March ’25
Director’s Desk
February was fun month with lots of love. Amazing memories were created by a winter wonderful. We love to see how excited they are play and explore. As we move through the school year, our children continue grow in knowledge as well as stature as they explored dinosaurs, opposites, zoo animals, the wild west and past presidents this past month.
March has arrived with occasional warm days that promise spring. It will be a busy month; with any luck we will find that tricky leprechaun and all the fun that he creates. Thank you so much for continuing to share your children with us. We feel like the luckiest bunch of teachers to watch your children learn and grow.
Best regards,
Betsey Cremin
Summer at Broad Bay Manor
June 23-August 15
Our summer programs are designed for preschool and elementary age children. The morning routine consists of play, crafts, individualized academics, recess, snack, and group activities. Don’t forget SPLASH DAY once a week. Elementary age children (rising first grade or older) enrolled in the all-day program may participate in field trips! Summer is a wonderful time to explore, and we offer a variety of summer schedules. We will have two, three, and five-day programs, both half and full day.
Summer registration forms and more info about the program will be sent through Brightwheel and in your child’s folder, look for the bright green paper. This is a great time for the children to stay active and continue their academics between school years!
Please send back the form to reserve a spot for your child as soon as you can. All registration fees will be invoiced through Brightwheel. Please let us know if you have any questions, we are here to help!
Reminders
Thank you to those that have completed the online registration through Brightwheel. If you have not, please complete the enrollment form so your child is fully enrolled for fall. Let me know if you need the forms sent again! Although most classes are full at BBMS for Fall 2025, there are openings in a few of our classes at Broad Bay Manor and our other schools in the area. The curriculum, schedule, equipment and even the parties are exactly the same!
What We Are Learning
2’s- The two year old classes will explore the many adventures of Pete the Cat. These best-selling picture books present the wiry Pete with his white shoes and eclectic friends showing that it’s cool to be you. With boundless poise, creativity and energy, Ms. Kristin and Ms. Bre do an exceptional job with their charges.
3’s- Our three year-old classes will be introduce life on the farm. The focus of this unit is farm animals and their products. Although the school doesn’t take field trips, the petting zoo at the Norfolk Zoo and Hunt Club Farm have many farm animals the children can touch and feed. As the children become more aware of their environment, their curiosity deepens. These studies are designed to help them organize their world.
4’s – The four-year-old classes take an in-depth look at nature and begin their study of local birds. This is really an impressive unit. By the time it’s over, the children can accurately identify about twenty-five different species of birds as they return to Tidewater for the spring. It also ends with a marvelous bird party (pass the worms, please)!
Pre-K– Our Pre-K classes will now study the world of insects! Bugs are fascinating little creatures, and the children start looking very closely at them with this unit. We hope to raise a crop of ladybugs and watch our family of ants build their home!
K– The kindergarten class will study Dr. Seuss and his zany characters. The Cat in the Hat and all his friends- Bartholomew Cubbins, Horton, and Yertle become our vehicles for learning. Rhymes, math, crafts, and songs all focus on Seuss themes during these days. It all ends with the notorious breakfast at Broad Bay featuring Green Eggs and Ham (of course!).
Save the Date
- March 3: Summer Registration
- March 7: Read Across America Day
- March 17: Happy St Patrick’s Day – Wear Green!
- April 3-4: Public School Closed – Regular Hours for BBMS!
- April 8-9: Class and Individual Pictures
- April 14-18: Spring Break- SCHOOL CLOSED
- April 29, 30 and May 1: Spring Music Programs
- May 5-9: Teacher Appreciation Week
- May 20: Conference Day- ALL DAY students Only
- May 26: Memorial Day- SCHOOL CLOSED
- June 11: Kindergarten Graduation
- June 13: Last Day of the school year
