighted her with bubbles and she loved watching the fish in the massive fish tank. She was able to focus on just being a kid.” Now a boisterous 6-year-old, Marisa will be running in the Race for Every Child to give back to the hospital that saved her life. Siblings Emily and Zachary will join Marisa in the 100-yard Kids Dash, and Matt and Sarah will run the 5K through downtown D.C. Although Matt is legally blind, he is still able to pursue his passion of running. He has run 10 marathons and placed third in last year’s Race for Every Child. “Our kids love seeing the superheroes and receiving their Kids Dash medal from Dr. Bear, Children’s National’s mascot,” Matt says. Philanthropic events like the Race for Every Child help ensure that every child treated at Children’s National receives the same exceptional care, regardless of their family’s ability to pay. In 2015, Children’s National provided more than $63M in uncompensated care and $108M in community benefit. Proceeds from the Race for Every Child also support Children’s National in continuing to develop innovative therapies, find lifesaving cures for childhood diseases and improve the overall state of pediatric health for years to come. Please join the Rodjom family, the Washington Family team and thousands of others for this year’s Race for Every Child 5K and Kids Dash at Freedom Plaza in downtown Washington, D.C. on Oct. 21 from 8 a.m.–Noon. Register, create a team or simply donate at raceforeverychild. org. Enter WFAMILY5 to receive $5 off your 5K registration. Registration closes on Oct. 12. Erica Baca is the director of the Race for Every Child, one of the region’s largest events focused on children’s health. To date, the event has raised more than $4.3 million for Children’s National Health System. This year’s Race is Oct. 21. To learn more, register and donate visit raceforeverychild.org. washingtonFAMILY.com  October 2017  17 GUIDES & RESOURCES accommodations for children and families with special needs. Accommodations include ASL interpretation and assisted listening devices as well as Braille and large print programs to allow the performance to be accessible to all audiences. An exclusive backstage tour will be provided for children to make meaningful connections with the story and to experience theatre in a new way. Interested patrons needing these accommodations must e-mail info@ encorestage.org in advance. Dates for our accessibility matinee performances will be available online on our website. Specialized Learning Eye Level Learning Center ADHD Coaching for life, llc - Candace sahm, MA Ed/HD candacesahm.com; coachcandace1@gmail.com; 301-229-9515 Over 25 Years of Experience. Supporting youth and adult to reach their highest potencial! Special offer for first-time clients! The Auburn School theauburnschool.org; info@theauburnschool.org 7401 Park Heights Ave., Baltimore, MD • 410-617-0418 9545 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD • 301-588-8048 3800 Concorde Pkwy., #500, Chantilly, VA • 703-793-9353 The Auburn School grows the social and academic potential of bright students with social and communication challenges, supporting academic skills, social competency and pragmatic language. Encore Stage & Studio encorestage.org; info@encorestage.org 703-548-1154; 4000 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, VA; Ages: 4-18 Encore Stage & Studio provides accessibility services year round. Encore is delighted to provide an accessibility matinee performance for selected productions. These matinee performances provide myeyelevel.com; Ages: 4-12 Alexandria; 703-535-3330; N. Ashburn; 571-291-9937 S. Ashburn; 202-792-9207; Fairfax; 703-337-8839 Herndon; 571-455-1947; McLean; 703-663-8566 E. South Riding; 571-367-2617; W. 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Makers Generation makersgeneration.net; contact@makersgeneration.net 240-838-0275; Washington D.C. and surrounding areas; Ages: 4-16 Makers Generation offers STEM after-school programs, weekend and camps for ages 4-16. Come discover and learn programming, robotics and more! We serve Washington D.C. and surrounding areas. The Siena School thesienaschool.org; info@thesienaschool.org 301-244-3600; 1300 Forest Glen Rd. , Silver Spring, MD Grades 4-12 • Year Founded: 2006 • Coed • Enrollment: 114 • % of Minorities: 42% • Average Class Size: 10 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 • Grading System: A - F • Foreign Language: Spanish beginning in 9th Grade • Tuition Range: $36,000 - $38,000 • Number of Comput- ers: 160+ • Internet Access • Gifted/Talented Program • Learning Disabled Program • Special Needs Program • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Extended Day • Summer Program The Siena School provides highly individualized, research-based, multisensory instruction and curriculum-related field trips. Our students develop critical thinking skills and acquire the tools and strategies needed to become successful and independent learners, prepared for college. washingtonFAMILY.com October 2017 19 The Importance of the Middle School Years TEXT: Michael Barvick “E school that shares your family values. A school with a strong parent partnership will more effectively foster your child’s development during these years of self-discovery. xcellence is an art won by training and habituation. We do not act rightly because we have virtue or excellence, but we rather have those because we have acted rightly. We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.”- Aristotle The middle school years encompass the most transformative experiences in adolescents’ lives. It is a defining moment where they discover their identity of who they are as individuals, students, future professionals and family members. During this time, parents and schools should be in close partnership, helping to develop the habits of the mind and heart that will form future engaged and thoughtful citizens. And choosing a school that challenges students to develop in this way is key. Laura Bell, a middle school Dean at Oakcrest School in Vienna, VA, weighed in on the subject when she noted, “This is the first time students are asking the questions: What kind of learner am I? What are my individual and unique strengths and where might they take me in the future? Having a teacher who meets your child where s/he is academically and socially is just the beginning of the wonderful adventure of raising lifelong learners, who will think critically and make ethical decisions.” Effective educators inspire students to give their full potential and own 20  October 2017  washingtonFAMILY.com their learning process. Teachers should know how their own expertise can dramatically impact their students’ academic achievement and social development. Schools and home have to work collaboratively with each other in order to better address the needs of both students and their families. In addition, cultivating character through the curriculum adds measurable value