Prospective parents are invited to take a closer look at a typical day in the life of the Pre-K programs at New Canaan Country School on Thursday, April 20, 9:30–10:30 a.m. A team of early childhood specialists will discuss the academic, arts and music programs, deliberately designed for children just beginning their educational journey. For further information or to register to attend, contact the Admission Office: (203) 801-5608 or visit www.countryschool.net/visit. New Canaan Country School is a co-ed, independent day…

Toddlers, preschoolers and their parents are invited to the Early Childhood Discovery Fair, a guided, hands-on exploration of scientific and artistic principles. Activity stations will include: paper-making, paint mixology, clay & wire, transparent collage, obstacle course, wood sculptures, wind tunnel, ramps and sensory tables. The day will end in a group sing-a-long. Participants will receive a complimentary small tote bag gift to take home their creations. Registration: The event is open to all, but pre-registration is required for headcount and…

New Canaan Country School invites prospective families to take a close-up look at a typical day in the life of their Kindergarten program Wednesday, Jan. 9 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. The Early Childhood teaching team will share how academics, arts, music and athletics are woven into the students’ day to pique their curiosity and instill a joy of learning. Find out how the program is deliberately designed for children just beginning their educational journeys. For more information and to register, please…

Join us at 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 12 for Coffee in the Commons. Ask questions, take a tour and get a close-up look at our school. Drop-ins welcome. New Canaan Country school is a co-ed, independent, day school for students in Pre-K (ages 3 & 4) through Grade 9. Located on a 75 acre-campus in New Canaan, the school provides transportation for families living throughout the region. For more information, please visit www.countryschool.net or call (203) 801-5608 to speak with…

Parents and children are invited to meet and hear from Head of School Aaron Cooper, faculty, staff, students and parents, take a campus tour, talk with teachers and learn about our Pre-K (ages 3 & 4) through Grade 9 program. Families interested in the 2020–2021 academic year, as well as those interested in the future, are welcome! Registration is encouraged; drop-ins welcome. Location: New Canaan Country School 635 Frogtown Rd New Canaan CT For more information or to register please…

New Canaan Country School will host award-winning Palestinian-American Poet, writer, anthologist and educator Naomi Shihab Nye on campus Monday, Nov. 4 at 6:30 p.m., for a poetry reading and author talk. Ms. Nye, a world traveler and frequent speaker, is the author or editor of more than 30 volumes. Recently named Young People’s Poet Laureate by the Poetry Foundation, her collection of poems for young adults entitled Honeybee won the 2008 Arab American Book Award in the Children’s/Young Adult category.…

Parents are invited to get a closer look at New Canaan Country School's academic curriculum, athletic and music programs deliberately designed to meet the needs of students in grades 1 through 4. Registration is encouraged; drop-ins welcome. Location: New Canaan Country School 635 Frogtown Rd New Canaan CT Please visit our website for more information: www.countryschool.net/visit or call (203) 801-5608.

New Canaan Country School will host “A Positive Approach to Navigating Social Media and Technology” a presentation by Social Media Coach Josh Lutkus of The Social Institute on Thursday, Nov. 21, from 8:30-9:30 a.m. The event is co-sponsored by New Canaan CARES. The event will be held at New Canaan Country School, 635 Frogtown Road, New Canaan, and is open to the public. Registration required: www.countryschool.net/social Whether your child has a smartphone, flip phone or no phone, Social Media Coach…

New Canaan Country School invites prospective families to take a close-up look at a typical day in the life of their Kindergarten program. Prospective parents are invited to join New Canaan Country School Head of Early Childhood Beth O’Brien and Director of Enrollment Management & Financial Aid Pam Safford Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. via Zoom, for an intimate, informal conversation about the school’s Kindergarten Program. Come learn more about the philosophy and approach that guide the school’s work…

Join New Canaan CARES and New Canaan Country School for this timely program. Recommended for parents/caregivers of children ages 2–7 Featuring Beth O’Brien, Head of Early Childhood at New Canaan Country School Help your little kids grow into self-reliant big kids who are positively connected to their parents, teachers, siblings, and peers. This program will equip you with strategies for communicating effectively with the young children in your life.

New Canaan Library is excited to welcome Fredrik Backman, author of A Man Called Ove and Anxious People, who will discuss his writing and introduce The Winners, the long-awaited conclusion to his #1 New York Times bestselling Beartown series. Fredrik Backman will speak on Tuesday, September 27 at 7:00 PM in the auditorium of New Canaan Country School. The evening is a ticketed, fundraising event; the $40 ticket includes a signed, hardcopy of The Winners. Guests are asked to arrive…

Parents of children ages 3-15 are invited to attend "Parenting with Ease: How to Use an Appreciative Mindset to Create the Life You Want with Your Child", a presentation and Q&A featuring certified parent coach and author of the book by the same name, Jacqueline Blair Telghede, Friday, Jan. 20 from 9-10 a.m. at New Canaan Country School. "Parenting with Ease" will help you: • See the good in yourself and your child, even amidst the hardships. • Draw upon…

Horizons at New Canaan Country School (NCCS) will hold a comedy night event on Friday, February 10 in the Carver Dining Hall at NCCS to raise funds to support the non-profit organization. This event is open to the public and will include a live comedy act starring Alonzo Bodden, known for NPR’s Wait, Wait..Don’t Tell Me, and a winner on Last Comic Standing! Attendees can purchase a table for eight guests and bring their own food, drinks, and table décor.

New Canaan Library welcomes David Grann, author of the Library’s 2024 One Book New Canaan selection for adults: The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder. Grann is renowned for his bestselling nonfiction works such as The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession, The White Darkness, and Killers of the Flower Moon. His expertise promises an engaging and thought-provoking evening for the community as he shares insights into his research and storytelling. In The Wager, Grann…