A Note From Our Principal
A Note From Our Principal
Happy February! The new year is off to a wonderful start, and we’re excited for what’s to come. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we’re looking forward to celebrating love, friendship, and kindness with your little ones through fun and meaningful activities! As always, it is an honor to work with and watch your children grow. Thank you for choosing our preschool for your family.
Sincerely,
Ms. Mila,
Principal
School Hours – 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
- 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, 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, and 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. We reserve the right to modify our schedule at any time of the year.
- Winter Break and Spring Break – School hours 8:00am – 5:00pm – Registration Available for ALL programs.
- 2024-2025 – BCDS School Year Calendar
- 24-25 – MCPS School Year Calendar
Important Dates To Remember
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- February 2nd – Groundhog Day
- February 14th – Valentine’s Day Celebrations
- February 17th – BCDS CLOSED – Professional Development Day for staff / President’s Day!
- February 28th – End-of-month folders go home
- February 28th – MCPS Early Release Day
- Coming Up:
- Spring Break-April14th-April21st
- Enrichment Programs:
- BCDS – Bethesda Country Day School
- MCPS – Montgomery County Public Schools
February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of African Americans throughout history. In our classrooms, we’ll be exploring stories of inspiring people, both near and far, through books, activities, and conversations that help our students appreciate their impact on the world.
Valentine’s Day
We will be celebrating Valentine’s Day on Friday, February 14th. Children are invited to bring in valentines to share with their classmates and will participate in Valentine-themed activities throughout the day. Please reach out to your child’s teachers for more information.
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? Invite them to our Open House on March 15, and April 26, 10am-12pm. 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 and ECE Family Referral PRINTABLE Certificates.
Have School-Age Children? Join Us for Spring Break!
Join us from April 14th-April 21st! We offer flexible schedules for families and engaging activities for school-age students. Our Spring Break Camp is a place for exploring, discovering, and making new friends. See our admin team to learn more.
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.
Research shows that students who are exposed to opportunities for creative expression are four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement later in life?
Rollee Pollee Pillow + Blanket + Cot Cover All-in One! This ingenious naptime fix combines a snug blanket and pillow into a single, conveniently compact unit. To order please visit https://rolleepollee.com/category/early-education/
Updating your information in ALMA
Do you have a different email address or phone number? Need to add or remove an emergency contact? You can do this at any time in ALMA. You can also make payments and access statements through the Alma parent portal. 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. We will raffle $100.00 off your monthly installment tuition. Please let us know if you have any questions. Thank you!
If the final date of school attendance occurs in the months of May or June, you will be responsible for paying the entire balance of the annual tuition. After registering for Winter/Spring Breaks and Summer Programs, we require four weeks notice during the school year, and two weeks notice during the summer program to make any changes.
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February 2025 News
A Note From Our Principal
A Note From Our Principal
Happy February! The new year is off to a wonderful start, and we’re excited for what’s to come. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we’re looking forward to celebrating love, friendship, and kindness with your little ones through fun and meaningful activities! As always, it is an honor to work with and watch your children grow. Thank you for choosing our preschool for your family.
Sincerely,
Ms. Mila,
Principal
School Hours – 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
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
Black History Month
February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of African Americans throughout history. In our classrooms, we’ll be exploring stories of inspiring people, both near and far, through books, activities, and conversations that help our students appreciate their impact on the world.
Valentine’s Day
We will be celebrating Valentine’s Day on Friday, February 14th. Children are invited to bring in valentines to share with their classmates and will participate in Valentine-themed activities throughout the day. Please reach out to your child’s teachers for more information.
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? Invite them to our Open House on March 15, and April 26, 10am-12pm. 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 and ECE Family Referral PRINTABLE Certificates.
Have School-Age Children? Join Us for Spring Break!
Links 2 Home
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.
Did You Know?
Research shows that students who are exposed to opportunities for creative expression are four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement later in life?
Rollee Pollee
Rollee Pollee Pillow + Blanket + Cot Cover All-in One! This ingenious naptime fix combines a snug blanket and pillow into a single, conveniently compact unit. To order please visit https://rolleepollee.com/category/early-education/
Updating your information in ALMA
Do you have a different email address or phone number? Need to add or remove an emergency contact? You can do this at any time in ALMA. You can also make payments and access statements through the Alma parent portal. 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. We will raffle $100.00 off your monthly installment tuition. Please let us know if you have any questions. Thank you!
Tuition information
If the final date of school attendance occurs in the months of May or June, you will be responsible for paying the entire balance of the annual tuition. After registering for Winter/Spring Breaks and Summer Programs, we require four weeks notice during the school year, and two weeks notice during the summer program to make any changes.
For more information
For more information please call us at 301-530-6999 x2.
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