A Note From Our Principal
A Note From Our Principal
February was a wonderful month at our school! Our students celebrated diversity, friendship, and love, with Valentine’s Day bringing fun class parties and sweet treats. With spring on the horizon, our teachers are planning exciting activities to help students explore the changing seasons. We’re excited to watch our students bloom and grow in new ways, embracing fresh beginnings and endless possibilities!
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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- March 3rd – Priority Re-Enrollment Starts (in-house families)
- March 3rd – 7th – Winter Parent-Teacher Conferences
- March 17th – Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
- March 20th – First Day of Spring!
- March 31st – End-of-month folders go home
- March 31st – MCPS Closed – Drop-in available for School Age students.
- Coming Up:
- Spring Break-April 14th-April 21st
- Enrichment Programs:
- BCDS – Bethesda Country Day School
- MCPS – Montgomery County Public Schools
We love having your family as part of ours. As a valued member of our school community, you’re invited to take advantage of priority re-enrollment which begins on Monday, March 3rd and continues until Monday, March 24th.
- Receive 50% off registration if you re-enroll by March 14th
- Receive 25% off registration if you re-enroll by March 24th
Be sure to secure your child’s spot for the next school year! More information will be sent via Links 2 Home. We look forward to continuing our partnership in your child’s educational journey.
Open House – Story Time and Art Show
This March, we’re hosting three Open House events for interested families:
- Tuesday, March 11 from 9:30 – 11 AM
- Thursday, March 13 from 4 – 6 PM
- Saturday, March 15 from 10 AM – 12 PM
Join us on Thursday, March 13 for a storytime hour and enjoy a showcase of artwork created by our talented students! Invite your friends—everyone is welcome!
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
The wait is over! Registration for a summer of adventure is open! 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.
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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March 2025 News
A Note From Our Principal
A Note From Our Principal
February was a wonderful month at our school! Our students celebrated diversity, friendship, and love, with Valentine’s Day bringing fun class parties and sweet treats. With spring on the horizon, our teachers are planning exciting activities to help students explore the changing seasons. We’re excited to watch our students bloom and grow in new ways, embracing fresh beginnings and endless possibilities!
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
Priority Re-enrollment
We love having your family as part of ours. As a valued member of our school community, you’re invited to take advantage of priority re-enrollment which begins on Monday, March 3rd and continues until Monday, March 24th.
Be sure to secure your child’s spot for the next school year! More information will be sent via Links 2 Home. We look forward to continuing our partnership in your child’s educational journey.
Open House – Story Time and Art Show
This March, we’re hosting three Open House events for interested families:
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!
School-Age Summer Camp
The wait is over! Registration for a summer of adventure is open! 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.
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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