Throughout the month of December, our 4th, 5th and 6th grade students are taught by some very special Artists in Residence. Thanks to a grant from the Delaware Institute for the Arts in Education, multiple artists came to FSMA. Students …
In the winter season, there are a number of cultural celebrations. In many ways, winter celebrations are centered on community so it is a great opportunity to inspire a spirit of gratefulness and goodwill in our Montessori classrooms. As children …
“I can’t wait to do the relaxing part!” This is what I usually hear when I greet my 4th – 6th grade Yoga Club on Thursday afternoons, their faces beaming because they know for the next hour I will help …
Ever wonder where everyone gets their cool FSMA gear? The FSMA Online Apparel Store is now open! If you are interested in t-shirts, athletic wear, sweatshirts and more, be sure sure to check it out. The store will remain open …
Over the weekend, our incredible “tree” has grown roots (and we mean this literally). Jeremy Panula has brought us his skills and talents once more and has handcrafted roots and added them to our tree display on the 2nd floor …
MTAD (Montessori Teachers Association of Delaware) is hosting a Parent Education Event entitled, Montessori Education: A Logical Intervention for ALL Children and presented by Jennifer Fulton. Parenting children with unique needs can be a challenge. Parenting children in a world with …
150 students, 18 staff members, 24 chaperones, 50,000 steps logged on our fitbits, 18 midnight trips to the bathroom, 0 emergency visits (even if you are the principal’s son) and a huge amount of learning/fun. This annual trip is just coming …
Odyssey of the Mind (OM) is a real-life educational program developed by Industrial Design professor, Dr. Sam Micklus, in the 70s. It started off as a extracurricular challenge for children in the United States, and has grown to international fame. …
Maria Montessori was born one hundred and forty six years ago on August 31st. As a Montessori school, we owe much to this dynamic and innovative woman! To honor Maria Montessori, classrooms took time to learn about her life and celebrate …
FSMA is a school that utilizes everyone’s expertise and runs smoothly because of the amazing volunteers we have. This website is another example of a parent with a specific skill stepping up and providing a service to FSMA. We are …