Nurturing curious, confident children on 14 acres of natural learning spaces in Bergen County, New Jersey.
Nurturing curious, confident children on 14 acres of natural learning spaces in Bergen County, New Jersey.
Calendar of Events
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Morrow House Grade 5 Orientation (Virtual)
Morrow House Grade 5 Orientation (Virtual)
This talk will provide an overview of the schedule and routines of Morrow House, as well as how families can best support their child(ren)’s success in middle school. Zoom link will be shared with parents and guardians closer to the date of the events.
Morrow House Grades 6-8 Orientation (Virtual)
Morrow House Grades 6-8 Orientation (Virtual)
This talk will provide an overview of the schedule and routines of Morrow House, as well as how families can best support their child(ren)’s success in middle school. Zoom links will be shared with parents and guardians closer to the date of the events.
3 events,
Family Partnership Meetings (virtual)
Family Partnership Meetings (virtual)
Attend a Family Partnership Meeting with your child’s teachers. These will be offered virtually on Thursday, Aug. 29, Friday, Aug. 30, and Tuesday, Sept. 3.
New Family Coffee & Connection
New Family Coffee & Connection
New EMS parents and adult caregivers are invited to enjoy coffee and light refreshments with members of The Elisabeth Morrow School community.
2 events,
Family Partnership Meetings (virtual)
Family Partnership Meetings (virtual)
Attend a Family Partnership Meeting with your child’s teachers. These will be offered virtually on Thursday, Aug. 29, Friday, Aug. 30, and Tuesday, Sept. 3.
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First Day of School
First Day of School
Little School and Morrow House (half-day) Phase-in days for Chilton House (schedule to be shared by division)
Family Partnership Meetings (virtual)
Family Partnership Meetings (virtual)
Attend a Family Partnership Meeting with your child’s teachers. These will be offered virtually on Thursday, Aug. 29, Friday, Aug. 30, and Tuesday, Sept. 3.
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Affinity Group Meeting (for New Families): Parents and Caregivers of Korean Children
Affinity Group Meeting (for New Families): Parents and Caregivers of Korean Children
Calling new EMS Korean families who may be interested in joining the Korean Affinity Group! Check out Wednesday Envelope for more details.
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Chilton House New Families Breakfast
Chilton House New Families Breakfast
Come and meet our Head of School Marek Beck, Ph.D., and Head of Early Learning Lauren Mactas.
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Morrow House New Families Breakfast
Morrow House New Families Breakfast
Come and meet our Head of School Marek Beck, Ph.D., and Head of Middle School Jed Silverstein, Ph.D.
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Morrow House Adventure Week Grade 6-8 Trip
Students depart from EMS at 8 a.m. on Sept. 16 and return at 2 p.m. on Sept. 18.
3 events,
Affinity Group Meeting: Parents and Caregivers of Korean Children
Affinity Group Meeting: Parents and Caregivers of Korean Children
Check out Wednesday Envelope for more details.
4 events,
Little School New Families Breakfast
Little School New Families Breakfast
Come and meet our Head of School Marek Beck, Ph.D., and Associate Head of School and Director of the Arts Amelia Gold.
2 events,
Free Pop-Up Sports Classes
Free Pop-Up Sports Classes
Through a partnership with 99% Sports, a well-known community organization whose mission and philosophy align with the EMS approach, we are broadening our offering of after-school sports for EMS students and local community members in kindergarten through high school. Meet the coaches and learn more about the program. The program is offering free pop-up sports...
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The Admissions Equation: How Grit, Happiness, and a Growth Mindset Impact Your Child’s Success
The Admissions Equation: How Grit, Happiness, and a Growth Mindset Impact Your Child’s Success
Find out from Jed Silverstein, Ph.D., head of middle school and director of secondary school placement, how a balance of key factors helps students thrive now and into their futures. Learn how to find a “great fit” school for your child.
Free Pop-up Sports Classes
Free Pop-up Sports Classes
Through a partnership with 99% Sports, a well-known community organization whose mission and philosophy align with the EMS approach, we are broadening our offering of after-school sports for EMS students and local community members in kindergarten through high school. Meet the coaches and learn more about the program. The program is offering free pop-up sports...
