OPEN HOUSE EVENTS

We welcome you to join us for an Open House to learn more about our enriched Preschool Program and facility. Each event is hosted by Ashley Warren, Director of Admissions. You will have the opportunity to learn more about our enriched curriculum, meet members of Montclare’s Leadership Team and ask questions.

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.

MONTHLY SPEAKER SERIES

CURIOUS CROC TRIAL CLASS 18-19

SEPT
25

TUES 9/25/18, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM

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Curious Croc Trial Class

SEPT
25

TUES 9/25/18, 1:20 PM – 2:35 PM

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Curious Croc Trial Class

SEPT
27

Thurs 9/27/18, 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM

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Curious Croc Trial Class

SEPT
27

Thurs 9/27/18, 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM

RSVP

Curious Croc Trial Class

SEPT
27

Thurs 9/27/18, 1:20 AM – 2:35 PM

RSVP

Curious Croc Trial Class

MEET THE SPECIALISTS 18-19

OCT
11

THURS 10/11/18, 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM

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Music with Montclare Children’s School’s Noel Cohen

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

NOV
7

WED 11/7/18, 10:00 AM – 10:30 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.

DEC
11

TUES, 12/11/18, 9:00 AM – 9:30 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.

JAN
16

WED 1/16/19, 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.

PAST EVENTS 2017-18

MAY
22

TUES 5/22/18, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

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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
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
24

THURS 5/24/18, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

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Music with Montclare Children’s School’s Noel Cohen

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

MAY
23

WED 5/23/18, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM

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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
18

FRI, 5/18/18, 9:00 AM – 9:30 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.

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?

FEB
2

FRI, 2/2/18, 9:00 AM – 9:30 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.

JAN
23

TUES, 1/23/17, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

FULL – Please email dtandet@montclareschool.org to be put on the waitlist.

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.

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
28

TUES, 11/28/17, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

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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.

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)

OCT
12

THURS, 10/12/17, 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM

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Music with Montclare Children’s School’s Noel Cohen

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

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?