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VACCINATION POLICY & DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

Written by Joshi Haskell on September 4, 2019. Posted in Blog.

Foothill Montessori of Salt Lake’s current policy on immunizations states that we must have up-to-date immunization records or a completed and signed Utah Department of Health exemption (for medical, religious or personal reasons) on file before each child’s first day of attendance.

It is the intention of FMSL to require a student who has claimed an exemption to all vaccines or to one vaccine to stay home from school if there is good cause to believe that:

The student has a vaccine preventable disease,
Has been exposed to a vaccine-preventable disease,
Or will be exposed to a vaccine-preventable disease as a result of school attendance.

An excluded student may not attend school until the local health officer is satisfied that a student is no longer at risk of contracting or transmitting a vaccine-preventable disease.

Our records for this academic year indicate that we currently have less than 1% of our total enrollment with a status of exempt. Families with a student in a classroom that has an exempted student will be contacted directly. We recognize that this information is important to all in our community. We encourage you to reach out to us should you have questions or concerns. We also encourage you to speak to your doctor for advice should you have reason to take extra precautions for loved ones.

Please note that our policy on immunization is currently under review. In addition, we are working toward organizing committees to (1) review best practices in regards to limiting the spread of infectious diseases in the school setting and (2) establish opportunities for the education of our staff and families regarding important health and safety measures. A town hall forum is being planned for early October to appraise our community of the work-to-date in these matters as well as allow our stakeholders an opportunity to give input. Should you wish to be involved in either of these committees, or weigh in on the review of the policy, please contact Robyn, Brandi or Britney directly. We would be happy to share our preliminary plans of action with you and include you in the planning and scheduling of the committees.

Parenting Connection – The Partnership between Parents and Teachers

Written by Joshi Haskell on August 28, 2019. Posted in Blog.

The partnership between teachers and parents is the best way to support your child’s educational experience. Nurturing that partnership is important on both ends! Relationships where both parties take equal accountability are the most successful. Give and take, along with clear, consistent communication are crucial to ensuring the most success possible. This short article, from Primary at Montessorium, gives some cool tips for nurturing your parent-teacher relationship!

Please note that Montessori Compass, our weekly email newsletter, classroom calendars, email and teachers office hours are a few of the ways we communicate with parents. Our doors are always open and we invite you to contact us with any questions.

FACTS Family Portal

Written by Joshi Haskell on July 31, 2019. Posted in Blog.

Parents Web from FACTS is a private and secure parents’ portal that will allow parents to view information specific to their children while protecting their children’s information from others.

Here’s how to access our easy-to-use FACTS Family Portal:

In Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Internet Explorer go to www.factsmgt.com and click Parent Login, then select FACTS Family Portal.

Type the school’s District Code mcs-ut – Use the same Username and Password that you chose when you went through the application process. If you can not remember your username or password click the link on the login screen which says Forgot User Name/Password

More information about functions inside FACTS Family Portal

Update your information – FACTS Webforms
Enrollment or Reenrollment – FACTS Online Enrollment
Parent Participation – FACTS Tracking Service Hours

Questions? Contact the the office: info@mcsslc.com or 801-355-1555

Assistant Toddler Teachers (Closed)

Written by Joshi Haskell on July 26, 2019. Posted in Blog.

We are seeking Assistant Toddler Teachers, both full and part-time, on schedules ranging from 15-40 hours per week Monday through Friday. You will be working closely with certified Montessori teachers and other assistant teachers.

We seek a warm, imaginative, bright, flexible, and creative teacher who can effectively plan, problem solve and collaborate with our team of teachers. We expect our staff to be involved and active in our school community. Confidence, professionalism, and a sense of humor are important characteristics. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively with parents, students, and staff. A strong respect for and love of children are essential. An understanding of the Montessori philosophy would be advantageous.

Candidates must have First Aid and CPR Certification or will be expected to complete First Aid and CPR Certification or be able to obtain certification 60 days after hire. Candidate must also be able to pass a background check and TB test.

This position is for the 2019 – 2020 Academic year, beginning August 12th, 2019. There will be a strong possibility of the job extending through the Summer 2020 and continuing on for the next Academic year. Compensation is based on experience and background.

Resumes and Letters of Interest should be sent to jobs@mcsslc.com.

Elementary Extended Day Teacher (3:00 pm – 6:00 pm) (Closed)

Written by Joshi Haskell on July 18, 2019. Posted in Blog.

Foothill Montessori of Salt Lake seeks Extended Day Teachers to co-teach a class of approximately 40 elementary students (6 – 12 years), Monday – Friday, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm.

We seek warm, imaginative, bright, flexible, and creative teachers who can effectively plan, problem solve, and collaborate with other Extended Day Teachers. We expect our staff to be involved and active in our school community. Confidence, professionalism, and a sense of humor are important characteristics. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively with parents, students, and staff. A strong respect for and love of children are essential.

Candidates must have First Aid and CPR Certification or will be expected to complete First Aid and CPR Certification or be able to obtain certification 60 days after hire. Candidates must also be able to pass a background check and TB test.

These positions are for the 2019 – 2020 Academic year, beginning August 12th with the possibility of continuing through the Summer 2020 and/or subsequent academic year. Compensation will be based on education and experience.

Foothill Montessori of Salt Lake opened in 1985 with a current enrollment of approximately 220 students, Toddlers through Sixth grade. We offer a uniquely authentic Montessori curriculum. Foothill Montessori of Salt Lake’s mission is to provide a rich, individualized educational experience, which guides and nurtures the natural unfolding of the whole individual and inspires a lifetime love of learning and peace. Please see our website, www.mcsslc.com, for more information about our school.