to a student’s experience. Gone are the days when a student can say, “My mom didn’t tell me this was due today.” An article in the Atlantic Monthly entitled “Don’t Help Your Kids With Their Homework” explains that giving your child more personal responsibility helps him or her become better prepared for the future. The middle school years begin to reinforce responsibility and ownership. When choosing where your child will learn these life skills, a few important guideposts can help parents along the way. Parent Partnership: Look for a Role Models: Look for a school that provides a strong mentoring program where your child can develop a trusting teacher/student partnership. Hearing messages that align with your vision and values from another trusted source helps young people begin to make those values their own. Curriculum: Find a school that will challenge your child in all areas of his or her life: mind, body and spirit. A school that inspires your child to try new things such as music, arts, sports, languages and clubs strengthens character and encourages risk taking. Middle school is a crucial stage in your child’s life. Choose a school that inspires your child to deepen his or her intellectual and personal growth and to make a positive impact on our society. Striving for that excellence is an art won by training and habituation. Michael Barvick is Director of Institutional Advancement at Oakcrest School, an independent school in Vienna, VA. To learn more about how Oakcrest provides a strong parent partnership, mentoring and a well rounded curriculum contact Oakcrest School Admissions at admissions@ oakcrest.org to schedule a tour of our new campus. @ Fair Oaks Mall! 11750 Fair Oaks Mall Fairfax, VA 22033 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7 10AM - 3PM GUIDES & RESOURCES Private school directory District of Columbia Aidan Montessori school aidanschool.org; aidan@aidanschool.org 202-387-2700 2700 27th St., NW, Washington, D.C. Grades: 18 months-Grade 6 • Year Founded: 1961 • Coed • Enrollment: 200 • % of Minorities: 38% • Montessori Progress Reports • Foreign Languages: Chinese (Mandarin), Spanish beginning at age 3 • Tuition Range: $20,150-$27,745 • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Extended Day • Summer Program • Programs for Families Everything at Aidan revolves around how children learn best. Here, students have the ideal opportunities, environment, and community to realize their potential so they can grow into independent thinkers, confident learners, and responsible citizens. Open House: 2017: Oct. 13, Nov. 3, Dec. 1 2018: Jan. 5 Open House: 2017: Oct. 19, 9 a.m.; Nov. 15, 7 p.m.; Dec. 8, 9 a.m. 2018: Jan. 5, 9 a.m. St. Columba's Nursery School columba.org; school@columba.org 202-742-1980 4201 Albemarle St., NW, Washington, D.C. Grades: Nursery-PreK • Year Founded: 1959 • Religious: Episcopalian • Coed • Enrollment: 104 • % of Minorities: 11% • Average Class Size: 14: 3’s, 17: 4’s • Tuition Range: $9,986 • Special Needs Program • Extended Day: Until 6 p.m.• Summer Program Open House: Call to schedule a tour. Maryland Beauvoir, The National Cathedral Elementary School Acorn Hill: A Waldorf Kindergarten and Nursery beauvoirschool.org; margaret.hartigan@cathedral.org 202-537-6493 3500 Woodley Rd., NW, Washington, D.C. Grades: PreK-3rd • Year Founded: 1933 • Religious: Ca- thedral School • Coed • Enrollment: 390 • % of Minorities: 41% • Average Class Size: 21 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 • Foreign Language: Spanish beginning in PK • Tuition Range: $35,975 • Enrichment Activities • Extended Day • Summer Program At Beauvoir, the National Cathedral Elementary School, we provide an extraordinary early childhood education in a diverse community that values every individual. Beauvoir's program encourages creative, courageous learners and builds an enduring foundation for a lifelong spirit of inquiry and joy in learning. Open House: 2017: Oct. 19, Nov. 12 acornhill.org; 301-565-2282 9504 Brunett Ave., Silver Spring, MD Open House: Call to schedule a tour. Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation’s Capital jpds.org; sindy.udell@jpds.org 202-291-5737 ext. 2207; 6045 16th St., NW (North Campus) 4715 16th St., NW (South Campus), Washington, D.C. Ages: 4-12 (Middle School opening Fall 2018) Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation’s Capital is a Pre-K through 6th grade, pluralistic Jewish Day School located in Washington, D.C. The school provides collaborative and experiential learning with an enriched Hebrew, Judaic, and General Studies curriculum. Middle School opening in 2018. 22 October 2017 washingtonFAMILY.com The Auburn School theauburnschool.org; info@theauburnschool.org 410-321-4799 1710 Dulaney Valley Rd., Lutherville, MD 703-793-9353 3800 Concorde Parkway, Chantilly, VA 301-588-8048 9545 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD Grades K-8th • Year Founded: 2010 (Silver Spring), 2011 (Lu- therville) • Coed • Average Class Size: 8 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:2 • Grading System: A-F • Foreign Languages (Silver Spring): Spanish, Mandarin • Internet Access • Learning Dis- abled Program • Enrichment Activities • Summer Program The Auburn School grows the social and academic potential of bright students with social and communication challenges, supporting the development of academic skills, social com- petency and pragmatic language in an engaging educational environment. Open House: Call to schedule a tour. Barrie barrie.org; admission@barrie.org CONTINUED ON PG. 24 washingtonFAMILY.com October 2017 23 private school directory 301-576-2800 13500 Layhill Rd. , Silver Spring, MD Grades: 18 months - Grade 12 • Year Founded: 1932 • Coed • Enrollment: 300 • % of Minorities: 60% • Average Class Size: 11 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 • Grading System: Montessori: NA, Prep: A – F • Foreign Languages: Spanish, French, Mandarin beginning at 3 yrs. • Tuition Range: $17,500 - $32,100 • Montessori through Grade 5 • Project-Based Learning Grades 6-12 • AP Classes • Off Campus Learning • Athletics including Equestrian • Transportation and Extended Day Available • Summer Camp • Community Service • Ex- tended Study Week Located minutes from the ICC and Glenmont Metro, Bar- rie's close proximity to downtown Washington, D.C. enables students to take full advantage of the cultural and educational resources available in the area. Students from 18 months old through Grade 5 are taught using the Montessori Method, a child-centered educational approach. Students in Grades 6-12 engage in Project Based Learning, a teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extend- ed period of time to investigate and respond to an authentic, engaging and complex question, problem, or challenge. All students enjoy small class sizes, and make use of our 45 acre wooded campus on a daily basis. Open House: 2017: Oct. 14, 11 a.m.; Fall Festival follows from 