2026 – 2027

A week at Umbrella.

Every day starts and ends the same way. What happens in between is what changes.

Students rotate through three cohorts (C1, C2, C3) during the morning — so every child gets literacy, math, and independent work each day, in small groups. Download the printable version →

Every day · 8:30 – 8:45 AM

Drop-off

Park to your left as you come through the gate — it keeps the driveway clear. Walk your child in, or drop at the front door.

8:45 – 9:00Morning meetingAll together, front room.

9:00 – 9:45Rotation 1

C1 → LiteracyC2 → MathC3 → Independent

9:45 – 10:30Rotation 2

C2 → LiteracyC3 → MathC1 → Independent

10:30 – 10:45Snack breakProvided. Nothing to pack.

10:45 – 11:30Rotation 3

C3 → LiteracyC1 → MathC2 → Independent

11:30 – 12:30Lunch + outdoor playFresh, homemade, provided. An hour outside and unstructured.

12:30 – 2:00Afternoon projectsPassion-led, mixed cohorts.★ 1:1 sessions are pulled during projects

2:00 – 2:15Reflection + pack-upGratitude circle, tidy the space.

8:45 – 9:00Morning meetingAll together, front room.

9:00 – 9:45Rotation 1

C2 → LiteracyC3 → MathC1 → Independent

9:45 – 10:30Rotation 2

C3 → LiteracyC1 → MathC2 → Independent

10:30 – 10:45Snack breakProvided. Nothing to pack.

10:45 – 11:30Rotation 3

C1 → LiteracyC2 → MathC3 → Independent

11:30 – 12:30Lunch + outdoor playFresh, homemade, provided. An hour outside and unstructured.

12:30 – 2:00Afternoon projectsPassion-led, mixed cohorts.★ 1:1 sessions are pulled during projects

2:00 – 2:15Reflection + pack-upGratitude circle, tidy the space.

8:45 – 9:00Morning launchTheme reveal, all together. Wednesday is Adventure Day.

9:00 – 10:30Themed immersion, part 1Hands-on activity, all students together. No rotations today.

10:30 – 10:45Snack breakProvided. Nothing to pack.

10:45 – 11:30Themed immersion, part 2Make, perform, explore.

11:30 – 12:30Lunch + outdoor playFresh, homemade, provided. An hour outside and unstructured.

12:30 – 2:00Afternoon projectsPassion-led, mixed cohorts.

2:00 – 2:15Theme debrief + pack-upWhole group share-out.

8:45 – 9:00Morning meetingAll together, front room.

9:00 – 9:45Rotation 1

C3 → LiteracyC1 → MathC2 → Independent

9:45 – 10:30Rotation 2

C1 → LiteracyC2 → MathC3 → Independent

10:30 – 10:45Snack breakProvided. Nothing to pack.

10:45 – 11:30Rotation 3

C2 → LiteracyC3 → MathC1 → Independent

11:30 – 12:30Lunch + outdoor playFresh, homemade, provided. An hour outside and unstructured.

12:30 – 2:00Afternoon projectsPassion-led, mixed cohorts.★ 1:1 sessions are pulled during projects

2:00 – 2:15Reflection + pack-upGratitude circle, tidy the space.

Friday is optional — and you pack the food

Friday is an optional school day. Your child is warmly welcome and the day runs in full, but coming is entirely your family's choice.

It is also the only day we do not provide food. If your child comes on a Friday, please send them with a packed lunch and a morning snack.

8:45 – 9:00Morning meetingWeekly wins and shoutouts.

9:00 – 9:45Reading enrichmentBook clubs, read-alouds, self-selected reading.

9:45 – 10:30Academic enrichmentMath puzzles, science journals, logic.

10:30 – 10:45Snack breakNot provided on Fridays.BRING FROM HOME

10:45 – 11:30Outdoor chores + stewardshipGarden, campus care, composting. Taking care of the place we learn in.

11:30 – 12:30Lunch + outdoor playNot provided on Fridays. An hour outside and unstructured.PACK A LUNCH

12:30 – 2:00Life skills workshopFinancial literacy, baking, mindfulness — rotates weekly.

2:00 – 2:15Weekly celebrationShare-outs, highlights, reflection on the week.

Every day · 2:15 – 2:30 PM

Pick-up

Pull through the driveway into the pick-up lane. Students are released from the front door as cars pull up. Only authorized individuals may collect a child — email us to add or change who's on that list.

Monday through Thursday, there's nothing to pack — snack and a fresh homemade lunch are provided. All your child needs is a labeled water bottle. Fridays are the exception: pack a lunch and a morning snack.