UPDATED 02/05/21
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The Museum School will remain in virtual learning until DCSD returns to in person learining. Updates will be shared at monthly TMS board meetings and through parent newsletters.
During this time, the 2020-2021 School Calendar will not be impacted. All breaks will continue as scheduled.
TMS Nurse
Mary Phillips mary.phillips@themuseumschool.org
- Provide nursing advice if a student is sick while at school.
- Provide assistance with school-based care.
- Guidance on returning to school after illness (student or family member).
- View the COVID-19 Guide for Protecting Yourself and Others
The school nurse does not diagnose illnesses/medical conditions. Please seek medical assistance from your pediatrician and/or health department.
Watch these quick videos from CHOA on Handwashing, Mask Use, and Social Distancing:
Forming a Learning Pod
Please reference Dr. Kelbaugh’s letter for information and resources on forming a learning pod for your student. If you would like to opt into a conversation with other parents in your child’s class about pods, groups, or any sort of cohorting, please complete this brief survey.
Childcare During Virtual Learning
- View the childcare resource guide
- Connect is offering a virtual support program from 8:00 am – 3:30 pm daily. The fee is $195/day. Learn more here.
- The YMCA is offering Y Campus Connection where K-6 students are supported in completing virtual learning while also staying active and enjoying fun activities throughout the day, and after their virtual school day is complete. “With locations across the metro area to serve you, Y Campus Connection begins at 8:00 am and ends at 4:00 pm, with before and after care available beginning at 7:00 am and until 6:30 pm if needed at no additional cost to families.” Learn more about locations and registration here
TMS Counseling Team
Dana Lewis (grades K-5) dana.lewis@themuseumschool.org
Sheena Wilson (grades 6-8) sheena.wilson@themuseumschool.org
- Crisis situations (ie. student having homicidal/suicidal/ self-harm ideations)
- Mental Health Resources
- Financial Resources (ie. housing, homelessness, uniforms, snacks)
- Social/ Emotional concerns impacting the learning environment
- Supporting a student in the MTSS process
- Student Counseling
TMS Executive Director
Dr. Katherine Kelbaugh katherine.kelbaugh@themuseumschool.org
- Financial Resources (school supplies, nutrition assistance)
Nutrition Coordinator
Erin Johnson erin.johnson@themuseumschool.org
- Support with Free and Reduced Lunch and change with your family’s Free and Reduced Lunch status.
- Daily breakfast and lunch is available during virtual learning for all students, learn more.
- Nutrition Information during Virtual Learning
