School Fair
October
13, 2024
School Fair Event Guide & 2024-25 Open House Dates
Black Student fund
Providesessentialadvocacy,academicandretentionsupporttoacademically motivatedAfricanAmericanandotherunderservedstudentstofacilitatetheir access,admissionandsuccessfulmatriculationandgraduationfrommember schools. BSF partners with member schools to provide financial assistance, as well as instruction, evaluations, feedback and monitoring necessary to facilitate the creation and maintenance of a supportive and responsive environment.
latino Student fund
ProvidesopportunitiesforastrongacademicfoundationtoundeservedPreK12th-grade students of Hispanic descent. By providing year-round, out-ofschool-timeprogramsforlow-income,at-riskstudentsandtheirfamilies,we increaselevelsofeducationalattainmentinthecommunity.
Sch00l Fair Schedule
D O O R S O P E N 2:00 pm
Visit over 60 Independent, Parochial, and Boarding Schools! Schools will be grouped by the ages/grades they offer on the first floor of the Student Center.
W O R K S H O P S E S S I O N I 2:15 pm
Workshops covering the admission and financial aid process, Black Montessori education, and tips for finding the right school for your child will be held at 2:15 pm Please check the workshop schedule for room locations.
W O R K S H O P S E S S I O N I I
3:15 pm
Workshops on mental health for children of color and a dyslexia simulation will be held at 3:15 pm. Please check the workshop schedule for room locations.
A B E T T E R C H A N C E M E E T U P 3:15 pm
A Better Chance meet up will take place at 3:15 pm in the Ballroom. A Better Chance places high-performing students of color in our nation’s best independent and public schools and supports them on their educational and leadership journeys.
W O R K S H O P S E S S I O N I I I 4:15 pm
Workshops covering high school extracurriculars, education and money, and financial aid will be held at 4:15 pm. Please check the workshop schedule for room locations.
G U E S T S P E A K E R 4:15 pm
Join us in the Ballroom on Level B for a conversation with Ché Bolden is President and CEO of The Charles F. Bolden Group. A Marine Corps veteran, Top Gun graduate and Brookings Institute Fellow, Ché has expertise in aerospace, political-military and international affairs, critical infrastructure, and HUMAN+machine collaboration.
S C H O O L F A I R E N D S 5:00 pm
The school fair will conclude at 5 pm For more information and resources, please contact the Black Student Fund and the Latino Student Fund.
Workshop Schedule
2:15 pm
Jewell Samuel, J D Founder/CEO of the Edukeys, a not-for-profit helping families access independent schools, will share advice and best practices on applying for and seeking financial aid from the parent’s perspective.
Dr Rona Frederick, Author of "Navigating School Selection 101: A Guide for African American Families", will share tips for how to identify schools that are the right fit for your child B L A C K M O N T E S
Dr Ayize Sabater, Founder and CEO of the Black Montessori Education Fund, will lead a discussion on Montessori education. What is the Montessori Method? The Montessori Method fosters rigorous, self-motivated growth for children and adolescents in all areas of their development cognitive, emotional, social, and physical
3:15 pm
Psychologist Dr. Linda McGhee will provide insight and lessons on mental health issues facing children in post-Covid America Black youth face a myriad of mental health risks exacerbated and exposed by Covid 19, police violence, and the traumatic political and social climate of America. Join practitioner and educator Dr Linda McGhee in a conversation on mental health
Oakwood School's learning staff will present an audience participation dyslexia simulation. The simulation will allow participants to experience the leaning challenges and opportunities for persons with dyslexia.
Workshop Schedule
3:15 pm
A B E T T E R C H A N C E M E E T U P
A Better Chance (ABC) is a national leader in K-12 independent school access. ABC's Haydee L Sun-Acosta and Margaret Stolte will present an information session about ABC’s programs, and application process.
