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!

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!

November 2025 Newsletter

4CCN TOURS & REGISTRATION

In late November, Early December 4CCN will begin scheduling tours for the 2026 – 2027 school year.

• Registration for in-house families will begin on January 12, 2026

• Registration for alumni families will begin on February 2, 2026

• Registration for the community will begin on February 9, 2026

Word of mouth is our best form of advertising. Please help spread the word about 4CCN to your friends and family!

Upcoming Days Off

NOV 3: No school

NOV 26 — 28: Thanksgiving break

DEC 24 — JAN 4: Winter break

NOVEMBER SNACK

This month we will be enjoying animal crackers and juice, crackers and peanut butter or cheese, 4CCN Snack

mix with Cheerios, Chex, & Raisins, and graham crackers and juice. Please notify the office and teachers if your

child cannot have one of the snacks so we can provide an alternative snack.

SOCCER STARS

Soccer Stars will visit us on November 12th and provide free demo classes for all age groups.

DRESSING FOR COLD WEATHER

As the cold weather approaches in November, please remember to dress your child for outdoor

play. We will continue to go outside to play in the winter months. Please send your children to

school with hats, mittens, warm coats, etc. Please make sure everything is labeled with your child’s

name. It is also important that your child wears appropriate shoes to school. Please send your

children to school with sturdy, close-toed shoes. Also, remember to change out the spare clothes in

your child’s cubby at school so they are seasonally appropriate.

THANKSGIVING

We will be closed Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28 for the Thanksgiving

holiday. We hope that everyone enjoys this time with their loved ones. Travel safely if you are

headed out of town. We will reopen on Monday, December 1st.

ALL IN A WORD

By Aileen Fisher

T for time to be together, turkey, talk, and tangy weather.

H for harvest stored away, home,and hearth, and holiday.

A for autumn’s frosty art, and abundance in the heart.

N for neighbors, and November, nice things, new things to remember.

K for kitchen, kettles’ croon, kith and kin expected soon.

S for sizzles, sights, and sounds, and something special that abounds.

That spells ~~~THANKS~~~ for joy in living and a jolly good Thanksgiving.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

TRUNK OR TREAT

I would like to thank all the families that participated in our first trunk or treat. It was a special evening filled

with giggles and joy. We are so grateful that Jaison Pajaro brought this special event to us and put it all together

flawlessly. We can’t wait to do it again next year!

October Newsletter

Happy October! I am happy to say that all of our children have settled beautifully into

school. Sounds of joyful learning fill our hallways daily. We are so grateful to be a part of

your childrens’ lives. Thank you for trusting us during these formative years.

Our BBQ was a huge success. It was wonderful seeing so many families in attendance.

We hope you enjoyed the evening as much as we did!

We are thrilled to host Trunk or Treat this year at 4CCN. Special thanks to 2’s dad,

Jaison Pajaro, for bringing this special event to us. We appreciate all of Jaison’s hard work

planning this special event. We hope everyone will participate. Flyers are posted around

school and were sent home with your child with more information. We will also be

collecting non-perishable food items for the church that evening to assist families in need.

Days to Note

10/2: NO SCHOOL

10/6 to 10/10: CONSIGNMENT SALE

10/17: NO SCHOOL

10/20: NO SCHOOL

OCTOBER SNACKS

The snack calendar is posted on the bulletin board outside of the office. Snacks this month include: crackers and cheese, yogurt and Cheerios, Goldfish and apple juice, and carrots/cucumbers and dip. Please let the office and your child’s teacher know if you do not want them to consume one of these snacks. Thank you!

Please check out our calendar on the 4CCN website. This is a quick and easy

reference to school closings and activities.

HALLOWEEN CELEBRATIONS

Please check your classroom newsletter/emails for more

information about how your child’s class will celebrate

Halloween.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLANS FOR 4CCN

4 Corners Community Nursery’s philosophy is to always keep your child{ren} safe when he/she is in our care.

We have developed an emergency plan that will be put into place if special circumstances require a

different type of care. Plans for these special types of care are reviewed annually. The 4CCN staff is

trained in the appropriate response and local emergency management is aware of these plans. The

specific type of emergency will guide where and what special care will be provided.

• SHELTER AT THE SITE: This plan would be put into place in the event of weather

emergency or unsafe outside conditions or threats. In this plan, children will be cared for

indoors with secured and locked doors. Parents will be notified if they need to pick up their child

before regular time.

• EVACUATION TO ANOTHER SITE: This plan would be put into place in the event that

is not safe for the children to remain at 4CCN. In this situation, staff has predetermined alternate

sites for care. The choice of the site is determined by the specific emergency and what would be

an appropriate site.

• METHOD TO CONTACT PARENTS: In the event of an emergency, parent will be

called, a note will be placed on the door, and radio/TV stations will be alerted to provide

more specific information. You can also check for information on our website www.4ccn.org.

Depending on the distance from the center, the children will walk if feasible or be transported to

the alternate site.

• EMERGENCY ENDS/REUNITING WITH CHILDREN: When the emergency

ends, parents will be informed and reunited with their children as soon as possible. The contact

methods listed above will be used to inform parents.

The purpose for sharing this information with you is not to cause worry, but to reassure you that

we are prepared to handle all types of emergencies in a way that will ensure the safety of your

child(ren). In the event of an actual emergency, please do not call 4CCN - it will be important to

keep the lines open. If you have questions regarding this information, talk with the director or your

child’s teacher.

