Temporary School Closure

Dear Parents,

I pray all is well with you and your family, especially during these uncertain times. I am writing to inform you that MCS is taking preventative action to minimize the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus) on our students and staff.

We will be temporarily closing both the Preschool and Birchwood campuses starting Monday, March 16, 2020 . Remote Learning will begin on Wednesday, March 18 , for Preschool and TK-8th grades.


When will the school begin the temporary closure?
  • Friday, March 13, will be the last full day of classes for students on the Preschool and Birchwood campuses before the temporary closure.
  • Teachers will be training students on how to access curriculum for Remote Learning. It will be very important for students to attend school tomorrow.

When will Remote Learning begin?
  • Wednesday, March 18: At 8:30 AM, Remote Learning begins for TK-8th students.
  • Wednesday, March 18: Preschool parents may pick up or download teaching packets. Sorry, no children on the Preschool campus.
  • School will be closed March 16-17 as teachers prepare for Remote Learning. Please, no students or parents on the Preschool or Birchwood campus.
  • Teachers will inform students and parents as to the best ways to communicate, access curriculum and assignments, etc. 

How long will the campuses remain closed?
  • Our target re-start date for the Preschool and Birchwood (TK-8th) campuses will be Monday, March 30, 2020.
  • We will continue to assess the situation and provide regular updates to the target re-start date. 
  • To the best of our knowledge, no member of the MCS community was diagnosed with COVID-19.

What events will be canceled during this time?
  • During this closure, all MCS activities will be suspended through March 27, 2020.
  • Extended care, enrichment classes, athletics, field trips, and outdoor education will also be suspended.
  • Action Needed: Parents, you will need to suspend your student's lunch selection settings during the temporary closure.

Remember to whom we belong and who protects us!
  • Psalm 139:4 “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful. I know that full well.”
  • Psalm 18:2 “The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.”
  • Psalm 91 is an excellent chapter to claim that reminds us of God's protection.

In closing, MCS will continue to seek the Lord's protection and blessings upon our families. We serve a mighty God who is faithful and wants to see our students grow into the people He intends for them to become as they transform our world!


In His Service,