OCTOBER
2018 TABLE OF contents
ON THE COVER:
Teacher and Students
at Oakcrest School in
Vienna, VA
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18 Parent-Teacher Confidence: 4 Cs for a Successful Conference
p. 10-12
“With some basic tips, communicating with your child’s teacher can be a fulfilling and
beneficial means to a successful academic year for your child.”
Michelle Blanchard Ardillo
COLUMNS: The First Word
p. 7
The Last Word
p. 48
Lifelong Links: Connecting Girls and Minorities to Computer Science p. 14-15
“Computer science isn’t just sitting behind a desk and coding, it’s about impacting
the world.”
Alex Rychwalsk
RESOURCES: 3 Math Struggles for Kids with ADHD and Strategies to Help
p. 18-19
“ADHD and math don’t seem to be a ‘natural’ fit, and there are various factors that go
into why math is so difficult for kids with ADHD.”
Christine Rosenfeld
Montessori
p. 28
Birthday/Parties
p. 49
Family Calendar
p. 51
Classifieds
p. 54
GUIDES: QUICK
READS The Unhealthy Truth
Local Fall Festivals
Writing Skills for College Success
The Playground Workout
Mom Review: Spirit Equestrian
Fall Family Fitness
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p. 47
Specialized Learning
p. 20
Private School Directory
p. 33