A Note From Our Principal
Dear Families,
April was a special month with celebrations for Week of the Young Child and Earth Day, creating lasting memories! We enjoyed embracing the joy of childhood and teaching our students how they can help the environment. Looking ahead to May, we’re excited to honor our wonderful teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week. Plus, we will continue learning about nature and how to be eco-friendly as we get ready for summer fun!
Sincerely,
Ms. Mila, Principal
Ms. Brittany, Assistant Principal
Ms. Ceci, Administrative Assistant
School Hours – 7:00am – 6:00pm
- 7:00am – 8:30am – Before Care
- 8:30am – 12:00pm – Half Day
- 8:30am – 3:00pm – Full Day
- 3:00pm – 6:00pm – After Care
Holiday Closures
Our school does not follow the MCPS schedule as we are open more days per year. Please see below the days we are closed:
- Labor Day, Juneteenth, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, President’s Day, MLK Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Friday before Summer Camp, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Friday before School Year.
- NOTE: If a holiday falls on a Saturday, BCDS will be closed on Friday, if a holiday falls on a Sunday, BCDS will be closed on Monday. Please check our yearly calendar for more information.
- Winter Break and Spring Break – School hours may vary – Registration Available for ALL programs.
- 2023-2024 – BCDS School Year Calendar
Important Dates to Remember
- Spirit Fridays!
- 5/3 – Fandom Day
- 5/10 – Music Day
- 5/17 – Pattern Day
- 5/24 – Global Day
- 5/31 – Farm Day
- May 6th – 10th, Teacher Appreciation Week!
- Monday – Thanks a Latte!
- Tuesday – Potluck!
- Wednesday – Keep Calm and… Teach on!
- Thursday – You’re Our Hero!
- Friday – Big Hearts Grow Little Minds!
- May 10th – Muffins with Mom!
- May 12th – Happy Mother’s Day
- May 23rd – International Night @6pm
- May 27th – BCDS CLOSED – Happy Memorial Day!
- May 31st – End of month folders go home
- BCDS – Bethesda Country Day School
- MCPS – Montgomery County Public Schools
Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10. This is the perfect time to express our gratitude to our amazing teachers who work tirelessly to educate and care for our students each and every day. They are the heart and soul of our preschool, and we are so fortunate to have such a dedicated and talented team. More information regarding Teacher Appreciation Week celebrations will be sent via Links 2 Home.
Parent Survey Update
Thank you for your participation in our Parent Survey. We value your feedback as we continuously strive to improve our programs and enhance your child’s educational experience. We will be sharing the ways we’ll be using your feedback in the next few weeks.
When children retell stories, they grow vocabulary, learn to sequentially describe events, and build the skills needed for fluent reading comprehension.
Registration for our Unforgettable Summer Camp is now open. The wait is over! There is nothing that compares to watching your child’s confidence grow and seeing them have fun and make friends. By enrolling, you’re giving them a summer they’ll never forget. Please contact us to learn more.
Illness Policy Reminder
Our parents are vital partners in helping us to maintain a safe and healthy environment for the students in our school. The most important thing you can do to assist us in creating a healthy environment is to keep your child home if they are ill. This reduces the spread of illness and allows your child to fully recuperate. For more information please see our Parent Handbook or reach out to a member of our administrative team.
Please make sure to refresh the spare clothing in your child’s cubby. Take home anything that no longer fits and leave a spare set of well-fitting, weather-appropriate clothes.
We know that summer is a busy time for our families. We want to communicate school happenings as clearly as possible to ensure that no one is left out. Daily reports are sent via email each day, but our Links 2 Home app keeps all school communications in one place and is always accessible. The app also allows you to communicate absences to your child’s teacher, leave drop-off notes, and read school notes in detail. We encourage you to visit the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to download the app today. You will need to login with the email address you use for ALMA. Please let us know if you have any issues.
If you’re not currently receiving photos and daily reports for your child you can easily change this by downloading the Links 2 Home app on your phone. Just type ‘Links 2 Home’ in the search bar for the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. After downloading Links 2 Home you can register with the same email address that you used to enroll your child in our school.
Updating your information in ALMA
Have you changed your email address or phone number? Need to add or remove an emergency contact? You can do this at any time in Alma. If you need help logging in or accessing the system please let us know.
