Outdoor class protocols.

Outdoor Class Protocols:
We are thrilled to finally be able to make Music Together® in person! To keep everyone safe and to be in compliance with the requirements set forth by the guidelines of the San Francisco Health Department and 1350 Waller, All Saints church, we ask for your cooperation with our procedures. ALL OF OUR TEACHERS ARE REQUIRED TO BE FULLY VACCINATED AND BOOSTED.

(UPDATED 1/18/23):

  • All of our teachers are required to be fully vaccinated and boosted.
  • A maximum of 2 adults per family (one or two adults can attend per family).
  • Only enrolled children can attend. 
  • You or the caregiver attending must watch your child and stay with your child at all times and intervene immediately if any unsafe behaviors such as throwing, hitting, etc. occur. 
  • OUTDOORS: Masks are OPTIONAL at all locations for all attendees (except Indoor classes).
  • Class size limits: Up to 12 families at GG Park and up to 9 families at 1350 Waller & Ella's Outdoor Daycare.
  • Sick children and adults must stay home and schedule a makeup, whether you suspect Covid 19 or not. 
  • You are welcome to schedule a make-up via the make-up scheduler.
  • COVID: If you or anyone in your home is exposed to or gets Covid 19, even if asymptomatic, please quarantine for 10 days, please schedule make-ups here (we are happy to help with scheduling make-ups).
  • If your child throws a tantrum, or is loud in a way that is distracting to class please take them outside until they have calmed down.
  • Only bring soft toys and small handheld instruments for the safety of the children. 
  • No pets are allowed at any time.
  • If attending at Waller, enter through the white gate, safely park your stroller (not in front of the stairs), and find a place to sit.
  • Each family brings their own set of instruments (which we provide on the first day that you attend).
  • If a class is canceled due to inclement weather, fire smoke, teacher illness, COVID surges, or any reason, you are welcome to schedule an outdoor and/or online make-up. When possible we will also extend the semester to add an extra class to make up for the canceled day OR we will hold a class on Zoom the day that we cancel. Or at 1350 Waller we may go inside.
  • If there is a cancellation, we will need to contact you. Please Opt-in to email/text/phone communication here. 
  • If you miss a class we will offer in-person and on-line make-ups.
    • Make-ups are a free courtesy we offer and are not guaranteed within any given semester. Make-ups do not transfer to the next semester unless you register for the next semester.
  • Under no circumstances may families drop in to a class unannounced. If you miss class, make-ups must always be scheduled online to ensure that there is no overcrowding.
  • Please schedule make-ups on our home page or by logging in here. Make-ups require an access code that will be sent out at the beginning of the semester to enrolled families only.
  • We regret to inform you that no refunds are issued after the start of a session for any reason at all. The no-refund policy includes COVID surges, natural disasters, weather, and all unforeseen circumstances – all classes will be online if not in-person.
  • In-person classes may be canceled or moved online at any time. 

BEHAVIOR: 

  • If your child throws a tantrum or is very loud in a way that is distracting to class please take them outside until they have calmed down. When they have calmed down you are welcome to rejoin the circle.
  • Please only bring small soft hand-held stuffed animals and small-hand held instruments to keep all of the children safe.
  • No throwing or hitting is allowed. If your child is doing so, please intervene immediately. Take them outside until they have calmed down. When they have calmed down you are welcome to rejoin the circle. Please verbally repeat the no throwing and hitting rule to them outside of class AND during class.

What should I bring?
1. A blanket or something to sit on (There are mats at Waller & Ella's) 
2. Your instrument bag
3. A mask for the caregiver(s) and any child over 2.