Mr. Frantz

Lower School Mountain Day

 

                                          Lower School  Mountain Day 2009

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

This coming Wednesday, October 21st, the Lower School students will hike Kennedy Park in Lenox.  The students have been learning the history of Kennedy Park when the grand hotel, Aspinwall Manor, stood on the property.  The students will see several remains of the building and gardens.

This is an event for students only. 

Students should arrive to school at the normal time.  We will depart BCD at 10:00 a.m. and arrive back to school before 2:00 p.m.  Students will need to pack a lunch, water bottle and beach towel (to sit on for lunch) in a lightweight backpack.  Students should  wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.

A rain date is scheduled for Thursday, October 22nd.

Back-to-School Night Schedule

Preschool and Lower School Back-to-School Night

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Preschool and Kindergarten

Lower School Division

Homeroom Time

6:15 – 7:15 p.m.

 

Morning Meeting- Responsive classroom

 

Curriculum Overview:

Language arts

Math

Social studies

Field Trips

Other…

Homeroom Time

6:30 – 7:15 p.m.

 

Morning Meeting- Responsive classroom

 

Curriculum Overview:

Language arts

Math

Social studies

Field Trips

Other…

7:20 p.m.

All parents gather in Furey Hall Music Room

Paul Lindenmaier Welcomes Parents

Specials Presentations

7:35 p.m.

Furey Hall Music Room

 

Art*Music*French*Library*P.E*Science

8:15 p.m. Dismissal

Letter to Parents

August 15, 2009 

 

Dear Preschool Parents, 

 

I hope you and your family have been finding time to enjoy the summer months.  I have enjoyed 

seeing many of you over the summer at our sports camp or enjoying our Saturday morning BCD and 

Me and Monday BCD Reads programs.  I am excited about the coming school year as we have a great 

faculty busy planning the coming year and we are making some exciting changes to the classrooms. 

 

Our Preschool and Kindergarten are going through a major renovation project this summer.  We are 

doing needed repairs, restoring beautiful wood floors, painting rooms throughout and purchasing 

new furniture.  The result will be bright, new and inviting classrooms for our children to enjoy. 

 

We are pleased to have Joni Guerette return to teach our Beginner 3s program and Ellie Atwater in 

our PreKindergarten program.  Both have been busy planning for the coming school year and are 

excited to work with your child. 

 

Key Items to Note: 

On the first day of school, please be sure to send in a full set of extra clothes in a labeled 

Ziploc bag.  Please be sure to also label all clothing! 

In the near future, teachers will contact new Preschool parents to schedule a time to visit you 

and your child at home.  These visits are a wonderful opportunity for the teachers and you 

and your child to get acquainted before the first day of school. 

 

Dates to Note: 

 

Tuesday, September 2: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.    New Student Orientation: 

This is a time for both new and returning parents and children to see the teachers, classmates and 

classrooms.  We hope everyone will attend. 

 

11:00 a.m.   New Family Gathering:  Picnic and play on the playground 

 

Wednesday, September 3:  8:00 a.m.  First Day of School 

 

Friday, September 4: Back-to-School BBQ Lunch 

 

Thursday, September 24: 6:30 p.m.  Back-to-School Night for Preschool Parents:  Meet 

your child’s teachers and learn more about the curriculum 

 

Please feel free to contact your child’s teacher or me if you have any questions.  We look forward to 

working with you and your children. 

 

Sincerely, 

 

Paul W. Frantz 

Associate Head of School 

 

 

August 15, 2009 

 

Dear Lower School Parents, 

 

This summer’s more than ample rain has certainly spurred growth of many plants (and mosquitoes).  

I feel that the rain must have also affected our students as I have seen many who have grown 

considerably over the summer.  It has been fun seeing many students involved in our sports camp as 

well as around the Berkshires.  BCD has been busy all summer with work to improve our campus and 

with our teachers getting their classrooms ready.   As the start of school draws near, all of us here at 

BCD are looking forward to welcoming our students. 

 

Kindergarten has undergone a facelift this summer with new and refinished flooring, new lighting, a 

fresh coat of paint and new furniture.  We are happy to have Andrea Patel return as our Kindergarten 

teacher and she is excited about the start of our new school year. 

 

We are happy to have Susan Frantz, Kathy Clausen and Gill Romano as our First, Second and Third 

Grade homeroom teachers, respectively.  They are busy planning for the school year and are excited to 

welcome your children on opening day. 

 

Please remember that school begins at 8:00 a.m.  Responsive Classroom and our morning meeting 

remain an important part of our program.  We ask that you make every effort to have your child at 

school on time to be part of the morning meeting, a time that builds community and sets the tone for 

the day. 

 

Upcoming Events: 

 

Tuesday, September 1:  10:00 a.m.  New Student Orientation 

New students can meet their teachers and visit their classrooms. 

 

Tuesday, September 1:  11:00 a.m.  New Family Gathering 

Picnic and play on the playground 

 

Wednesday, September 2:  8:00 a.m., First Day of School 

 

Friday, September 4: Back-to-School BBQ Lunch 

 

Thursday, September 24:  6:30 p.m.  Back-To-School Night for Parents 

Meet your child’s teachers and learn more about the curriculum. 

 

We are looking forward to having your child with us this year.  Please feel free to call if you have any 

questions before school begins.  I look forward to seeing you all soon.  Enjoy the rest of the summer. 

 

Sincerely, 

 

 

Paul W. Frantz 

Associate Head of School 

 

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