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Since 2012, Germantown Pediatric Dental Center - Germantownbigsmiles has served families throughout Germantown, Clarksburg, Damascus, Potomac, North Potomac, Gaithersburg, Montgomery Village, and Boyds with expert pediatric dental care. Dr. Echandy brings over 25 years of pediatric dentistry experience, working alongside Dr. Lee to provide comprehensive care for patients from infancy through their teenage years. Our practice specializes in treating children with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, sensory processing challenges, and other developmental needs in a supportive, understanding environment. We offer hospital-grade sedation services at Shady Grove Hospital for complex procedures, as well as in-office nitrous oxide for anxious patients. As a Maryland Healthy Smiles (Medicaid) provider, we ensure that all families have access to quality dental care. We also assist with Montgomery County school dental forms (Form 525-17) at no charge. Our multilingual team provides care in English, Spanish, and Korean. Emergency appointments are available the same day for urgent dental concerns. Contact us: (877) 992-4476 | germantownbigsmiles.com

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Since 2012, Germantown Pediatric Dental Center - Germantownbigsmiles has served families throughout Germantown, Clarksburg, Damascus, Potomac,...

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Summer At Sandy Spring

Summer At Sandy Spring is a great Summer Day camp offering equal parts fun and uniqueness. For over thirty years, we have provided families with a safe, engaging, and active summer camp experience for children three years old to fourteen. With the sprawling Sandy Spring Friends School campus, we offer summer experiences for your children that will provide lifelong memories and friendships. Your children will have opportunities to explore Adventure Park, swim in our man-made pond, partake in our weekly theme weeks, enjoy daily hot lunches, and so much more! Some of our exciting activities: Adventure Challenge • Archery • Archery Tag • Art Bonanza • Bubble Soccer • Computer Programming • Dance/Poms • Fishing • Flight Science • Karate • Lego Robotics • Outdoor Living Skills • Painting • Paper Maché • Photography • Rock Climbing • STEAMers • Theater • Video Production and much more! Phone number: 301-774-7455 ext.167

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📚 Discover a Personalized Approach to Education: MacGillis Global Academy Hosts Virtual Open House June 3rd
As local families wrap up the academic year and begin evaluating options for the fall, Maryland-certified and Cognia-accredited online school MacGillis Global Academy (MGA) is opening its virtual doors to prospective families.
MacGillis Global Academy, serving grades 4–12, will host its next Virtual Open House on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026, at 7:30 PM. The interactive session is designed to give parents and independent learners a transparent look at how a high-quality private education functions effectively in a live digital environment.
Whether you are looking for a comprehensive full-time school or seeking to supplement your current educational path, the academy specializes in providing an elite academic environment with a high level of individualized attention.
Key pillars of the MacGillis model include:
<ul><li>Micro-Classroom Environment: MGA actively works to cap class sizes at just 10 students per class to ensure a safe, inclusive space where no student is invisible and every voice is heard.</li><li>Authentic, Teacher-Led Instruction: 100% of classes are delivered live and in real time by seasoned, licensed instructors and college faculty who average over 20 years of teaching experience.</li><li>Robust Support for Homeschool Families: The academy serves as a dedicated partner to the homeschooling community, offering high-quality, accredited standalone courses and flexible learning paths that fit seamlessly into a home education framework.</li><li>Comprehensive Academic Support: Say goodbye to homework struggles! MGA offers dedicated homework support and tutoring for core subjects, Honors, and AP classes to help build confidence and mastery.</li><li>Summer Enrichment Programs: Learn about upcoming summer club offerings, including immersive French and Spanish language clubs, as well as STEM-focused enrichment modules designed to keep students engaged over the break.</li></ul>
During the Open House, administration and faculty will share information about the school's unique curriculum, student support services, and the enrollment process, followed by a live Q&amp;A session.
Event Details:
<ul><li>What: MacGillis Global Academy Virtual Open House</li><li>When: Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026 | 7:30 PM EST</li><li>Where: Virtual Event (Zoom link sent upon registration)</li><li>Registration: Free, but advanced registration is required.</li></ul>
To learn more about the program or to reserve a virtual seat for your family, visit the open house portal directly at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.macgillisglobalacademy.net/open-house" rel="nofollow noopener">www.macgillisglobalacademy.net/open-house</a> or contact the admissions team at info@macgillisglobalacademy.net.#OnlineLearning #VirtualSchool #PrivateSchool #Tutoring #HomeworkHelp #SummerPrograms #MarylandFamilies #Education #OpenHouse #MacGillisGlobalAcademy

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