COVID-19 | Campus Health & Safety
While COVID-19 has posed many challenges for our campus and community, we have risen to the occasion. We are fortunate to have many resources to support a healthy environment, and our safety precautions have allowed us to open in September, and remain open the entire year to date. You can read more below about our environment and the safety measures in place for this school year.
This page will be updated as more information is available. Last updated 9/1/2021.
Healthy Children, Healthy Community
Healthy Children, Healthy Community
Healthy Children, Healthy Community
- Ongoing staff professional development with a current focus on trauma and inclusion
- Ongoing parent support and guidance via email, blog posts, and virtual meetings.
- Frequent interaction with our team of health consultants, professional organizations, our state and local departments of health, and Montessori schools around the world to keep abreast of best practices
Spacious & Airy Classrooms
Spacious & Airy Classrooms
Spacious & Airy Classrooms
- Large classrooms with oversized windows that open to the outdoors
- Automatic fresh air exchange system and mini-splits to provide non-recirculated air conditioning in each room
- Each classroom has a sink for easy access to hand washing
- Single-person bathrooms for each classroom
Green Space
Green Space
Green Space
- Adding shade and cover to each classroom's existing patio space to allow for its use as an extension of the classroom during more types of weather.
- Ample wooded space and walking trails, in addition to our playground area, to allow many student groups to be outside simultaneously while maintaining safe distances.
Continuous Learning During Closures
Continuous Learning During Closures
Continuous Learning During Closures
The multi-faceted, full-time virtual MSB @ Home program, grounded in Montessori principles, was launched within days of March 2020's mandated school closures. While we have not had to close yet this year, we are maintaining these remote and virtual tools for students who might need to quarantine, or in the event of future closures:
- Individualized assignments based on child’s interests and academic level
- Hands-on project-based learning
- Small group meetings and lessons
- Specialist classes in art, languages, music/band
- Regular one-on-one check-ins with guides
- Pairing students for continued social connection across multi-year age ranges.