1:00-4:00pm. Drop-In Tour Nov. 10, 10 a.m. Bethesda Montessori School bethesdamontessori.com; admissions@bethesdamontessori.com 301-986-1260 7611 Clarendon Rd., Bethesda, MD Ages: 3-6 • Extended Day Established in 1983, Bethesda Montessori School cooperates with the Washington Montessori Institute and is staffed by AMI trained teachers. Approved by the MD State Depart- ment of Education, and Montessori Schools of Maryland, and is a member of the Northern American Montessori Teachers Association and other educational organizations. It leases its facility from the Bethesda Presbyterian Church, but it has no religious affiliation with the church. It is centrally located in the heart of Bethesda business district on Wilson Lane near the intersection of Old Georgetown and Arlington Roads, three blocks from the Bethesda Metro station. Open House: Call to schedule a tour. Feynman School feynmanschool.org; admissions@feynmanschool.org 301-770-4370 6300 Tilden Ln., N. Bethesda, MD Grades: PS-4th • Year Founded: 2010 • Coed • Enrollment: 72 • Average Class Size: 14 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 • Entrance Exam • Foreign Language: Spanish beginning in PS • Tuition Range: $13,950-$22,850 • Number of Computers: 15 • Internet Access • Gifted/Talented Program • Enrichment Activities • Extended Day • Additional Programs: Music, Art, P.E., Drama, Robotics, Chess, Basketball, Chinese 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 child’s potential while also providing time for unstruc- tured play. Half- and full-day preschool programs. Open House: 24 October 2017 washingtonFAMILY.com 2017: Oct. 18, 9:30-10:30 a.m.; Nov. 15, 7-8:30 p.m.;Dec. 10 3-5 p.m. Friends Community School friendscommunityschool.org; connie@friendscommunityschool.org 301-441-2100 5901 Westchester Park Dr., College Park, MD Grades: K-8 • Year Founded: 1986 • Religious • Coed • Enrollment: 140 • % of minorities 48% • Average Class Size: 14 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 • Grading System: Progress Reports Only • Foreign Languages: Spanish beginning in K • Tuition Range: $18,700-$20,740 • Computers • Internet Access • Gifted/Talented Program • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Carpools • Extended Day • Summer Program • Outstanding Instrumental Enrichment Program Experience the joy of an extraordinary Quaker education! For life-long learners, courageous risk-takers, and joyous peace- makers. We welcome all backgrounds, educate the whole child, and offer exciting curricula. Grads enter leading high schools. Open House: 2017: Oct. 17, Nov. 4, Nov. 14, Dec. 1 2018: Jan. 6, Jan. 11 Ivymount Outreach Programs ivymountoutreach.org; 301-469-0223; Ages: 6-26 11614 Seven Locks Rd., Rockville, MD Provides recreational opportunities, programs and therapies to children and young adults with special needs and their families. Jamon Montessori Day School jamonmontessori.com; jamon.montessori@gmail.com 301-384-3131 52 Randolph Rd., Silver Spring, MD Ages: 2-Grade 2 • Year Founded: 1995 • Coed • Enrollment: 54 • Diverse • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 • Foreign Languages: Spanish starting at age 3 • Tuition Range: $9,000- $12,000 • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Extended Day • Summer Program An international Montessori school. Our students are enriched in afternoon Spanish immersion. STEM and art classes. Soccer, percussion, and dance too! Open House: Call to schedule a tour. the MADDUX school madduxschool.org; amullins@madduxschool.org 301-469-0223; 11614 Seven Locks Rd., Rockville, MD; Ages: 3 - 8 Small, structured nurturing preschool to second grade classes offering developmentally-based, academically enriching activities with an emphasis on social language. northstar academy northstaracademy-metrodc.com; info@northstaracademy-metrodc.com 240-669-9094 12300 Twinbrook Pkwy., Ste. 250, Rockville, MD Ages: 13-18 NorthStar Academy is a clinically based program that offers CONTINUED ON PG. 26 SAINT COLUMBA’S NURSERY SCHOOL ADMISSION TALK & TOUR DATES: Spring Bilingual Montessori Academy OCT. 18, NOV. 14, DEC. 7, 2017 JAN. 10 & 25, FEB. 7 & 22, 2018 • 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 Now Enrolling! 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This enables us to prepare our students to be the global leaders of tomorrow who can think in creative and dynamic ways for an ever- changing world. In 2017 we will expand our successful pro- gram into the first Montessori high school in the Mid-Atlantic! Open House: 2017: Sept. 28, 6:30 p.m.; Oct. 12, 6:30 p.m.; Nov. 10, 9:30 a.m. The Siena School thesienaschool.org; info@thesienaschool.org 301-244-3600 1300 Forest Glen Rd. , Silver Spring, MD Grades 4-12 • Year Founded: 2006 • Coed • Enrollment: 114 • % of Minorities: 42% • Average Class Size: 10 • Student- 26 October 2017 washingtonFAMILY.com Teacher Ratio: 10:1 • Grading System: A - F • Foreign Lan- guage: Spanish beginning in 9th Grade • Tuition Range: $36,000 - $38,000 • Number of Computers: 160+ • Internet Ac- cess • Gifted/Talented Program • Learning Disabled Program • Special Needs Program • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Extended Day • Summer Program The Siena School provides highly individualized, research- based, multisensory instruction and curriculum-related field trips. Our students develop critical thinking skills and acquire the tools and strategies needed to become successful and inde- pendent learners, prepared for college. Open House: Call to schedule a tour. Spring Bilingual spring-bilingual.org; info@spring-bilingual.org 301-962-7262 3514 Plyers Mill Rd., Kensington, MD Grades: Pre-K • Year Founded: 1967 • Coed • Enrollment: 72 • Average Class Size: 30 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 • Foreign Languages: Spanish, French, Italian beginning age 2 • Tuition Range: $13,000-$18,000 • Enrichment Activities • Extended Day • Summer Program Montessori preschool integrating education with the acquisition of a second language. Open House: 2017: Nov. 11, 10 a.m.-Noon 2018: Jan. 6, 10 a.m.-Noon Virginia Spanish beginning in K • Tuition Range: $7,600-$11,00 • Gifted/Talented Program • Enrichment Activities • Field Study • Nature Study • Picture Study • Shakespeare Festival • Art • Grammar • Handwork • Citizenship Academy of Christian Education We use Charlotte Mason’s philosophy to teach sixteen sub- jects: science, math, English, art, Spanish, and more. Daily myschoolace.com; info@myschoolace.com outdoor recess alternates with focused reading and narra- 10800 Parkridge Blvd., Suite 150, Reston, VA tion. Since classes are capped at sixteen students, every child Grades: Toddler-Grade 6 • Year Founded: 1996 • Religious participates. • Coed• Enrollment: 200 • Average Class Size: 12 • Student- Open House: Teacher Ratio: 7:1 • Elementary Assessment • Grading System 2017: Oct. 22, 3 p.m. A-F • Uniform • Foreign Languages: Spanish beginning in 2018: Jan. 21, 3 p.m. Sr. Kindergarten • Tuition Range: $18,500/yr • Number of Computers: 40 • Internet Access • Enrichment Activities • Ex- BASIS Independent McLean tended Day • Summer Program • Science Club • Chess Club • LEGO Leagues • After/Before Care Mclean.basisindependent.com Academically advanced, high-quality education. 