Class Times and Tuition
Pre-K/K (9-11 am) - $293
1st – 2nd Grades (9-11 am) - $586
3rd – 7th Grades (9-12 pm) - $796*
Pre-Confirmation (8th & 9th Grade) and Confirmation (10th Grade) (11-1 pm) - $586
* Note: B'nai Mitzvah fees are separate from Religious School fees. Please consult the B'nai Mitzvah Handbook for more information.
Religious School Dates and Activities
Parents, please stay tuned to your email for more information and details on our upcoming Religious School events and activities, such as a 4th and 5th grade family program, field trips, youth events, and more!
| Date | Event |
| Sunday, August 26 | First Day of Religious School |
| ISJL Fellow Visit | |
| Parent Orientation | |
| All classes dismiss at 11am for Picnic at Claude Moore Park. | |
| Chaverim-Chai does not meet for Religious School due to 11am dismissal | |
| 12:30 - 2pm: Teachers Meeting either at Claude Moore Park or BCRC | |
| Sunday, September 2 | No School for Labor Day |
| Sunday, September 9 | No School for Erev Rosh Hashana |
| Sunday, September 16 | Religious School |
| First full day of Religious School | |
| First day of Chaverim-Chai | |
| Sunday, September 23 | Religious School |
| Art led by Anna Hild to make Sukkah decorations | |
| Sunday, September 30 | Religious School |
| Consecration/Simcat Torah 10-11am | |
| 6th graders will receive their prayer books | |
| New students receive mini-Torahs and Consecration certificates. | |
| Also, Sukkah visits, schedule TBA | |
| Sunday, October 7 | No Religious School for Columbus Day |
| Sunday , October 15 | Religious School |
| 9am - 10am 7th grade class service rehearsal | |
| Music break out sessions, schedule TBD | |
| 10am - Fire Drill | |
| Friday, October 19 | 7th Grade Glass Service |
| Sunday, October 21 | Religious School |
| Sunday, October 28 | Religious School |
| Sunday, November 4 | No Religious School for LCPS Holiday |
| Sunday, November 11 | Religious School |
| Confirmation Class Field Trip to Ropes Course at Camp Shoresh, details TBD | |
| Sunday, November 18 | Religious School |
| Music break out sessions, schedule TBD | |
| Sunday, November 25 | No School for Thanksgiving weekend |
| Sunday , December 2 | Religious School |
| 2nd and 3rd Grade Family Program, time TBD | |
| Sunday, December 9 | Religious School |
| Grades Pre-K - 2nd dismiss at 11am to go to Chanukah Party | |
| Grades 3rd - 7th dismiss at 11:30am to go to Chanukah Party | |
| no Chaverim-Chai class that day, but Madrichim will be asked to help with Chanukah Party | |
| December 14-16 | ISJL Fellow Visit |
| Sunday, December 16 | Religious School |
| B'nai Mitzvah Workshop I, time TBD | |
| Sunday, December 23 | No School for Winter Break |
| Sunday, December 30 | No School for Winter Break |
| Sunday, January 6 | Religious School |
| 6th grade class service rehearsal | |
| Friday, Janaury 11 | 6th Grade Class Service |
| Sunday, Janaary 13 | Religious School |
| 1st grade class service rehearsal | |
| Music break out sessions, schedule TBD | |
| Grace to Go for Confirmation Class Field Trip | |
| Friday, Janaury 18 | Tu B'Shevat Shabbat led by 1st grade, Pre-K and K invited |
| Sunday, January 20 | No Religious School for MLK Weekend |
| Sunday, Janaury 27 | Religious School |
| Sunday, Febraury 3 | Religious School |
| Hebrew Games Day | |
| Sunday, February 10 | Religious School |
| 5th grade class service rehearsal | |
| Friday, February 15 | 5th Grade Class Service |
| Sunday , February 17 | No Religious School for President's Day |
| Sunday, February 24 | Religious School |
| Music break out sessions, schedule TBD | |
| B'nai Mitzvah Workshop II, time TBD | |
| Sunday, March 3 | Religious School |
| March 8-10 | ISJL Fellow Visit |
| Sunday, March 10 | Religious School |
| 4th class service rehearsal | |
| Music break out sessions, schedule TBD | |
| Friday, March 15 | 4th Grade Class Service |
| Sunday, March 17 | Religious School |
| Purim Art led by Anna Hild | |
| Sunday, March 24 | Religious School |
| Purim Carnival | |
| Mitzvah Day | |
| Sunday, March 31 | No Religious School for LCPS Holiday |
| Sunday, April 7 | Religious School |
| Chocolate Seder | |
| Sunday, April 14 | No Religious School for Spring Break |
| Sunday, April 21 | No Religious School for Spring Break |
| Sunday, April 28 | Religious School |
| B'nai Mitzvah Workshop III | |
| Sunday, May 5 | Religious School |
| 3rd grade rehearsal for class service | |
| Music break out sessions, schedule TBD | |
| Friday, May 10 | 3rd Grade Class Service |
| Sunday, May 12 | No Religious School for Mother's Day |
| Sunday, May 19 | Religious School |
| 2nd grade rehearsal for class service | |
| Friday, May 24 | Tot Shabbat led by the 2nd Grade |
| Saturday, May 25 - Monday, May 27 | Confirmation Class Trip to NYC |
| Sunday, May 26 | No Religious School for Memorial Day Weekend |
| Sunday, June 2 | Last day of Religious School |
| 9:00 - 10:30am - Religious School meets | |
| 10:30am - end - Teacher Appreciation Brunch, Awards at 11am, parents must accompany students |
Class Service Schedule
Each of our grades is given the opportunity once per year to lead a Shabbat service. This may include leading the congregation in song and/or reading certain prayers. The class often will organize a special Oneg Shabbat or dinner for the families of the students.
Rehearsals for the service typically are held the Sunday before the service during Religious School, and also during the hour before the service starts - please check with Rabbi Amy Sapowith for your grade's rehearsal schedule.
Class Service Schedule - 2018/19
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Date |
Grade/Event |
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October 19 |
7th Grade |
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January 11 |
6th Grade |
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January 18 |
1st Grade (with Kindergarten and Pre-K invited but not leading the service) |
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February 15 |
5th Grade |
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March 15 |
4th Grade |
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May 10 |
3rd Grade |
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May 24 |
2nd Grade |
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Sun, December 9 2018
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BCRC News and Notes
BCRC Chanukah Happenings
We have some great Chanukah celebrations coming up at BCRC! We will be having a special Chanukah-themed Tot Shabbat, followed by our annual congregational menorah lighting which will illuminate our "New Member" Pre-neg/Oneg prior to Erev Shabbat services. This event will be flavored with traditional Chanukah foods such as latkes and jelly filled doughnuts. And that's not all! Our annual Chanukah party will feature crafts, games, LATKES, music, and more! And of course, pizza lunch available purchase. See our calendar for dates and times.
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Beth Chaverim Reform Congregation
21740 Beaumeade Circle, Suite 100
Ashburn, VA 20147
(703) 729-1659
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