We’d love to tell you more about Families Together! Our events are designed to give you a real sense of what it’s like to be a part of the Families Together community. We offer events for parents/caregivers and for the whole family. Come to a Families Together admissions event to learn more:
Virtual Intro to Families Together
This self-led, virtual session provides you with important information about how FTCNS operates and your family’s role at the school. Also covered are tuition and financial aid, the admissions process, and our approach to teaching and learning. Find the Intro to Families Together HERE.
Admissions Coffees
Parents/caregivers are invited to a short presentation by our director and a current or alumni parent. A classroom observation will follow. Learn more about our unique approach to learning through play, implementing anti-bias practices, and supporting, connecting, and involving families through our cooperative model. RSVP at admissions@ftcns.org.
Thursday, January 18, 2024, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.
Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.
Thursday, May 16, 2024, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.
Open Houses
Bring your whole family to play in the classrooms, have a snack, get to know our families and teachers, and get a “feel” for the school! RSVP at admissions@ftcns.org.
Saturday, January 27, 2024, 10 a.m. to noon
Saturday, February 24, 2024, 10 a.m. to noon
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Special Events for Parents & Kids
These special events require pre-registration. Space is limited.
STEM Lab – Saturday, March 9, 2024, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Visit Families Together and experience the joy of play! In our STEM workshop your child (age 2 to 4) will be invited to take on the role of scientist as they experiment with a wide range of STEM activities (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math).
Marine Biologist – Play with water, shells, and fish in our sensory table.
Meteorologist – Experiment with wind and air current using fans and feathers.
Veterinarian – Care for pets using toy doctor props.
Engineer – Construct houses and towers using magnetic tiles.
Botanist – Observe plant parts using magnifying glasses and a microscope.
Physicist – Experiment with cause and effect using balls and wheeled vehicles.
Computer Programmer – Program a robot to travel.
RSVP at admissions@ftcns.org.
Block Party (Indoor Block Play) Event – Saturday, April 13, 2024, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Block play builds spatial reasoning skills, mathematical thinking, motor skills, and more. When children build together they learn to collaborate and communicate. Not to mention the creativity and self-expression that happens when children are invited to imagine and build their own original structures.
Block play is a core, daily activity at FTCNS. At our “block party” event we’ll play with a variety of block sets and other construction materials. Ann Gadzikowski, FTCNS director and author of the book “Young Architects at Play,” will share information with parents about the benefits of block play, especially during the pre-kindergarten years.
Bring your young architect (age 2 to 4) for a fun play session and learn more about our programs at Families Together Cooperative Nursery School. Children will be invited to build houses, towers, roads, and other structures using a variety of materials. RSVP at admissions@ftcns.org.
Tours
To take a tour of our school, please contact us at admissions@ftcns.org.