4:15 pm
Everyone knows colleges like high school extra-curriculars. However, not all extracurriculars are equally attractive to all colleges Our panel of college admissions specialists will use their expertise to discuss the four tiers of extra-curriculars, and how to discern the types of extra-curriculars that are attractive to the type of college your child might be interested in.
E D U C A T I O N A N D M O N E Y
Financial Professional Mark Baker will provide financing models and tips to help families finance K-12 and post-secondary education. Learn money strategies to use right now
Frankie Brown of the Sidwell Friends School and Kevin Mills of Serving Our Children will discuss financial aid.
OPEN HOUSE DATES
A I D A N M O N T E S S O R I S C H O O L
Independent|Co-Ed|18Months-Grade6|Washington,DC
OpenHouseDates:Friday,October18from9:30am-11am. VirtualinformationsessiononTuesday,November19at12pm. RegisterOnline.
ARCHBISHOP CARROLL HIGH SCHOOL
Catholic|Co-Ed|Grades9-12|Washington,DC
OpenHouseDates:Sunday,October27from1pm-4pm. RegisterOnline.ProspectivestudentscansignupforLionFora Dayguidedtour.Registrationrequired.
BEAUVOIR SCHOOL
Independent|Co-Ed|GradesPK-3|Washington,DC
OpenHouseDates:Toursareavailableweekdaymornings.In persontourslastapproximately75minutesandvirtualtours lastaboutanhour.YoumayregisterviaRavenna.
BISHOP JOHN T. WALKER SCHOOL FOR BOYS
Independent|Boys|GradesK-5|Washington,DC
OpenHouseDates:Thursdays,October24,November21and January23,2025.RegisterHere.
C A P I T O L H I L L D A Y S C H O O L
Independent|Co-Ed|GradesPK-8|Washington,DC
OpenHouseDate:OpenHouse(PreK4-Grade4)Wed,Nov.13at 9:00am.MiddleSchoolOpenHouse(Grades5-8)Tuesday,Dec. 3at9:00am.VisitRavennaforafulllistingofadmissionsevents.
OPEN HOUSE DATES
E D M U N D B U R K E S C H O O L
Independent | Co-Ed | Grades 6-12 | Washington, DC
Open House Date: Saturday, October 19 and Saturday, December 14. Registration via Ravenna.
G E O R G E T O W N D A Y S C H O O L
Independent | Co-Ed | Grades PK-12 | Washington, DC
Virtual Open House Dates: October 22: Middle School, November 7: Middle School, November 14: High School from 5 - 6:30 pm. Visit website for all admissions events.
G E O R G E T O W N V I S I T A T I O N
Catholic | All-Girl | Grades 9-12 | Washington, DC
Open House Dates: Saturday, October 19, from 1-4 pm RSVP here. Create Admissions Portal account to sign up for “Cub for Day” program.
G O N Z A G A C O L L E G E H I G H S C H O O L
Catholic | All-Boy | Grades 9-12 | Washington, DC
Open House Dates: Sunday, November 24. All are welcome. To sign up for Eagle for a Day here and follow the instructions.
L O W E L L S C H O O L
Independent|Co-Ed|Ages2.5-Grade8|Washington,DC
OpenHouseDate:CreateaprofileinRavennatosignupfora VirtualInformationSessionandanon-campustour.
OPEN HOUSE DATES
M A R E T S C H O O L
Independent | Co-Ed | Grades K-12 | Washington, DC
OpenHouseDate:OpenhouseonSunday,December15from 12-2pmforLowerSchool&from2:15-4:15pmforMiddle& UpperSchool.RSVPonline.
Episcopal|All-Girl|Grades4-12|Washington,DC
OpenHouseDates: UpperSchool:Saturday,Oct.26from 10am-noon.MiddleSchool:Friday,Nov.1from9-11am.Lower School:Friday,Dec.13from9-11am.SignupinRavenna.
Independent | Co-Ed | Ages 2-5 | Washington, DC
Open House Dates: Sign up now for admissions tours and eventsthroughRavenna.
