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Special Events
Upcoming Events
Art Show Celebration at the Peekskill Coffee House
Tuesday, May 25, 2010, 6:30 to 7:30 PM
The Garden Road students are exhibiting an art show at the Peekskill Coffee House from May 2 to May 31. Join us for a celebration of art in education from 6:30-7:30 on May 25 with music and fun.
Open House
Friday, May 28, 9:30 AM
Join us for an open house to find out about our unique, child-centered preschool
and elementary (K-5) programs.
Past Events
Herbal Solutions to Get Your Family Through the Flu Season
with Master Herbalist Andrea Candee
Monday, November 9, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Learn how to use herbal immune system supports and other methods to keep your
family healthy this flu season. Click here for
more information.
Understanding and Enjoying Math the Singapore Way
A Workshop for Parents, Teachers and Homeschoolers
Monday, October 5, 2009 7:00-8:30 PM at The Garden Road School
Why is math consistently the favorite academic subject at the Garden Road
School? What makes it easy, intuitive and fun?
Learn about two key strategies for learning math in the Singapore Math curriculum:
- Understanding place value and its use in computations
- Concept of the unit and how it helps with algebraic thinking
This introductory workshop is designed to help adults interested in supporting
children learning Singapore Math either as parents, as homeschoolers, or as educators
considering teaching this curriculum. Come find out how easy and fun it can be!
Suggestion donation of $20 at the door
An Evening with John Taylor Gatto
Saturday, September 26, 6:30 PM
Join us for this significant event with an award-winning teacher and author
of Dumbing Us Down. For more information, visit
this page. Open House
Thursday, August 20, 2009, 10 AM to 12:30 PM
Bring your children to this interactive open house to learn about our innovative
curriculum and programs on our beautiful campus. Join us for arts and crafts
at 10:30 AM and music under the Music Tree at 11:30. Download
flyer here
Pathways to Mathematical Learning
Wednesday, May 27 7-8:30 PM
Math is in everything around us, from our own hands (with the ten "digits"),
to the fractal nature of fjords, to the way computers think. It can be a true
joy to discover the wonders of math as it displays itself in nature or even
on a piece of paper. But learning math has more that comes with it: it can
enhance unique mental pathways, special ways of viewing the world and solving
problems.
How can we keep the joy of learning math alive in ourselves and our children,
when often we might not need to use it outside of balancing our checkbooks?
This workshop will highlight what we can do as adults to bring the enjoyment
of math into our own lives, to then support our children in their discovery
of this amazing subject.
The workshop will also address what makes Singapore Math the most successful
math teaching program in the world, and the ways it is implemented and supplemented
at the Garden Road.
Presented by: Susan Midlarsky
Susan Midlarsky is in her second year teaching in the elementary school at
the Garden Road. Prior to this, she taught at several private schools in the
Boston area and was trained in the Golden Education Template methods. Her background
includes a masters degree in Elementary Education, as well as two years of
mentorship in teaching Singapore Math by renowned mathematics professor Yoram
Sagher.
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Download flyer for printing Wednesday, April 29, 7-8:30 PM: EDUCATING FROM WITHIN
Director Donna Mikkelsen will go deeper into the fundamentals of the Garden
Road philosophy of education.
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flyer:
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Saturday, April 18, 2009: Dinner-Dance Fundraiser
Save the date for our event that puts the "fun" in "fundraiser!" Join
us from 6-10 PM for dinner and a swing dance lesson.
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printing (PDF)
Tuesday, March 10, 7-8:30 PM: THE NATURE OF INTELLIGENCE
Education consultant Rafi Haham sheds light on the nature of intelligence
in this fascinating workshop.
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Thursday, February 26, 6:30 PM: Art Show Celebration at Peekskill Coffee
House
The Garden Road School has an art show on display throughout February 2009
at the Peekskill Coffee House. Join us on February 26 for a joyful celebration
of the children's natural expression.
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(PDF)
Kindergarten Orientation: Tuesday, Feb. 24, & Thursday, Feb. 26
Get ready for a wonderful year of kindergarten next fall! Attend our Kindergarten
orientation to find out what to expect. Parents searching for an excellent
kindergarten are welcome to attend. 2/24 6:30-7:30 PM; 2/24 11:30AM-12:00 PM.
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Monday, February 9, 7-9:00 PM: PARENTING IN THE NEW MILLENNIUM: Are we prepared?
Join us for this unique opportunity to work with internationally renowned
education expert Edith Kimchi.
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Saturday, February 7, 1-3:00 PM: A Celebration of Natural Genius
Join us for this unique opportunity to work with internationally renowned
education expert Edith Kimchi. Bring musical instruments!
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Monday, January 26, 2009, 7-8:30 PM: Creating Limits That Allow Freedom
This workshop will take a practical look into setting natural limits that
allow for the freedom of a child's natural genius to blossom.
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Saturday, November 22, 2008: Swing Dance Fundraiser
Learn to swing dance with a dance lesson taught by professionals Katrine Bangsgaard
and Bill Kline.
Plus: Wine and cheese, music, and lots of dancing!
7:30-10:00 PM at the schoolhouse; $20 per person
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Sunday, June 1, 2008, 9:30 AM: China Earthquake Relief Fundraiser
The K-1 class has taken it upon themselves to raise funds to send the Red Cross for aid to earthquake victims. They are doing a one-hour bike ride, followed by a lemonade stand. All proceeds will be donated to the Red Cross.
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Thursday, March 6, 2008: Art Show Reception
Featuring the vibrant artwork of the Garden Road students, this will be a
family event featuring musical performances, a special coffee house raffle,
and a mural auction. The reception will also feature special musical guests
Kathleen Pemble and the Garden Road School teachers. Download
flyer here.
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM.
Location: Peekskill
Coffee House.
Suggested donation: $5.00
Saturday, February 16, 2008: Special lecture with Edith Kimchi: Natural Pathways
of Development from Birth to Seven Years
3-5 PM at the Garden Road School, Croton-on-Hudson, NY
For more information, view this page.
Thursday, October 18, 2007: FREE Parenting Workshop with Joanna Faber
7:30 PM at the Croton Free Library, Croton-on-Hudson, NY
For more information, view this page.
Tuesday, October 30/Thursday, November 1: Talking 101: Seven-week workshop with Joanna Faber
Come learn practical methods to improve communication and discipline and to enhance your relationships at home. For more information, view this page.
Saturday, September 15, 4-6 PM: Mini Extravaganza Family Potluck
Our first Parents Company event! Hosted at the Garden Road School, there will
be balloons, crafts, bean bag toss, great family fun, and great food.
Bring
your
favorite
specialty: Last
name
A-R:
Bring
a main dish. Last name S-Z: Bring dessert. Optional: Bring beverage. Contact
for more information.
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