703-854-1253 Open House: 8000 Jones Branch Dr., McLean, VA 2017: Oct. 17, Nov. 14 Grades: Preschool-Grade 12 2018: Jan. 16, Feb. 20, Mar. 20, Apr. 17 A program inspired by global best practices. An array of chal- lenging, foundational courses in math, science, and humani- ties, plus coursework like Mandarin, logic, engineering, and Ambleside school the performing arts. Passionate teachers with expertise in their subject matter. And students who are inspired daily to ambleside.org; admin@ambleside.org perform at the highest international levels. 703-430-4034 Open House: 1089 Liberty Meeting Ct., Herndon, VA Call to schedule a tour. Grades: K-8 • Year Founded: 1999 • Religious • Coed • Enrollment: 116 • Average Class Size: 13 • Student-Teacher CONTINUED ON PG. 28 Ratio: 13:1 • Entrance Exam • Uniforms • Foreign Languages: washingtonFAMILY.com October 2017 27 private school directory BeanTree Ashburn Campus beantreelearning.com 571-223-3110 43629 Greenway Corporate Dr., Ashburn, VA Grades: Infant-K • Year Founded: 2007 • Coed • Average Class Size: 14 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 • Uniforms • Foreign Language: Spanish beginning in PS • Internet Access • Enrichment Activities • Extended Day • Summer Program 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. Open House: Call to schedule a tour. BeanTree Westfields Campus beantreelearning.com 703-961-8222 5003 Westfields Blvd., Chantilly, VA Grades: Infant-K • Year Founded: 2007 • Coed • Average Class Size: 14 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 • Uniforms • Foreign Language: Spanish beginning in PS • Internet Access • Enrichment Activities • Extended Day • Summer Program Fully accredited, 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 part-time academic and specialty programs. Open House: Call to schedule a tour. $26,998 • Number of Computers: 150 • Internet Access • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Transportation • Extended Day • Summer Program Burgundy provides an inclusive, creative, nurturing environ- ment that engages the whole child. Our innovative, hands-on approach cultivates independent thinking, promotes academic excellence, instills respect for diversity, and teaches responsi- bility. Open House: Call to schedule a tour. Congressional school congressionalschool.org; gherbst@congressionalschool.org 703-533-1064 3229 Sleepy Hollow Rd., Falls Church, VA Grades: Infants-Grade 8 • Year Founded: 1939 • Coed• Enrollment: 330 • Average Class Size: 13 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 • Grading System A-F • Uniform • Foreign Languages: French, Spanish, Latin beginning in Preschool • Tuition Range: $24,150-$28,000 • Number of Computers: 1:1 • Internet Access • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Transportation • Extended Day • Summer Program • Equestrian Program • Robotics Program A co-ed independent day school for infants to eighth graders in Falls Church, VA. Congressional School prepares young learners for future success, inspiring them to question, collaborate, create, and lead. Open House: 2017: Oct. 11, 9 a.m.; Nov. 14, 9 a.m. 2018: Jan. 11 Fairfax Christian School fairfaxchristianschool.com; khs@studyfcs.com 703-759-5100 1624 Hunter Mill Rd., Vienna, VA Grades: K-12 • Year Founded: 1961 • Religious • Coed • Enrollment: 250 • % of Minorities: 50 • Average Class Size: 10 Brooksfield • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 • Grading System: A-F • Foreign brooksfieldschool.org; brksfield@aol.com Language: French, Spanish, Chinese beginning in K • Tuition 703-356-KIDS Range: $24,850 - $36,600 • Number of Computers: 100 + • 1830 Kirby Rd., McLean, VA Internet Access • AP Classes • Gifted/Talented Program • Ages: 2-6 • Year Founded: 1987 • Coed • Enrollment: 90 • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Transportation • Extended Average Class Size: 20 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 • Foreign Day • Summer Program • ESL Program Languages: Spanish beginning in Pre-K • Tuition Range: The Fairfax Christian School is an award-winning, $13,335 - $24,993 • Number of Computers: 10 • Internet independent, university-preparatory school serving Access • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Transportation • Kindergarten through 12th grade. Extended Day • Summer Program • Additional Programs: Open House: Junior Achievement, Robotics, Organic Gardening Outdoor Tuesday Tours. Adventure Program A unique Pre-4 through 5th Eco-Friendly, Montessori School Grace Episcopal School idyllically situated on 5 secluded acres in McLean, VA. graceschoolalex.org, admissions@graceschoolalex.org Open House: 703-549-5067 Call to schedule a tour. 3601 Russell Rd., Alexandria, VA Grades: Preschool-Grade 5 • Year Founded: 1959 • Religious Burgundy Farm Country Day School • Coed • Enrollment: 110 • % of Minorities: 27% • Student- Teacher Ratio: 1:6 • Entrance Exam • Grading System: A-F • burgundyfarm.org; info@burgundyfarm.org Uniforms • Foreign Language: Spanish beginning in Jr. K. • 703-960-3431 Tuition Range: $9,290 - $19,230 • Number of Computer: 1:1 3700 Burgundy Rd., Alexandria, VA • Internet Access • Enrichment Activities • Extended Day • Grades: JK-8th • Year Founded: 1946 • Coed • Enrollment: Summer Program 286 • % of Minorities: 35% • Average Class Size: 15 • Student- Grace Episcopal School fosters an enthusiasm for learning through academic excellence in a nurturing environment. Teacher Ratio: 7:1 • Entrance Exam • Foreign Languages: Students receive individual attention in small classes, and are French, Spanish beginning in JK • Tuition Range: $23,592- 28 October 2017 washingtonFAMILY.com 4955 Sunset Ln., Annandale, VA Grades: K-6th • Year Founded: 1957 • Coed • Enrollment: 75 • % of Minorities: 50% • Average Class Size: 8 • Student- Teacher Ratio: 8:1 • Grading System: A-F • Foreign Language: Spanish beginning in K • Tuition Range: $775 per month • Number of Computers: 20 • Internet Access • Enrichment Green Hedges School Activities • Extended Day • Summer Program • Additional Programs: Gymnastics, Taekwondo, Soccer greenhedges.org; kvazquez@greenhedges.org Kenwood is a charming environment to learn in. The classes 703-938-8323 are small (average of 10, maximum of 15), which offers more 415 Windover Ave., N.W., Vienna, VA one-on-one time with the teacher than your average school. Ages: 3-Grade 8 • Year Founded: 1942 • Coed • Enrollment: The students receive an individualized experience, which 1942 • % of Minorities: 61% • Average Class Size: 16 • helps them grow and learn more than is possible in a large Student-Teacher Ratio 1:8 • Entrance Exam • Grading System: classroom setting. We pride ourselves on our home-like atmo- A-F • Uniforms • Foreign Languages: French, Spanish, Latin sphere and loving faculty. beginning at age 3 • Tuition Rate: $17,280-$30,260 • Internet Open House: Access • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Extended Day • Call to schedule a tour. Summer Program At Green Hedges, we raise children who raise their hands- leport montessori aldie curious, engaged students who enjoy learning from our challenging, complete liberal arts program. Our small size leport.com/nova; aldie@leportschools.com lets us understand each student, partner with each family, and 703-810-7160 provide opportunities that lead to big, lasting benefits. 