OPEN HOUSE EVENTS

We welcome you to join us for an Open House to learn more about our enriched Preschool Program and facility. At each Open House, you will have the opportunity to learn more about our enriched curriculum, meet members of Montclare’s Leadership Team and ask questions.

Currently Scheduled Open House Events:

Given the current situation with COVID-19, All Open-House dates are currently suspended until further notice.

Tuesday, April 7, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Wednesday, May 6, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Wednesday June 24, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Wednesday, July 15, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

In order to register for an OPEN HOUSE you will need to create an account with Ravenna Solutions, our online application database. You do not need to apply in order to register with Ravenna and attend an Open House. Please create your account here.

Each Open House will not last more than 90 minutes. Open Houses are either at 9:00 AM or 6:00 PM. If you have any questions, please contact our Admissions Office.

Parenting Workshops

APR – All dates temporarily suspended due to COVID-19
1

WED 4/1/20, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

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Toilet Training: Balance Between Laissez-Faire & Pressure w/ SOHO Parenting

Calling all parents interested in learning strategies on toilet training!

Please join us in welcoming back Lisa Spiegel, MA, LMHC, from the Soho Parenting Center who, in this workshop, will share her wonderful and insightful approach to helping little ones (and their parents!) on the journey to being toilet trained.

This workshop will not last more than 90 minutes.

MEET THE SPECIALISTS 19-20

PAST EVENTS 

FEB
20

THURS 2/20/20, 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM

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Music with Montclare Children’s School’s Noel Cohen

Please join us for a fun music class with our very own Noel Cohen. We encourage you to bring your child to experience the magic that Noel has with children as he sings and strums his guitar.

For children 5 and under, accompanied by an adult. This class will not last more than 30 minutes.

JAN
23

THURS 1/23/20, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

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Movement with Montclare Children’s School’s Lindsay Andretta

Please join us for a fun movement class with our very own Lindsay Andretta. We encourage you to bring your child to experience the movement magic that Lindsay has with her fun movement curriculum!

For children 5 and under, accompanied by an adult. This class will not last more than 30 minutes.

FEB
5

WED 2/5/20, 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM

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Movement with Montclare Children’s School’s Lindsay Andretta

Please join us for a fun movement class with our very own Lindsay Andretta. We encourage you to bring your child to experience the movement magic that Lindsay has with her fun movement curriculum!

For children 5 and under, accompanied by an adult. This class will not last more than 30 minutes.

DEC
10

TUES 12/10/19, 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM

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Library with Montclare Children’s School’s Lindsay Andretta

Please join us for a fun library class with our very own Lindsay Andretta. We encourage you to bring your child to experience the magic that Lindsay has as she graces the children with her storytelling expertise.

For children 5 and under, accompanied by an adult. This class will not last more than 30 minutes.

NOV
19

TUES, 11/19/19, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM

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Art with Montclare Children’s School’s Janae Ramirez

Please join us for a fun and creative art class in our with our very own Janae Ramirez. We encourage you to bring your child to experience the artistic creativity that Janae has in our gorgeous art studio!

For children 5 and under, accompanied by an adult. This class will not last more than 30 minutes.

OCT
10

THURS, 10/10/19, 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM

RSVP

Music with Montclare Children’s School’s Noel Cohen

Please join us for a fun music class with our very own Noel Cohen. We encourage you to bring your child to experience the magic that Noel has with children as he sings and strums his guitar.

For children 5 and under, accompanied by an adult. This class will not last more than 30 minutes.

SEPT
24

TUES 9/24/19, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM

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Join us for a complimentary trial Curious Crocs class!

MONTCLARE CURIOUS CROCS is for children ages 12 to 24 months who are just beginning to test their independence, by toddling to and from their caregivers as they discover the world around them. Curious Crocs gently encourages this budding independence by providing a classroom space, for safe exploration, with the support of our experienced staff and in the presence of a trusted grown-up.

Curious Crocs classes are much shorter than our typical day at Montclare, and do not involve having children separate from their grown-up.

SEPT
24

TUES 9/24/19, 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM

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Join us for a complimentary trial Curious Crocs class!

MONTCLARE CURIOUS CROCS is for children ages 12 to 24 months who are just beginning to test their independence, by toddling to and from their caregivers as they discover the world around them. Curious Crocs gently encourages this budding independence by providing a classroom space, for safe exploration, with the support of our experienced staff and in the presence of a trusted grown-up.

Curious Crocs classes are much shorter than our typical day at Montclare, and do not involve having children separate from their grown-up.

SEPT
26

THURS 9/26/19, 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM

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Join us for a complimentary trial Curious Crocs class!

