THE BETHESDA
MONTESSORI SCHOOL
41 years
ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES
ART, FRENCH and THE GERTRUDE A. BURR MUSIC CLASS are part of the Montessori Curriculum and occur throughout your child's regularly scheduled academic day. We also offer an optional robust "After School Activities" program which occurs from 3 - 4:30 each day.
Art
All children will attend our art class, once a week. The children love to visit the art room and work in small groups to create their own masterpieces. Projects may be seasonal or related to our monthly themes and areas of study. Taught by Mrs. Marie Faissat.
French
As a part of our educational program we are pleased to offer French, which will be presented to the children over the age of 4 by a native french speaker, twice weekly. (Enrollment in the french class is based on age, space available at enrollment date, and english language competency, and is at the discretion of the teacher). The main emphasis of this teaching will be on pronunciation and vocabulary development of objects in the child's environment, as well as learning about the history and people of France.
There are several reasons why we are incorporating French into our curriculum. The first is that between the ages of 3 and 6, children naturally and effortlessly absorb language. At this time in their lives, children are able to reproduce the accent and pronunciation of different languages. Taught by native french speaker Madam Marie Faissat.
BMS ARTISTS
On display at all times, just stop
by and take a look!
The Gertrude A. Burr Music Class
To help introduce our students to the world of music, and in honor of our founder, Mrs. Gertrude A. Burr, The Bethesda Montessori School offers music to children 4 - 6 years of age. Our program is under the instruction of professional music teacher Mrs. Yustina Sung S. Park.
The children will learn about different types of instruments and sounds, and be introduced to musical notation and singing and many different instruments. Mrs. Park has a degree in music, much experience teaching, judging and accompanying, and speaks both Korean and English.
Enrollment in the class is based on age and space available at date of enrollment, and is at the discretion of the Head of School.
Optional 'After School Activities'
In addition to our large and wonderful playground, which the children visit numerous times throughout the day, BMS works with several outside vendors to provide exciting 'after school activities' for all children. These special sessions are optional (and at an additional cost of approximately $15 to $25 per class) and take place on our campus, from 3-4pm each day of the week. BMS has worked with our vendors for many years, to provide a safe, yet challenging environment for your child. Registration for these classes begins during the second week of school. For example, you may choose to enroll your child in music class, which may take place every Tuesday, from 3-4pm during the semester.
Activities in a particular semester may include: JumpBunch body movement, Tae Kwon Do provided by TK Martial Arts, Music with Mrs. Carter (New!), Kids Yoga with Coach Laura, or Soccer with Coach Neill, to name a few.
SOCCER
JUMP BUNCH
COACH LARA YOGA
MUSIC WITH MRS. CARTER TK MARTIAL ARTS