Burgundy Farm Country Day School

Throwback Thursday to Burgundy pool days past! Check out some of the 1989 students enjoying free swim.

What are you reading this summer?

Here are a few of the books Burgundy's faculty and staff are reading over the break. 📖📚

When love and nature meet.

Photo Credit: Kate Franck

At Burgundy we know that everyone benefits when we work together as one strong school community.

Kindergarten students took a visit to the Middle School and participate in a lesson with one of our science teachers. The results were 🔥

At Burgundy building is not limited to the block corner. 🌿

At the end of the school year the 4/5 Coopers created word clouds for every member of the class. What a great way to show how much they have grown to know and care about each other!

What would you put in a word cloud about Burgundy?

We hope you are finding a way to beat the heat this week!

The Burgundy pool is packed with campers this summer, but will be ready to welcome back students in the fall. All students get swim instruction in PE in both the fall and spring.

Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
-Albert Einstein

Photo Credit: Kate Franck

Tomorrow is the last day of Burgundy’s fiscal year - will you help us finish strong by making a gift to the Burgundy Fund today?
https://giving.veracross.com/burgundyfarm/give/BFCDS -amount-step

If you have supported Burgundy in any way this year - THANK YOU for your partnership, participation, and support.

Missing the peace of the Cove this summer? We hope you can find your own moments of reflection wherever your summer takes you!

It's impossible to capture the entirety of the Burgundy journey in just one night, but our 8th graders did a pretty amazing job of designing a graduation ceremony that honored each of their unique experiences over the years.

We love you class of 2024. Burgundy 2024-ever!

Photo Credit: Joseph Edwards

The fourth and fifth graders designed board games earlier this year. During the final week of school they were visited by a professional from a company that actually sells board games, and students were able to pitch their ideas and demonstrate what they made. We love connecting the student’s work to the wider world!

We hope the plants of our kindergarten foxes flourish this summer. We know they have plenty of love to share!

We are beyond proud of the class of 2024! Congratulations graduates!

Photo Credit: Joseph Edwards

Bringing the learning out of the classroom!

Our 8th grade students finished off their poetry unit in Humanities by sharing their original poems at a Burgundy Farm Open Mic at the Busboys and Poets in Historic Anacostia. Every student participated, and they were joined by teachers, parents, and even grandparents.

Thanks to our 8th grade humanities team for making this happen, and to everyone at who welcomed us and provided such great service!

Following a school unit that included research, writing, and presentations, our 4/5 students celebrate the end of their medieval adventure with a grand festival filled with merriment and history!

Whether practicing for end-of-year recitals, preparing for graduation or exploring the wonders of springtime at the Cove, spring is a joyful time for our students. It also means the end of Burgundy’s fiscal year is right around the corner. Your support makes all the difference for our students, so please make your gift to The Burgundy Fund by June 30!

https://giving.veracross.com/burgundyfarm/give/BFCDS -amount-step

Burgundy field day fun! 🌟

Photo credit: Kate Franck

Our JK Chicks spent a very fun rainy day at the Zoo!

Last week our third graders focused on characters!

Conceptualizing a character concretely by drawing and making them makes it easier to bring them to life with our words. Students not only thought about the physical traits of the character but also the internal personality traits. We are more creative when we think about the same thing in many different ways.

We are sad to announce the unexpected passing of Travis Hudson on May 14, 2024. Travis was a joyful person to be around, and a long time member of our community. During his time at Burgundy he served as a PE teacher, coach, Summer Camp Director, Ex Day Director, and more.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.

It's never to early to learn different ways to keep your body and mind healthy!
These kindergarteners had a great time practicing yoga. What a wonderful community where everyone can share their talents.

Photo Credit: Kate Franck

Spring critters are out all over campus, and we love to see them!

Ever considered BCWS sleep away camp for your child? There are limited openings in the third session of summer camp. Check it out now on their website!

Registration for Summer 2024 is open!! Head on over to the website http://www.burgundycenter.org/ and follow the link. If you have questions about the differences between sessions, you can sign up for the informational zoom on January 25th at 7 pm EST.

Session 1: June 20 – July 3
Session 2 (advanced) July 7 – July 21
Adult Weekend: July 26 – July 28
Session 3: July 31 – August 13
Junior Program (ages 8-10): August 19 – August 25

Once a year the Burgundy Book Fair brings an extra flurry of excitement to the library! Parent volunteers helped our wonderful library staff to make this year a positive experience for all who participated. Happy Reading! 📚📖

Burgundy will be joining Rainbow Families Annual Family Conference and Gathering on May 18!

Rainbow Families Rainbow Families is a non-profit org dedicated to serving the needs of all LGBTQ+ families

Nature and technology meet in the classroom.

Photo Credit: Kate Franck

It's already been one week and we are still enjoying the rad vibes from our 80's Auction! What was your favorite outfit of the night?

Photo Credit: Joseph Edwards