News
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Viva Mexico!
Kindergartners delighted their audience with “Viva Mexico!,” a musical culmination of their unit on Mexico. The program included dances, presentations and songs in Spanish and English. A maravilloso tapas feast followed the program.
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First Grade International Program
The First Graders’ exploration of countries around the world came to a close with their International Program. The show featured folktales from different countries. Students performed skits of “Jamie O’Rourke and the Giant Potato” (an Irish folktale), “The Gifts of Wali Dad” (an Indian folktale), “The Jade Stone” (a Chinese folktale about the importance of creativity…
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Bravo!
The Second Grade study of France culminated in a musical production, “La Tour de France”. As four “tourists” traveled the French countryside they encountered “French citizens” who eagerly shared their culture. The students led us through the Bordeaux region where we learned how grapes are grown, then visited a nearby café; traveled on the Train…
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Nadonley Circle Dedication
It was a perfect day to dedicate the Nadonley Circle on Saturday! We heard words from past parents, former faculty, alums, board members and the Head of School about the warmth and dedication of both Carter-Anne and Ray Nadonley.
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Friends of Beako Give Back
Primary Day’s first “Friends of Beako Give Back” Community Service Day was a terrific success. It gave students the opportunity to learn about five different organizations (National Center for Children and Families, Children’s Inn at NIH, Montgomery Country Humane Society, Carrie Simon House, and Interfaith Works) and to contribute in a hands-on and meaningful way…
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Colonial Trunk Day 2015
As a culminating activity in their study of Colonial America, Second Graders lived Colonial History by performing for their parents and by participating in Colonial Trunk Day. They began the day by presenting colonial songs, dances, and childhood singing games for their delighted audience. This fun was followed by Colonial Trunk Day, coordinated and staffed by…
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Peace and Freedom Beakos
We were again treated to two special performances by Tammy Turner at our Peace and Freedom Beakos. Tammy is a local recording artist who has performed all over the world. She sang “What A Wonderful World” with the help of the students and accompanied the whole community on “If I Had a Hammer.”
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Admission Weekend Open House
Discover Primary Day at our last Open House of the season on Sunday, January 11, 2015 from 1:00-3:00 pm. Refreshments and childcare will be provided while you explore our unique school. There are opportunities to talk with faculty, parents, and alums while learning more about our signature programs: Phonovisual, World Languages, EcoWonder & STEM, Technology, Balanced Literacy, Math,…
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Grandparents and Special Friends Visiting Day 2014
We had a wonderful time showing off our school to Grandparents and Special Friends on Friday!