Curriculum Night

Our math teachers had the great opportunity to work and learn from instructional coach David Ginsburg this school year. David Ginsburg as a passion and expertise in creating student-centered classrooms focused around problem based learning. David worked side by side with teachers at NFA this year to incorporate that approach in their own classrooms. Today, you will get to experience an example math lesson focused around problem-based learning.

Developing a reading life at home is crucial for helping your child to learn and grow as a reader. Learn how to help your child select appropriate texts for independent reading and how to monitor their reading for understanding and enjoyment.

NFA’s comprehensive approach to literacy instruction includes explicit phonics instruction through the Fundations program. In this session, you will have the chance to explore the materials and learn some of the language around the approach.

Students benefit from world language input all day everyday! This booth will allow families to learn about a variety of resources and experiences to integrate Spanish learning at home. Families can learn how to integrate things like music, art, food, and reading into their everyday lives and those of their NFA students. 

More specifically, parents will be able to get advice and resources on areas of interest such as: Spanish music & podcasts, Spanish language events in their local communities, cultural experiences like food culture and art. Parents can take away a list of things in their home to label so their child can see Spanish all around them each day.

The foundational curriculum of the 3-6 Montessori Houses lays the groundwork for further academic exploration in the 6-9 Junior Level Montessori rooms. Exploring the connections between the two is fascinating!

Instructors walk attendees through the research paper process using multimedia tools such as videography and powerpoint. Video will be used to highlight student experience and will include testimonials from past and present students.

This session highlights the many things you can do to make the home and school connection with Math. Learn more about the newly implemented curriculum resource, Simple Solutions. This curriculum is utilized in grades 4-8 and was chosen for several specific reasons by NFA’s math team.  It’s rarely taken home, but used almost daily in math classes! Stop by the session to try out some of the engaging math games that spark student interest. Walk away from the session learning about some resources that could be used at home to engage your children in Math discourse.

Integrating art, philanthropy, and immersion in global learning, 6th-8th Grade students collaborate in the common effort to make a difference in various global initiatives related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Our students analyze various social media accounts of global change makers and artists who create their art for activism. Come explore how you can support this real world learning experience at home.

Parents will experience a taste of the service projects in-house and out which make NFA special. An extension of possible family involvement in each site will be offered.  Attendees will participate in a simple service project which emphasizes the importance of continuing service long after the actual project/visit.

Our math teachers had the great opportunity to work and learn from instructional coach David Ginsburg this school year. David Ginsburg as a passion and expertise in creating student-centered classrooms focused around problem based learning. David worked side by side with teachers at NFA this year to incorporate that approach in their own classrooms. At this station, you will get to experience an example math lesson focused around problem-based learning.

Providing a solution based approach to solving problems using the 5 step design thinking process; Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test. 

A thorough explanation and demonstration of how 8th graders in Mr. Wood’s class read 12 Angry Men. Highlighting the ownership of individual roles, annotating, and identifying bias. Attendees can participate in a short scene and get the true 8th grade experience.

We will share some ways our Learning Support Program provides equal opportunities for success among all students at NFA. We will share ways to accommodate learning differences and encourage active participation in learning at school and at home.