24328 Marrwood Dr., Aldie, VA Open House: Grades: Infant-Elementary • Coed • Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:3, 2017: Oct. 12, Nov. 8, Dec. 12 starting at 9 a.m. 1:6, 1:12 • Foreign Languages: Mandarin Immersion Option beginning in Preschool • Tuition: Please call school • Extended Kenwood School Day • Summer Program Please see Open House dates on website at leport.com/nova. kenwoodschool.com; alison@kenwoodschool.com inspired to learn and develop intellectually, physically and spiritually. Open House: 2017: Nov. 10, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 2018: Jan. 17, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 703-256-4711 CONTINUED ON PG. 30 washingtonFAMILY.com October 2017 29 PRIVATE SCHOOL DIRECTORY leport montessori broadlands leport.com/nova; broadlands@leportschools.com 703-810-7808 42945 Waxpool Rd., Ashburn, VA Grades: Toddler- 6th Grade • Coed • Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:6, 1:12 • Tuition: Please call school • Extended Day • Sum- mer Program Please see Open House dates on website at leport.com/nova. Leport montessori chantilly leport.com/nova; chantilly@leportschools.com 571-222-4728 4550 Walney Rd., Chantilly, VA Grades: Toddler-6th Grade • Coed • Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:6, 1:12 • Tuition: Please call school • Extended Day • Sum- mer Program Please see Open House dates on website at leport.com/nova. Leport Montessori fairfax leport.com/nova; fairfax@leportschools.com 703-810-7247 3909 Oak St., Fairfax, VA Grades: Preschool-Kindergarten • Coed • Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:6, 1:12 • Tuition: Please call school • Extended Day • Summer Program Please see Open House dates on website at leport.com/nova. leport montessori herndon 30 October 2017 washingtonFAMILY.com leport.com/nova; herndon@leportschools.com 571-222-4931 13251 Woodland Park Rd., Herndon, VA Grades: Toddler-Kindergarten • Coed • Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:6, 1:12 • Tuition: Please call school • Extended Day • Summer Program Please see Open House dates on website at leport.com/nova. Leport montessori reston leport.com/nova; reston@leportschools.com 703-810-7811 11579 Cedar Chase Rd., Herndon, VA Grades: Toddler-Kindergarten • Coed • Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:6, 1:12 • Tuition: Please call school • Extended Day • Summer Program Please see Open House dates on website at leport.com/nova. Montessori School of Cedar Lane preschoolmontessori.com; info@cedarlanemontessori.com 703-560-4379 3035 Cedar Ln., Fairfax, VA Grades: PreK-K • Year Founded: 1971 • Coed • Enrollment: 100 • Average Class Size: 25 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 • Foreign Language: Spanish • Tuition Range: $8,510-$15,810 • Internet Access • Sports • Half and Full-Day Program • Sum- mer Program • Additional Programs: Yoga Montessori School of Cedar Lane has been providing over 40 years of Montessori tradition to Northern Virginia. We offer a complete educational and social environment and utilize the 13625 Eds Dr., Herndon, VA Grades: 3-years-old -Grade 8 • Year Founded: 1983 • Coed • Enrollment: 551 • Average Class Size: 18 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 • Entrance Exam • Grading System: O/S lower, A-F upper • Foreign Language: French, Spanish, Latin beginning at age 3 • Tuition Range: $23,000-33,880 • Number of Computers: Montessori School of Mclean 501 • Internet Access • Gifted/Talented Program • Special Needs Program • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Transportation • mcleanmontessori.org Extended Day • Summer Program 703-790-1049 The Nysmith School is committed to nurturing your student’s 1711 Kirby Rd., Mclean, VA love of learning and provides rich opportunities so students Ages: 2 ½-12 • Preschool and Elementary classes • Spanish, French, Science, Drama, Music, P.E., Computer, Art • Summer develop their potential. Open House: School • Transportation Available 2017: Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Dec. 14 Open House: 2018: Jan. 18, Feb. 15, Mar. 15, April 19 Call to schedule a tour. discoveries and methods of Dr. Montessori to help the child develop more fully the potential within him. Open House: Call to schedule a tour. montessori school of northern virginia Oakcrest School msnv.org; info@msnv.org 703-256-9577 or 703-992-0255 The Montessori School of Northern Virginia (MSNV) is a lead- ing independent school in the Washington Metropolitan area providing authentic Montessori education for children ages 2 through 12 with locations in Falls Church and Annandale. Open House: Private tours from October through January. oakcrest.org; admissions@oakcrest.org 703-790-5450 1619 Crowell Rd., Vienna, VA Grades 6-12 • Year Founded: 1976 • Girls Only • Enrollment: 223 • % of Minorities 32% • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 • Entrance Exam • Grading System: A-F • Uniforms • Foreign Languages: Spanish, Latin beginning in grade 6 • Tuition Range: $24,350-$25,540 • AP Classes • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Transportation Oakcrest, an independent school, educates the whole person. Nysmith School for the Gifted nysmith.com; ebalberde@nysmith.com 703-713-3332 CONTINUED ON PG. 32 washingtonFAMILY.com October 2017 31 PRIVATE SCHOOL DIRECTORY Inspired by the teachings of the Catholic Church and the spirituality of Opus Dei, we weave together a rich liberal arts curriculum, character development, one-on-one mentoring and service to create a vibrant environment that graduates confident young women–young women who will make a dif- ference in all they choose to do. Open House: 2017: Oct. 21, 2-5 p.m. The Pavilion at BeanTree beantreelearning.com 571-223-3113 43635 Greenway Corporate Dr., Ashburn, VA The Pavilion at BeanTree in Ashburn caters to ages 5 to 14 offering an advanced accredited curriculum. Offering full day private Kindergarten, half day Kindergarten enrichment, Before/After School Programs in addition to multiple summer camp offerings for school age children, The Pavilion at BeanTree provides an unparalleled environment for academic excellence. Open House: Call to schedule a tour. 2017: Oct. 9, Nov. 5, Dec. 3 Reston Montessori School restonmontessori.com; office@restonmontessori.com 