A Note From Our Principal
Dear Families,
February was a great month at our school! Our students celebrated diversity, friendship, and love. Valentine’s Day was enjoyed with class parties and special treats. In anticipation of spring, our teachers are busy planning meaningful learning activities that will help students gain an appreciation for the changing seasons.
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
- March 4, Fall Registration open to all!
- March 4th-8th – Dr. Seuss’s Week!
- 3/4 – “Fox in Socks” – Wear Crazy Socks!
- 3/5 – “Cat in the Hat” – Wear a Hat!
- 3/6 – “Green Eggs and Ham” – Dress as your favorite character or wear green!
- 3/7 – “If I ran the Zoo” – Wear Animal Print!
- 3/8/ – “My Many Colored Days” – Wear Rainbow Colors!
- March 12th – Art To Remember Orders are Due.
- Spirit Fridays!
- 3/1 – Crazy Hair Day
- 3/8 – Wear Rainbow Colors Day
- 3/15 – Wear Green
- 3/22 – Inside Out Day
- LIFETOUCH PICTURES
- Wednesday, March 20th – Rooms: 1, 2, 4, and 13.
- Thursday, March 21st – Rooms: 3, 5, 9, and 10.
- Friday, March 22nd – Rooms: 6, 8, 11, and 12.
- March 25th – April 1st – SPRING BREAK Spring Camp Calendar Registration Form 2024
- Enrichment 2023-2024 Schedule
- To register in any of our Enrichment Programs: Zany Brainy Science, Amazing Athletes, Young Chef’s, Ballet, Kyle’s Karate, Tennis, and/or Soccer, please visit our monthly calendar and download the registration forms: BCDS Monthly Calendar
- BCDS – Bethesda Country Day School
- MCPS – Montgomery County Public Schools
March is National Reading Month! Our teachers have exciting activities planned that include reading and reenacting favorite books, introducing students to new titles, and much more. Keep an eye out for additional details through Links 2 Home.
Join Us For Our Next Parenting Workshop on March 19
Learn strategies to help your child cope and manage their feelings at our next parenting workshop, “Helping Children Manage Anxiety” with Sarita Patel. We will identify and discuss common anxiety triggers such as school situations, social dynamics or lack thereof, sleep, and separation issues. Sign up at: https://conta.cc/3UnQnhn
Our enrolled family survey will be launching the week of March 11. This survey provides the opportunity for you to share your positive experiences within our school community and give feedback on our areas of opportunity confidentially.
Open House / 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 16th, 10am-1pm. 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.
When children retell stories, they grow vocabulary, learn to sequentially describe events, and build the skills needed for fluent reading comprehension.
Our local school districts are closed for spring break, but our school-age program is open! We have an entire week of challenging, fun, and engaging activities planned for our school-age students. We cherish this time with our older students and would love for your child to attend. Please contact us to learn more.
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 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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2024 MARCH NEWS
A Note From Our Principal
Dear Families,
February was a great month at our school! Our students celebrated diversity, friendship, and love. Valentine’s Day was enjoyed with class parties and special treats. In anticipation of spring, our teachers are busy planning meaningful learning activities that will help students gain an appreciation for the changing seasons.
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
National Reading Month
March is National Reading Month! Our teachers have exciting activities planned that include reading and reenacting favorite books, introducing students to new titles, and much more. Keep an eye out for additional details through Links 2 Home.
Join Us For Our Next Parenting Workshop on March 19
Learn strategies to help your child cope and manage their feelings at our next parenting workshop, “Helping Children Manage Anxiety” with Sarita Patel. We will identify and discuss common anxiety triggers such as school situations, social dynamics or lack thereof, sleep, and separation issues. Sign up at: https://conta.cc/3UnQnhn
Family Survey
Our enrolled family survey will be launching the week of March 11. This survey provides the opportunity for you to share your positive experiences within our school community and give feedback on our areas of opportunity confidentially.
Open House / 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 16th, 10am-1pm. 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.
Spring Break Camp
Our local school districts are closed for spring break, but our school-age program is open! We have an entire week of challenging, fun, and engaging activities planned for our school-age students. We cherish this time with our older students and would love for your child to attend. Please contact us to learn more.
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 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.
New On Our Preschool Blog
Blog Article March 2024