Family Skate Night
Thomas Jefferson Community Center 3501 3nd St. S, Arlington, VA, United StatesBring the whole family to skate at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center! Admission is $2 (cash only) and skate rental is $3 (cash only).
Stress Less, Laugh More: Strategies For Reducing Stress and Increasing Happiness For Families RESCHEDULED TO MARCH 6, 2019
TSS Blackbox 4600 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 300, Arlington, VA, United StatesPresented by Heather Tedesco, Ph.D. Description: Children and parents are under stress from many sources – busy schedules, high academic expectations, numerous extracurricular activities, and peer pressure. However, our bodies are not designed to withstand chronic stress and as a result, the health of today’s children (and parents!) is suffering. Join psychologist Dr. Heather Tedesco as she discusses factors increasing stress on children and on parents, shares ways to recognize stress in kids, gives strategies for reducing stress, and explains how parents can encourage the key characteristics research links to long-term psychological health and happiness. Speaker Bio: Dr. Heather Tedesco is an applied psychologist with a private practice in McLean, VA, where she works with parents one-on-one and in small groups. Dr. Tedesco helps parents address concerns in their family life, shows parents how they can support their children and teens if they struggle with motivation, anxiety, ADHD, or other…
Stress Less, Laugh More: Strategies For Reducing Stress and Increasing Happiness For Families
TSS Blackbox 4600 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 300, Arlington, VA, United StatesPresented by Heather Tedesco, Ph.D. Description: Children and parents are under stress from many sources – busy schedules, high academic expectations, numerous extracurricular activities, and peer pressure. However, our bodies are not designed to withstand chronic stress and as a result, the health of today’s children (and parents!) is suffering. Join psychologist Dr. Heather Tedesco as she discusses factors increasing stress on children and on parents, shares ways to recognize stress in kids, gives strategies for reducing stress, and explains how parents can encourage the key characteristics research links to long-term psychological health and happiness. Speaker Bio: Dr. Heather Tedesco is an applied psychologist with a private practice in McLean, VA, where she works with parents one-on-one and in small groups. Dr. Tedesco helps parents address concerns in their family life, shows parents how they can support their children and teens if they struggle with motivation, anxiety, ADHD, or other…
Tech Tools, Strategies & Apps: Learn to maximize productivity and minimize distractions
TSS Blackbox 4600 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 300, Arlington, VA, United StatesPresented by Joan Green, M.A. Description: Learn more about free and affordable features, apps and resources that you may not know exist to support your students! Could you use some help navigating this ever-changing and overwhelming world of technology to help students who have executive functioning challenges? Save time and minimize frustration by joining Joan Green as she highlights current features, apps, and online resources to help you and your family get the most out of the devices you already have. Reduce family stress, get things done more efficiently and free up time so you can do what you enjoy. Joan will demonstrate what she has found works best with the families she has helped. As parents, let’s “be in the know” so we can help our kids thrive! Speaker Bio: Joan L. Green, MA CCC-SLP is a nationally known speech-language pathologist, technology specialist, author, presenter and mother of 4 young…
Preparing for the Transition to Secondary School
TSS Blackbox 4600 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 300, Arlington, VA, United StatesConcerned about how your student will transition to Secondary school? Looking for tips to prepare your student for the next step? Join us for an informative conversation with Dr. Karyn Ewart, Ph.D., Founder & Head of School of The Sycamore School. She will discuss key readiness skills and what parents can do today to start preparing their student. Dr. Ewart will also discuss the role schools play in student readiness and what skills are developmentally appropriate for student ages.
Mastery Based Learning Bootcamp for Parents (TSS Parents Only)
TSS Blackbox 4600 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 300, Arlington, VA, United StatesCome learn about TSS’s approach to assessment and Mastery-based learning. Topics include evaluating different levels of mastery, discussing what MBL means, and participating in hands-on activities.
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.
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…
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.
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
TSS Speaker Series: College Applications: What Really Matters
TSS Blackbox 4600 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 300, Arlington, VA, United StatesA panel of college counselors will discuss what really matters… and what doesn’t, when navigating the college application process. Representatives from several local colleges will discuss their application process and a school consultant will share his experience working with students and families navigating the college application process. This event is appropriate for both parents and students. Panelists: Ray Anderson from AGM College Advisors and college representatives from American University, Georgetown University, George Mason University, and Marymount University