Resumes and Letters of Interest should be sent to jobs@mcsslc.com.

Toddler Extended Day Teacher (Closed)

Written by Joshi Haskell on July 16, 2019. Posted in Blog.

Foothill Montessori of Salt Lake seeks a Toddler Assistant/Extended Day Teacher to work 11am – 6pm, Monday through Friday. FMSL has three Toddler classrooms. You will be working closely with certified Montessori Teachers and also a team of Extended Day Support Teachers.

We seek a warm, imaginative, flexible, bright and creative teacher who preferably has worked in a Montessori environment or at a minimum has experience working with young children and is interested in working in a Montessori environment. A respect for and love of children is essential. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively with students, parents and fellow staff members. Our preference would be for someone who is interested in a long-term commitment to FMSL.

Candidate must have First Aid and CPR Certification or obtain certification immediately upon being hired (offered on-site). Candidate must also be able to pass a background check.

This position is available immediately. There will be a possibility of the job extending through the Summer 2020 and continuing on for the next Academic year. Compensation is based on experience and background.

Resumes and Letters of Interest should be sent to jobs@mcsslc.com.

A Letter from the Director

Written by Joshi Haskell on May 29, 2019. Posted in Blog.

Dear FMSL Parents,

It has been a year of learning and growth as our administrative team have adjusted to new roles and responsibilities. Although many of us have taken on new responsibilities this year, we have been fortunate to make this transition as a committed and familiar team who have worked closely with one another for a number of years. Robyn has provided a great deal of guidance and even more trust while sharing her vision with our students, staff and parents. Our staff have continued to provide a quality education, with a deep commitment to the Montessori philosophy and a spirit of community, to ensure a year filled with the kind of success you have come to expect from our school. We are indeed grateful (and lucky!) to have such a wonderful staff who are committed and trustworthy.

Over the past several years we have been working towards our IMC Accreditation and have worked as a staff to develop clear processes and procedures to the benefit of our school community. With thanks to our well defined processes and the guidance of IMC, we have not only maintained a quality program, but we continue to grow each year. We have had a record number of applicants to our program for the 2019-2020 year. Thank you for telling your friends about us and for helping us create a community where are all welcomed and where our emphasis on the individual growth of each person can be a reality.

I find that one of the most thrilling parts of my work is to meet with each applicant family during our interview process. The passion and engagement among our parent population is inspiring and holds us accountable. I am continually amazed at the devotion our families have to not only their children as individuals but to an education that allows their children the opportunity to grow into their best selves. A willingness to stoke the fires of passion for learning, a commitment to allowing and inspiring curiosity, and a respect for the child as an important human with important work to do are common themes among our parents. Collectively, this makes our job as Montessori educators so much easier. I thank you for entrusting us with your most precious little souls. We are honored to work with them and realize the great responsibility we hold.

In addition to being held accountable by meeting with each family individually, we have outlined and implemented a very detailed Performance Review process. Each of our staff have the opportunity and responsibility to regularly check in with our working peers, our supervisors, and to do a self-evaluation. We are committed to and find great value in the process of self-inventory and peer evaluation. And, as always, we are open to and appreciative of your feedback. We thank you in advance for filling out your end of year surveys, your exit surveys, and for providing your other experiences via email or face to face time with our staff.

As educators, it is considered “normal” to look back on the year with regret for the things we didn’t have time to teach and the things we wish we had done better. While I believe there is value in our continual commitment to growth and I celebrate our staff for their willingness to self-reflect, I want to take a moment to celebrate all that we have accomplished and all that our students have accomplished this year. I feel incredibly blessed to be surrounded by a community with such commitment to making a better world. I will be around this summer and appreciate any and all opportunities to touch base with you. Please feel free to check in via email or face to face and, in the meantime, best wishes for a rejuvenating and fun-filled summer!

Sincerely,
Britney

Mother’s Day Celebrations 2019

Written by Joshi Haskell on May 16, 2019. Posted in Blog.

Our Aspens and Willows classes had the opportunity to celebrate their wonderful mothers last week during their Mother’s Day Tea Events.

Aspens invited their mothers to join them in their classroom to enjoy a breakfast snack; also a lovely chance for their mothers to see what classroom life is like for their children. They were treated to a lovely flower on their way out.

Willows had a wonderful Mother’s Day Tea in the gym. The students prepared lovely little sandwiches for their mothers and the gym was decorated with care by the children.

After sharing tea, fruit and baked goods, the students sang a song to their mothers

Summer Screen Time Rules

Written by Joshi Haskell on May 10, 2019. Posted in Blog.

Looking for some great ways to create a positive summer schedule that requires movement, human interaction, and contribution to the family community before your child delves into the screens? This is a great guide for summer routines for kids of all ages!

1700 South Update

Written by Joshi Haskell on May 1, 2019. Posted in Blog.

FMSL has been apart of safety meetings taking place at Hillside Middle School. Administrators from the SLC School District, Dilworth, Beacon Heights, Cosgriff Memorial, UDot, City Council, and other traffic control departments are taking an in-depth look into the ebb and flow of children in the surrounding neighborhoods.

We are in the process of getting signage on 1700 South indicating to passers by, this is a school zoned area. We have installed flags to help those who are already crossing the street. As our school community is parking out front and on streets across from the front entrance, we encourage our families to utilize these flags and be vigilant about watching for students crossing this portion of road and then through our parking lot in the back to get to the other various schools in the immediate area.

Especially as the weather warms, we will see more students walking, scootering, and biking to school. Thank you for helping to keep our children and community members safe by slowing down and staying alert.