children ages 2 through 12. Our mission is to inspire and guide SPRING BILINGUAL MONTESSORI
children to love learning, to love one another and to love the world ACADEMY
around them.

NYSMITH SCHOOL FOR THE GIFTED
nysmith.com; ebalberds@nysmith.com 703-713-3332
13625 EDS Dr., Herndon, VA
Ages: 3-Grade 8
The award winning Nysmith School for the Gifted is committed to
making school fun. We nurture your student’s love of learning and
help your child learn to their potential. Our 1:9 ratio allows us to
differentiate the academic program up to 4 grade levels above grade.

PINECREST SCHOOL
pinecrestschool.org; admissions@pinecrestschool.org
703-354-3446 7209 Quiet Cove, Annandale, VA
Ages: 3-12
Grades: PK-Grade 6
Hours: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

Stimulating preschool program for 3- & 4-year olds includes Spanish,
music & P.E enrichment classes. Special presentations and field trips,
too. Before- & after-care until 6 p.m. Nurturing curiosity, confidence
and a love of learning since 1957.

Open House:
2018: Nov. 12, 12:30-2 p.m., Dec. 9, 1-4 p.m.

2018: Jan. 13, 1-4 p.m.; Feb. 10, 1-4 p.m.*; March 10, 1-4 p.m.

*The open house on Sunday, February 10, is for prospective school
families to learn more about our school as well as prospective camp
families to learn more about our summer camp.

RANDOLPH-MACON ACADEMY
spring-bilingual.org; info@spring-bilingual.org
301-962-7262 3514 Plyers Mill Rd., Kensington, MD
Ages: 2-6
Hours: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

Since 1967, Spring Bilingual Montessori Academy (SBMA) has
protected and encouraged children, and at the same time challenged
and stretched them to the limits of their intellect and imaginations.

Children arrive at SBMA as two year olds, barely out of diapers, and
leave after kindergarten at the age of six: confident, assured and well-
educated, possessing qualities of mind and character which serve
them well as they continue to learn and achieve. Within the walls
of our school children become literate and numerate. They develop
pride in their own accomplishments and respect for the talents of
their classmates. This is, above all, where children learn how it feels
to do one’s best work, and to have the effort as well as the product
recognized and celebrated.

Open House:
2018: Nov. 3, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

2019: Jan. 5, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

SUNSET HILLS MONTESSORI SCHOOL
sunsethillsmontessori.com 703-476-7477
11180 Ridge Heights Rd., Reston, VA
Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Open House:
Sept. 23, 2-4 p.m.

WESTMINSTER SCHOOL
westminsterschool.com; admissions@westminsterschool.com
703-256-3620 3819 Gallows Rd., Annandale, VA
Grades: Preschool-Grade 8
Ages: 3-14
Hours: 7 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Activities: Music, Art, Drama, Daily PE, Chess, Chorus, Orchestra, Clubs
Randolph-Macon Academy: a co-ed college-prep boarding and day Field Trips: Multiple field trips per year
rma.edu; admission@rma.edu
540-636-5484 200 Academy Dr., Front Royal, VA
Grades: 6-12, Postgraduate
Activities: Flight Program, Air Force JROTC, Drama, Band, Chorus, Drill
Team, 18 Varsity Sports
school on a 135-acre campus.

Students experience "The Power of Rise" as they engage in an academic
program that encourages innovative thinking, creative leadership, and
collaborative problem-solving, in an environment that emphasizes
responsibility and accountability.

Open House:
Oct. 8, Nov. 12, Dec. 2
RESTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL
restonmontessori.com; office@restonmontessori.com 703-481-2922
1928 Isaac Newton Sq., W, Reston, VA
Ages: 3 months-12 years
Full day/half day programs.

French, Music, PE, Summer Camp, Academic Therapy services.

THE SIENA SCHOOL
thesienaschool.org; info@thesiennaschool.org 301-244-3600
1300 Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring, MD
Westminster School provides a unique Preschool-Middle School
education based on a classical curriculum; accelerated academics
enhanced by the arts; and an emphasis on personal responsibility
and good character. Students enjoy small classes taught by teachers
who specialize in their field.

Open House:
2018: Preschool- Grade 8 – Oct. 17th, 6-7:30 p.m., Nov. 12th, 9-10:30
a.m.; Preschool only – Oct. 12th, 9:30-11 a.m.

2019: Preschool- Grade 8 – Jan. 15th, 9-10:30 a.m.; Preschool only –
Apr. 12th, 9:30-11 a.m.

Enrichment/Extracurricular Activities
ACTING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
afyp.org; mary@afyp.org
703-554-4931 The Siena School provides highly individualized, research-based, Fairfax, VA
multisensory instruction and curriculum-related field trips. Our Celebrating over 20 years of fun, challenging classes for ages 5 -
students develop critical thinking skills and acquire the tools and
strategies needed to become successful and independent learners,
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prepared for college.

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