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 …
FSMA 8th graders have to design a project to better themselves or better the community as part of their curriculum. Each student works individually or in a team to see this through. Here is another example of the great work …
Earlier this year, FSMA became one of 5 middle schools in the state to offer a Best Buddies Chapter. BESTBUDDIES® builds one-to-one friendships between people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), through school and community friendship programs that …
Earlier this year, FSMA shared that safety would be a strong focus area for us this year. We also shared that we were looking at safety from two different angles – physical safety and mental safety. Over the course of …
School closing decisions are rarely easy. Sure, we get the occasional storm that makes the decision a “no brainer” but often there is so much to consider to make the right choice. Schools don’t want to close and only do …
Throughout the year, students at FSMA initiate and participate in many service projects. While studying Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, one of our classrooms invited a visitor to share about some possibilities for making an impact locally. From this, the …