Magnolia Montessori Academy

10/28/2026

Bring on ALL the Autumn cuteness! 🍂🍁🍂

Today, our Primary classes enjoyed a pumpkin-perfect morning of exploring! Small ones, big ones, heavy ones, light ones… which ones would sink and which ones would float? “Sink or float, give it a try! Will that pumpkin sink, or will it bob by?” 🎃

From rolling pumpkins and counting lines to practicing coloring, reading a pumpkin book, and enjoying yummy snacks, each station brought a new adventure in learning! 🧡

Little hands, curious minds, and BIG fall fun made for the sweetest morning! Who knew learning could be this much fun?! 🍂🍁🍂

10/25/2026

Primary Teach-A-Parent ❤️

This past week, we welcomed our parents into our Primary classrooms to join our full-time Primary students for Teach-A-Parent! Our Primary students were SO excited to share their favorite lessons and took their important jobs as teachers very seriously.

There’s nothing sweeter than seeing the pride on our children’s faces as they share what they’ve learned, along with the smiles, laughter, and excitement all around! We love watching our students not only learn but also teach and share that spark of learning with their parents. ❤️📚✨

Thank you to our wonderful parents for joining us and making this week so special!

10/15/2026

Learning Beyond the Classroom! 🪐✨

Today, our Secondary class embarked on their Cycle 1 Intersession trip to the Kennedy Space Center (KSC)! 🚀

As an extension of their classroom learning and our Cycle 1 theme, “My Place in the Universe,” students brought their learning to life through immersive exhibits and hands-on experiences. They explored what we know about the universe, discovered more about space exploration, and deepened their understanding of our place in the vastness of space. 🌌🔭

What an exciting opportunity for our Secondary students to spark curiosity, inspire wonder, and connect classroom learning to real-world experiences! The universe is full of possibilities, and our students are just beginning to explore them! 💫

10/15/2026

Congratulations to our newest National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) members!!! 🎉🎉🎉

We are delighted to welcome these outstanding students into our NJHS chapter! Their induction celebrates their dedication to the five pillars of NJHS: Scholarship, Leadership, Character, Citizenship, and Service.

This ceremony marks the planting of a seed, one we hope will continue to grow and blossom throughout high school and beyond, inspiring a lifelong commitment to leadership, service, and making a positive impact in our school and community.

Many thanks to our special speaker Mrs. Maile Valentine for her example and support as one of our school's co-founders and current Vice President of our Board of Directors. Also, as tradition, thank you to our former President Ms. Champino who led our new members in their oath. Thank you to our returning members for helping plan and put together this intimate and meaningful ceremony. We are proud of our members and we look forward to watching them lead, serve, and shine!

10/12/2026

✨ 2026 Cosmic Fund ✨

At Magnolia, we believe everything is connected--a core idea behind Maria Montessori’s Cosmic Education. The Cosmic Fund brings our families, teachers, and Board together with one shared purpose: investing in the future of our school.

Our community has already built something amazing! Now, we’re dreaming of new learning experiences, beautiful gardens, meaningful community connections, and caring for the spaces we’ve worked so hard to create.

This isn’t about reaching a certain dollar amount; it’s about participation. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference. 💚

Together, let’s bring our campus to life, make the most of what we have, and build a strong foundation for generations of Magnolia students to come.

We’ve built something amazing. Now, let’s make come alive! ✨ 🌱✨

10/04/2026

10/03/2026

Grace and Courtesy is at the heart of the Montessori philosophy. ❤️

It is about so much more than saying “please” and “thank you.” It teaches children how to treat others with kindness and respect, manage their emotions, communicate thoughtfully, solve conflicts, care for their environment, work cooperatively, and become considerate, contributing members of their community.

And just like so many of our Grace and Courtesy lessons, serving others is something that must be taught through presentation, modeling, and practice.

This past week, our Primary students were busy preparing for their Grand Day of Serving! 🧡

Held once during our three-year cycle, this special event is designed to cultivate a heart for service and gratitude by giving our children the opportunity to serve those who serve them, love them, and care for them so well: their grandparents!

Our Primary students practiced practical life skills as they washed, measured, mixed, and baked delicious blueberry muffins. 🫐🧁 They also put their Grace and Courtesy lessons into action by learning how to warmly greet their guests, carry a tray with two hands, use their best manners, engage in conversation, and work together as a team.

And, of course, there were plenty of smiles, hugs, sweet moments, and all the Primary cuteness! It was the perfect way to welcome autumn with a little extra warmth and coziness. 🍂🍁🍂

A heartfelt thank you to all of our grandparents who took the time to visit us! We hope you enjoyed the Primary hospitality, the conversations, the smiles, the warm hugs, and, of course, those homemade blueberry muffins.

What a beautiful opportunity for our children to experience the joy of serving others with love and grace.

10/01/2026

Coffee for Teachers is back! ☕️

Our first Coffee for Teachers of the school year was a wonderful way for our Secondary students to show appreciation for our teachers and staff while learning valuable practical life skills along the way: planning, menu design and layout, crafting beverages, organization, and teamwork.

Each quarter, our Secondary students are excited for the opportunity to put these skills into practice while giving back to the people who pour so much into them. In less than two hours, they handcrafted 34 lattes, espressos, and teas for our teachers and staff!

And the best part? Our teachers and staff look forward to this tradition just as much as the students do. They love connecting with our older students as they deliver their drinks and share a little joy throughout the school day. ❤️

If we want to raise capable, confident adolescents, we have to give them meaningful opportunities to practice those skills: opportunities to plan, create, collaborate, serve, and contribute to their community.

This is Montessori at heart—learning by doing, developing independence, and discovering the joy of serving others. 🌱

We’re looking forward to more opportunities this school year to learn, lead, and serve together!

09/18/2026

Afterschool Enrichment is officially underway! ✨️

This week, we launched our new Afterschool Enrichment Program, giving our students the opportunity to learn something new, explore their interests, and have a little fun beyond the school day!

Our first classes: Beginning Crochet, Intro to Dance, and Spanish Adventure Club were met with so much excitement and enthusiasm. Our students were eager to learn, try something new, and spend time together in a different setting. 💃🧶🇪🇸

Taught by our own amazing staff members, these once-a-week, 8-week classes provide quality extended learning experiences while giving our students a chance to discover new passions and build connections.

And this is just the beginning! We’ll be offering new classes this spring, giving even more students opportunities to learn, create, move, and grow.

We’re so excited to see where this new adventure takes us!