News & Events
School Field Trip to See Frederick at Chicago Children’s Theater
The PreK, JK, and SK are going to see Frederick at the Chicago Children’s Theater (CCT). A special thank you to Ben Koucherik at CCT for helping make this wonderful opportunity available to our community! Check out this animated version of Leo Lionni’s classic story about individuality and imagination, using the author’s own illustrations.
Parent Panel & Family Information Session
On Thursday, November 6th, from 6:00 – 7:30PM learn all about the amazing opportunities your child will have as a Bennett Day School student. You’ll hear from a panel of parents with enrolled children at Bennett Day, learn more about our innovative approach to teaching and learning, and tour our campus. Our panel moderator is Bennett Day…
Tinker Time for your four to six year olds at Bennett Day School!
Come experience the TinkerLab at Bennett Day School on November 1st from 10:00AM – 12:00PM with your four to six year olds! Use your imagination with natural and found materials to build with our breakthrough Makedo kits, cardboard, pegboard, colored tape, and more. Siblings are welcome to attend to observe or play in our indoor play space accompanied…
What your preschooler REALLY needs to know now for the year ahead – Chicago Parent
Chicago Parent interviewed our very own Principal Kate Cicchelli about preparing your child for preschool. Read the article here.
Grand Opening Celebration
On August 20, we opened our doors to the community to celebrate the grand opening of our 657 W. Fulton St. campus. We loved meeting our neighbors and showing off our beautiful campus. We had a performance by Miss Julie of Old Town School of Folk Music, and we had exploration activities in the classroom. We…
Join Bennett Day for our Community Open House and Ribbon Cutting
Bennett Day School is thrilled to celebrate the grand opening of our school! On August 20 from 3:30-6:30 pm, we will be opening our doors for our Grand Opening Celebration! There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony, tour of our space, performance from Old Town School of Folk Music, and you will be able to meet…
Bennett Day School Gets Flagship Campus – GlobeSt.com
GlobeSt.com did a great write-up on our Flagship Campus at 955 W. Grand Avenue. Read the article here.
Mr. Reynolds attends New Hampshire’s Constructing Modern Knowledge Conference
Last week I attended a “minds-on” learning experience in Manchester, New Hampshire titled Constructing Modern Knowledge. This was very much an “unconference” type environment where the participants spend a bulk of their time working on self-selected projects with daily presenters who talked about their passions and experience to inspire our learning. Describing the four-day long learning…
