Delayed return to the classroom to support safe, in-person learning
A full return to school for K-12 students will be delayed until Monday, January 10, 2022, to allow schools time to implement enhanced safety measures. Dear MMA Staff and Families, In response to high numbers associated with the Omicron variant, BC schools will be delaying the return of students from winter break to allow districts […]
Maria Montessori Academy continues to closely monitor the evolving COVID-19 situation and we have created this space to keep our community up to date on the latest developments, school decisions, emergency procedures, and other important information.
Provincial K-12 Health and Safety Guidelines for K-12 are developed by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with education partners and outlines key health and safety requirements for BC schools. The Guidelines build on the BCCDC public health guidance for K-12 and address a broader range of content and expectations for schools and school districts.
Since the onset of the pandemic, we have followed the guidelines set out by the Ministry of Education, the PHO, the BCCDC, and WorkSafe BC. We are sharing our updated Communicable Disease Prevention plan with you after a careful review of the required protocols and updated health and safety measures from the Ministry of BC Covid-19 Safe Schools resources. We continue to emphasize full time, in class instruction for all students. MMA is grounded in our community values and is proud to prioritize student safety while having our students here full time. We are prepared to pivot if necessary as directed by the Ministry and / or PHO and will adjust our strategies. We are supportive of the use of Personal Protective Equipment and align with the Provincial COVID-19 Communicable Disease Guidelines for K-12 Settings. We require all staff, students, and visitors to wear masks every day.
We remain committed to the prevention of communicable diseases by staying home with sick. Families, staff, and visitors must complete a daily health check prior to their arrival on campus. Please use this link daily to determine if your child is well enough to attend school. You can download the app on your iPhone/iPad or Android device. K- 12 Health Check Download the Mobile App This additional Daily Health Check Screening Tool may also be used to assess the presence of a common cold, influenza, Covid-19, or other infectious respiratory diseases. It is imperative that if any student, staff member, or visitor has symptoms they must not come to school.
Covid-19 Update Travel Plans:
As we move towards Winter Break, you may be considering travel plans. We wanted to send along some helpful reminders in the spirit of keeping our community safe. If you are considering a trip, it is important that you take all the necessary precautions. The best way to protect yourself, your family, and our community is to follow the guidelines and Orders from the PHO of BC, which includes getting vaccinated if eligible, staying home if sick, wearing masks, and frequent handwashing. Please be aware that international travel has certain requirements, particularly for those that are not fully vaccinated. Read more on canada.ca
Daily Health Check for Parents
Daily Health Check for Parents & Caregivers:
Delayed return to the classroom to support safe, in-person learning
A full return to school for K-12 students will be delayed until Monday, January 10, 2022, to allow schools time to implement enhanced safety measures. Dear MMA Staff and Families, In response to high numbers associated with the Omicron variant, BC schools will be delaying the return of students from winter break to allow districts […]
Stage 2: Return to School Plan 2020
Maria Montessori Academy is entering Stage 2 of the Education Restart Plan in September. We are prioritizing student and staff safety and maximizing in-class learning and will continue to meet the needs of all our learners.
COVID-19 Update: School Closed Indefinitely
Dear MMA Community, As you have no doubt learned, schools province-wide are now closed indefinitely. While I am still hopeful that this may be only temporary, we have begun planning. Our Board and Admin have spent the past few days confirming that our continuity plan is sustainable. We are now able to begin gathering resources. Our Board and Admin, as well as those at other […]
Coronavirus Update
Dear parents/guardians, The provincial government has recently published an update regarding coronavirus infections. A copy of the statement can be found here. The Ministry of Education will continue to work closely with the Ministry of Health, local health authorities and other levels of government to ensure students and educators are kept informed and safe. […]
