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Geneva Day School’s Baton Passing Festival Ushers in a New Era of Excellence

It was said there might be a bouquet of flowers.

There was an entire table’s worth.

It was said there would be entertainment.

There were activities, stations, music, a bubble machine, a balloon arch, and the entirety of Geneva Day School’s sprawling Maryland Green School grounds to explore.

It was proposed as a “little get-together.”

It proved to be a Baton Passing Festival!

On Saturday, May 21, Geneva Day School’s spectacular GPA arranged this event in honor of Director Suzanne Funk’s three decades of service to the school and past 15 years at the helm of the ship. 

According to GPA President, Mrs. Dory Halbe, “Mrs. Funk has grown the school into one of the best preschools in the DMV area and arguably, one of the best in the country.” 

The throngs of attendees agreed. Whether expressions of love and enthusiasm came in the form of bouquets, cards, or mementos, Mrs. Funk was resoundingly referred to as “the reason my child does so well in school today” or “the game-changer in the Educational Plan for my son” or “the warmest welcome we could have received once we arrived from abroad.”

Passionate about early childhood education, Mrs. Funk sees each child as unique and is known for greeting her littlest fans by kneeling (with lightning speed!) to look them straight in the eye, grasping their hands in a firm handshake.

“You are so special. You are a wonderful, little boy,” she warmly pronounced to a three-year-old near the cake-cutting table.

The child responded with a wriggle and a smile.

During her tenure, Mrs. Funk ensured Geneva Day School became a destination for those aged two to five/six. Spectacular classes and superlative programs channel the “Geneva Method,” an approach that promotes student-led discovery of traditional pre-academics. Mrs. Funk advanced a spiraling curriculum that delivers rising students to a splendid perch; she architected the “Kindergarten Learning Cottage,” a light-filled structure adjacent the school.

Through grant-writing and meticulous planning, she also restructured the school’s grounds. These permit discovery of Nature at its unbridled best (take a stroll through the bamboo forest or follow the tree stump maze!). Yet the grounds are tame where necessary (explore the wisteria arbor, the butterfly chime, the bridge and the flowerbeds!).

Today, this Maryland Green School campus hosts a Monarch Butterfly Waystation and inspires student participation in green initiatives. The “outdoor classroom” (an elevated, latticework structure with permeable roof) Mrs. Funk designed so as to bring students into the heart of Nature. An amphitheater she still dreams of installing at the base of the hill.

Of her retirement, she states: “I thought this was a good time to start a new chapter. . . I also thought there was someone waiting in the wings who would be really effective.”

Ms. Daisy Lizama, Summer Program Director and Teacher who has been of equal presence in the school these last decades, assumed the position as of June 1. Versed in the Geneva Method, she is known for her kind, gentle demeanor, her superb insights into the individual needs of children, and her vision for tailoring programs.

“It’s an honor to be the new Director of Geneva Day School. Geneva is a place filled with a lot of wonderful students, family, and staff. And they bring joy to everyone around us,” stated Ms. Lizama of what the school means to her. 

Readers of “Bethesda Magazine” have again recognized the school as “number one” within its category of “Best Preschool” and for a first time, awarded its Summer Program the same. Ms. Lizama’s attunement to what delights her population will be sure to deliver more innovation and fun to the academic year.

“I’m looking forward to. . . continuing Geneva’s legacy of being an outdoor Green School with fun activities for all students. .  . I look forward to continuing to create an environment that is filled with a lifelong love of learning,” she said.

As Mrs. Funk charts her trajectory into a new chapter, Ms. Lizama graciously accepts the baton for Directorship of Geneva Day School, Potomac’s glittering emerald on a hill.  A new era of excellence is sure to shine through the school’s many facets. . . See you outside!

Applications to enroll for select openings (“Twos Afternoons” are still available) may be found here. 

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The Culinary Team: Helping Make Events Memorable since 2021!

Got an office lunch, company event, or home birthday or tea party coming up? Give The Culinary Team a try!

The Culinary Team is comprised of three catering divisions: Bread Cellar, Gemma Gelato and Tomato Flyer.

Bread Cellar bakes bread fresh to order and is ideal for office or home luncheons, offering market-fresh soups, salads, sandwiches, and pot pies.

Gemma Gelato provides gelato carts for social events, and you can ship gift boxes to the continental United States, shipping included to most states. Gemma Gelato is all natural; the sorbettos are vegan!

Tomato Flyer Pizza Truck will be coming soon!

Centrally located in Rockville, off of E. Gude Drive, The Culinary Team is strategically situated to serve all of Montgomery County. For more information, please email kent@theculinaryteam.com or text 703-727-0574.

www.theculinaryteam.com

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Office Space Available in the Baltimore Washington area!

Looking for office space for your business with all the resources at your ready?

Founded in 1982 as Executive House, Mid-Atlantic Offices offers two desirable Columbia, Maryland locations: Executive House Management Services & Columbia Business Suites — both conveniently located halfway between Baltimore and Washington, DC.

Mid-Atlantic Offices provides affordable, top-notch office suite space and professional support services to entrepreneurs and companies. From start-ups to established corporate headquarters desiring the most affordable, flexible office space, Mid-Atlantic has a solution for your company.

