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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 - 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:
Wednesday February 11, 2026
Wednesday March 4, 2026
Wednesday April 1, 2026
Wednesday May 6, 2026
Wednesday June 3, 2026
Where: SSMA Campus (Play Ground)
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SSMA Reading List

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 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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Giving Tuesday

Give a lot, or give a little, but give now! Shining Stars nurtures the genius in children utilizing: Montessori Pedagogy, Joyful Learning, and Expert, Caring Faculty with consistent 99–100% promotion and graduation rates, 0% expulsions, multi-aged classrooms, dual-language instruction (English/Spanish), family and, community engagement, and culturally responsive instruction.
Give a lot, or give a little, but give now!
Our goal is $10,000. Make a lasting impact with a gift of:
● $5,000 supports refreshing our building with a new coat of paint
● $1,000 purchases new safety treads for our stairwells
● $500 covers R/T Transportation Bus Rental for a field trip
● $385 purchases 25 Merriam-Webster Dictionaries
● $200 provides one used instrument for our music program
● $169 purchases National Geographic Nonfiction Readers for one classroom
● $150 provides a week of meals for a family of four in need.
● $100 provides two hours of high fidelity tutoring
● $50 purchases a student’s uniform
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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.