2 events,
Free Pop-up Sports Classes
Free Pop-up Sports Classes
Through a partnership with 99% Sports, a well-known community organization whose mission and philosophy align with the EMS approach, we are broadening our offering of after-school sports for EMS students and local community members in kindergarten through high school. Meet the coaches and learn more about the program. The program is offering free pop-up sports...
Book Talk: “The Anxious Generation”
Book Talk: “The Anxious Generation”
You are invited to a thought-provoking discussion on our summer reading "The Anxious Generation," by Jonathan Haidt, with keynote speaker Head of School Marek Beck in the Peter Lawrence Gymkhana. Please RSVP.
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Soccer Away Teaneck Charter School
Soccer Away Teaneck Charter School
Visit https://elisabethmorrowathletics.com/main/event/scid/NJ0763139124/eventid/78471696 for more information!
Volleyball Home Tenafly High School
Volleyball Home Tenafly High School
Visit https://elisabethmorrowathletics.com/main/event/scid/NJ0763139124/eventid/78471741 for more information!
6 events,
Soccer Home Montclair Kimberley Academy
Soccer Home Montclair Kimberley Academy
Visit https://elisabethmorrowathletics.com/main/event/scid/NJ0763139124/eventid/78245171 for more information!
Tennis Home Saddle River Day School
Tennis Home Saddle River Day School
Visit https://elisabethmorrowathletics.com/main/event/scid/NJ0763139124/eventid/78315763 for more information!
Volleyball Home Montclair Kimberley Academy
Volleyball Home Montclair Kimberley Academy
Visit https://elisabethmorrowathletics.com/main/event/scid/NJ0763139124/eventid/78257690 for more information!
1 event,
3 events,
Open House and Fall Festival
Open House and Fall Festival
Join us for an informational presentation from admissions, school leadership, and students. After the presentation, you are invited to attend the EMS Fall Festival, an annual tradition at school planned by the Parents Association. Children are welcome. Please note that there will be no school tour provided on this day. Space is limited. If the registration below...
Fall Festival
Fall Festival
This annual tradition hosted by the EMS Parents Association offers a day of outdoor fun for fall festivities for all EMS families and our extended community.
Affinity Group Meetup: Parents and Caregivers of Black Children + Parents and Caregivers of Latinx Children
Affinity Group Meetup: Parents and Caregivers of Black Children + Parents and Caregivers of Latinx Children
Please see Wednesday Envelope for more details. Location: off-campus
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Soccer Away Dwight Englewood School
Soccer Away Dwight Englewood School
Visit https://elisabethmorrowathletics.com/main/event/scid/NJ0763139124/eventid/78257749 for more information!
Tennis Away Dwight Englewood School
Tennis Away Dwight Englewood School
Visit https://elisabethmorrowathletics.com/main/event/scid/NJ0763139124/eventid/78257747 for more information!
Volleyball Away Dwight Englewood School
Volleyball Away Dwight Englewood School
Visit https://elisabethmorrowathletics.com/main/event/scid/NJ0763139124/eventid/78257746 for more information!
Cross Country Away Van Cortlandt Park
Cross Country Away Van Cortlandt Park
Visit https://elisabethmorrowathletics.com/main/event/scid/NJ0763139124/eventid/78397057 for more information!
1 event,
First-Year Information (New Families)
First-Year Information (New Families)
Join the admissions team and EMS leaders for an informal conversation series held on the first Wednesday of October, November, and December to help connect with leaders in the school community.
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The Lewin Fund: 5th Annual Walk for Women’s Cancers
The Lewin Fund: 5th Annual Walk for Women’s Cancers
Join Team EMS at Bergen Community College Paramus for our third year walking together in support of The Lewin Fund. Children younger than age 12 walk for free — please register all participants using the link. Email our PA Health & Wellness committee chairs for more information.
Parents and Caregivers of Jewish Children Affinity Group Rosh Hashanah Celebration
Parents and Caregivers of Jewish Children Affinity Group Rosh Hashanah Celebration
Please read our Wednesday Envelope for more details. Off-campus event.
EMS prepares students for an impressive range of top-tier secondary schools.
Accustomed to a challenging academic environment, EMS students welcome the demands of competitive secondary schools and are often placed in advanced sections where they perform very well. See where our students have been accepted.