Each facility offers individual agreements to suit your needs, from month-to-month terms through multi-year contracts. We offer far more than typical office rentals. Mid-Atlantic Offices provides beautiful, fully-furnished private offices and multi-office suites ranging from 80 to 1,500 SF; virtual offices, virtual programs, outstanding business support services, and high-tech adaptable meeting space.

With thousands of satisfied customers, Mid-Atlantic Offices has a team of professionals including managers, many of whom have been with us for many years — all in place to help your business succeed and grow.

All Mid-Atlantic Office spaces are fully furnished and equipped to provide a turn-key solution to get any business up and running as soon as possible. It is important to us that every Mid-Atlantic Office client gets the best value for each dollar spent. That’s why every client has an option to tailor a support program that is uniquely suited for their needs. We guarantee that all services will be of the highest quality and at competitive costs.

Included with an office rental:

* Fully Furnished Private Office

* High Speed Internet Access / Wifi

* Technical Experts On Site

* Professionally Decorated Reception Area

* Unlimited Use of Conference and Meeting Facilities

* Personalized Receptionist Services with Telephone Screening

* Telecommunications Equipment

* Unlimited Local and Domestic Long Distance

* Kitchen Facility with Complimentary Beverages

* Convenient, Ample Free Parking & 24/7 Access

* Secured Facility

* Clerical and Business Support Services

* All Utilities

* Complete Mail Facility

* Housekeeping & Janitorial Services

* Access to Copiers and Fax Machines

For more information, reach us at 410-312-5580 or info@midatlanticoffices.com.

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Parc Redland: New Accessible Housing Project Quickly Selling Out

Universal Communities is the first builder/developer with the vision to create architecturally barrier-free, fully-accessible Design for Life housing. The builder’s inaugural project, Parc Redland Phase I – featuring 19 luxury townhomes located 2 miles north of the Shady Grove Metro Station on Redland Road, Rockville – is quickly selling out.

This notable community was recently honored with commendations from Maryland Governor Hogan, Comptroller Franchot, Senator Van Hollen, County Executive Elrich and members of the Montgomery County Council for achieving truly accessible housing in the context of a new community.

Inspired by the concept of universal design – which provides access for everybody, regardless of age, size, ability or disability – we have created an entire community where people can live together comfortably and age gracefully.

At nearly 3,000 square feet, Parc Redland’s homes are large, beautiful and luxurious, and include accessible design features integrated into each home that move the technology of homebuilding forward in a way that no other homebuilders have thought to achieve.

The homes have distinctive features such as: standard oversized elevators, multiple zero-step entries into the home, curbless showers, 8’ garage doors and counter and cabinetry designs that range from traditional to fully accessible, so that homebuyers can fully customize their home for their individual needs. Our homes have no thresholds anywhere, and each entire home is a fully accessible path. You wouldn’t notice these elements, however, unless look for them, because they are so well integrated into each home’s design.

Parc Redland Phase I – located at 17217 Redland Road, Rockville, MD 20855 – is the first luxury Design for Life community of its kind. Universal Communities is currently working on extending its success to Phase II, which will add a wider selection of floor plans and designs – including more affordable options – all built to the standards of universal, accessible housing and the Design for Life program.

This content was submitted by A. Jeff Jacobson, CFA, with Universal Communities. Contact Universal at 240.644.7077; or the property office number at 301.315.2430. Visit www.ParcRedland.com to learn more about this unique home community.

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Cherished Hands Home Healthcare provides exceptional, consistent quality care

Cherished Hands Home Healthcare was founded and operated by Abby Sakariyah, a family nurse practitioner graduate of Chamberlain University Chicago, Illinois.

Since 2009, Abby has worked in the senior care industry as a nursing assistant, nurse, nurse practitioner, and now director of nursing and administrator at Cherished Hands — helping families with medical and non-medical in-home care services.

Cherished Hands was established on the cornerstone of providing exceptional, consistent quality care. Our services include private duty skilled nursing, personal care, companion care, respite and medication management.

Visit www.cherishedhands.net to learn more.

Contact Abby Sakariyah, MSN, CRNP, FNP-C, at 240-550-6035 or via email, cherishedhands@gmail.com.

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EVEN Hotel Rockville focuses on travelers’ wellness needs

Greetings! I am Theresa King, new Director of Sales at the EVEN Rockville. You ask who/what is the EVEN Rockville?

The EVEN Hotel Rockville is one of the first to open as part of the newest brand from IHG. An industry first, EVEN Hotels invite wellness on every journey by providing solutions for all aspects of travelers’ wellness needs.

Strategically situated close to the I-270 BioTech Corridor, EVEN Hotel Rockville offers easy access to all three major airports (IAD, DCA and BWI) and to Washington, DC. In fact, the Twinbrook Metro Station on the Red Line is conveniently located just across the street. With diverse dining, shopping, entertainment and recreational options in close proximity, EVEN Hotel Rockville offers a true haven for your wellness-minded travelers.

I would love the opportunity to meet the members of the Rockville Chamber of Commerce, as well as show you around to our lovely property. Please feel free to call and let’s schedule a site visit.

Always at your Service!

Reach out to Theresa King at (301) 917-9084 or theresa.king@evenrockville.com

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