Early Childhood, Youth & Family Programs
Preschool Closings, Holidays
and Special Events for Families
Parent-Teacher Conferences General Schedule
Download the 2011-2012 school year calendar (PDF Word doc)
Featured Events
Service Free
Dinner: Adults $15, Children $7.50 (advance reservation by May 14 required)
Suggested age: 0-5
Enjoy a family Friday night with ShirLaLa! Dynamic performer and music educator Shira Klein travels across the globe sharing her love of Jewish life and prayer with children and families of all ages. Shira’s creative songs delight children, parents and grandparents alike. After services, enjoy a Kosher, traditional Friday night dinner with kid-friendly food to satisfy even the pickiest eaters!
Sunday, May 20, 11:00 am-2:00 pm: Camp-a-Palooza!
The DCJCC and Capital Camps and Retreat Center Present: Camp-a-Palooza!
Summer can’t get here soon enough! (So we’re going to start a bit early…)
Join us for a free day of camp!
Sunday, May 20
11:00 am–2:30 pm
DCJCC Gym
FREE
Ages 5 and up
- Slide down a 20-foot inflatable slide
- Play Gaga, our campers’ favorite game
- Build a 30-foot Lego tower—or taller if you dare!
- Create art projects
- Meet some of our wonderful staff
- Preview the summer with much, much more
Everyone will be entered for a camp discount door prize and each family will receive a special gift!
Don’t have those summer plans finalized? Limited spaces are still available and on-site registration discounts will be available!
May 2012
- Tue–Fri, May 1–4: Teacher Appreciation Days
- Wed, May 16: parent teacher conferences (Closed for students)******
- Fri, May 18: WJMF Family Concert: ShirLaLa Shabbat (ages 0-5)
- Sun, May 20: Camp-a-Palooza (ages 5 and up)
- Mon, May 28: Memorial Day and Shavuot (Closed)
June 2012
- Fri, June 1: Parent Appreciation Shabbat, 9:30 am
- Tue, June 12: PreK Graduation
July 2012
- Wed, July 4: Independence Day (Closed)
August 2012
- Fri, August 17: Last Day of School
September 2012
- Tue, September 4: First Day of School for the 2012–2013 school year.
Family Forum meetings will be scheduled on an as-needed basis. Babysitting is provided for all Family Forum Meetings
* Shortened schedule for new students first three days of school.
The first day of school for the 2011–2012 year is Monday, August 29. To ease the transition of children new to our program, pick-up time for all NEW three and four year old students will be 1:00 pm on that day. This includes the late 2s/early 3s class (classroom 7).
Children who are entering our two-year old classes (Preschool classrooms 5–6 for 2-year olds and 2 ½ year olds) will have an abbreviated schedule to ease their transition. On the first day, Monday, August 30, the children will attend school from 9:00–11:30 am with a parent. On Tuesday, they will attend from 9:00 am–1:00 pm (after lunch) and on Wednesday from 9:00 am–4:00 pm (after nap). Thursday will be the first full day.
Returning students will start with their regular schedule on Monday, August 29.
**GLOE is the Stuart Kurlander Fund for Gay and Lesbian Outreach and Engagement (washingtondcjcc.org/gloe)
***With the Hyman S. & Freda Bernstein Jewish Literary Festival (washingtondcjcc.org/litfest), October 23–November 2
**** This is an optional service for children 3 and up. Separate $20 registration required. Details to follow.
*****With the Washington Jewish Music Festival, wjmf.org
******For the May conference, free babysitting will be available during your conference time
Babysitting is provided for all Family Forum Meetings
Parent-Teacher Conferences general schedule:
- PreK and 4s classes: November
- 3s classes: December
- 2s classes: January