A TNCS hallmark is its commitment to language immersion. To optimize the attainment of true language proficiency, TNCS starts this immersion at age 2 in the preprimary classrooms. This school year, Vianyely Loveras took over as lead in one of the preprimary Spanish classrooms; read about the wealth of heart and passion she brings to to her new role, on our official school blog!

The More March Madness blog covers the academic spectrum: science and math, followed by good old reading (in three languages, of course)! (See Part 1 for the touchier-feelier side of March happenings at TNCS.) Meanwhile, get your STEM on, on our official school blog!

In her opening remarks for TNCS’s Black History Month Celebration, Head of School Ann Marie Simonetti set the tone for the evening by reaffirming TNCS’s unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive environment: “It’s at the heart of everything we do. Our core values and portrait of a graduate reflect our dedication to honoring the diverse identities, experiences, and backgrounds of our students, families, and staff.” Be uplifted by the moving performances on our official school blog!

As a multilingual school offering instruction in English, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese, TNCS honors the Lunar New Year in high style each year. Celebrating the new year and observing many of its rich cultural traditions is not only fun for TNCS students and highly anticipated each year, it also finds them eagerly speaking, reading, and writing in Mandarin Chinese—see and hear it all on our official school blog!

TNCS’s middle school represents a double turning point: it’s the culmination of an 11-year educational journey for many TNCS students, and it’s also the safe place where TNCS students prepare to join a much larger world. Its teachers are the key. Meet Andrew Callahan, who joined TNCS middle school in the 2024–2025 school year, on our official school blog!

Part of TNCS’s mission is helping students discover their true selves, their passions. See how Montessori teaching assistant Brenda Lane’s two passions—digital art and education—complement each other in the classroom and provide massive inspiration for TNCS students, on our official school blog!

On 12/12, TNCS elementary and middle school students performed choral selections in three languages, all under the brilliant tutelage of TNCS Musical Director Martellies Warren with assistance from language teachers Joan Cui and Rafael Gonzalez. Hear how they “sleighed,” on our official school blog!

TNCS’s preschool division comprises both preprimary and primary Montessori classrooms. See how Ms. Lane is strengthening continuity and community and students are happily engaging with Montessori curricula and materials, on our official school blog!

With the days getting shorter, and the list of things to do getting longer, we made it easy for you to plan all your holiday fun with this handy holiday events round-up! So, make your list and check it twice, on our official school blog!

Art education has always been an integral part of TNCS’s approach to educating “the whole child.” For the 2024–2025 school year, TNCS welcomes Adriana Boucher, whose path to becoming an art teacher began in Jamaica, where she was born and raised. See her journey, on our official school blog!

One of TNCS‘s longest standing traditions, the Annual Character Dress-Up Parade around the Fell’s Point neighborhood never fails to delight. On Thursday, October 31st, TNCS older students took TNCS younger students literally by the hand and led them lovingly along, “building connection and community across all ages.” Join the parade, on our official school blog!

By embracing Hispanic Heritage Month and promoting multilingualism, we prepare our students to thrive in a diverse, interconnected world. We cultivate not just knowledge, but also empathy, respect, and a genuine appreciation for the rich tapestry of cultures that make up our global community. See all of the Hispanic Heritage Night performances of music, dance, and more, on our official school blog!

Martellies Warren is nothing short of a legend at TNCS. His history with TNCS is nearly as long as the school itself. And now, he’s back in the classroom teaching some very lucky K–2 students! Join the fun, on our official school blog!

As TNCS enters its 15th year, exciting changes are underway, including Ann Marie Simonetti’s new role as Head of School and Director of Strategic Initiatives! See how she’s remodeling leadership and bringing a strategic approach to TNCS, on our official school blog!

TNCS summer camp is in full swing under Mr. Warren’s expert guidance—but it’s not too late to get in on the summer fun! See what fun themes campers are exploring, on our official school blog!

TNCS just graduated its 5th class of 8th-graders! What a milestone for a school established just 14 years ago for toddlers. Just as those children have become adults, TNCS is also now in full bloom. See the Class of 2024’s beautiful graduation ceremony, on our official school blog!

TNCS’s second annual Spring Festival—impossibly—was even better than the first! See what original and new favorites had TNCS students, staff, and families grinning from ear to ear, on our official school blog!

At TNCS, the Arts are as essential to the development of the whole child as are academics. As part of Arts education at TNCS, students perform regularly in choral concerts throughout the year. The Spring Concert, though, is possibly the most anticipated. Experience the amazing student performances, on our official school blog!

On April 6th, TNCS 7th- and 8th-graders set out for Costa Rica on their international service-learning capstone trip. Relive the memories, on our official school blog!

A lot is happening at TNCS this month, so this post is designed to whet your appetite for all of exciting upcoming events! See what’s afoot, on our official school blog!

March is always an out-sized month at TNCS, with activities and events galore. Well, this year, it gets even bigger! So big, in fact, that our official school blog needs two posts to handle it all!

On February 6th, TNCS rang in the Year of the Dragon with the annual Lunar New Year event, and this year’s festival was better than ever! See why the audience roared with applause, on our official school blog!

With multilingualism a cornerstone of TNCS‘s academic identity, exchange programs between TNCS and various schools/programs in China and several Spanish-speaking countries are a regular occurrence. Meet TNCS’s latest Chinese visitors, on our official school blog!

TNCS welcomed Spanish instructor Rafael Gonzalez at the start of the New Year. Find out how he plans to get the Spanish classroom moving, on our official school blog!

TNCS Director of Admissions, Marketing and Montessori Programming recently presented at the Blackbaud conference in Denver. Find out what she shared, what she learned, and what heights she attained, on our official school blog!

The annual choral performance directed by Mr. Warren is always a stunner! See—and hear—for yourself, on our official school blog!

On this holiday of giving thanks, TNCS community, TNCS art teacher Devin Martin has more for you to be grateful for! Feast your eyes, on our official school blog!

The Mandarin Chinese team relies on ACTFL principles of language acquisition. See how project-based learning ignites the Mandarin classroom, on our official school blog!

Ann Marie Simonetti wears many hats at TNCS—see what admissions, Montessori, and other endeavors she’s working on, on our official school blog!

TNCS is seeing a new face in the preprimary and primary divisions. Meet TNCS’s new Preschool Coordinator, Terriann Lane, and see how she’s strengthening the TNCS Montessori program, on our official school blog!