January Newsletter 2026
Happy New Year! I hope that everyone had a wonderful break with their families and enjoyed the holidays. I am so happy to
welcome everyone back to school. We have so many exciting things planned for the rest of the school year.
REGISTRATION
In house registration for 2026 – 2027 begins, Monday, January 12th. Registration is open to current students as well as siblings of current students. Registration can be completed online through our website. If you would rather paper registration, please stop by the office to pick up the forms. Registration is first come first served.
CLASS OFFERINGS WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:
2s — 2 days: $420/month 3s — 3 days: $525/month
2s — 3 days: $525/month 3’s — 5 days: $640/month
2s — 5 days: $640/month 4s — 3 days: $525/month
3s — 2 days: $420/month 4’s — 5 days: $640/month
Registration Fee (Non – Refundable): $90
IN PERSON TOURS
We have begun scheduling tours for prospective families. Please spread the word to your friends, family,
and neighbors about 4CCN. Word of mouth is our best advertising.
DAYS TO NOTE
JANUARY DATES
1/5: Camp Registration Opens
1/12: In House Registration for 2026 -2027 School Year Opens
1/19: Martin Luther King Jr. Day – No School
1/26: MCPS No School Day – No School
FEBRUARY DATES
2/2: Alumni Registration Opens
2/6: Ice Cream Social
2/9: Community Registration
2/16: Presidents’ Day – No School
2/17: MCPS No School Day – No School
4CCN SNOW POLICY
4 Corners Community Nursery School follows the Montgomery County School’s closing policy.
MCPS will notify the public of the decision, usually by 6 am. If it is necessary to close early, 4CCN will
close at 11:45 AM. When MCPS is delayed by 2 hours, 4CCN will open at 11:15 am and remain open until 1:15 pm for all ages.
JANUARY SNACK
The children will enjoy the following snacks this month: Goldfish & juice, crackers & peanut butter,
Cheerios & applesauce, carrots and dip. If your child cannot consume one of the snacks, please
notify your child’s teacher.
TAX FORMS
Some of you may be able to use child care expenses as a deduction on your income tax. If this is the
case, please stop by the office for more information.
4CCN CAMP
We are excited to offer 4CCN Camp June 1 - 5 and June 8 - 12.
Our theme for the first week is Under the Sea. Our theme for the second week is Backyard Explorers.
Children will participate in science, process arts, cooking, waterplay, Arts and Crafts, Music, Games,
Stories and Centers. Registration begins Monday, January 5 and is first come, first served. Limited
spaces are available. Families signing up for both weeks will receive a discounted rate.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Mark your calendars for the annual ice cream social. Our ice cream social will
be Friday, February 6 from 4:00 – 5:30. We are so excited that Down by the
Bagel will be providing entertainment for this fun family event!
PARENT – TEACHER CONFERENCES
The 2, 3, and 4-year-old classes will have their parent-teacher conferences in January. Conferences will be held
on the second floor in the library. Children will have a regular school day on their conference day. A substitute
will be in the classroom for the teacher on conference days. If school is closed due to inclement weather, we will
reschedule conferences.
JAN 20: Pia Chirinos
JAN 21: Chela Bodden
JAN 23: Sarah Jacobs
JAN 28: Allison Nadelhaft
JAN 29: Ashley Campbell
JAN 30: Alana Kravitz
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE CHECKLIST
BEFORE THE CONFERENCE:
Ask your child how he/she feels about school. Ask your child if there is anything that he/she
wants you to talk to their teacher about. Make a list of topics that you would like to talk about with the teacher.
Prepare a list of questions that you have for the teacher.
DURING THE CONFERENCE:
Be on time/early. End the meeting on time. Other parents will have conferences after you.
Relax and be yourself. Stay calm during the conference.
Ask the most important questions first. Ask for explanations of anything that you don’t
understand. Ask your child’s teacher for ways that you can help your child at home.
AFTER THE CONFERENCE:
Talk about the conference with your child. Talk about the positive points.
Tell your child about any plans you and the teacher created.
Keep in touch with the teacher and follow up consistently.
THINGS TO REMEMBER:
If you are having a conference, it does not mean your child is in trouble.
Teachers are meeting with all of the parents. Both the teacher and family want what is
best for the child. You can help your child by working together as a team!