Independent | Co-Ed | Age 3-Grade 6 | Washington, DC
Open House Dates: Tours offered on weekday mornings at 9:15am.RegisteronRavenasoscheduleavisit.
OPEN HOUSE DATES
S H E R I D A N S C H O O L
Independent | Co-Ed | Grades K-8 | Washington, DC
Open House Date: Wednesday, October 16 from 8:45 - 10:15
am. You can register for an Open House event via this form, or through your Ravenna account.
S I D W E L L F R I E N D S S C H O O L
Quaker | Co-Ed | Grades PK-12 | Washington, DC & Bethesda, Maryland
Open House Dates: Sunday, November 17 at 1 pm, Middle & Upper School Open House. Register for events on Ravenna.
S T . A L B A N S S C H O O L
Episcopal | All-Boy | Grades 4-12 | Washington, DC
Open House Date: Sunday, October 20. Lower School (Grades 4-8) from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and an Upper School Open House from 1 - 3 pm. Advance registrations through Ravenna
S T . A U G U S T I N E C A T H O L I C S C H O O L
Catholic | Co-Ed | Grades PK-8 | Washington, DC
Open House Date: Friday, October 18 from 8 am - 12 pm. RSVP at 202-667-2608.
ST. PATRICK'S EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL
Independent | Co-Ed | Nursery - Grade 8 | Washington, DC
Open House Dates: Saturday, November 18 from 9:30 - 11 am. Childcare for younger children provided. Registration via Ravenna
DC OPEN HOUSE DATES
T E M P L E T O N A C A D E M Y
Independent | Co-Ed | Grades 6 - 12 | Washington, DC
Open House Dates: Thursday, October 17 and Wednesday, November 7 from 12:30 - 1:30 pm. Contact DC Director of Admissions at Saad.Merzouk@templetonacademy.org.
T H E F I E L D S C H O O L
Independent | Co-Ed | Grades 6-12 | Washington, DC
Open House Dates: Saturday, October 19 from 10 am - 1 pm. Register for one of the Discover Field events through Ravenna.
T H E L A B S C H O O L
Independent | Co-Ed | Grades 1-12 | Washington, DC
Virtual Open House Dates: Lower School: Thursday, October 17 from 10 - 11: 30 am; Middle & Upper School: Tuesday, October 22 from 6:30 - 8 pm. Registration required.
Independent | Co-Ed | Age 3 - Grade 12 | Washington, DC
Open House Dates: Community Coffee on Saturday, November 9, from 9:30 - 11 am. Contact admissions at 202243-1815 and admissions@wis.edu, or register online.
MD OPEN HOUSE DATES
B A R R I E S C H O O L
Independent|Co-Ed|3months-Grade12|SilverSpring,Maryland
Open House Date: Saturday, October 19: Lower School from 910:15 am and Middle & Upper School from 11 am - 12:15 pm Registration required.
B U L L I S S C H O O L
Independent | Co-Ed | Grades K-12 | Potomac, Maryland
Virtual Open House: Take a virtual tour or watch Discover Bullis Series sessions, all sessions are available on demand.
C H R I S T E P I S C O P A L S C H O O L
Independent | Co-Ed | Age 2 - Grade 8 | Rockville, Maryland
Open House Date: Saturday, November 14 and November 16 from 9 am - 11 am. Registration required.
C O N C O R D H I L L S C H O O L
Independent | Co-Ed | Age 3 - Grade 3 | Chevy Chase, Maryland
Open House Date: Friday, November 15, from 9:30 - 11:00 am. RSVP here.
OPEN HOUSE DATES
CONNELLY SCHOOL OF THE HOLY CHILD
Catholic | All-Girl | Grades 6-12 | Potomac, Maryland
Open House Date: Saturday, October 26 Registration required.
MD
Catholic | All-Girl | Grades 9-12 | Bladensburg, Maryland
Open House Date: Sunday, November 3 from 11 am - 2 pm. Registration required.
