Dear Bella Mente Families, Well, the end of the school year is almost here, and we all survived. The Bella Mente Community has shown such strength and grace during this difficult time. The staff appreciates how understanding our families have been during this new territory of learning. Here is some crucial information on happenings over …
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Dear Families: I hope you are well. Once again, I would like to commend you and our teachers for your effort in distance learning; it really is extraordinary how well you have adapted during this health crisis. The school on-site closures across the country have put a lot of uncertainty into the entire educational system …
Dear Bella Mente Families: First, I hope that you are safe and healthy. We miss our Bella Mente students and families! But we are glad to see you during our distance learning. Many families have been asking when and how we are going to reopen our school. I wish I had a clear answer, but …
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April 28th 2020/2021 Enrollment Status Questionnaire Dear Bella Mente Leopards, We know these times are uncertain, however, we are excited to start planning for the next year. We are asking our families to complete Bella Mente’s 2020/2021 Enrollment Status Questionnaire by Friday, May 1st. You may have filled out a similar form in February, but …
April 4th Dear Bella Mente Families, We hope you are staying safe and healthy. Bella Mente will be closed for our regularly scheduled Spring Break, April 6th-10th. Our staff will continue to provide our drive-thru line food pickup on Wednesday, April 8th, between 10-11am in partnership with Vista Teen Outreach. Starting Monday, April 13th, we …
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March 27th Dear Bella Mente Families: First and foremost, I hope that you and your loved ones are safe and healthy. This has been a very challenging time and we appreciate your continued patience and support. As you may have heard, Vista Unified, our charter authorizer, voted last night to close their schools indefinitely due …
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March 24th Dear Parent/Guardian: It is hard to believe how much our world has changed in the last week. As we all get used to the Shelter in Place order, it is important we all do our part and stay home except for essential needs. Our staff is working tirelessly behind the scenes to serve …
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March 18th Dear Bella Mente Families, I hope this finds you all well in these uncertain times. Many of you are aware that I homeschooled my sons for several years. As a prior homeschool parent, I would like to share some education ideas that I found to be beneficial with my own children. Below are …
March 18th Dear Parent/Guardian: You may have heard on the news Tuesday that California Governor Gavin Newsom shared his opinion that schools may not reopen this school year. We understand this information is unsettling, but as of now, there is no definitive date on when schools will reopen. At this time, the Governor has not …
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March 13th Dear Parent/Guardian: Out of an abundance of caution, and in consultation with local public health, Bella Mente Montessori Academy will close in order to curb the potential transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Schools will be closed beginning Monday, March 16 through April 10 and children should stay home. Today is a regular school day as scheduled. …
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