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Our History

  • Firelands Montessori Academy was founded in 1979 by former Norwalk residents Peter and Rosann Larrow and their colleague, Joseph “Geno” Genovesi.  As teachers in area schools, Rosann, Peter and Geno observed that most of their students were unenthusiastic about school and had little interest in learning. 
  • The original site of the school was in Norwalk, Ohio.  Peter and Rosann filled the roles of teachers and Administrators.  The school began as a preschool, offering both morning and afternoon classes.
  • Due to the growing interest in Montessori education in the Sandusky and Huron areas a second site was opened at BGSU Firelands College in August of 1980. 
  • In 1982 the Firelands preschool moved to the Shawnee School Building at 710 Cleveland Road East in Huron, Ohio.
  • In 1983 & 1984 Elementary levels first through fourth joined the preschool at Shawnee.    
  • During the summer of 2008 we made the move to our current location in our own building at 329 Ohio Street in Huron, Ohio.

     

  • Since our beginning, Firelands Montessori Academy has been going strong and growing. Our latest addition is our Toddler Program which began as a two-morning class with five students and has blossomed into five mornings and 12 students in just three years.

    Music Instruction at Firelands Montessori AcademyWe host three beautifully structured Preschool classrooms, one Primary (1st through 3rd) and one Intermediate (4th through 8th) classroom. FMA also offers an After School Enrichment Program, Spanish, Art, and private Music classes through the Firelands Symphony of the Arts.



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    Administrator's Newsletter - May 2010

     

    Dear Families,

    As we approach the end of our year together, I would like to thank you all for your support and encouragement during my first endeavor as administrator of FMA. This experience has been most educational and I hope that my contributions have aided in the success of this year as I hoped they would. I look forward to beginning the 2010-2011 school year with confidence and excitement.


    As May draws to a close and we begin June, I would like to recap and update you on some very important topics.


    May Field Trips:

    The Upper Elementary students traveled to The Grand Canyon and other exciting locations May 1st-9th.

    Lower Elementary students visited Cleveland Playhouse for a performance on 5/7, The Cleveland Zoo on 5/7 and Sheldon’s Marsh on 5/25.


    Extended Day students visited Sheldon’s Marsh on 5/14, Pegasus Horse Farm on 5/21 and Back to the Wild on 5/27.


    The Toddler Class will visit the Wilken Farm on Saturday, May 29th. Please see Miss Theresa for details.


    June Field Trips:

    The Lower Elementary will have their annual Beach Day on Tuesday, June 1st.

    Preschool and Extended Day students will take their annual Beach Walk on Friday, June 4th.


    Fundraisers:

    Stella & Dot Trunk Show – This event was hosted by Micah Roberts (Tyler’s mom) and held at Quarry Hill Winery. It was a very nice evening and over $600 was donated back to FMA! Thanks Micah!


    FMA Spring Plant Sale – Our plant sale was a success and brought in over $300 for FMA. Thank you to Nikki and Ken Auvil for your tireless efforts and organizational skills!


    Alumni News:

    Matthew Schmiedl, a 7th grader at Adams Junior High in Sandusky, received a number of awards at a recent honors event. Matt was awarded the Citizenship Award, The Scholar Athlete Award, Outstanding Academic Achievement Award and the prestigious Presidential Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence. Matthew attended FMA from preschool through the 6th grade.


    FMA Summer Camps:

    Toddler Camp with Miss Theresa and Miss Nikki:

    “Discovering the Great Outdoors” – July 5th-9th

    “Art Camp” – July 12th-16th

    “Classroom Readiness” – July 19th-23rd

    Preschool Art Camp with Miss Margaret:

    “Painting” – July 12th-16th

    “Clay” – July 19th-23rd

    Camps are from 9am-12pm at FMA. Camp registration is now closed and all camps are full!


    Registration:

    If you have not done so already, please turn in your 2010-2011 registration paperwork and payment. Spots in our classrooms are quickly filling up! Please feel free to contact the main office with any questions or concerns about registration.


    End of the Year Picnic:

    The annual FMA End of the Year Picnic will be held on Tuesday, June 1st at 5:30pm at Osborn Park (Shelter #2 near the playground). The potluck list is as follows:


    Toddler Families: dessert

    Preschool/Extended Day Families: salad

    Lower Elementary Families: side dish

    Upper Elementary Families: dessert


    FMA will provide hot dogs, buns, and lemonade, water and paper products. Join your FMA family for a fun-filled evening!


    Pizza Day:

    FMA will be providing pizza from Pizza House to all students and staff that stay for lunch on Friday, May 4th. Please pack any beverages and additional sides that your child might enjoy with his or her pizza.


    Pack a Lunch:

    Please remember to pack a lunch on June 7th and 8th. The McCormick lunchroom will be closed for the year.


    No School:

    There will be no school on Monday, May 31st in remembrance of Memorial Day.


    Last Day of School:

    The last day of the 2009-2010 school year will be Tuesday, June 8th. We will be dismissing at 1pm and there will be no After Care on this day. Yay Summer!


    Summer Office Hours:

    The FMA main office hours have been set for the summer. The main office will be closed and locked outside of these set hours.


    Chana’s summer office schedule is as follows:

    June 9th-18th- Regular Office Hours (8am-3pm)

    June 21st-25th: Office Closed!

    June 29th- August 6th: Summer Hours (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am-2pm)

    August 9th: Regular Office Hours Resume


    I will be available by appointment. Please feel free to contact me via phone or email as needed.


    Thank you for reading. I wish you and your families an idyllic summer full of sweet corn, ice cream, watermelon and s’mores.


    Sincerely,


    Rachel Stewart-Administrator  Firelands Montessori Academy       

    419-433-6181               rstewart@hfma.pvt.k12.oh.us
    29 July 2010
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