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We'd love to welcome you to campus.
Upcoming Open Houses
May 13 - 9:30 am (Virtual Open House)
Join us for an online session with our head of school, admissions director, other faculty and administrators, and even some students.
Children will gather in small groups with one of our Kindergarten teachers and a learning specialist for tailored activities that will help us get to know your child. Parents will have an opportunity to have a Coffee & Conversation session with our Early Childhood Director and then take a tour of our Early Childhood Center and newly renovated playground.
Please contact Brianne Dishaw, Admissions Associate, with your preferred date by December 10.
Beginnings Drop-In Days
Monday-Friday | 9:00-10:30 am
Please join us for a complimentary "Mommy & Me" experience on a weekday at your convenience. Beginnings sessions are from 9:00-10:30 Monday through Friday. All adults and their children (7-24 months) are invited to participate in a Beginnings session and learn more about Green Vale's early childhood programs. Advance RSVPs are required.
Building Self-Awareness in Our Children
by Lindsay Weiner
Thursday, November 21
8:30 - 9:30 am
Lindsay Weiner, Moderator
GVS has partnered with Yale-trained SEL expert Lindsay Weiner to bring a series of SEL-related workshops to Green Vale parents throughout the school year. Lindsay is an independent consultant who works with schools and families on implementing Social Emotional Learning. She also works for Yale's SEL program, RULER, as a parent liaison in Westport, CT schools. She is an experienced teacher who taught 3rd and 5th Grades in NYC public schools and Pre-K in Westport.
Kind & Careful Online Communication
by Katie Duffy Schumacher
October 22, 7:00 PM
Harris Theater
Provide guidelines & strategy to navigate social media
Create a healthy balance with technology
Use mindful techniques in your home
Protect your children from engaging in illegal and potentially dangerous online activity
Teach and enforce technological responsibility through kindness by strengthening empathetic skills
About Katie Duffy Schumacher
Schumacher is a behavior expert, author, and founder of the Don't Press Send campaign. She speaks widely on raising children in the context of the ever-changing technology around them.
During the school day, Schumacher will meet with students in 3rd-8th Grades.
Social Emotional Learning & The School-Home Partnership
Thursday, October 10
8:30 - 9:30 am
Lindsay Weiner, Moderator
GVS has partnered with Yale-trained SEL expert Lindsay Weiner to bring a series of SEL-related workshops to Green Vale parents throughout the school year. Lindsay is an independent consultant who works with schools and families on implementing Social Emotional Learning. She also works for Yale's SEL program, RULER, as a parent liaison in Westport, CT schools. She is an experienced teacher who taught 3rd and 5th Grades in NYC public schools and Pre-K in Westport.
"The Social Emotional Experience in Upper Elementary (3rd-5th Grade)"
May 15
8:30 am
Lindsay Weiner, Moderator
Lindsay Weiner is an independent consultant who works with schools and families on implementing Social Emotional Learning. She also works for Yale's SEL program, RULER, as a parent liaison in Westport, CT schools. She is an experienced teacher who taught 3rd and 5th grades in NYC public schools and pre-K in Westport. Lindsay has a particular passion for children's literature.
About The Parent Collective The Parent Collective offers prenatal and parenting classes in Manhattan, Fairfield County (CT), and Huntington, Long Island with a fresh approach that helps couples establish friendships among others living locally with children the same age and/or due at the same time. TPC is an alternative to other "one and done" childbirth and parenting classes. RSVP
"Success Strategies for Working Parents"
featuring Daisy Wademan Dowling postponed
Dowling is founder and CEO of {Workparent}, whose mission is to provide working mothers and fathers, and the organizations that employ them, with the information and tools they need to succeed. Her passion is "to change the conversation around working parenthood." She is also a speaker, professor, and author who has written for The Harvard Business Review, The New York Times, and The Washington Post.
Her session at Green Vale will offer ten simple strategies that all working parents can use immediately to build more satisfying and successful lives. You will leave this session with:
Actionable tips for meeting the toughest working-parent challenges and effectively balancing home and professional responsibilities;
Techniques for communicating more effectively with colleagues, caregivers, and children;
A greater sense of control over your calendar and career; and
Connections to other working parents in the Green Vale community.
"How to Foster Characteristics Like Gratitude, Resilience, Empathy, and Self-Control: An Educator's Survey of Best Practice"
February 7
8:30 am
"Strong Hands, Strong Minds: How Parents can Reinforce Fine Motor Development” moderated by Harvey Bass, GVS Technology Department
January 15
8:30 am
Harvey Bass is currently working on a PhD. in Information Science from Long Island University. His dissertation deals with using assistive technology to reduce or eliminate problem behavior in adolescents who have been diagnosed as autistic. He also holds MS and MBA degrees.
He will be joined by Melissa Noga, GVS Math Department, who uses manipulatives in her work as a supplemental/enrichment math specialist in the Lower School division. In addition, Tricia Allen will offer physiological expertise as an occupational therapist.
Topics will include:
The impact of recreational technology on fine motor skill development in today’s children
Fine motor skill development at Green Vale
Introduction of activity box and demonstration by occupational therapist Tricia Allen
The life-long benefits of improved fine motor skill development – Harvey Bass
Attendees will receive a free box of manipulatives to use with children at home.
Please note this event is for parents only.
Nov. 29 | 8:30 am Presented by The Green Vale School and The Parent Collective with Lindsay Weiner.
Lindsay Weiner works with Yale University's Center for Emotional Intelligence to counsel schools and parents on how to prioritize and implement Social Emotional Learning.
The Parent Collective offers prenatal and parenting classes in Manhattan, Fairfield County (CT), and Huntington, Long Island with a fresh approach that helps couples establish friendships among others living locally with children the same age and/or due at the same time. TPC is an alternative to other "one and done" childbirth and parenting classes.
To learn more about The Green Vale School, please join us at one of our upcoming events. Contact the Admissions Office at 516-628- 5146 or admissions@greenvaleschool.org with any questions and to RSVP.
