Newsletter June 2020
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Primanti Montessori Academy
Upcoming Dates
Academic Summer Camp
June 15th-August 7th
Father’s Day
June 21st
Preschool
Summer Day Camp
August 10- August 21st
First Day of School:
Kindergarten-Middle School
August 10th
Preschool
August 24th
Welcome back!
We are thrilled to have our students back in school! First and foremost, we hope all our families are safe and well.
The last two months have been extremely challenging for all of us. At the same time, we learned the importance
of being resilient, flexible, skilled, and creative in meeting the rapidly changing needs of our children and the
community. With your well-being in mind, we have safely opened the school since May 18th, keeping the safety
of our returning children and staff at the forefront. We have carefully restructured our resources to address the
learning loss, vital health and safety protocols, and the social and emotional needs of our children so that our
children may return to “new normalcy”; and continue to grow, learn, and thrive.
Eager Faces, Happy Smiles
Now that the children have returned, our students have expressed joy in being
back to school. They can receive immediate feedback from teachers, and
teachers are able to assess the children’s work in real-time and offer help in a
timely manner. Specifically, the children can use the Montessori materials again
which facilitates more effective learning. Students are also very happy to be
connected again with their friends and teachers in safe and familiar
environments. Discussing work and exchanging ideas with friends have brought
joy and delight back to their lives and in our classrooms.
Distance Learning Program
How do we
We are concurrently offering an online program aligned with our in-class
address learning
sessions for students who are still not ready to return to school. Despite
loss during the
unprecedented efforts from the students, parents, and staff, we have had
mixed success in student engagement through remote learning. Hence, the
school closure
need for a quicker return to school in a structured environment is crucial.
due to the
We encourage all our families to consider having their students return to
pandemic?
school and take advantage of the summer academics program in the
interim to facilitate a smooth transition to the fall program.
10947 Valley Home Ave, Whittier, CA 90603 || Open Monday-Friday 6:30am 6:30pm || (562) 943-0246 || primantimontessoriacademy@gmail.com
The Impact of a Montessori Classroom Environment
A classroom environment certainly promotes and supports collaborative
learning, transforming children into keen learners. It also gives an
opportunity for children to engage in live discussions enhancing the
child’s critical thinking skills. The social interaction with peers and
rapport with teachers help the child develop socially. Classroom
learning also encourages the child to build his/her organizational skills;
and the teaching style can be modified according to the students’
individual needs. Hence, human interactions in a classroom
environment are undeniably much more effective and beneficial to a
child than remote learning.
Father’s Day - June 21st
On this Father’s Day, we recognize the men and father figures for
being a constant and loving presence in their children’s lives and
actively teaching them important life skills. Happy Father’s Day to all
our dads!
Academic Summer Camp Begins - June 15th - August 7th
We have planned an Academic Summer Camp starting from June 15th.
Our Academic Summer Camp will be in full swing to keep our students
well engaged this summer and to ensure a successful transition into the
fall term. Our intention is to provide strategies and tools to fill the gaps
that may have fallen short during the school year due to the school
closure. To better prepare for the program, please contact our office by
June 12th to confirm your child’s participation.
Preschool Summer Day-Camp: August 10th - August 21st
It is that season, that brightest part of the year when nature itself
celebrates life. We are in the midst of planning a fun-filled camp
beginning August 10th while taking a series of steps to keep the
children and staff safe. Children will be grouped into a limited number
of campers following social distancing, wearing masks, and adhering
to strong sanitary measures. More information to follow.
To Our Well Deserving Graduates, Our Warmest Congratulations!
We are very proud of you, and wish you the absolute best on your next
adventure! Even though the school closure has forced us to forgo the
traditional pomp and circumstance, and the usual flurry of celebrations, we
are happy to share the excitement of your graduation and accomplishments.
We also want to take this opportunity to thank our wonderful families and our
outstanding faculty for a fantastic school year in spite of the unforeseen
circumstances.
FREE Childcare Tuition for Essential Workers
Are you an Essential Worker? If so, you may qualify for FREE
Childcare Tuition. Please call our office for more information on
how to qualify for free childcare tuition. California’s
classification of essential workers can be found at
pdf.
The list includes, among others, health care, agriculture,
grocery and pharmacy, food service, transportation, essential gov-
ernment services, and early care and education workers.
10947 Valley Home Ave, Whittier, CA 90603 || Open Monday-Friday 6:30am 6:30pm || (562) 943-0246 || primantimontessoriacademy@gmail.com
Coronavirus Vaccine
The Coronavirus vaccine research is happening at breakneck speed around
the world. The early clinical trials appear to be showing positive results.
Most experts think a vaccine is likely to become available by mid next year.
On a daily basis, the school is being sanitized and disinfected to
the highest standards. New and advanced equipment has been
What are we
added to our cleaning tools, and stringent cleaning and sanitizing
doing to
protocols were put in place. Our staff have been oriented and
prevent the
trained to strictly follow governmental guidelines, which include
spread of
steps on social distancing-limiting grouping of students to a small
Covid-19 in our
number, and the proper use of personal protective equipment
school?
among children and staff. Strict procedures for the intake and
dismissal of students and staff are in place. We continue to update
ourselves with the latest developments on the pandemic so that
we may adjust our procedures accordingly.
What is the difference between cleaning and disinfecting?
Cleaning refers to the removal of germs, dirt, and impurities from surfaces.
Cleaning does not always kill germs. Disinfecting refers to using chemicals to kill
germs on the surfaces. We are repeatedly disinfecting
frequently touched surfaces in classrooms and common
areas.
Should children wear masks?
Per CDC guidelines, students two years and older must wear a cloth face
covering as a public health measure to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
We continue to be vigilant about COVID-19 and its effect on
children.
Based on available evidence, children do not appear to be at a higher risk for
COVID-19 than adults. Children with confirmed COVID-19 have
generally presented with mild symptoms similar to cold-like conditions.
There is much more to be learned about how the disease impacts children.
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
associated with COVID-19:
MIS-C is a condition where different body parts can become inflamed in children.
Even though we do not know what causes MIS-C, many
children with this condition tested positive for COVID-19. However, most
children who were diagnosed with this condition have gotten better with
medical care. MIS-C seems to affect older children, median age 9 to 11,
whereas Kawasaki tends to affect toddlers.
What Is Kawasaki Disease?
Kawasaki disease is an illness that causes inflammation throughout the body. This
condition most often affects children younger than 5 years old. When symptoms are
noticed early and treated, kids with Kawasaki disease begin to feel better within a few days.
10947 Valley Home Ave, Whittier, CA 90603 || Open Monday-Friday 6:30am 6:30pm || (562) 943-0246 || primantimontessoriacademy@gmail.com
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