703-481-2922 1928 Isaac Newton Sq. West, Reston, VA Grades: Infant-6th • Year Founded: 1986 • Coed • Enrollment: 200+ • Average Class Size: 24 • Uniforms: K and up • Foreign Language: French beginning at Toddler • Number of Com- puters: 12 • Internet Access • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Extended Day • Summer Program • Additional Programs: Music, PE, Art Open House: Call to schedule a tour. Virginia Academy virginia-academy.com; admissions@virginia-academy.org 571-209-5500 19790 Ashburn Rd., Ashburn, VA Grades: Pre K – 12th • Year Founded: 1997 • Religious • Coed • Enrollment: 500 • Average Class Size: 18 • Student to Teacher Ratio: 9:1 • Grading System: A-F • Foreign Languages: Spanish, French beginning in Kindergarten • Pinecrest School Tuition Range: $9,200-$18,000 • Internet Access • AP Classes • Gifted/Talented Program • Learning Disabled Program • pinecrestschool.org; admissions@pinecrestschool.org Special Needs Program • Enrichment Activities • Sports • 703-354-3446 Extended Day • Summer Program • International Student • 7209 Quiet Cove, Annandale, VA Leadership Development Grades: Preschool-6th • Year Founded: 1957 • Coed • En- Virginia Academy is a dually accredited, college prep rollment: 72 • % of Minorities: 32% • Average Class Size: 9 Christian school for students age 2 through 12th grade. • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 • Grading System: Number • Beginning in preschool, students are challenged to excel Foreign Language: Spanish beginning in Preschool • Tuition at their highest level while being given the attention and Range: $7,450-$15,300 • Number of Computers: 20 • Internet support needed to perform. Christian character development, Access • Enrichment Activities • Extended Day • Summer a life-long love for learning, and a desire and ability to make Program • Additional Programs: Community Service Club a positive impact in the world are the desired outcomes for Small classes, hands-on curriculum emphasizes problem-solving every student. With an advanced curriculum and a staff fully and critical-thinking skills. Individualized approach; each child committed to each child's success, students flourish in an grows academically, socially and emotionally within caring and environment of great expectation and care. positive environment. Summer camp. Before- and after-care. Open House: Open House: 2017: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month from 9 a.m.-Noon 2017: Nov. 10, 12:30-2:30 p.m. 2018: Jan. 20, 10 a.m.-Noon 2018: Jan. 20, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Feb. 11, 1-4 p.m.; Mar. 18, 1-4 p.m.; April 21, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Westminster School westminsterschool.com; admissions@westminsterschool.com 703-256-3620 rma.edu; admission@rma.edu 3819 Gallows Rd., Annandale, VA 540-636-5200 or 800-272-1172 Grades: Pre-K-8 • Year Founded: 1962 • Coed • Enrollment: 200 Academy Dr., Front Royal, VA 270 • Average Class Size: 14 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Grades: 6-12 • Year Founded: 1892 • Religious • Coed • to 18:1 • Entrance Exam • Uniforms • Foreign Languages: Enrollment: 305 •% of Minorities: 32% • Average Class Size: French, Latin beginning in K • Tuition Range: $10,926-$23,466 13-15 • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 • Entrance Exam • Grading • Internet Access • Enrichment Activities • Sports • Trans- System: A-F • Foreign Languages: German, Spanish, French portation • Extended Day • Summer Program • Drama • beginning age 8 • Tuition Range: $15,972-$36,156 • Number of Arts • Orchestra • Daily PE • Odyssey of the Mind • Math Computers: 585 • Internet Access • AP Classes • Enrichment Counts • Science Olympiad Activities • Sports • Summer Program • Flight Program • Air Westminster School provides a unique elementary education Force Junior ROTC based on a classical curriculum, accelerated academics en- Randolph-Macon Academy focuses on preparing students hanced by the arts and an emphasis on personal responsibility for college through rigorous academics and Air Force JROTC. and good character. Students enjoy small classes taught by The 59 graduates of the Class of 2017 were offered nearly $6 teachers who specialize in their field. million in college scholarship offers and 242 acceptances to Open House: 145 different colleges and universities. 2017: Preschool - Oct. 13; K-8 - Oct. 11, Nov. 12 Open House: 2018: Preschool - Jan. 12, April 20; K-8 - Jan. 10 Randolph-Macon Academy 32 October 2017 washingtonFAMILY.com What Does An Extraordinary Education Look Like? A program inspired by global best practices. An array of challenging, foundational courses in math, science, and humanities, plus coursework like Mandarin, logic, engineering, and the performing arts. Passionate teachers with expertise in their subject matter. And students who are inspired daily to perform at the highest international levels. For an extraordinary education, look no further than BASIS Independent McLean, a Preschool–Grade 12 private school in Tysons Corner entering its second year as a joyful learning community. Apply now for the 2018–19 school year and attend an upcoming informational event to learn more. Learn more at basisindependent.com/family October 18th, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM November 15th, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM December 10th, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM PreK–12 Private School 8000 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102 (703) 854 1253 1709_056 washingtonFAMILY.com October 2017 33 mom review: M is for Monster Educational Boxes M is for Monster is dubbed “Preschool in a Box” and delivers four weeks of activities to those who sign up for a monthly subscription. The four activities we tested included one about flags, the beach, the dentist and watermelon – all fun things for a child (yes, even the dentist). These educational activities are designed to allow children to practice math skills, gross and fine motor skills, letter recognition and cognitive development, among other things. My children loved the coloring activities that accompanied each week, really appreciated the beach ball game (any time we let them throw a ball in the house it is a win in their book!) and enjoyed learning how to properly brush their teeth. In week one, the lesson was about flags. The kids select various flag stickers and count each sticker as they match them to the number on a card. My 3-year-old loved counting all the stickers and doling them out to his little sister. We also talked to them about what country the flag was for, but this generally went over their heads. The passport activity is also a fun way to document special places over a period of time – school, the park, the ice cream store – particularly if you start it at the beginning of a busy travel season when the family is going to be out and about a lot. In our case, it didn’t really work as