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TinkerTime Playdate at Bennett Day School
Experience the TinkerLab at Bennett Day School with your three- 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 observe or play in our indoor play space accompanied by a parent. Saturday, December 6th, 10 am…
Cocktail Hour & School Tour with Bennett Day School
On Thursday, November 20th, Bennett Day School is pleased to host a School Tour followed by a Cocktail Hour for prospective parents interested to learn more about our school community and the admissions process prior to our application deadline on December 8th.Please join current Bennett Day parents for cocktails and conversation about the school search, admissions, applications, and…
School Tour and Information Session
On Tuesday, November 18th, learn all about the amazing opportunities your child will have as a Bennett Day School student. You’ll meet Bennett Day’s principal and the parent of a currently enrolled student, learn more about our innovative approach to teaching and learning, tour our campus – including a peek at our students and teachers…
Feature Article about Bennett Day School
Bennett Day School co-founder Cameron Smith was honored to be named to the first 36 Under 36 List in Chicago by JUF and Oy!Chicago in 2012. Below is a link to a recent feature article on Bennett Day and update on Cameron since he received the 36 Under 36 award of distinction. Double Chai Check-In:…
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…