December 2025 Newsletter
2026 – 2027 REGISTRATION
Enrollment for current families opens on January 12.
Registration is right around the corner. Current families are offered the chance to enroll early and secure their spot. To enroll, simply visit our website www.4ccn.org and click the Enroll now tab. If you prefer to do a paper registration, just stop by the office and we will give you the paper registration forms. All registration is on a first come, first served basis.
Important Dates
12/24 – 1/4: Winter Break
1/12: In-house registration begins
1/19: No School, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
1/26: No School, MCPS off
2/2: Alumni registration begins
2/9: New family registration begins
4CCN TOURS FOR PROSPECTIVE FAMILIES
We are currently scheduling appointments for tours. Please help spread the word to your friends about 4CCN.
Word of mouth is our best advertising. Please post information on your community listservs, parent groups,
and social media. Registration for new families begins Monday, February 9, 2026.
WINTER BREAK
The school and office will close at the end of the school day on Tuesday, December 23rd and will reopen on Monday,
January 5, 2026. Stay and Play for our 3’s and 4’s is canceled on December 23. Whether you are staying close to home or
traveling, have a safe and wonderful holiday!
STAY AND PLAY
Our second Stay and Play period runs from December – February. We still have openings available. Children enjoy playing
with friends from different classes and participating in a variety of activities. Children get the opportunity to
spend time with teachers from other classes as well. We will continue to use the playground during Stay and
Play if the weather cooperates. If you are interested in enrolling in Stay and Play, please stop by the office or
register online.
PARKING LOT REMINDERS
Parking lots can be dangerous. We want to keep everyone safe. Please remember to drive slowly
through the school parking lot. Please always hold your child’s hand when walking through the parking
lot. Please do not leave children in your car unattended. Please do not park in spaces designated for no parking. Thank you!
DECEMBER SNACKS
This month we will enjoy crackers and peanut butter, cereal and yogurt, animal crackers and juice, and a
variety of snacks we’ve previously had as we clean out our cupboard before winter break.
Conferences will be 20 minutes held upstairs in the church library.
DRESSING FOR COLD WEATHER
We will continue to play outside during the winter months. This is a pleasant experience if your child
is dressed appropriately for the weather. Please make sure that your child has a warm coat, pants,
appropriate shoes, a hat, and mittens. Please make sure everything is labeled with your child’s name.
SOCCER STARS
Soccer Star classes will be held Wednesday mornings for those who have registered. Coach
Ibrahim is fantastic and the children really enjoy his classes. If you are interested in registering please
stop by the office.
JANUARY CONFERENCES
Parent/Teacher conferences will begin in January. Your child’s teacher will send an email
to explain the sign-up process. Conferences will be approximately 20 minutes in length and will be
held upstairs in the church library. Your child will have a regular school day during conferences, a
substitute will be in the classroom with the other teacher that day.
THE GREAT ZUCCHINI
Last month we had a visit from the Great Zucchini. The children loved his magic show and giggles filled the air.
Special thanks to Mrs. Kravitz for organizing this special treat for our children.
CARROT SOUFFLÉ RECIPE
Here is a recipe my family enjoys on most holidays. It is easy to make
and delicious.
Ingredients
1 lb carrots boiled until soft (I use a bag of baby carrots)
1⁄2 cup sugar
3 eggs
3 Tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 stick butter, melted
Combine all ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into greased (8 x 8) baking dish
Cook at 350 for about 45 minutes.
Enjoy!