intended, 34  October 2017  washingtonFAMILY.com all the accessories one needs to clean their teeth. We went over each item with the kids, although this part was less engaging for them. but they still liked having the passport and covering it with stickers. The beach ball game was fun for our whole family and was the most engaging out of any of the activities. Sitting in a circle, we passed the ball back-and-forth to each other and made it a game. While we passed the ball, we said the next letter in the alphabet, which made practicing letters fun for my little one. We also played beach ball BINGO, and that was a fun game my 3-year-old had not yet learned. It is a pretty simple board, so it makes learning the game easy for little ones. The week of the dental activity was fun and timely since we are nearing our first appointment at the dentist. We practiced counting the teeth, My oldest child, who is 3 ½-years-old, got far more from this activity set than my 20-month-old based on the activities included, and even then, some activities struggled to keep my older child’s attention. For example, the fourth week we were supposed to glue watermelon seeds onto a paper watermelon. While he loved the opportunity to use glue, he lost interest after a few of the seeds and declared his watermelon finished. Overall, my kids looked forward to these activities as something new and different from their normal toys and games. And I love activities that turn fun play into a learning opportunity. The kids were interested in participating and seeing what was included in each game. 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Between the colors and the cool weather, attending outdoor festivals and activities is a must this season. We’ve rounded up fifteen of our favorite upcoming fall festivals. Bring your friends, your family and for some of these - your dog! 1. Oakland Autumn Glory Festival • Oct. 11-15 | Visit visitdeepcreek. com/50th-annual-autumn-glory- festival for more info. • Oakland, MD Celebrate the beauty of fall at the annual Oakland Autumn Glory Festival in Oakland, MD. Voted as one of the ‘Top 50 Small Towns with the Best Fall Foliage’ by Good Housekeeping, there is something for everyone to enjoy. This five-day celebration consists of parades, live music, art exhibits, shopping, food and so much more! 2. All Things Go Fall Classic • Oct. 6-8 | Visit allthingsgofallclassic.com/for 38  October 2017  washingtonFAMILY.com Baltimore, MD Great beer, great food and great times! Das Best Oktoberfest offers over 150 international, domestic, and local beers, wines and Schnapps. Live oompah bands, fun contests and tons of chances to win prizes. lineup and ticket info. • Union Market, 1309 5th St., NE, D.C. From the shining sun ‘til the glowing moon, anything goes at this fall festival in Washington, D.C. A slew of artists like Galantis, Foster the People and Bleachers will bring their feel-good sounds to compete with the sound of rustling leaves and enthusiastic fans. Local D.C. chefs will also be there to cook you up some delicious flavor to keep you fueled throughout the festival. 3. Das Best Oktoberfest • Oct. 14, Noon-2 p.m. VIP admission 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Visit dasbestoktoberfest.com for more info. • M&T Bank Stadium Lots 4. Fairfax Fall Festival • Oct. 14, 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. free admission. • Old Town Fairfax 3999 University Dr., Fairfax, VA Come celebrate the 41st annual Fairfax Fall Festival. What began as a small art market has turned into a festival with over 400 vendors including arts and crafts, gourmet food, live entertainment and children’s activities. Fun for all ages! 5. Cox Farms Fall Festival • Sept. 22-Oct. 31 | Visit coxfarms.com for more info. Fall Festival Page 40 The Center for Ballet Arts, Inc. 3955 Pender Drive, Suite 105 Fairfax, VA 22030 703.273.5344 • thecenterballetarts.com ! ! ! Fashion Design 703-836-2277 • gymboreeclasses.com Alexandria, Burke, Chantilly. Sewing Video & Film Production Digital Photography ! ! ! 4805 Saint Elmo Ave. Bethesda, MD 20814 (240) 800-4916 creative-youth.com CLASSES CAMPS BIRTHDAY PARTIES washingtonFAMILY.com  October 2017  39 Fall Festival from Page 38 • 15621 Braddock Rd. Centreville, VA Looking for a fun-filled day? The most beloved fall celebration is here. Complete with giant slides, hayrides, petting zoo and the famous Cox Farms apple cider. Don’t forget to check out the Fields of Fear for a spooky night! 6. Taste of DC • Oct. 7-8, Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Taste After Dark 7 p.m.-10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. • Visit thetasteofdc.org for more info. • Lot 8 at the festival grounds of RFK Stadium, 2400 East Capitol St., SE, Washington, D.C. Bringing food and family together since 1989, Taste of DC is a deliciously packed weekend bringing you all that D.C. has to offer. This culinary festival is a cultural gathering of the best local food in the nation’s capital. Don’t miss the chili eating championship on Saturday! 7. Boo at the Zoo • Oct. 20-22, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Visit nationalzoo.si.edu/events/ boo-zoo for more info. • 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington, D.C. The National Zoo’s annual Boo at the Zoo is fun for the whole family. Enjoy some treats, animal demonstrations and magicians. Let the little one dress up and have after-hours access to the Great Ape House, Think Tank, Great Cats Circle and so much more! 8. Northern Virginia Brewfest • Oct 21-22, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Visit novabrewfest.com for more info. • 7700 Bull Run Dr. Centreville, VA Enjoy the fine tastings of local 40  October 2017  washingtonFAMILY.com breweries from the Northern Virginia, D.C., Maryland and the Pennsylvania area all in one location. Compete in the cornhole tournament or enjoy the TV tent. And for the kids, there is a moon bounce, face painter, balloon twister and a family area. At the Northern Virginia Brewfest there is plenty of beer, food and entertainment to go around. Visit the Patuxent National Wildlife for crafts, live music, live animals and tram tours! All ages are welcome. Refreshments are available for purchase. 9. Flavors of Fall 13. Fall Jubilee • Oct. 7-8, Noon-11 p.m. free admission. • 11900 Market St., Reston, VA Sample all of Reston’s favorite fall menus at the Flavors of Fall festival at Reston Town Center. Friends, family, children and pets are all welcome! Enjoy live music, the pumpkin 5K run, cornhole tournament and so many activities for the kids. This is an event that the whole family will love. 10. VA StrEats Trucktoberfest • Oct. 28 | Visit vastreats.com for more info. • G. Pfitzner Stadium, Woodbridge, VA Pair some of the best truck food with the best brews this fall at the VA StrEats Trucktoberfest. Try new beers from some of the best breweries around the world and new foods from some of the best food trucks in the D.C. area. 11. Pumpkin Village Fall Festival • Sept. 16-Nov. 7 | Visit pumpkinfestleesburg.com for more info. • 19270 James Monroe Hwy. Leesburg, VA Pumpkin Village Fall Festival at Leesburg Animal Park is a must this fall season. With tons of great performers, games, animals and pumpkins - who wouldn’t have fun? There is so much to do and to see at this fall-filled event. 