September Newsletter 2025

Dear 4CCN Families,

We are so excited to kick off this school year. The teachers have so many exciting things

planned. I am thrilled to begin my second year as director of 4CCN. I am enjoying greeting

everyone at the door each morning. Please introduce yourself. I am still learning everyone’s

names. The hallways have been filled with sounds of joys and tears. We are doing everything we can to

make this transition for the children as smooth as possible. In just a few short weeks the

children will be settled into their new routines. I would like to wish all of our families and staff a terrific 2025 – 2026 school year!

Jodi Siff

Director

Staff

4CCN has been fortunate to consistently retain staff from year to year. Here is a list of who is where this school year:

TWR 2’s: Ashley Campbell and Buffy Stutz

M-F 2’s: Pia Chirinos and Bianca Chapman

3’s: Chela Bodden and Sara Robb

3’s: Sarah Jacobs, Katie Keach, and Buffy Stutz

4’s: Allison Nadelhaft and Kate Spigler

4’s: Alana Kravitz and Kathleen Ficco

For the month of September, we will have 3 teachers in our 2’s classes to help the children

transition into preschool.

Parking

We are fortunate to have a very large parking lot. You can enter the lot from two locations, one

from University Blvd and a rear entrance from Eastwood Avenue. There are other tenants who

use the building and parking lot. Hold your children’s hands when walking through the parking

lot. Never leave children unattended in your car while you drop off siblings. For the safety of

all families and children, the first 4 parking spaces by the front door will be blocked. This

includes parking in front of the playground. Cars backing up while families are entering and

exiting the school is too dangerous. Please do not park on the outside of the yellow lines. We

have many families entering and exiting, and blocking the traffic flow makes for a very

dangerous parking lot.

September Snack

In the month of September, we will serve graham crackers and apple juice for the entire month.

In October, we will rotate snacks each week. Snack menus will be posted in the newsletter and

on the bulletin board outside the office. If your son/daughter has an allergy, please make sure

it is noted in their health inventory and on their emergency form. You should also send Jodi

and your child’s teacher an email.

Stay and Play

We are so excited for our Stay and Play program. The children enrolled are having a wonderful

time playing with friends after school. Please remember that the playground must be cleared

by 2 PM for our Stay and Play children. If you are interested in learning more about Stay and

Play please drop into the office or email Jodi.

4CCN Consignment Sale

The Fall Consignment Sale is quickly approaching! This year’s fall sale will be

held the week of October 6th, 2025. We will have a huge selection of fall/winter

children's clothing (NB-12), plus toys, books, games, baby gear, costumes, and

maternity clothes for sale.

In addition to shopping the sale, you are also welcome to consign at the sale. This is

a great opportunity to clean out your closets and support the school at the same

time! If you are interested in consigning, you will need a consignor code. Codes are

$6 for PayPal and $5 Cash each. Please come to the office to pay for your code and pick up

tags, information packet, and pricing guide.

If you have any items you would like to donate to the sale and give the school 100%

of the proceeds (instead of the 50/50 split for the consignor and the school), you

can pick up some green tags in the office and label them with code A1. Only donate

items that you do not want returned to you.

Please mark your calendars with the following important dates for consignors,

shoppers and parent volunteers:

Setup Volunteer Shift:

Sunday, October 5: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Consignor Drop Off Times:

Monday, October 6: 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM and 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Tuesday, October 7: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Sale Dates

Tuesday, October 7: (Volunteer Presale 5:30 - 6:30 PM) 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday, October 8: 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM and 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Thursday, October 9: 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM and 7:00 - 9:00 PM

(Thursday is half price day!)

As you know, an event of this size can only be successful with the help of many

hands. Please help us make the most of this sale, our one and only fundraising event

at 4CCN, by signing up for and completing your required volunteer shift(s). Please remember

that if you have one child, you are required to work for 4 hours. If you have more than

one child enrolled, you will be required to work 6 hours. Sign-up will be September 12th at

6am and is first come, first serve. Please contact our chairpersons, Briana Teller and Tiffany Lay via email at consign4ccn@gmail.com.

4CCN Annual BBQ

Weather permitting, we will have the BBQ on Friday, September 19 th , from 5 to 7 PM.

Classrooms will be open from 5 – 5:30 to meet the staff, and see what’s happening in the

classrooms. Hot dogs and sides will be served on the playground. Family members are

welcome to join! If you have not received a sign up genius link, please let Jodi know.

Mark your Calendars

September 19 – 4CCN BBQ

September 23 – No School

October 2 – No School

October 6 – Fall Consignment sale week

4CCN Substitutes

We are always looking for substitutes to fill in when a staff member needs a day off. If you are

interested in substituting and have not turned in your volunteer form, please let Jodi know.

4ccndirector@gmail.com

Email communications

Communication regarding upcoming events, emergency closings, and general 4CCN happenings

are made via email. If you have not been receiving emails and would like to be added to the

list, please send Jodi an email or pop into the office and let her know.

Tuition/Payment

4CCN is enrolled in a payment option through QuickBooks. Each month you will receive an

invoice with an option of paying via bank transfer. You may also schedule payments with your

bank to arrive by the tuition due date or drop off a check. Tuition invoices are sent to emails on

file on the 25 th of each month (August – April). Payments are due by the 5 th of the following

month. A late fee will be assessed for late payments.