Kindergarten Info Night (Takoma Park area) - Thurs 12/7, 7-9

Purpose: This event is organized to help parents learn more about what to expect and better understand area choices for kindergarten. All parents of preschool and pre-K children in the community are welcome. Location: Takoma Children's School is located at 6925 Willow Street, Washington, DC (downtown Takoma Park across from CVS). Description: Parents from a number of local public and private schools will answer questions about their child's kindergarten experience, as well as about their own experiences as parents at the school. We'll be asking about each school’s philosophy and curriculum, school's strengths and weaknesses, parent involvement, school leadership, and thoughts on area language immersion programs and other special programs. In addition, there will be time for parents attending the event to ask questions. Topics we’ll be discussing with the parent panelists include: · "day in the life" of a kindergartner · school approaches to education (e.g., traditional, progressive, how much: standardized testing, homework, computer time, outdoor/active time, non-academic learning (arts), etc.) · children’s social experiences · quality and accessibility of teachers and administrators · quality of interactions with other parents; role of the PTA · application to and experiences with immersion programs · 3 favorite things and 3 most surprising/challenging things about schools We will have representation from the following area public and private schools: Takoma Park Elementary School Rolling Terrace Elementary School Sligo Creek Elementary School Rock Creek Forest Elementary School East Silver Spring Elementary School Lowell School Friends Community School Washington Waldorf School Barrie School (Montessori) We hope to see you there!