Upcoming Events
Current families can log into Blackbaud to view a comprehensive calendar.

Scavenger Hunt Playdate
Calling all young explorers! 🕵️♂️🔎 Join us for a free, fun-filled Scavenger Hunt Playdate where will embark on an exciting adventure to uncover hidden clues and discover the amazing spaces that make our school so special.
From the library filled with magical stories to our colorful Atelier where creativity comes to life, each clue will lead our adventurers to a new destination, helping them learn more about our school along the way. Will they find the playground where friendships grow? The only way to know is to follow the clues and explore!
Get ready for a morning of exploration, discovery, and fun—we can't wait to see you there!
RSVP to admission@adventschool.org

Open House
Come take a deeper dive into our programming at one of our upcoming Open Houses! This is a fantastic way to explore our classrooms, engage with our educators, and see firsthand how we foster curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning.
RSVP to admission@adventschool.org

Comedy Night
Join us for a fun, adults-only night out at the Dorchester Brewing Comedy!

Open House
Come take a deeper dive into our programming at one of our upcoming Open Houses! This is a fantastic way to explore our classrooms, engage with our educators, and see firsthand how we foster curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning.
RSVP to admission@adventschool.org

Splash Painting Playdate
Join us for a free morning of creativity, laughter, and a little bit of mess at our Splash Painting Playdate! 🎨✨
Get ready to unleash your inner artist as we splatter, swirl, and splash paint to create colorful masterpieces in our outdoor recess yard. This hands-on, free-flowing art experience is all about fun, creativity, and self-expression—no brushes required! Wear clothes that can handle a little (or a lot of!) paint, and come ready to make some memories.
While the kids dive into their artistic adventure, parents will have the chance to connect with other families and learn more about our vibrant school community.
We can’t wait to see you there—let’s make a splash together! 🌈🎨
RSVP to admission@adventschool.org

Family Library Time
Community members are invited to enjoy one of four rotating events every Thursday morning in the Advent library.

Head of School Chat: Holidays & Hot Cocoa
Community members are invited to enjoy one of four rotating events every Thursday morning in the Advent library.

Piazza Event: Advent Archives & History
Community members are invited to enjoy one of four rotating events every Thursday morning in the Advent library.

Piazza Event: Math at Advent
Community members are invited to enjoy one of four rotating events every Thursday morning in the Advent library.

Family Library Time
Community members are invited to enjoy one of four rotating events every Thursday morning in the Advent library.

Community Share
Community members are invited to enjoy one of four rotating events every Thursday morning in the Advent library.

Head of School Chat: Strategic Visioning
Community members are invited to enjoy one of four rotating events every Thursday morning in the Advent library.

Lower School Open House (Admission Event)
Advent's elementary school Open House is for all families in the Boston area. Wed., 10/23, from 9–11 am.

Family Library Time
Community members are invited to enjoy one of four rotating events every Thursday morning in the Advent library.

All-School Open House (Admission Event)
Advent's elementary school All-School Open House is for families in the Boston area. Wed., 10/16, from 9–11 am.

Head of School Chat: Meet School Leadership
Community members are invited to enjoy one of four rotating events every Thursday morning in the Advent library.

Coffee Hour
Community members are invited to enjoy one of four rotating events every Thursday morning in the Advent library.

Piazza Event: Transitions with Nick Packard, LICSW, RPT™ P’32
Community members are invited to enjoy one of four rotating events every Thursday morning in the Advent library.


Graduation
The entire school community is invited to this celebration of the class of 2024!
All students participate in graduation. In addition to the parade, each grade performs a song during the ceremony. Students sit with their classmates and teachers. ECC and Kindergarten students sit with their families after their performances.
All event details, including exact timing, will be shared as the event nears.

Field Day
An all-school event in celebration of Advent’s PE program.
All details, including exact timing, will be shared as the event nears.

Campus Closed: Memorial Day
The campus is closed for Memorial Day.
All after-school classes, tutoring, and private lessons are canceled.


Spring Info Session
Join the Advent community! 🦁
Attend a Spring Info Session to meet community members and experience Advent's Reggio-inspired approach, co-teaching model, and social justice mission.
All info sessions are from 9 to 10 a.m. and begin at 15 Brimmer Street. During this informal visit, there will be a tour and opportunities to meet current parents.
Choose from 3 dates:
Wed., 5/8
Wed., 5/15
Wed., 5/22

Spring Info Session
Join the Advent community! 🦁
Attend a Spring Info Session to meet community members and experience Advent's Reggio-inspired approach, co-teaching model, and social justice mission.
All info sessions are from 9 to 10 a.m. and begin at 15 Brimmer Street. During this informal visit, there will be a tour and opportunities to meet current parents.
Choose from 3 dates:
Wed., 5/8
Wed., 5/15
Wed., 5/22

Spring Info Session
Join the Advent community! 🦁
Attend a Spring Info Session to meet community members and experience Advent's Reggio-inspired approach, co-teaching model, and social justice mission.
All info sessions are from 9 to 10 a.m. and begin at 15 Brimmer Street. During this informal visit, there will be a tour and opportunities to meet current parents.
Choose from 3 dates:
Wed., 5/8
Wed., 5/15
Wed., 5/22

Art Show & Stroll
An all-school art show! This year, we will also have the Class Art auction and a stroll along Charles Street. Bring the whole family for this two-day art extravaganza! Art will be on display on Advent’s campus (15 Brimmer and 99 W Cedar Streets) and at the following Charles Street businesses:
We can’t wait to celebrate Advent’s artists with you! Please get in touch with Molly Wood with questions.


Accepted Family Breakfast
Advent invites newly accepted families to breakfast!
Join current families to learn about their Advent experiences and have your questions answered.
Thursday, 3/21
9 - 10:30 a.m.
Location TBA

Campus Closed: Faculty & Staff Professional Development Day
The campus is closed for a faculty and staff professional development day.
All after-school classes, tutoring, and private lessons are canceled.

The Advent Collaborative
The Advent School Collaborative is a day-long conference exploring progressive, Reggio-inspired, socially just teaching and learning.

Visioning Day
Advent was founded for a different purpose: A school where all of Boston's children could learn and thrive together, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, neighborhood, or socioeconomic status.

Teacher Experience Auction
This community-wide auction allows you to bid on fun teacher experiences for your Advent students. With a wide array of experiences up for bidding, this year's online auction is sure to have something for everyone!
Email Washawn Jones, Director of Development, with questions.

Campus Closed: February Break
The Advent School campus is closed from 2/19-2/23 for the February break.

Piazza Event: Social Justice Teaching at Advent
Join us on Zoom to learn about Advent's social justice curriculum!