Event Inspiration Board at Guidepost Montessori

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Ain't No Party Like A Guidepost Party!

Looking for inspiration for fresh and exciting events? Our school leaders have been working hard to bring quality events and experiences to their current families while inviting new families to join in on the fun.

Best Practice Reminders:

  • Run 1 event per month since they are a great opportunity to engage new and existing families.
  • Each school has a monthly budget of $500. Consult with your RD to approve changes in your budget.
  • Create a flyer and social media graphic in MediaValet to share with your community!
  • If you have an event where you can invite prospective families, reach out to marketing on Wayfinder (3 week notice required) so that we can help drive attendance, RSVPs, and support  making your event a success!

Coming Soon: August

Cranbury is hosting an open house with The Fun Bus, a mobile "gym on wheels" offering fun activities for families with children ages 18 months - 7yrs in a colorful, fun and safe environment.

Branchburg is hosting an open house with a Kona Ice Truck to provide a tasty treat for current and prospective families.

Katy is hosting a Back to School Open House where families can shop our Guidepost Merchandise, take a "Back to School" picture and meet their guides all before the first day of the 2022-2023 school year! Fun prizes will be also be given away. 

Past Events and Partnerships

Here are some amazing events and partnerships from the past few months.

Katy's Monthly Playdate Petting Zoo at the school!
"We had prospective families mingling with current families and enrolled 3 at this event!" - Kacye, HOS

Branchburg's Grand Opening Event

Katy's Playdate at Hooray Playground: free admission while accepting donations forclothing, diapers, formula to Texas Children's Hospital

Partnership with Paradise Valley Community College Stories Days 

Katy's Books, Bubbles and Bounce Houses Playdate
"We had four tours during this event! We also made staff shirts for all of our events so that parents or prospective parents would know who they could talk to and ask questions!" - Kacy, HOS

Mother's Day at Mahwah with The Bubble Guy!

Katy's Scavenger Hunt at a local park.
"This was SUPER easy and we were able to market a lot to people who were already in the park. We had guides in their Guidepost shirts walking up to families with children and asking if they wanted to participate in our scavenger hunt. Once they finished, they came to our tables and received a special goodie bag from us and a tour packet of information!"
-Kacye, HOS

Meet and Greet in the Park at Paradise Valley

Father's Day, Pirate Themed at Mahwah

Katy's Father Day Event: Trail Mix Bar, Root Beer, and Yard Games with Dad

Katy's "Grounds" for a celebration: celebrated hitting 100 enrollments with a coffee barista at morning pick up and giveaways!

Guide Appreciation Day with Donuts at Mahwah

Katy's Fun Friday: Beach Day

Food Trucks at Paradise Valley's Grand Opening

Katy's Kindergarten Lunch & Learn :hosted by Children's House team and admin. Great for move ups!

Parent and Me Yoga with an Open House at Mahwah

Brooklyn Height's Partnership with the Brooklyn Bridge Parents Association
Williamsburg handing out candy from their partnership with a local candy store

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