12. Wildlife Festival • Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. free admission. • 10901 Sc1arlet Tanager Loop Laurel, MD • Oct. 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. free admission. The annual Fall Jubilee is held in the Historic Downtown Manassas. The Jubilee includes an assortment of crafts, live entertainment and a wine and beer garden. Get a head start on your holiday shopping with over 100 vendors! 14. Columbus Day Parade • Oct. 8 | Visit promotioncenterforlittleitaly.org for more info. Join the longest-running parade and commemoration held by Baltimore’s Italian community. For over 127 years, the Columbus Day parade has brought together schools, cultural dancers, civic and community groups alike. Enjoy live music and an entertaining event. 15. Graves Mountain Apple Harvest Fest • Oct. 7-8, Oct. 14-15, Oct. 21- 22, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Free admission. • 3626 Old Blue Ridge Turnpike, Syria, VA Come and see a breathtaking view at Graves Mountain this fall. Live Bluegrass music, arts and crafts vendors, hayrides, and horseback riding, are just a few of the activities available. 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Harrison St., Suite 1-LL • Arlington, VA 22207 & present M anassas B allet t heatre in with The Manassas Ballet Theatre Orchestra December 14-23 Twelve shows to choose from Group tickets starting at only $25 Information on ticket discounts, MBT, and the affiliated Academy: 703-257-1811 10960 George Mason Circle Manassas, VA 20110 manassasballet.org www.hyltoncenter.org (888) 945-2468 @manassasballettheatre MBT is funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Virginia Commission of the Arts, Prince William County, and the City of Manassas washingtonFAMILY.com  October 2017  41 8 Easy Treats Whether you need some festive baking inspiration for an upcoming party, or if you just want to get your family in the spooky spirit, try out one of these chillingly sweet Halloween treats! Ziploc bag and cut a corner to create a squeezing tube (wanting the hole to be very small to draw on spider legs). 9. Draw on the spider legs using the melted chocolate. 10. Enjoy! (SOURCE: TASTEBETTERFROMSCRATCH.COM) Chocolate Chip Spider Cookies Mummy Brownies Ingredients: • 1 box of brownie mix • White chocolate melts • Candy eyes Instructions: 1. Bake the brownies according to the instructions on the box. 2. Melt the white chocolate melts in the microwave. 3. Pour the melted chocolate into a Ziploc bag and cut a small opening in the corner. 4. Once the brownies have cooled, pour the melted white chocolate in a zig zag motion. 5. Place candy eyes onto icing before icing dries. 6. Enjoy! (SOURCE: PRETTYPROVIDENCE.COM) 42 October 2017 washingtonFAMILY.com Ingredients: • 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour • ½ teaspoon baking soda • ½ teaspoon salt • 1½ sticks melted and cooled until warm • 1 cup brown sugar • ½ cup granulated sugar • 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract • 2 cups of chocolate chips Instructions: 1. Heat oven to 325 degrees F. 2. Mix together the flour, salt and baking soda in one bowl. 3. In a separate bowl, mix together the butter and sugar. 4. Once the butter and sugar is well blended, add the egg, egg yolk and vanilla. 5. Stir in the dry ingredients and mix until it’s all combined, then gently stir in the chocolate chips until the dough is soft. 6. Roll the dough into small balls and place on a cookie sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes. 7. Once cookies are done baking, place a couple chocolate chips on the top of the cookie, point side up. 8. Melt additional chocolate chips in the microwave and pour into a Witch Finger Pretzels Ingredients: • 1 bag of pretzel rods • Green candy melts • Black food dye • Sliced almonds Instructions: 1. Melt the green candy melts in the microwave and pour into a tall glass. 2. Dip each pretzel into the melted green candy melts and place onto a cookie sheet. 3. While the pretzel rods are still wet, push a sliced almond into the candy melts on the top of the pretzel rod. 4. With a toothpick, add lines onto the witches fingers to create knuckles. 5. Wait until dry, then paint the almond slices with the black food dye. 6. Let dry and enjoy! (SOURCE: CRAFTYMORNING.COM) TREATS PAGE 44 Care For Children International, Inc. Dr. Ronald S. Federici, ABPN, ABMP, FPPR, Clinical Director Board Certified Developmental-Pediatric Neuropsychologist • • • • • • • • • • • • • • International Expert in Neuropsychological Evaluation and Treatment, with a specialty in Internationally Adopted Children. 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With the black icing create the eyes, nose and mouth. (SOURCE: PAINT-ME-PINK.COM) 3. Boo Bark Ingredients: • 3 cups of orange candy melts • MARS fun sized candy bars • 1 pack of M&M’s • Candy corn • Candy eyes • Halloween sprinkles Instructions: 1. Melt the orange candy melts in the microwave for about 1-2 minutes. 2. Spread the melted candy in a lined cookie sheet. 3. Chop up the fun sized candy bars and evenly place them on the top of the melted orange candy. 4. Add in M&M’s, sprinkles, candy corn, candy eyes, and any other Halloween candies. 5. Put in the refrigerator and let cool until bark is solid. 6. Enjoy! (SOURCE: EAZYPEAZYMEALZ.COM) Rice Krispie Pumpkins Ingredients: • 6 cups of Rice Krispies cereal • ¼ cup of butter • 4 cups of mini marshmallows • Orange food coloring • Black frosting pen • Green frosting pen • Pretzel sticks Instructions: 1. Melt the butter in the microwave. Add the marshmallows and several drops of orange food coloring and mix well until marshmallows are completely melted. 2. Add the Rice Krispies and mix very well. 3. Insert a pretzel into the top of the Rice Krispie balls. 4. Form the Rice Krispies into balls and let cool for about 30-45 minutes. 5. With the black frosting pen draw the face of a pumpkin and with the green icing draw the vines on the top of the pumpkin. 6. Let dry and enjoy! (SOURCE: SHEKNOWS.COM) Candy Corn Milkshakes Jack Skellington Cupcakes Ingredients: • 1 box of cake mix • 1 container of white icing • 1 container of black icing Instructions: 1. Bake the cupcakes according to the instructions on the box. 2. Once the cupcakes have cooled, spread the white icing all over. 3. Pour the black icing into a Ziploc bag 44 October 2017 washingtonFAMILY.com Ingredients: • 1 quart vanilla icecream • 1 quart orange sherbet • Whipped cream • Yellow food coloring • Halloween sprinkles Instructions: 1. 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