G R E E N A C R E S S C H O O L
Independent | Co-Ed | PK - Grade 8 | North Bethesda, Maryland
Open House Date: Discovery Day on Sunday, October 27 from 2 - 4 pm. RSVP here.
H O L T O N - A R M S S C H O O L
Independent | All-Girl | Grades 3-12 | Bethesda, Maryland
Open House Dates: Grades 9-12 Thursday, October 17 from 8:30 - 11:15 am. Grades 3-8 Sunday, October 27 from 2 - 4 pm. Register via website.
MD OPEN HOUSE DATES
I N D I A N C R E E K S C H O O L
Independent | Co-Ed | Grades PK-12 | Crownsville, Maryland
Open House Dates: Lower School: Thursday, November 21 from 9 - 10:30 am, Middle School: Thursday, November 14 from 9 - 10:30 am, and Upper School: November 7 from 67:30 pm.
L A N D O N S C H O O L
Independent | All-Boy | Grades 3-12 | Bethesda, Maryland
Open House Date: Sunday, November 3, from 1 - 4 pm. Tour Tuesdays run until November 12. Registration required through Ravenna
M C L E A N S C H O O L
Independent | Co-Ed | Grades K-12 | Potomac, Maryland
Open House Date: Monday, November 11 and Friday, December 13 from 9 - 11 am. Registration required.
N O R W O O D S C H O O L
Independent | Co-Ed | Grades PK-8 | Bethesda, Maryland
Open House Dates: Pre-K & Kindergarten: Saturday, October 19 from 10:30 am - 12 pm. Meet Academic Leaders: Thursday, November 21 from 9 - 10 am. Register via Ravenna.
MD OPEN HOUSE DATES
Independent | Co-Ed | Age 2 - Grade 12 | Chevy Chase & Kensington,Maryland
OpenHouseDate:PrimaryPrograms;ThursdaysNovember10 and21at10am.Elementary&Middle:Fridays,October18and November15at10am.HighSchool:Wednesdays,October18 andNovember15at10am
Quaker | Co-Ed | Age 3-Grade 12 | Sandy Spring, Maryland
Open House Date: Sunday, October 27 from 1 - 4 pm. Register here
Independent|Co-Ed|Age2-Grade12|Potomac,Maryland
Open House Dates: Middle & Upper School: Friday, November 8 from 9 - 10 am. Lower School: Saturday, December7from10-11am.RegisterviaRavenna.
ST. JUDE REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Catholic | Co-Ed | Age 3-Grade 8 | Rockville, Maryland
Open House Date: Call 301-946-7888 to schedule tour and for more information.
OPEN HOUSE DATES
STONERIDGE SCHOOL OF THE SACRED HEART
Catholic | All-Girl |Grades 1-12 | Bethesda, Maryland
Open House Dates: Upper School - Sunday, October 20, 202 at 12.30 pm. Register via Ravenna.
T H E N O R A S C H O O L
Independent | Co-Ed | Grades 9-12 | Silver Spring, Maryland
Virtual Open House Dates: Monthly on Thursdays at 9:15 am online via Google Meet. Registration required.
T H E S I E N A S C H O O L
Independent | Co-Ed | Grades 3-12 | Silver Spring, Maryland
Open House Dates: Schedule in-person tour offered from 9:30 - 11 am at Northern Virginia (3-11) on Tuesdays, and Silver Spring (5-12) on Wednesdays. Virtual tours are also available.
VA OPEN HOUSE DATES
C O M M O N W E A L T H A C A D E M Y
Independent | Co-Ed | Grades 3-12 | Alexandra, Virginia
OpenHouseDates: Upper School: Wednesday, November 13, and Lower & Middle School: Tuesday, November 12. All open housesrunfrom9:30-11am
B U R G U N D Y F A R M C O U N T R Y D A Y
Independent | Co-Ed | Grades JK-8 | Alexandra, Virginia
OpenHouseDates: To register for an open house, submit an online inquiry. Contact admissions at 703-329-6968 or admission@burgundyfarmorgwithanyquestions
M A D E I R A S C H O O L
Boarding & Day | All-Girl | Grades 9-12 | McLean, Virginia
Open House Dates: Applicants for Fall 2025 can access campusvisit/interviewcalendarinRavenna.