MONTCLARE CURIOUS CROCS is for children ages 12 to 24 months who are just beginning to test their independence, by toddling to and from their caregivers as they discover the world around them. Curious Crocs gently encourages this budding independence by providing a classroom space, for safe exploration, with the support of our experienced staff and in the presence of a trusted grown-up.

Curious Crocs classes are much shorter than our typical day at Montclare, and do not involve having children separate from their grown-up.

SEPT
26

THURS 9/26/19, 1:20 PM – 2:35 PM

RSVP

Join us for a complimentary trial Curious Crocs class!

MONTCLARE CURIOUS CROCS is for children ages 12 to 24 months who are just beginning to test their independence, by toddling to and from their caregivers as they discover the world around them. Curious Crocs gently encourages this budding independence by providing a classroom space, for safe exploration, with the support of our experienced staff and in the presence of a trusted grown-up.

Curious Crocs classes are much shorter than our typical day at Montclare, and do not involve having children separate from their grown-up.

JUNE
5

WED 6/22/19, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

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Movement with Montclare Children’s School’s Lindsay Andretta

For children 5 and under, accompanied by an adult. This class will not last more than 30 minutes.

MAY
22

WED 5/22/19, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

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Library with Montclare Children’s School’s Lindsay Andretta

For children 5 and under, accompanied by an adult. This class will not last more than 30 minutes.

MAY
29

FRI 5/29/19, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

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WE RULE: Finding Your Career Path After Parenthood

Are you considering a return to work after a parenthood-related absence, or hoping to reposition yourself in your career given the new demands in your life? Join us for coffee, sweet treats and a Q and A style conversation with Uma founder and CEO (and mom of Reia in the Koala Room), Rita Kakati Shah.

Rita is an award-winning gender, diversity, inclusion and career strategist, speaker and advisor to Fortune 500 companies. She is the Founder and CEO of Uma, an international platform empowering women returning to work, through networking events, workshops, and curated job placements.

This workshop will not last more than 90 minutes.

MAY
7

TUES, 5/7/19, 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM

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Art with Montclare Children’s School’s Janae Ramirez & Julia Zak

For children 5 and under, accompanied by an adult. This class will not last more than 30 minutes.

APRIL
24

WED 4/24/19, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

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Lost In The Instant: Finding Focus and Connection in an Age of Overload and Distraction

Please join us for a distracting evening as we welcome MAGGIE JACKSON an award-winning author and journalist known for her penetrating writings on social trends, particularly technology’s impact on humanity. Her acclaimed book “Distracted” sparked a global conversation on the steep costs to our tech-centric, attention-deficient modern lives.

This workshop will not last more than 90 minutes.

APRIL
2

TUES 4/2/19, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

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Toilet Training: Balance between Laissez-Faire & Pressure with SOHO Parenting

Calling all parents interested in learning strategies on toilet training!

Please join us in welcoming back Lisa Spiegel, MA, LMHC, from the Soho Parenting Center who, in this workshop, will share her wonderful and insightful approach to helping little ones (and their parents!) on the journey to being toilet trained.

This workshop will not last more than 90 minutes.

FEB
20

WED 2/20/19, 2:15 PM – 3:00 PM

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Family Concert with Stuart Stotts!

Stuart is an author, storyteller, educator, and songwriter. He’s sung with and performed for kids and families in schools, libraries, and community settings around the world since 1984. Stuart is a Kennedy Center teaching artist and a frequent presenter at educational events, keynoting conferences and leading workshops for early childhood and elementary school teachers, librarians, and social service professionals around the country.

JAN
16

WED 1/16/19, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

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Raising Cain: Protecting Emotional Lives of Boys!

Please join us in welcoming our first Speaker Series Speaker, Dr. Michael Thompson who will be conducting a workshop based on his critically acclaimed book RAISING CAIN and the importance of raising boys in today’s world.

PAST EVENTS 2017-18

MAY
31

THURS, 5/31/18, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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More Wine, Less Whine

There’s no manual for parenting, but there is something better – The Successful Child’s Whine and Wine Party!

MAY
17

THURS, 5/17/18, 9:00 aM – 10:30 aM

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Boundaries & Discipline: Setting Appropriate Limits for Today’s Children

We welcome back Julie Ross, M.A. Executive Director of Parenting Horizons to speak about boundaries.

This workshop will not last more than 90 minutes.

APRIL
24

TUES 4/24/18, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

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Toilet Training: Balance Between Laissez-Faire & Pressure w/ SOHO Parenting

Calling all parents interested in learning strategies for toilet training!

