Mission, Vision, Values
Vision Statement
Mi Escuela Montessori aims to be an exemplar of two-way, dual language Montessori learning as our diverse community of learners develop biliteracy and bilingualism in English and Spanish. In the process of nurturing our students in their educational journey, we aim to strengthen relationships with families and the community in which we serve.
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Our graduates are independent, self-motivated, academically prepared, globally aware, creative and critical thinking citizens who are able to resolve conflict peacefully and who share a love of learning and an appreciation for cultural differences.
Mission Statement
The mission of Mi Escuela Montessori is to empower children to become bilingual communicators, global change makers, and lifelong learners, by providing an environment that includes and inspires all families.
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Through the prepared Montessori environment, we aim to nurture our students’ independence; curiosity; and respect for self, the community, and the environment, while providing a strong academic foundation for students to speak, read, write, and think in both English and Spanish.
​Our Philosophy
At Mi Escuela Montessori, we deeply respect each child, and we believe that all children have a right to receive an education that is challenging and supportive of their developmental, emotional, linguistic, and cultural needs. We focus not only on providing a rigorous curriculum which will facilitate the development of bilingualism and biliteracy, but also on guiding the development of what we call “the whole child.”
In order for students to develop their whole selves, it is essential for our school to dedicate time and resources to building a safe, positive, and supportive school family and to assisting children in developing their social-emotional skills, creativity, independence, and respect for oneself, others, and the environment.
Our Core Values
In order to accomplish our mission and realize our vision, we commit to the following tenets of Montessori and dual language philosophy:
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A belief that children naturally love to learn and are intrinsically motivated to work.
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An acknowledgement of the importance of freedom of movement, autonomy and choice.
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An affirmation of the importance of mutual respect between teachers, parents, administration and students.
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A responsibility for preparing an environment that meets the needs of our students.
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A commitment to support children at their independent instructional levels.
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An assertion that social learning drives intelligence and that all people need to feel included and accepted.
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An understanding that all behavior, even inappropriate behavior, stems from a need to communicate.
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A recognition of the similarities among all people which leads to understanding and peace.
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An insistence on equity for underserved populations.
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A dedication to environmental stewardship and democratic participation.
