Reopening School
Important Update to Health & Safety Guidelines
The Monroe County School District has implemented an optional indoor mask requirement for staff and students at all schools, effective October 26, 2021. If parents/guardians prefer to have their child continue wearing a facial covering over the nose and mouth while indoors and within close proximity to others, May Sands Montessori School asks that parents/guardians please send a message to their child’s teacher so that we can honor their preference. Those families who have already completed an opt-out form earlier this school year DO NOT need to complete a new form; we have previous forms on file. Families that wish to opt their child out of facial coverings while at school should complete an opt-out form, which is accessible via this link: Student Mask Facial Covering Opt-Out Form
The latest recommendation from the CDC continues to include universal indoor masking for all teachers, staff, students, and visitors to K-12 schools, regardless of vaccination status.
The school anticipates full-time, in-person learning for all students and staff. We maintain on-site health and safety protocols and require signed agreement from all students on campus and their parent/guardian, which includes:
A daily wellness check by the student’s parent/guardian before coming to school
A daily temperature check by school staff upon arriving at school
The promotion of face coverings indoors and when personal distancing cannot be achieved
Limiting items brought to school (no toys)
Frequent handwashing and use of hand sanitizer when handwashing isn’t available
Cleaning personal space before leaving the lunch area and before leaving school for the day
Agreement to remain at home if any of the following symptoms are present
- Fever of 100.4 or higher
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- Sore throat
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Body aches
- Loss of taste or smell
- Severe headache
SY2022 Instructional Continuity Plan Document May Sands Montessori School 440351
Return to School Guidelines August 2021
May Sands Montessori Reopening Plan Charter Board Approved 7-29-2020
Instructional Continuity Plan Document – Updated 8/2020
May Sands Montessori Reopening Plan Amendment Approved 9/23/2020
May Sands Montessori Students, Lead Guides, and other members of our Instructional Team will connect using the Google Classroom platform for quarantine situations during the COVID-19 Pandemic:
Students Connecting with a School-issued Device
- Turn on the Chromebook
- Select an available Wi-Fi network, enter the password, and click Connect.
- Log into the Chromebook using the same method you would typically use on campus.
Students Connecting with a Personal Device
Use this link to connect: http://launchpad.classlink.com/mcsd
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We are here to help! If you need support with a district-issued device or usernames and passwords, please reach out to IT Support: 305-293-1400 Ext 53313 and 305-293-1400 Ext 53326
Reach out to members of staff to facilitate content and program clarification questions Monday-Friday from 9:00-3:00: 305.293.1400, ext. 53418.
Students can reach out to their Lead Guide via email and should expect a response within 24 business hours.
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*Participation: Active engagement in online class activities, whether live or via recorded sessions and class discussion board.
The Google Classroom calendar is a helpful organizational tool. Use it!
Make a daily practice of checking each area in all of your classes. Parents can help, too!
Resources
Learn how you can incorporate Montessori principles into your home, from the American Montessori Society
Technology Resources Handbook SY2021
QuickStart Guide for Using District-managed Chromebooks Off-campus 19-20
MCSD Instructional Continuity Plan FAQ
Parent Tips: Supporting Children with Special Needs in Virtual Formats
Supporting Individuals with Autism through Uncertain Times