Tessa International School

Christmas Break
2025-12-22 - 2026-01-02 | NJ
Have a great break! The School is closed.

Christmas
2025-12-25 | NJ
Merry Christmas!

Kwanzaa
2025-12-26 - 2026-01-01 | NJ
Happy Kwanzaa!

First Day of Afterschool Winter 25 Semester
2026-01-05 | NJ

Epiphany
2026-01-06 | NJ
Happy Epiphany!

Open House - January 2026
2026-01-09 09:30 - 11:00 UTC | Tessa International School, 720 Monroe Street - Suite E105-106, Hoboken, NJ, 07030, United States
Join our Open House to learn about our academic program and bilingual tracks, tour the school and meet our team.
We would love for you to come to see what makes Tessa’s bilingual Program such a great fit for so many families. It’s a wonderful opportunity to discover how our approach can help your child grow and thrive.
We hope to see you soon at Tessa! Sign up below to participate:

MLK Day
2026-01-19 | NJ
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! The School is closed.

International Education Day
2026-01-24 | NJ
Happy International Education Day!

French Program Information Session
2026-01-29 08:45 - 09:30 | NJ
Are you considering a French education for your child? We warmly invite you to join us for a French Program Information Session at Tessa International School, hosted by Sandra Perez, French Program Coordinator.
This session offers families a closer look at what a French education at Tessa truly means. You’ll learn how our French program is structured, how it is accredited, and how we thoughtfully combine the French National Curriculum with the IB framework to support academic excellence, bilingualism, and global citizenship.
After the presentation, families will enjoy a guided tour of the school, with time to explore classrooms, experience our learning environment, and ask questions about your child’s potential pathway.
Coffee and pastries will be served.
We look forward to welcoming you and helping you envision your child’s future in our French program.

Tessa Summer Camp 2026 Registration Open
2026-01-29 12:00 | NJ

Webinar - Little Bodies, Big Emotions
2026-01-29 12:30 - 13:30 | NJ
As children grow more independent, verbal, and socially aware, every child is learning how to navigate friendships, express big feelings, and make sense of social interactions. Whether they’re still finding the words to ask for help, learning to set boundaries, or figuring out how to respond when something doesn’t feel right — this stage is full of growth, emotion, and learning.
This virtual workshop, led by Barbara Ferdinandi, our Nursery Coordinator, and Sarah Scanzoni, our Deputy Head of School for Curriculum & Learning, is a chance to better understand what’s happening developmentally and how we support children in learning to express their needs safely and respectfully. We’ll also explore how we guide children through moments of frustration or conflict, and how we work together with families to create a safe, connected classroom community.
To participate, please register below:

Black History Month Begins
2026-02-01 | NJ
Happy Black History Month!

Chandeleur
2026-02-02 | NJ
Joyeuse Chandeleur!

Summer Camp Info Session
2026-02-05 13:00 - 14:00 | NJ

Lunar New Year Celebration & Open House
2026-02-07 09:30 - 11:30 | Tessa International School, 720 Monroe Street - Suite E105-106, Hoboken, NJ, 07030, United States
Celebrate the beginning of the year of the Horse with our Tessa community!
We are thrilled to invite you to our Lunar New Year Celebration and Open House on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. Join us for a festive morning full of fun, culture, and community for both parents and children!
Children of all ages can enjoy a variety of Lunar New Year-themed activities, including Lion Dance by Yip’s Dragon Style, Sugar Painting, Calligraphy/Character Writing, Mandarin Story Time, Face Mask Making, and much more!
You’ll also have the opportunity to meet our Mandarin teachers, discover our school programs through a school presentation, and learn more about Tessa Summer Camp 2026!

