The Wonders of the Rainforest
Cockroaches and Parrots and Skinks… OH MY! Students in the Five Oaks Academy Elementary classrooms had a special presentation featuring The Wonders of the Rainforest on Tuesday, September 22. They learned why rainforests are important to our planet and why we need to protect them. Students were also able to meet some favorite rainforest inhabitants and learn […]
Considering a Montessori Education?
There is no elevator speech to explain a Montessori education. This research-based educational method is fundamentally and systemically different and was created to meet the needs of each uniquely different child. Though the Montessori method was created more than a century ago by Dr. Maria Montessori, it is a forward-thinking philosophy that adapts perfectly to […]
Parent Resources for Internet Safety
Mr. Joe Ryan, Education Coordinator with the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force in the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office, gave a wonderful presentation on internet safety on Thursday, September 10. During his engaging and informative presentation, he provided expert insight on the good verses the bad aspects of internet and social media usage with children and teens. […]
Parents, Students and Faculty Work Together to Beautify Campus
The parents, students and faculty of Five Oaks Academy came together on Friday, September 4 for our semi-annual Community Day. This event is held to work on beautification projects around campus, accomplish much needed tasks in classrooms, and build a sense of community with our families. It also provides a meaningful opportunity for everyone to give back […]
Keeping Children Safe on the Internet
Five Oaks Academy is proud to welcome guest speaker Joe Ryan, Education Coordinator for the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force within the SC Attorney General’s Office, for a special presentation on Keeping Children Safe on the Internet. Mr. Ryan will provide valuable information about the most popular social media apps that children and teens […]
FOA Advanced Spanish Students Visit Mexico
This summer, the 2015 Advanced Spanish group had the opportunity to visit Mexico City on a three day learning extravaganza. The day after arrival at the Mexico City Airport, the quintet (Ari Flanagan, Maddie Gagné, Kaitlyn Meade, Elli Pallenbaum, and Sidney Pinochet) took a forty-five minute bus ride through the city of Mexico to the […]
FOA Graduate Wins National Dance Competiton
Congratulations to Five Oaks Academy graduate, Maya Roberts, who won Best Solo at a national dance competition held in Gatlinburg TN on July 8-11. This competition, Fire and Ice Talent Competition, gave out two national titles, one for the Best Solo, and one for the Best Group Number. In addition to the Best Solo award, Maya and […]
Saxon Brown is on the Run!
We would like to congratulate Saxon Brown for qualifying to compete at the Jr. Olympics that will be held on August 4 and 5 in Norfolk, Virginia. Saxon competed at the state level last month and qualified for the 11 year old boys 400 M and 800 M races. Saxon is a part of a local track club, the […]
What Makes a Montessori Education and Five Oaks Academy so Special?
Learning is a hands-on experience in a Montessori classroom. Students learn using materials that engage their senses to gain a concrete understanding of concepts first before moving to a more abstract understanding of the material. This creates a solid base of understanding for students to build upon. The Five Oaks Academy Montessori curriculum is enriching and challenging. […]
“Out of the Box” Time in Upper Elementary Part of S.T.E.M. Education at FOA
The Upper Elementary students love their “Out of the Box” time in the classroom. During “Out of the Box” time, the teachers introduce a specific piece of literature and then students are presented with a challenge that relates to that story. In groups, students use teamwork and problem solving skills to collaborate on how […]
