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The Gettysburg Montessori Charter School (GMCS) is a FREE public/charter school open to students from any school district in Pennsylvania. Our charter school allows Montessori education to blend with traditional elements. Montessori emphasizes the development of the whole child: cognitive, social, and emotional, while the charter aspect requires state testing for peer monitoring and learning measurements.
(Children in a Montessori class learn through hands-on activities while teachers facilitate.)
The Gettysburg Montessori Charter School (GMCS) is a FREE public/charter school open to students from any school district in Pennsylvania. Our charter school allows Montessori education to blend with traditional elements. Montessori emphasizes the development of the whole child: cognitive, social, and emotional, while the charter aspect requires state testing for peer monitoring and learning measurements.
(Children in a Montessori class learn through hands-on activities while teachers facilitate.)
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Give your child a public Montessori education. To schedule a tour call us at 717-334-1120 or email info@gettysburgmontessoricharter.org FID (Flexible Learning Days)
It is that time of year again when we need to prepare for flexible learning days due to weather emergencies. It is expected that all students will attend asynchronously on FID (flexible learning days) unless technology/internet access is unavailable. Students are to follow the FID schedule below and complete the assignments posted in Google classroom. If technology is unavailable, students will be expected to complete the FID learning packet provided by their teacher. Schedule for Flexible Instruction Days: 8:30 All Students must be logged into Google Classroom to view the morning announcements and participate in asynchronous morning meetings/discussion boards. 8:45 - 10:00 Students work on assignments posted in Google Classroom or on FID packets issued by their teachers. 10:00 - 10:30 Snack and Movement Break 10:30 - 12:00 Students work on assignments posted in Google Classroom or on FID packets issued by their teachers. 12:00 -12:30 Lunch and Movement Break 12:30 - 2:50 Students work on assignments posted in Google Classroom or on FID packets issued by their teachers. FID Learning Packets and Attendance: Prior to a FID (flexible learning day) your teacher(s) will be sending five days worth of instruction home at the beginning of each month (Dec, Jan, Feb, March) in the event you are unable to attend school asynchronously via Google classroom on a FID. It is important that students do not complete FID packets prior to a FID and that the packet is available for students in the event technology is unavailable. When technology is unavailable, students must complete ALL assignments for each day at home to receive credit for attending that day. Students will be marked absent until a written notification of their participation/attendance in FID and a COMPLETED packet is returned to school the first day following an FID to verify their participation in the FID. If a student was absent on a FID they will be marked unexcused until GMCS receives proper excuses from parents. If a hotspot is needed for participation on FID days, please contact the office and one will be issued to your student. Parents should contact the school prior to a FID. Thank you, GMCS Administration 21/22 Health and Safety Plan
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Steps for Determining Close Contact and Quarantine in GMCS Pennsylvania Department Of Health - Public Health Recommendations - Test, Isolation, and Quarantine If you are interested, here is information for scheduling COVID vaccines.
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We are pleased to inform you that Gettysburg Montessori Charter School will participate in the Seamless Summer Option (SSO) in the 2021-2022 school year. This program is available to schools and districts as part of the waivers issued by USDA on April 20, 2021. All enrolled students of GMCS are eligible to receive a nutritional breakfast and lunch each school day at no charge to your household. No further action is required of you. Your child(ren) will be able to participate in these meal programs without paying a fee or submitting an application. Students that desire to have lunch provided are to report daily to their teachers at their school arrival. If your child/children are arriving late, please notify us to add them to the lunch orders. No need to pre-order Breakfast as we have plenty available. An off-site catering company provides our lunches; therefore, all orders for lunch are due by 8:45 am daily. Ala Carte items (Milk / Juice) will be available for purchase at $0.55. Please go to our SchoolCafe https://www.schoolcafe.com/GettysburgMontessori to make deposits, as we do not accept payments at the school. If you are a new student, to create an account on our SchoolCafe, you will need a student ID; don't hesitate to get in touch with Food Service Coordinator regloff@gettysburgmontessoricharter.org If we can be of any further assistance, don't hesitate to contact Food Service Coordinator, Rita Egloff 717-334-1120 Ext.113 regloff@gettysburgmontessoricharter.org Food Resources
Adams County Food Resource Map: The Adams County Food Resource Web Map was created by South Central Community Action Programs (SCCAP) and Adams County Government to assist the public and service agencies in assisting those looking for food resources in the community. Please click on the below link to view the map. Coronavirus Update
Follow the link below to to learn more about COVID 19 www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx |
School Hours:
8:00am - Doors Open 8:00am - 8:30am - Breakfast is served 8:30am - Class begins Any student entering the building after 8:30 will be marked as tardy. 2:50pm - 3:30pm - Dismissal 
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires Pennsylvania to ensure that the total number of students assessed in each subject using the PASA does not exceed one percent of the total number of all students in the state assessed on the statewide assessments. Each local educational agency (LEA) must complete and submit the PASA 1.0 Percent Participation Threshold Justification to BSE if it anticipates that more than 1.0 % of its students enrolled in grades 3-8 and 11 will be assessed using the PASA. A list of LEAs who anticipate exceeding the threshold will be made publicly available on the PDE website, in accordance with 34 CFR 200.6 (c)(3) regulations. LEAs must also make the document publicly available upon request, removing any personally identifiable information. The Gettysburg Montessori Charter School anticipates exceeding the 1.0 percent threshold for PASA participation for the 2019-20 testing cycle. The necessary justification information has been submitted to the Bureau of Special Education. Questions on the Gettysburg Montessori Charter School participation rates should be directed to Rebeka Black. | ||||||
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McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
Are you wondering if your family might be McKinney Vento Eligible? Is your family experiencing a hardship? Is your family currently living with others (doubled up) due to a hardship? Has your family been evicted from your home? You may be eligible for services under the McKinney Vento Act. If you answered yes to any of the above questions or to report a hardship please contact the district homeless liaison, Leigh Gugliette, at leigh@gettysburgmontessoricharter.org. and 717-334-1120.
Are you wondering if your family might be McKinney Vento Eligible? Is your family experiencing a hardship? Is your family currently living with others (doubled up) due to a hardship? Has your family been evicted from your home? You may be eligible for services under the McKinney Vento Act. If you answered yes to any of the above questions or to report a hardship please contact the district homeless liaison, Leigh Gugliette, at leigh@gettysburgmontessoricharter.org. and 717-334-1120.
Some additional helpful links:
Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Website Homeless Page, which includes the Education for Homeless Youth Basic Education Circular (BEC)
https://www.education.pa.gov/K-12/Homeless%20Education/Pages/default.aspx
Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Website Homeless Page, which includes the Education for Homeless Youth Basic Education Circular (BEC)
https://www.education.pa.gov/K-12/Homeless%20Education/Pages/default.aspx
Gettysburg Montessori Charter School
888 Coleman Road • Gettysburg, PA 17325 • (717) 334-1120
888 Coleman Road • Gettysburg, PA 17325 • (717) 334-1120
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