Event Details:
Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026
Location: Tessa International School – 720 Monroe Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Time: 9:30AM – 11:30AM

9:30AM: doors open
10:15AM: presentation of our programs
11:30AM: doors close

To participate, please register below:

Webinar - Understanding Mandarin Immersion
2026-02-10 09:30 - 10:30 | NJ
We would like to invite you to join Dr. Shuhan Wang, an immersion specialist in Mandarin language development, for a virtual parent workshop on how Mandarin immersion works in practice.
📅Tuesday, February 10th
🕛9:30am-10:30am
📍Virtual
This session will explore:

How children develop Mandarin in an immersion environment, even when progress isn’t immediately visible
What rigor and high achievement look like in Mandarin immersion programs
How Mandarin language exposure is intentionally designed across developmental stages
How families can support Mandarin learning at home, regardless of their own language background

The workshop will include time for parent questions and discussion. Families are encouraged to submit questions in advance by January 27th so they can be thoughtfully incorporated into the session.
Please RSVP here if you would like to participate.

Picture Day
2026-02-11 - 2026-02-12 | NJ

Webinar - Literacy in a 50-50 Model
2026-02-12 12:00 - 13:00 | NJ
How do children learn to read and write in two languages? What does balanced bilingual literacy look like in practice? And how can schools and families best support this process?
Join Kristina Pogue, our Head of Primary, for a webinar on Literacy in a 50:50 Bilingual Model.
Discover how we support literacy development across two languages and partner with families to strengthen early reading skills.

Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Virtual

This webinar is open to the public.
To participate in this event, please register below:

Valentine's Day
2026-02-14 | NJ
Happy Valentine’s Day!

Winter Break
2026-02-16 - 2026-02-20 | NJ
Have a great break! Vacation Care is provided.

International Mother Language Day
2026-02-21 | NJ
Happy International Mother Language Day!

Engineers Week
2026-02-22 - 2026-02-28 | NJ
Happy Engineers Week!

Hoboken Family Alliance Cabin Fever Festival
2026-02-22 10:00 - 14:00 | NJ
Tessa will be at HFA Cabin Fever Festival 2026.

Date: Sunday, February 22
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Hoboken High School, Hoboken NJ

The Cabin Fever Festival is a fun indoor event that helps families get a head start on summer planning while kids enjoy hands-on activities.

Find more info here.

Parent-Teacher Conferences (KG/Primary)
2026-02-23 - 2026-02-27 | NJ
There will be no Afterschool Primary Clubs.
More information to come.

Afterschool Spring 26 Registration Open
2026-02-23 17:00 | NJ

Parent Webinar: Understanding Singapore Math in Action, with Bill Jackson
2026-02-27 09:00 - 10:00 | NJ
Guest Speakers: Bill Jackson, Educational Consultant & Co-Author of the Singapore Math Dimensions Textbook Series, and Dr. Makoto Yoshida, consultant for East West Math LLC & director of the Center for Lesson Study (CLS) at William Paterson University
Join us for a special virtual webinar with Bill Jackson, educational consultant and co-author of the Singapore Math Dimensions textbook series (which we use at Tessa), for an in-depth look at how Singapore Math builds strong, confident problem-solvers. Singapore Math is known worldwide for its focus on deep conceptual understanding, number sense, and problem-solving. During this session, Bill Jackson will walk families through the key principles behind the approach, including:

How the Concrete–Pictorial–Abstract progression develops true mathematical understanding
What rigor looks like in a Singapore Math classroom
How students build fluency without relying on rote memorization
Why problem-solving is central to long-term math success
How families can support mathematical thinking at home

This session is ideal for parents who want to better understand how Singapore Math works in practice and how it supports both academic excellence and confidence in mathematics.
The webinar will be held virtually, and time will be reserved for Q&A.
RSVP below to participate:

Women History Month Begins
2026-03-01 | NJ

Francophonie Month Begins
2026-03-01 | NJ

Last Day of Summer Camp Early Bird Price
2026-03-02 | NJ

Parent-Teacher Conferences
2026-03-02 - 2026-03-06 | NJ
More information to come.
