ABOUT MSNV

MSNV is a Montessori school serving children ages 2 through 9. MSNV is a cooperative school, encouraging parent's involvement in their child's learning. MSNV is located on a beautifully wooded site bordered by parkland in Annandale, Virginia. (More about the MSNV facility)

MISSION

Our Mission is to inspirer and guide children to love learning, to love one another, and to love the world around them.

Please follow the links to view our Vision Statement and Retreat Notes

MSNV is located at 6820 Pacific Lane in Annandale, VA 22003. (Driving Directions) The telephone number for the school is 703-256-9577. The school is open from 7:30am until 5:45pm Monday through Friday. Business hours are 9:00am until 4:00pm.

FACULTY

Our Montessori-certified teachers come from a variety of backgrounds and bring their diverse interests and talents together to enrich and broaden our curriculum. Innovation and creativity have always been an integral part of the MSNV program for teachers as well as students. The teachers and their assistants (who are equally committed to the MSNV philosophy) work together to plan, implement, refine and improve the school's approach to Montessori education. At MSNV, the special dedication of our teachers to this goal and to their students' specific needs is our greatest asset. (View Staff Roster)

STUDENT EVALUATION

As part of our commitment to the development of each child's potential, MSNV relies on an ongoing evaluation system of each child through observation. The school is keenly aware of the importance of preparing children for success beyond MSNV. Thus, a balance must be struck between the goal of self-direction and the realities of academic preparedness. Daily teacher observations and notes, ongoing assessments, and formal and informal conferences with parents ensure that every child receives the attention and guidance he or she needs. MSNV's evaluation procedures follow Montessori's advice to "believe in all the good that lies hidden in the child, and prepare ourselves to recognize it with loving concern; only in this fashion will we gradually begin to assess the child correctly."

PARENT INVOLVEMENT

MSNV is a school for children, but its mission embraces families as well. Children at MSNV are proud of their school, their achievements, their friends. When a child's parents share his or her experiences at MSNV, the child's sense of self-confidence, accomplishment and self-esteem is reaffirmed and strengthened. MSNV is a parent-owned cooperative, and parent involvement is vital to the school's success. The elected Board of Trustees, responsible for overall governance, is comprised of parents, and parents have traditionally given their time and talents through classroom participation such as special projects, cultural presentations and celebrations, and field trips. Parents are always welcome to visit MSNV to learn more about their child's educational experience.

SCHOOL GROWTH

To learn more about MSNV's expansion plans, click here to review answers to frequently asked questions

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Occasionally, MSNV has part or full-time openings in its staff. (Current Openings)