Dear BCMCS Parents and Families,
I trust you are all enjoying a vibrant and relaxing summer season. It is remarkable how quickly the weeks escape us, as we have just about five and a half weeks remaining of the summer break. I hope you can maximize this final stretch to both rest and recharge.
As promised, we have a few exciting updates and important reminders as we prepare for the upcoming school year. First off, both the Upper and Lower Elementary Classroom Rosters have been finalized. You can find them hyperlinked under the "News and Announcements" section on the school homepage. Come August, please visit your child’s teacher’s webpage to find classroom-specific announcements, procedures, and schedules.
Next off, we are thrilled to welcome several new faces and share a few shifts in our teaching configurations for the upcoming year. As previously relayed, Ms. Freiling will join Mrs. Russell for her Primary Intern year, accompanied by Mrs. Leone, in Kindergarten. The teaching configurations will remain the same this year for Lower Elementary; however, there will be substantial changes in Upper Elementary. For starters, Mr. Otto will be joining Mrs. Manis in UE1 while Mrs. Whitford will move into the Lead Teacher role in UE2, joined by Mrs. Kunda. Finally, Mrs. Lyons will continue to assist in UE3 as we await Mrs. Hirst’s medical return.
In addition to classroom staffing, Mr. Doran, our IT Administrator, will be transitioning to a remote IT role this year. As such, we have secured Mr. Vega, who will take over day-to-day IT features as well as assume responsibilities for Physical Education, as he holds a Bachelor of General Studies as well as an Associate of Arts in Sport Management. His collegiate experiences and passion for education make him a fantastic fit for our PE program. Finally, Mrs. Redford, our Music Teacher for the past two years, has decided to stay home with her youngest child until her youngest reaches school age. We are incredibly grateful for the dedication and professionalism she brought to our music program. Joining us to fill this role will be Ms. Pascucci, who holds a BA from the University of the Arts. With extensive training in piano, music theory, and choral direction, alongside her ongoing experience as a professional vocalist in the Philadelphia and New York areas, she brings incredible technical knowledge and creative expression. Ms. Pascucci will also provide part-time assistance in UE when not teaching music.
IMPORTANT: If you plan to utilize district busing at any point during the upcoming school year, you must once again [yearly] fill out the appropriate online form per Act 372. The information and submission links are also located under the "News and Announcements" section on our homepage.
On a final note, my monthly theme for this school year will be "Montessori at Home." Throughout the year, I hope to help bridge the gap between the classroom and daily family life, making the Montessori philosophy both accessible and practical for your households. I look forward to sharing these valuable ideals with you this upcoming school year.
Enjoy the remaining weeks of summer with your families. Take care, and I look forward to connecting again in our August update. Until next time …
