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

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

Hoboken Family Alliance Cabin Fever Festival
2026-02-22 10:00 - 14:00 UTC
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
There will be no Afterschool Primary Clubs.
More information to come.

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

Parent Webinar: Understanding Singapore Math in Action, with Bill Jackson
2026-02-27 09:00 - 10:00
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

Francophonie Month Begins
2026-03-01

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

Parent-Teacher Conferences
2026-03-02 - 2026-03-06, 2026-03-09 - 2026-03-13
More information to come.

International Women's Day
2026-03-08
Happy International Women’s Day!

Pi Day
2026-03-14
Happy Pi Day!

Saint Patrick's Day
2026-03-17
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!

Summer Camp Info Session
2026-03-17 12:30 - 13:30
It’s fun to learn a new language! Choose from Spanish, French, or Mandarin!
Tessa’s “Fun, Friends, and Adventures” Summer Camp provide an immersive language experience where fun, learning, and creativity come together.
Learn more about our Summer Camp programs and meet our Summer Camp Director through this virtual information session.
Please sign up below to receive the Zoom link:

Make Up Picture Day
2026-03-18

Open House - March 2026
2026-03-19 17:00 - 18:00
Join us for an immersive Open House experience at Tessa International School and explore how our French, Spanish, and Mandarin immersion programs nurture confident, globally minded learners from Preschool through Elementary.
During your visit, you will:

Learn how our bilingual curriculum aligns with Common Core and international standards
See how language immersion supports cognitive development and academic excellence
Discover how we build strong foundations in literacy and mathematics through a conceptual, inquiry-based approach
Explore our classrooms and learning spaces
Meet members of our leadership team and ask questions about admissions, curriculum, and school life

At Tessa, language learning goes beyond vocabulary; it becomes a tool for thinking, problem-solving, and connecting across cultures. Our program is intentionally designed so that students develop fluency naturally while also building strong academic skills and confidence.
Whether you are just beginning to explore bilingual education or actively considering enrollment, this Open House will give you a clear understanding of how immersion works in practice and what makes the Tessa experience unique.
We look forward to welcoming you and your family!
RSVP below to participate:

Eid al-Fitr
2026-03-19 17:00 - 2026-03-20 23:30
Eid Mubarak!

Eid Observance Day
2026-03-20
Vacation Care is provided.

Francophonie Day
2026-03-20
Bonne Journée de la Francophonie!

International Day of Happiness
2026-03-20
Happy International Day of Happiness!
Happiness is one of the three central pillars of our School Mission. Read more about how we support the happiness in our education.

World Water Day
2026-03-22
Happy World Water Day! The 2026 theme is “Groundwater: Making the Invisible Visible.”

Earth Month Begins
2026-04-01
Happy Earth Month!

Passover
2026-04-01 05:00 - 2026-04-09 23:30
Chag Pesach Sameach!

International Children's Book Day
2026-04-02
Happy International Children’s Book Day!

Good Friday
2026-04-03
Happy Good Friday! The School is CLOSED.

Spring Break
2026-04-06 - 2026-04-10
Have a great break! Vacation Care is offered.

Easter
2026-04-12
Happy Easter!

Afterschool Spring 26 Semester Begins
2026-04-13

World Art Day
2026-04-15
Happy World Art Day!