O A K W O O D S C H O O L
Independent | Co-Ed | Grades 1-8 | Annandale, Virginia
Open House Dates: Complete an interest form to sign up for an upcoming Admissions Info Session or schedule a call with Admissions Director at 703-941-5788
THE POTOMAC SCHOOL
Independent | Co-Ed | Grades K-12 | Mclean, Virginia
Open House Date and Events: To see all events, including information sessions, a walk in the woods, and athletic/arts open houses, visit the website. Registration is required via Ravenna.
OPEN HOUSE DATES
C A T E S C H O O L
Boarding | Co-Ed | Grades 9-12 | Carpinteria, California
Open House Date: Contact Admissions at admission@cate.org to schedule your visit.
C H E S H I R E A C A D E M Y
Boarding | Co-Ed | Grades 9-12 | Cheshire, Connecticut
Open House Date: Monday, November 11, join waitlist here or 203-439-7250, to schedule your campus visit.
C H R I S T S C H O O L
Boarding | All Boys | Grades 8-12 | Asheville, North Carolina
Open House Date:
C H U R C H F A R M S C H O O L
Boarding | All Boys | Grades 9-12 | Exton, Pennsylvania
Open House Date: Tours are offered Mon-Fri between 9 am - 3 pm. Appointment required at inquiry/application, or call 610363-5347.
OPEN HOUSE DATES
D A N A H A L L S C H O O L
Boarding | All Girl | Grades 5-12 | Wellesley, Massachusetts
Open House Date: On-campus tours begin October 1 from Monday-Friday Create Ravenna account to schedule
E P I S C O P A L H I G H S C H O O L
Boarding | Co-Ed | Grades 9-12 | Alexandria, Virginia
Open House Date: Saturday, October 26 at 12:30 pm. Please register here
F A Y S C H O O L
Boarding | Co-Ed | Grades K-9 | Southborough, Massachusetts
Open House Date: Fill out form to schedule a virtual or inperson tour. Email admission@fayschool.org or call 508-4908201 . F
Boarding | All-Boy | Grades 7-12 | Fork Union, Virginia
Open House Dates: Friday, November 7, from 8:45 am to 12:00 pm Registration required
OPEN HOUSE DATES
M A S S A N U T T E N M I L I T A
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C A D E M Y
Boarding | Co-Ed | Grades 5-12 | Woodstock, Virginia
Open House Dates: Cadet-led campus tours are available by appointment. Email Admissions or register in the Admissions Portal.
M E R C E R S B U R G A C A D E M Y
Boarding | Co-Ed | Grades 9-12 | Mercerburg, Pennsylvania
Open House Date: Tours and interviews are offered Mondays through Fridays. Families are asked to call the Admission Office at 717-328-6173 or email to schedule visit.
O L D F I E L D S S C H O O L
Boarding | Co-Ed | Grades 5-12 | Woodstock, Virginia
Open House Dates: Cadet-led campus tours are available by appointment. Schedule a time with Admissions Team or call 443-662-1009.
S T . G E O R G E ' S S C H O O L
Boarding | Co-Ed | Grades 9-12 | Middletown, Rhode Island
Virtual Open House: Virtual: Monday, Oct 28. 6-7pm and Monday, Dec 9. 6-7pm In-Person: Saturday Nov 16. 9:30-11:30am. Registration required. Interviews and tours are scheduled through Jan. 21, 2024.
