36 / matters magazine / fall 2017 SCHOOL/CONTACT OPEN HOUSE DATES South Orange Country Day School 461Vose Avenue, South Orange Annemarie Maini, Director 973-762-6451 socds.com October 6, 10:00 a.m. October 13, 10:00 a.m October 20, 10:00 a.m October 27, 10:00 a.m St. Rose of Lima Academy 52 Short Hills Avenue, Short Hills Tina Underwood, Principal 973-379-3973 srlacademy.org October 19, 2017 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. October 20, 2017 9:15 - 10:45 a.m. The Craig School Lower/Middle School 10 Tower Hill Road, Mountain Lakes High School 310 Lathrop Avenue, Boonton Nicole Moon, Director of Admissions 973-334-1295, ext. 212 craigschool.org October 10, 10:00 a.m. November 14, 10:00 a.m.. October 25, 9:00 a.m November 13, 9:00 a.m. The Hudson School 601 Park Avenue Hoboken, NJ 07030 Janet Wright, Director of Admissions 201-659-8335 thehudsonschool.org October 21, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Village Dance Academy 155 Maplewood Avenue, Maplewood Alexa Astarita 973-763-8001 villagedanceacademy.net Call to set up a trial class to get a feel for our program. “An open house should give you the opportunity to learn about programs and strategies that help your child succeed along with touring the school and meeting the community to see if your child can be a fit.” Nicole Moon, Director of Admissions “Open houses give you an opportunity to observe the classroom interactions between children and teachers, explore the center materials, and interact with our teachers.” Annemarie Maini, Director "Trial classes are a great way to see firsthand what our program has to offer. Our faculty will guide you in creating a schedule that furthers your child's dance training in a supportive, challenging, and exciting way." Alexa Astarita, Artistic Director VILLAGE DANCE ACADEMY "During a tour of a school, parents should gain an understanding of the school's phi- losophy, see the entire school in action, and have a list of questions that will help in their decision-making process." Alethea Randazza, Director "“Go to an open house with one purpose: to get an impression of the school. If you like what you see, then schedule a formal meeting with the director. At that time you can ask the questions you need to ask as a parent of a potential student.” Zina Phillips, Director "My advice to all prospective preschool par- ents is to ask questions, lots of them. Don't make your child fit the mold of a preschool, find a preschool that fits your child. Most of all let them play, let them learn, and let them be little." Dana Cavanaugh, Director "Sensory Play Saturdays are a child-led explora- tion of typical materials used in the Millburn Co-op curriculum. They are a great way to visit our facility and meet our staff in a relaxed set- ting while your child has an hour and a half of mesmerizing fun." Eileen Gefell, Director & Teacher "Attending an open house is a personal experience. Every parent searching for a new school for their child is looking for many of the same things, great teachers, an exciting learning environment or rich artistic offerings. When attending an open house, look for a school that delivers all of these things, one in which your child will flourish. Find the school that matches their passions and engages the whole child." Tina Underwood, Principal OPEN HOUSE (CONT'D) "Visiting a school for the first time is both an intellectual and an emotional experience. Think and feel as you walk through a school. Look at the curriculum and pedagogy. Feel for the vibe and culture. Listen with your mind and your heart." Paul B. Perkinson, Head of School