Beyond the Classroom: Cultivating a Culture of Intellectual Risk
This year, Mi Escuela Montessori reached a transformative milestone as our inaugural 6th-grade Academic Team represented us in the Polk County Public Schools Academic Competition . For a young charter school team, the true victory wasn't the final standing—it was the boldness to enter the arena . Competing for the first time against long-established district programs, our six students demonstrated the intellectual curiosity and poise that define an authentic Montessori educat
Mar 261 min read
Fabulous February at Mi Escuela Montessori
February was a month full of creativity, connection, and meaningful learning experiences across our school community. One of the highlights was a beautiful schoolwide art collaboration led by our wonderful and imaginative art teacher. During several Friday art sessions, students from Kindergarten through 6th grade each contributed their own marks on large sheets of aqua paper, building layers of colorful lines, textures, and patterns. Inspired by pop artist Jim Dine and his h
Mar 123 min read
A Winning Season: Celebrating the Growth of Our Chess Team
Our amazing Mi Escuela Montessori Chess Team! We are so proud of these students for their hard work, sportsmanship, and a fantastic season. Congratulations to all our players! This year marked an incredible and successful season for the Mi Escuela Montessori Chess Team . What began just two years ago with a single player has grown into a thriving program of 20 students from PK through 8th grade , all learning, competing, and growing together. Throughout the season, our studen
Mar 123 min read