OPEN HOUSE DATES
S T . M A R G A R E T ' S S C H O O L
Boarding | All-Girl | Grades 9-12 | Tappahannock, Virginia
Open House Dates: For more information, please complete an inquiry form or contact the Office of Admission at 804443-3357 or admit@sms.org.
T H E P E D D I E S C H O O L
Boarding | Co-Ed | Grades 9-12 | Highstown, New Jersey
Open House Date: Sunday, October 20 from 1 - 4 pm. Registration required.
T H E W E B B S C H O O L S
Boarding | Co-Ed | Grades 8-12 | Austin, Texas
Open House Dates: Discovery Webb Day on Sunday, November 3, at 1 pm. Registration required.
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V E R S C H O O L
Boarding | All-Girl | Grades 9-12 | Middlebury, Connectitcut
Open House Dates: Saturday, November 9 from 10 am - 12:30 pm. Registration required. Contact the Admission Office at 203-758-2423.
OPEN HOUSE DATES
Boarding | All-Boy | Grades 9-12 | Woodberry Forest, Virginia
Open House Dates: Sunday, October 13 at 3 pm until Monday, October 14 at 12 pm. Contact the Admission Office at 540672-3900
S T A N F O R D O N L I N E
Co-Ed | Grades 7-12 | Redwood City, California
Virtual Information Session: November 6 and November 19. Register for Admissions Events Here.
Non-School Exhibitors
A Better Chance
Black Girls Hack
Black Student Fund
Dr. Rona Fredrick and Streeter
Forbright
Garret O’Day
Howard University
iReadify
InspireED
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Latino Student Fund
Linda McGee and Associates
Lucinda L. Jasper Scholarship
Mark Baker
National Housing Trust
Peta
Plenty to Eat
Serving Our Children
The Difference Society
The Habor Bank of Maryland
The Joint Chiropractic
The Reading Room
The Resourceologist
University of the District of Columbia
Virginia 529
Ché Bolden is a visionary leader whose career spans distinguished military service and influential roles in the executive sphere His tenure in the United States Marine Corps showcased his capability for innovation in global base modernization and uncrewed aerial operations, reflecting his strategic insight and excellence in operation As a TOPGUN graduate, Marine Corps Weapons and Tactics Instructor, and Marine Corps Parachutist, Bolden's military background has endowed him with exceptional decision-making skills, a talent for mentoring, and an aptitude at risk management. These qualities are directly applicable to and highly valued in corporate and organizational leadership
In the corporate world, Bolden has applied his strategic foresight to foster future leadership in the business of space, serving as CEO of the Charles F. Bolden Group, LLC, and as Board Chair of the Inter Astra Institute, a 501(c)(3) His commitment to inclusive and sustainable development within this sector highlights his dedication to innovation and accountability Through past leadership roles at Tag Team Group and Sapient ONE, Bolden demonstrated his ability to integrate advanced technologies to streamline operations and enhance safety in complex environments
His extensive background in international affairs has greatly shaped his professional outlook, enhancing his capabilities with a globally informed perspective. This experience includes negotiating critical international agreements as a Foreign Area Officer and contributing to bilateral security collaborations within the U S European Command A Senior Fellow tenure at the Brookings Institution further underscores his ability to influence national policy with strategic security insights
Academically, Bolden's expertise is supported by advanced degrees in Strategic Studies and International Relations and Diplomacy, grounding him in both theory and practice His education, combined with a rich military career, grants him deep insights into global dynamics and strategic planning As a Council on Foreign Relations member and through various board service roles, Bolden has proven his commitment to educational and community advancement
Ché Bolden embodies the integration of strategic military training, executive acumen, and policy expertise, rendering him an ideal candidate for board positions, poised to drive innovation and foster global partnerships. His wide-ranging understanding of the business of space, along with his strategic development skills, positions him as a leader adept at guiding organizations toward a prosperous and inclusive future Bolden and his wife, Penny, along with their three adult children, are integrated members of the community in McLean, Virginia, embodying a family committed to service and the advancement of humanity
