MGA Open House on May 9: Discover STEM, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship for Grades 1–8

A Special Spring Event for Students and Families As education continues to evolve, more families are looking for learning experiences that go beyond traditional academics. Today, STEM education and entrepreneurial thinking are becoming increasingly important in helping students build creativity, confidence, and real-world problem-solving skills. … Continue readingMGA Open House on May 9: Discover STEM, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship for Grades 1–8

A Special Spring Event for Students and Families

As education continues to evolve, more families are looking for learning experiences that go beyond traditional academics. Today, STEM education and entrepreneurial thinking are becoming increasingly important in helping students build creativity, confidence, and real-world problem-solving skills.

To help families explore these opportunities, MGA will host a Spring Open House on May 9 for students in Grades 1–8 and their parents. This event will feature hands-on student trial classes, program introductions for parents, and a special guest speaker with deep experience in independent school admissions.

Whether your child is just beginning to explore STEM or is ready for more advanced competition and innovation programs, this Open House is a great opportunity to experience MGA’s educational approach firsthand.

Event Information

Date: Friday, May 9

Location: 288 Walnut St, Suite 300, Newton, MA 02460

Session 1: Elementary Open House for Grades 1–4

Time: 1:30–2:45 PM

This session is designed for younger students who are interested in hands-on STEM learning.

Student Experience

Students will participate in:

a 45-minute engineering trial class
a 25-minute fun math experience

These activities are designed to strengthen logical thinking, creativity, and curiosity through interactive learning.

Parent Session

While students are in class, parents will learn more about:

MGA’s course system
upcoming summer camps
academic pathways for long-term growth

This session is ideal for families who want an introduction to MGA’s elementary STEM and math programs.

Session 2: Competition and Innovation Open House for Grades 4+

Time: 3:00–4:30 PM

This session is designed for older students who are ready to explore advanced STEM learning, project-based innovation, and entrepreneurship.

New Featured Experience: Young Innovator and Entrepreneur Program

One of the highlights of this event is a new interactive experience inspired by students from Babson College, a school widely recognized for entrepreneurship education.

This program combines technology, invention, and business thinking, helping students experience how ideas can develop into real products. Students will not only work on projects, but also begin thinking about product purpose, user needs, and market value.

Signature Program Trial Experiences

Families will also have the opportunity to explore several of MGA’s advanced programs:

》〉AI Chatbot / NeuroMaker / AI Competition Projects

Students will explore the connection between artificial intelligence, biomimicry, and innovation while learning about advanced AI project pathways.

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》〉3D Invention, Toy Design, and Entrepreneurship Program

This program introduces students to 3D invention and creative product design, while encouraging entrepreneurial thinking.

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》〉ICW Global Inventor Program

Students will learn how original ideas can be developed into strong projects for international invention competitions.

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Special Guest Speaker for Parents

A major highlight of the Open House is a featured parent talk by Sarah W., a former admissions leader at Milton Academy.

Parent Talk Topic:

Why STEM Is Incredibly Important, Especially These Days

Sarah W. previously served as:

Associate Director of Admission at Milton Academy
Director of Admission at Shady Hill School

With years of experience in independent school admissions, she brings valuable insight into how schools evaluate student potential and why STEM learning has become increasingly meaningful in today’s educational environment.

Her talk will offer families a rare opportunity to hear directly from a former admissions professional about the growing importance of STEM in student development and school admissions.