Chris Noel

Did you know that all the faculty at MSSA complete at least 15 hours of professional development a year? Many complete more than 15 hours of professional development, including attending classes, workshops, webinars, and professional reading. It’s important for our community of adult learners to “practice what we preach” as education is not a static … Read more

by Coach Shannon Pettit For many students on the first and second-grade soccer team, this is their first time playing on a competitive team, while others have come to us with more experience. The range in skill sets means really finding the strengths each player brings to the team and putting each child in a … Read more

Conferences and Report Cards are important means of communication with families about student growth, behavior, and development at MSSA. Primary, Lower Elementary, and Upper Elementary Teachers hold both Fall and Spring conferences to review student progress and growth and become better informed about children’s strengths and needs. By the time students are adolescents, they can … Read more

by Sara Holt Our Middle School Jaguar Soccer Team is off to a great start! The coed team of athletes from 5th through 8th years have unified into one strong team.  The Jaguars are 3-2 after defeating Kipp Camino on Tuesday. The daily trainings have prepared our Jaguars for the competition they face on the … Read more

Why do some classes have a class pet? Sure, it is something fun for the students but, having a class pet is another way the Montessori method is integrated into every child’s education.  Cosmic education is a cornerstone of the Montessori way. It is the idea that all things are interconnected. Class pets bring that … Read more

by Theresa Powers, Program Director I am pleased to share the news that MSSA has embarked upon a new initiative this school year to establish a shared vision around and ongoing practices for social and emotional learning, commonly known as SEL.  SEL cultivates competencies and skills that advance student learning and development, and it helps … Read more

Mr. Josh Duelm, the Middle School history & Model United Nations sponsor, has been selected to join the Community Advisory Board for Texas Public Radio (TPR) for a two year term. Texas Public Radio’s mission is to engage, inspire & inform to empower our community to make life better. With seven stations across central and … Read more

The Middle School is pleased to announce a new class for 7th graders, Speech & Debate, taught by Mr. Josh Duelm. The purpose of this course is to prepare students to become better communicators.  Students have the opportunity to strengthen their interpersonal, small group, and public speaking skills. In addition, debaters are challenged to grow … Read more