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Letter from the Principal

Dear BEC Families,

“One of the goals of education is not simply to fill students with facts and information but to help them learn how to learn.” – Zaretta Hammond, Author Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain

Greetings families! I am excited to write again as the Principal of our beautiful Benning Elementary Campus. Last year we welcomed all of you back into our doors to once again celebrate as a community – in person! It was a welcomed reminder of why our partnership is so important to your Preppies and to us as your teachers and school community. As we embark on our 2nd-year post-COVID we continue to push ourselves to dive deeply in rekindling the skills and joyful pursuit of learning whilst being in-seat at school, every day. I am excited to serve as your Principal and look forward to instilling the pride of what it means to be a Benning Elementary Panther again this year.

As I am reflecting on what my hope is for this coming school year, I am reminded of one of my favorite Zaretta Hammond quotes. It is not enough for us to simply fill our students’ minds with facts and information. It is our job as educators to instill in them a love for learning and help them learn how to learn just as they are, with the brain and experiences that they have, and the fullness of who they are as little people learning what it means to thrive in this world. I am encouraged and fully believe, we are #BEC Strong and together we will shape the minds of our Preppies to help them continue to learn how to learn!

Our team of passionate and prepared educators will always work in collaboration with families to provide the best experience for our BEC Preppies. This means that students feel safe and cared for, known as learners and people, and connected to a community they are eager to enrich.

We are hopeful for what lies ahead and are excited to see you – have a safe, healthy, and peaceful start to the school year!

In partnership & service,

Cyrkle Lomax
Principal

PS: Though we will send important updates directly to families, I encourage each of you to habitually scan our interactive Calendar page for important reminders, and to follow DC Prep on social media. In addition, click here to access important family documents such as the campus calendar, school supply lists, and more! 

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100 41st Street, NE
Washington, DC 20019
T 202.398.2838
F 202.398.2839

DC Prep Benning Elementary Campus (BEC) opened in 2008 and serves students in preschool through 3rd grade.

The key ingredients of high-quality early childhood programs have been incorporated into DC Prep’s proven model, creating a coherent and exciting learning environment that lays the foundation for college preparation and success from the earliest years.

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