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Cultivating Tomorrow's Leaders Today!
SSMA

Mission And Vision

The mission of Shining Stars Montessori Academy Public Charter School is to offer a quality Montessori education infused with culturally inclusive principles to guide children to develop to their fullest potential. The vision of the founders of Shining Stars Montessori Academy is one that seeks to alter the educational outcomes of children living in Washington, DC, thereby positioning them for future success. In keeping with our mission, we will strive to nurture the genius of all the children who come through our doors, guiding them in the principles of the Montessori approach.
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SSMA Summer Reading List

As we come into the summer months, it is important for students to continue to refine their literacy skills and foster a love of reading. Reading builds visualization, thinking, and language abilities. Summer reading is also essential to retain information from the previous school year. Reading is not only important for our students, but for parents too. This year’s summer reading list will also include books for parents.

It is our goal at Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS is two fold: to continue to improve our students’ literacy skills year-round AND encourage a love of reading. The SSMA 2025 Summer Reading List list includes a wide variety of books for all ages , for all grades , from different cultures, bilingual books, fiction, and nonfiction. All of the books are available at the DC Public Library. Enjoy!
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SSMA / CAPITAL AREA FOOD BANK

Join Shining Stars Montessori Academy's Family Market! SSMA has partnered with the Capital Area Food Bank to offer monthly distributions of nutritious groceries to members of the SSMA community free of charge from 3 pm to 5 pm
When: Monday October 7, 2024.
Monday November 4, 2024
Monday December 9, 2024
Monday January 13, 2025
Monday February 10, 2025
Monday March 10, 2025
Monday April 7, 2025
Monday May 12, 2025
Monday June 9, 2025
Where: SSMA Campus (front and rear entrance(s) of the building)
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Giving Tuesday

Dear Friends of Shining Stars Montessori Academy Learning Community

As we approach the season of gratitude and giving, we’re excited to share the spirit of generosity. This Giving Tuesday, we are on a mission to raise $10,000, and with your support, we can make a lasting impact.

Your generous contributions will help us:
Purchase new music instruments to enhance our arts programs.
Expand classroom libraries to foster a love of reading.
Provide a dictionary for every child and a set of encyclopedias for every classroom to enrich their literacy skills and many more!

Every act of generosity counts, and everyone has something to give.
Thank you for your continued support in helping us create a brighter future for our students.

Shining Stars Leadership Team
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How do Montessori Schools Prepare Children For Modern Life?

When deciding what elementary school path to take, the choices are sometimes overwhelming. Many people think Montessori schools are only for preschool- and kindergarten-age children. However, there are many reasons to consider a Montessori school for your child’s formative years. Below are just a few of the most compelling arguments for Montessori education that tie into preparing your child for the future.
Montessori Works

WHY MONTESSORI WORKS

A growing body of research supports the effectiveness of Montessori education over a range of outcomes, including school readiness, academic achievement, executive function skills, and more. A recent large-scale study in South Carolina1 and an in-depth study in Connecticut2 have supported all of the findings below as well as showing gains across racial and income sub-groups.