Back to School Night (TSS Parents only)
TSS Blackbox 4600 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 300, Arlington, VA, United StatesStaff will talk about their approach to learning and how Mastery-based learning is implemented and assessed. Parents will get to participate in some classroom hands-on activities.
School Information Session
TSS Blackbox 4600 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 300, Arlington, VA, United StatesInterested parents, educational advocates and members of the community are invited to tour the school, speak with current staff and meet our Head of School; guests will take part in a Q&A, speak with current students, and take a tour of the school. The information session starts promptly at 8 a.m. Parking: Our building shares a parking lot with the Holiday Inn. Enter using the Holiday Inn entrance on Fairfax Drive. You’ll take a parking ticket and we’ll validate your ticket.
Parent Workshop: TSS Graduation Requirements (for TSS Parents only)
TSS Blackbox 4600 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 300, Arlington, VA, United StatesStaff will discuss TSS's graduation requirements, transcripts, and student digital portfolios.
Finding Kind Documentary Screening
TSS Blackbox 4600 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 300, Arlington, VA, United StatesThe Sycamore School, Arlington Magazine, and Moms of North Arlington are proud to co-sponsor a community screening of the documentary Finding Kind. This award-winning documentary is the result of hundreds of interviews of women across America by the filmmakers Lauren Paul and Molly Thompson. The documentary finds among all these personal accounts, there are universal truths about the pressures of being a girl and that those pressures can take a toll on our relationships with other women. By entering school hallways and talking with hundreds of students, Lauren and Molly learn how bullying is evolving and the life-threatening impact it can have. The journey is sprinkled with hysterical moments as they attempt to conquer the road and everything America has to offer. While there are plenty of fun moments, their emotional roller coaster around the country reveals shockingly raw and personal stories. With the goal of establishing a national school…
Finding Kind Documentary Screening
TSS Blackbox 4600 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 300, Arlington, VA, United StatesThe Sycamore School, Arlington Magazine, and Moms of North Arlington are proud to co-sponsor a community screening of the documentary Finding Kind. This award-winning documentary is the result of hundreds of interviews of women across America by the filmmakers Lauren Paul and Molly Thompson. The documentary finds among all these personal accounts, there are universal truths about the pressures of being a girl and that those pressures can take a toll on our relationships with other women. By entering school hallways and talking with hundreds of students, Lauren and Molly learn how bullying is evolving and the life-threatening impact it can have. The journey is sprinkled with hysterical moments as they attempt to conquer the road and everything America has to offer. While there are plenty of fun moments, their emotional roller coaster around the country reveals shockingly raw and personal stories. With the goal of establishing a national school…
School Information Session
TSS Blackbox 4600 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 300, Arlington, VA, United StatesInterested parents, educational advocates and members of the community are invited to tour the school, speak with current staff and meet our Head of School; guests will take part in a Q&A, speak with current students, and take a tour of the school. The information session starts promptly at 8 a.m. Parking: Our building shares a parking lot with the Holiday Inn. Enter using the Holiday Inn entrance on Fairfax Drive. You’ll take a parking ticket and we’ll validate your ticket.
Parents Night Out & TSS Game and Movie Night
TSS Blackbox 4600 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 300, Arlington, VA, United StatesParents can enjoy gathering at Crafthouse while students play games and/or watch a movie.
Coffee with Teachers
TSS Blackbox 4600 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 300, Arlington, VA, United StatesMs. Claire and Ms. Taylor are hosting a parent coffee. TSS Parents are invited to chat with two of our teachers.
School Information Session
TSS Blackbox 4600 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 300, Arlington, VA, United StatesInterested parents, educational advocates and members of the community are invited to tour the school, speak with current staff and meet our Head of School; guests will take part in a Q&A, speak with current students, and take a tour of the school. The information session starts promptly at 8 a.m. Parking: Our building shares a parking lot with the Holiday Inn. Enter using the Holiday Inn entrance on Fairfax Drive. You’ll take a parking ticket and we’ll validate your ticket.
Sip & Shop at Trade Roots
Trade Roots 5852 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA, United StatesAll Day shop at Trade Roots & 10% of the net sales will be contributed to The Sycamore School. December 5th, 2019 6-8PM TSS Family and Friends are invited to shop and socialize. 10% of the net sales will be contributed to TSS. If you can't make the sip and shop, feel free to stop by earlier that day, shop, mention TSS and we'll still get the donation. More About Trade Roots: Trade Roots Gift Store & Coffee Shop is located at Westover Shopping Center in Arlington. Trade Roots partners with artisans from around the world by maintaining sustainable and transparent relationships that focus on fair wages and safe working conditions. They are 100% committed to fair trade principles and are proud members of the Fair Trade Federation and its sister organization, the World Fair Trade Federation.
School Information Session
TSS Blackbox 4600 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 300, Arlington, VA, United StatesInterested parents, educational advocates and members of the community are invited to tour the school, speak with current staff and meet our Head of School; guests will take part in a Q&A, speak with current students, and take a tour of the school. The information session starts promptly at 8 a.m. Parking: Our building shares a parking lot with the Holiday Inn. Enter using the Holiday Inn entrance on Fairfax Drive. You’ll take a parking ticket and we’ll validate your ticket.
TSS Speaker Series: Strategies for Finding a Good College Fit
TSS Blackbox 4600 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 300, Arlington, VA, United StatesParticipants will learn practical tips and strategies for selecting the right fit college, understanding the differences between high school and college, finding the accommodations your student needs, and preparation strategies. This program is appropriate for both parents and students. There will be time for Q&A. Speakers: Judy Bass, Certified Educational Planner and Founder of Bass Educational Services Annie Tulkin, Founder and Director of Accessible College 2020 TSS Winter Speaker Series
