Among the staff at Casa di Mir, we always have our attention aimed straight at our classrooms.  That said, we also have significant excitement building about our relocation!  Given the number of items to share with the community about the move itself, I wish to pull apart some of the other strategic aspects ahead. While this all may seem like part of a move, I wish to highlight some unique efforts that are also underway.  Don’t worry, our UOR Communications will still be sustained.  But, to shed light on extra efforts, please keep an eye out for communication such as this, as all will be under the headline... “Moving Toward Accreditation” 



Next year, Casa di Mir will begin the process of seeking accreditation from the American Montessori Society!  This is major news and is being timed to support the transition into our new facility.  On the one hand, much of the work being undertaken will be behind the scenes, but on the other, it is essential for you to know how we are strengthening Casa di Mir.  Plus, there will be opportunities for you to help!  As a close community, I wish for you to know the strategic reasonings behind this action.   

• Accreditation is an intensive, 2- year analysis of our practice. 
• Aligns our school with the requirements of the world’s largest Montessori organization (AMS). 
• Accreditation is the highest level of recognition Casa can achieve. 
• Maximizes our efforts for holistic education, where we support the whole child’s potential. 

As part of the move and strategy, our Elementary classrooms are moving into much smaller physical spaces. These cozier rooms allow students to maximize the multi-age learning environment, create more opportunities and ease for cross-classroom pollination, and create closer learning relationships. Each smaller room will be helmed by our teachers spread out amongst the classes; both Head Guide and Montessori Assistant will guide each classroom in Lower (LE) and Upper Elementary (UE). 

Considering the big move ahead, we will share information earlier than we have historically. For example, you can count on hearing about your child’s class placement sometime in June. We hope that this effort helps build even more excitement about what lies ahead.