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Ipswich River Nature Preschool Open House
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary is proud to introduce a nature preschool for 3-5 year olds located at Endicott Wildlife Sanctuary in Wenham.
Recent studies confirm that children are spending less time engaged in vigorous outdoor play. The Ipswich River Nature Preschool provides young children on the North Shore with early educational experiences that fosters the development of the whole child and a lifelong relationship with nature.
Real Night Out
The REAL (Reading • Educational Assistance • Learning) Program is holding their 2nd annual fundraising event, called "A REAL Night Out" at the Glen Urquhart School in Beverly, MA. The event will feature live and silent auctions, speakers, and entertainment. The event will be attneded by 250-350 community activists, local philanthropists, parents of children in the program, educational professionals, community leaders, city officials, and city school employees.
GUS: Puppet Show for Young Children
This original story by puppeteer Deborah Costine is about a family of imaginary twig people who live in an oak tree in harmony with nature. They share a tree with robins, a gray squirrel and a tree frog.
GUS: Slate.com Editor to Speak in Beverly
John Swansburg, deputy editor of Slate.com, will speak about online journalism and how it has changed the way people receive news on Sunday, December 6 at 2 p.m. at Glen Urquhart School in Beverly. Slate.com is considered one of the preeminent online current affairs and culture magazines and known for its witty take on the news.
Waldorf School at Moraine Farm: Shepards' Play
Shepherds’ Play
December 17 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Oberufer “Shepherds Play,” a Nativity play, is once again offered by faculty of the Waldorf School at Moraine Farm. It shows twice on Thursday, Dec. 17: at 4:30 and 7:00 p.m. The play focuses on three shepherds who hear of the birth of Jesus and travel to bring him gifts.
Ilse Kolbuzowski, a former Waldorf Eurythmy teacher, shares this about the three Oberufer plays, of which the “Shepherds Play” is one:
Musical Storytime - Little Herons Program at Brookwood School
Musical Story Time for 3 to 5 year olds, offered by Brookwood School librarian Shelia Geraty and music teacher Alex Edwards, will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on January 8,15, 22, and 29.
RSVP to Kate Fuge at 978-526-4500.
Shore Country Day School All Grades Open House
All Grades Open House: January 24th, 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
All families are invited to discover Shore’s exceptional Pre-K through Grade 9 programs. Meet Head of School Larry Griffin and explore the best that Shore has to offer, from our soaring art studios to our “maker” space, the Innovation Lab; from our state-of-the-art Theatre to our rock-climbing wall; and from our bright early learning wing to our fully equipped science labs.
Glen Urquhart School Open Classrooms
Tomorrow’s world is going to demand very different kinds of things of our children. Fortunately, Glen Urquhart is a very different kind of school. Learn more about Glen Urquhart School at the Open Classroom event on Thursday, January 28, 2016 8:30 a.m.
Observe classes in any grade or subject area, ask questions, tour GUS school, and meet the outstanding teachers.
Brookwood School Speaker Series: Dr. Jennifer Bryan
Celebrating its fifth year anniversary, Brookwood’s 4 to 14 Speaker Series: Parenting Elementary School Kids is pleased to welcome writers of note who will once again speak to parents on issues of parenting, raising healthy children, and navigating the ups and downs of family life. Mark your calendars for our second speaker of the 4 to 14 anniversary season, on February 10, 2016, for an evening with Dr. Jennifer Bryan who will discuss the topics of gender, sexual identity, and helping our kids navigate gender stereotypes. Tickets are $10 and are now on sale.