One year ago…. we had just wrapped up 2 days of parent/teacher conferences and were getting ready for a Staff Professional Development Day. Six of our teachers had cancelled a trip to Texas for the annual American Montessori Conference due …
Winter is here and we wanted to share some information about inclement weather and its impact on our operations… and answer the question on many people’s minds – will we have school if it snows? We encourage everyone to remember the …
“An education capable of saving humanity is no small undertaking; it involves the spiritual development of man, the enhancement of his value as an individual, and the preparation of young people to understand the times in which they live.” – Dr. …
December is always an interesting/busy/hectic time of year (even when not in a pandemic) that is filled with many highs and lows. Now, with the need for parents to be supporting their child’s learning at home, while having to address …
The 2020-2021 FSMA Yearbook is now available for Pre-Order! Reserve your copy of this year’s yearbook now! Cost: $26.00 Hardcover $17.00 Softcover Books are sold online ONLY. Pre-Order here! If you choose to personalize your book, your personalization must be …
FSMA's Annual Happy Hearts Celebration is a tradition like no other! In February, around Valentine's Day, we host an evening of friendship, food and fun for students in Kindergarten through 6th grade. Our amazing PTO throws three different parties back …
When the weather outside is frightful recess on the playground may not be delightful… but if students are prepared and we make smart decisions, it can be a wonderful part of the school day! FSMA values the opportunity for children …
Middle School Science classes were definitely being forced to think outside of the box as they participated in an escape-room-style educational challenge designed to get kids to work together and use what they’ve learned in class in an “out of …
At FSMA, we are constantly finding ways to teach our children about caring for our planet. As active community members, we all have a responsibility to find ways to reduce, re-use and recycle. One way that FSMA spreads this message …
First State Montessori Academy opened its doors in 2014 with the mission to create successful, contributing, life-long learners in a Montessori public educational program for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade. First State Montessori Academy provides parents and students with …