Special Activities
Special events for children are celebrated throughout the year. Some of these include the all important child’s birthday, Dad's Day Coffees, Halloween Parades, Thanksgiving Day Feast, Christmas programs, Easter activities, and Mother's Day Teas. We also have special groups visit the school, such as puppet shows, storytellers, professional musicians, interactive theater groups and community helpers such as the police and fire departments.
Lunch Bunch
Lunch Bunch is an extended day option for families. Children eat a lunch brought from home and participate in planned activities from 12 noon to 2pm. Our Four year old and Pre-K classes meet each Wednesday. Attendance is on a first come, first serve sign up basis. There is an extra fee of $12.00 for each lunch bunch session payable upon signup.
Field Trips
Field trips are taken by private transportation. All children are required to travel in car seats in the rear seat of the car. The Fours and Pre-K classes go on field trips to such places as the farmers market, planetarium, library, nature centers and parks, fire department and other locations related to the class curriculum. Our three year olds take only one field trip to Fairfax County's Frying Pan Park after Mother's Day.
Parent participation
We love to have our families involved in our program, but it is not required. Teachers welcome parents to help in the classrooms, to share special crafts, projects, skills, etc. and to provide extra supervision for special events.