Please join us in welcoming back Lisa Spiegel, MA, LMHC, from the Soho Parenting Center.

APRIL
19

THURS, 4/19/18, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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Screenagers: Growing up in The Digital Age

PLEASE JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL SCREENING OF SCREENAGERS – Watch the Preview HERE

GROWING UP IN THE DIGITAL AGE

FOLLOWING THE FILM, WE WILL BE HAVING AN OPEN FORUM DISCUSSION/Q&A WITH MONTCLARE PARENT DR. VIVIAN MOUGIOS.

This workshop will not last more than 90 minutes.

MARCH
13

TUES, 3/13/18, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

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Healthy Sleep: Establishing and Maintaining Good Habits

Lisa Spiegel from Soho Parenting shares professional guidance about creating and maintaining a long-lasting sleep structure for your family.

This workshop will not last more than 90 minutes.

FEB
21

WED, 2/21/18, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

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Helping Children Develop Empathy & Social Competence

Jean Schreiber, M.S. in Ed., returns to help us figure out how to teach children the art of reciprocal relationships?

JAN
23

TUES, 1/23/18, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

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Are Boys Aggressive? Are Girls Mean?

We welcome Julie Ross, M.A. Executive Director of Parenting Horizons to speak about when boys are aggressive, and girls are mean, it’s helpful for parents to be fluent in the language of children and capable of translating behavior into words.

DEC
8

FRI, 12/8/17, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

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Questions, Comments, Concerns? An open forum with Behavioral Specialist Dr. Marcie

We welcome back Dr. Marcie Beigel to answer anonymous questions regarding your small being.
Send your questions to DTandet@montclareschool.org by Wed. 11/29 to ensure you get answers!

This workshop will not last more than 90 minutes.

NOV
6

MON, 11/6/17, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

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Siblings without Rivalry with Parent Educator and Coach, Shelly MacDonald (Based on the bestselling book by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish)

PAST EVENTS 2016-17

MAY
15

MON, 5/15/17, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

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Fostering Self-Esteem: Fostering Self-Esteem: Please join us for a workshop with Early Childhood Educational Consultant, Jean Schreiber M.S.

MAY
3

WED, 5/3/17, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

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How do we find balance between work and family? Tired and Stressed? Come join Patti Sayre, LCSW and School Psychologist as we discuss and share how to create more balance in your family/ work life.

PattiSayre is a Licensed Social Worker and Certified School Psychologist. She brings to her work a unique and special combination of knowledge, education and 30 years of professional experience.

This workshop will not last more than 90 minutes.

APRIL
18

TUES, 4/18/17, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

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Toilet Training: Balance Between Laissez-Faire & Pressure w/ SOHO Parenting
Calling all parents interested in learning strategies on toilet training! Please join us in welcoming back Lisa Spiegel, MA, LMHC, from the Soho Parenting Center who, in this workshop, will share her wonderful and insightful approach to helping little ones (and their parents!) on the journey to being toilet trained. This workshop will not last more than 90 minutes.

FEB
22

THURS, 2/22/17, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

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Kindness and Mindfulness Curriculum at Sesame Street, with Dr. Rosemarie T. Truglio.

Sesame Street is a curriculum-driven show that is based on a comprehensive whole-child preschool curriculum. Our mission is to help kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.

Rosemarie T. Truglio, Ph.D. is the Senior Vice President of Curriculum and Content at Sesame Workshop. Dr. Truglio is responsible for the development of the interdisciplinary curriculum on which Sesame Street is based and oversees content development across platforms (e.g., television, publishing, toys, home video, and theme park activities).

JAN
31

TUE, 1/31/17, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Maia Goss Founder of Gimme the Good Stuff will speak on Non-Toxic/Healthy Eating.

Maia founded Gimme the Good Stuff in 2009, with the mission of helping conscientious but overwhelmed moms easily understand the potential risks of a range of kids’ products, and giving them access to safe alternatives.

JAN
19

THURS, 1/19, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & How to Listen So Kids Will Talk

Parent Educator and Coach, Shelly MacDonald will address: How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & How to Listen So Kids Will Talk

NOV
2

WED, 11/2, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Patti Sayre L.C.S.W HOW TO HANDLE TECHNOLOGY WITH YOUR PRESCHOOLER: Screen time and to bond with your little one without technology.This workshop will not last more than 90 minutes.

OCT

11

TUES, 10/11, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Dr. Marcie addresses Parents & Teachers: Tantrums, Power Struggle, Behavior
(For Montclare Families and Staff only)

SEPT

21

SOHO Parenting: Director Jean Kunhardt discusses Your Preschooler’s Schedule: How Much is Too Much?