Join us this summer on our beautiful campus — situated on 14 wooded acres in Englewood, N.J. — for our coffee and conversation series. We’ll sit down with our educational experts to discuss parenting strategies for nursery- through middle school-aged children.
Please arrive at 8:45 a.m. to grab a coffee and settle in; all sessions will run from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Summer Coffee and Conversation Sessions
Mind and Heart: How Social-Emotional Learning Fuels Academic Growth
Presented by Lauren Mactas, Head of Early Learning, and Amelia Gold, Head of Lower School and Director of the Arts
Thursday, July 9 | 8:45 a.m. arrival (9–10 a.m. session)
When we nurture a child’s emotional world, we unlock their intellectual potential. Join Lauren Mactas and Amelia Gold for an insightful conversation on the powerful link between Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and academic success. Discover how fostering empathy, resilience, and self-regulation directly fuels cognitive development, and learn practical strategies to support your child’s emotional and academic growth both at school and at home.
Preparing for Possibility: Academic Growth, Readiness, and Secondary School Placement
Presented by Jed Silverstein, Ph.D., Head of Middle School and Director of Secondary School Placement, and Jackie Sirgo, Associate Director of Enrollment Management
Wednesday, July 15 | 8:45 a.m. arrival (9–10 a.m. session)
What does it take to prepare students for the world of tomorrow? Join Dr. Jed Silverstein and Jackie Sirgo to explore the intersection of academic readiness and personal growth. This session will demystify the secondary school placement process, highlight what top admissions directors look for in applicants, and provide you with the tools to champion your child’s unique journey toward a bright, successful future.
Leaders of Tomorrow: Teaching Children to Lead, Serve, and Inspire
Presented by Marek Beck, Ph.D., Head of School
Wednesday, July 22 | 8:45 a.m. arrival (9–10 a.m. session)
Leadership isn’t just about a title — it’s about character, empathy, and action. Join Dr. Marek Beck for a conversation on how we can guide children to find their unique voices. Learn how EMS fosters the core values of service and inspiration, and explore ways parents can encourage their children to lead with kindness, responsibility, and purpose in their everyday lives.
Explore Fall Programming
Can't make it to campus this summer? Connect with the Admissions Office to learn about our exciting slate of events this fall, including the Fall Festival, Book Fair and Storytelling Festival, and a talk on raising digitally savvy students.