Love our school? Leave us a review
In today’s connected world, many families turn to online reviews to learn more about schools for their children. That is why we are asking you to take a few minutes to visit our school profile on Yelp, Google or GreatSchools to share the wonderful experiences you have had with our school. Thank YOU!
If the final date of school attendance occurs in the months of April, May or June, you will be responsible for paying the entire balance of the annual tuition. After registering for Winter/Spring CAMPs, the last day to make any changes is the Friday before camp starts.
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Blog Article May 2024 – How to Reinforce Literacy Skills During Your Child’s Day
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2024 MAY News
A Note From Our Principal
Dear Families,
April was a special month with celebrations for Week of the Young Child and Earth Day, creating lasting memories! We enjoyed embracing the joy of childhood and teaching our students how they can help the environment. Looking ahead to May, we’re excited to honor our wonderful teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week. Plus, we will continue learning about nature and how to be eco-friendly as we get ready for summer fun!
Sincerely,
Ms. Mila, Principal
Ms. Brittany, Assistant Principal
Ms. Ceci, Administrative Assistant
School Hours – 7:00am – 6:00pm
Holiday Closures
Our school does not follow the MCPS schedule as we are open more days per year. Please see below the days we are closed:
Important Dates to Remember
Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10. This is the perfect time to express our gratitude to our amazing teachers who work tirelessly to educate and care for our students each and every day. They are the heart and soul of our preschool, and we are so fortunate to have such a dedicated and talented team. More information regarding Teacher Appreciation Week celebrations will be sent via Links 2 Home.
Parent Survey Update
Thank you for your participation in our Parent Survey. We value your feedback as we continuously strive to improve our programs and enhance your child’s educational experience. We will be sharing the ways we’ll be using your feedback in the next few weeks.
Family Referral Bonus
Do you know a colleague who has recently had a baby, a friend in need of care who just relocated to the area, or a family member who is seeking a new preschool for their child? When you refer a friend and they enroll, you’re eligible for a free week of discount. Ask us for details! ECE Family Referral Flyer 2023 and ECE Family Referral PRINTABLE Certificates 2023.
Did You Know?
When children retell stories, they grow vocabulary, learn to sequentially describe events, and build the skills needed for fluent reading comprehension.
Summer Camp
Registration for our Unforgettable Summer Camp is now open. The wait is over! There is nothing that compares to watching your child’s confidence grow and seeing them have fun and make friends. By enrolling, you’re giving them a summer they’ll never forget. Please contact us to learn more.
Illness Policy Reminder
Our parents are vital partners in helping us to maintain a safe and healthy environment for the students in our school. The most important thing you can do to assist us in creating a healthy environment is to keep your child home if they are ill. This reduces the spread of illness and allows your child to fully recuperate. For more information please see our Parent Handbook or reach out to a member of our administrative team.
Cubby Refresh
Please make sure to refresh the spare clothing in your child’s cubby. Take home anything that no longer fits and leave a spare set of well-fitting, weather-appropriate clothes.
Links 2 Home
We know that summer is a busy time for our families. We want to communicate school happenings as clearly as possible to ensure that no one is left out. Daily reports are sent via email each day, but our Links 2 Home app keeps all school communications in one place and is always accessible. The app also allows you to communicate absences to your child’s teacher, leave drop-off notes, and read school notes in detail. We encourage you to visit the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to download the app today. You will need to login with the email address you use for ALMA. Please let us know if you have any issues.
If you’re not currently receiving photos and daily reports for your child you can easily change this by downloading the Links 2 Home app on your phone. Just type ‘Links 2 Home’ in the search bar for the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. After downloading Links 2 Home you can register with the same email address that you used to enroll your child in our school.
Updating your information in ALMA
Have you changed your email address or phone number? Need to add or remove an emergency contact? You can do this at any time in Alma. If you need help logging in or accessing the system please let us know.
Love our school? Leave us a review
In today’s connected world, many families turn to online reviews to learn more about schools for their children. That is why we are asking you to take a few minutes to visit our school profile on Yelp, Google or GreatSchools to share the wonderful experiences you have had with our school. Thank YOU!
Tuition Information
If the final date of school attendance occurs in the months of April, May or June, you will be responsible for paying the entire balance of the annual tuition. After registering for Winter/Spring CAMPs, the last day to make any changes is the Friday before camp starts.
New On Our Preschool Blog
Blog Article May 2024 – How to Reinforce Literacy Skills During Your Child’s Day