A Note From Our Principal
A Note From Our Principal
As the holiday season approaches, we’re excited to celebrate community, diversity, and the joy of giving. Our students will explore various holiday traditions from around the world through hands-on activities, music, art, and more. We believe in creating a nurturing environment that honors the unique traditions of each family, and we look forward to sharing these experiences with your children. Be sure to stay tuned for more details via Links 2 Home. Together, let’s make this holiday season a time of warmth, connection, and shared memories. Thank you for allowing us to teach and care for your children!
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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- Week of December 2nd – December 6th – Conferences
- December 24th – BCDS CLOSED
- December 25th – BCDS CLOSED
- December 31st – BCDS – 7:00am – 12:00pm
- WINTER BREAK
- January 1st – Happy New Year – BCDS CLOSED
- January 11th – Open House, 10am-12pm & Kindergarten Step Up, 10am-11am
- BCDS – Bethesda Country Day School
- MCPS – Montgomery County Public Schools
Tis the season! Our annual Holiday Giving initiative is a way for students to spread cheer this holiday season while developing an appreciation for what they have, showing gratitude towards others, and seeing the positive impact of their actions. This year, we are collecting new, unopened toys for Toys for Tots collecting items for families in need. We will be collecting items until Friday, December 13th. Thank you in advance for your partnership and generosity.
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 October 22, 24, and 26. 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.
We are hosting three Open House events in January! Spread the word and invite your friends and family to join us on:
- Thursday, January 9th from 9:30am – 11:00am for an inside look at our curriculum in action
- Thursday, January 9th from 6:00pm-8:00pm for stories, crafts, and s’mores
- Saturday, January 11th from 10:00am-12:00pm for a weekend walkthrough
- Current families are invited to attend our Thursday evening activities and bring a friend!
Have School-Age Children? Join Us for Winter Break Camp!
Join us from December 23rd-December 31st! We offer flexible schedules for families and engaging activities for school-age students. Our Winter 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 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 DECEMBER News
A Note From Our Principal
A Note From Our Principal
As the holiday season approaches, we’re excited to celebrate community, diversity, and the joy of giving. Our students will explore various holiday traditions from around the world through hands-on activities, music, art, and more. We believe in creating a nurturing environment that honors the unique traditions of each family, and we look forward to sharing these experiences with your children. Be sure to stay tuned for more details via Links 2 Home. Together, let’s make this holiday season a time of warmth, connection, and shared memories. Thank you for allowing us to teach and care for your children!
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
Holiday Giving
Tis the season! Our annual Holiday Giving initiative is a way for students to spread cheer this holiday season while developing an appreciation for what they have, showing gratitude towards others, and seeing the positive impact of their actions. This year, we are collecting new, unopened toys for Toys for Tots collecting items for families in need. We will be collecting items until Friday, December 13th. Thank you in advance for your partnership and generosity.
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 October 22, 24, and 26. 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.
Save the Date!
We are hosting three Open House events in January! Spread the word and invite your friends and family to join us on:
Have School-Age Children? Join Us for Winter Break Camp!
Join us from December 23rd-December 31st! We offer flexible schedules for families and engaging activities for school-age students. Our Winter Break Camp is a place for exploring, discovering, and making new friends. See our admin team to learn more.
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 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.
For more information
For more information please call us at 301-530-6999 x2.
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