Providing a strong home school connection and fostering a sense of community between children, parents, other caregivers, and staff members is a key aspect of the BCNS culture. Throughout the year there are a number of opportunities, led by the BCNS Social Committee for children, families, and BCNS staff to connect. Please take a look at the 2023/24 social calendar for a sample of events (attendance is always optional):
Wednesday, July 12th, 10AM: Caregiver hosted playdate at Beaver Brook playground
Wednesday, July 19th, 7PM: Adult social at local restaurant
Saturday, July 22nd: BCNS hosted playdate at the BCNS playground
Tuesday, July 25th, 10AM: Caregiver hosted playdate at the home of parents, Rob and Dave
Monday, July 31, 10AM: Caregiver hosted playdate at Elsie Turner Field, Waltham
Sunday, August 6th, 9AM: Donuts and coffee at Burbank playground
Thursday, August 10th: BCNS hosted play date at the BCNS playground
Sunday, August 27th, 9AM: Donuts and coffee at Burbank playground
Friday, September 8th, 4PM: BCNS Pizza playdate at Beaver Brook Playground
Wednesday, October 4th, 4:30PM: Rock-A-Bye Beats Concert with face-painting, pasta and pizza at BCNS
Friday, October 27th, 315pm: Halloween Parade starting at BCNS
Tuesday, October 31st, 10AM: Tour at Belmont Fire Station Headquarters; feel free to dress up in your Halloween costumes
Sunday, November 5th, 10AM: Donuts and coffee at Burbank playground
Friday, November 17th, 3:15pm: Playdate at Belmont Town Field
Friday, December 8th 5pm: Parent's Night Out while kids play at BCNS (Fundraiser)
Wednesday, Feb 7th, 9AM: Parent’s coffee meeting and talk, The Reggio Emilia Approach and Kindergarten Readiness
Wednesday, Feb 7th, 4:30pm-6pm: Valentine’s Day Party at BCNS
Friday, March 8th, 4:30-7PM: Multicultural Night at the French American Victory Club in Waltham
Monday, March 18th: Dinner and BCNS Kids’ Art Exhibit at Conley's Restaurant (Fundraiser)
April to June: Outdoor pop-up playdates and pizza pending weather
Wednesday, April 24th , 9AM: Parent’s coffee meeting, intro to BCNS Parent Resources Guide, guest speaker, Kelsey LeBlanc, owner of Ascend Behavioral Consulting, who will do an informal question and answer session on all things sleep!
Saturday, May 18th, 6:30PM: BCNS Gala at home of Krissy Waters
Thursday, May 30th: Rock-A-Bye Beats Concert and End-of-School-Year Kids Art Show
June: TBD End of the Year Outdoor Celebration at Park