Greenwood Genetics Mobile Lab Visits FOA Middle School
The 7th and 8th graders had the wonderful opportunity of working with Greenwood Genetics Lab on Thursday, January 15 . This mobile lab allows students to be able to put their knowledge to the test. For the past nine weeks, the Middle School students have studied cells, genetics and heredity. This was the culminating project […]
FOA Hosts Alumni Panel for January Parent Workshop
Please join us for a panel discussion featuring FOA graduates to hear first-hand about their transition to high school and how FOA prepared them for their future. We are excited to welcome back our alumni on January 22 at 6pm to the FOA campus. This year we will also have several alumni parents on the panel […]
FOA’s Battle of the Books Teams Qualifiy for State Competition
Congratulations to the Battle of the Books teams who represented Five Oaks Academy at the South Carolina Regional Competition at Thomas Sumter Academy on Thursday, November 20. The Upper Elementary team placed first and the Middle School Team placed fourth. Both teams qualified to compete in the State Competition to be held in March, 2015. […]
FOA Middle School Announces First Annual Greenery Sale
The FOA Middle School is excited to announce their first annual Greenery Sale. The money raised will go towards the eighth grade class field trip that culminates their time in the middle school program. For these trips, we ask that parents contribute only a portion of the money. Students work in class and, at times, […]
FOA Parent Workshop Educates Parents on Keeping Children Safe While Using Technnology
Many parents have questions about technology and how it relates to their children. Are our children safe on the web? How does social media affect children? This months Parent Lecture Series will focus on Technology. We will have two technology experts speak about internet safety and social media; there will also be an opportunity for […]
Five Oaks Academy Family Day at the Greenville Drive was Big Fun!
Five Oaks Academy Students, Families, and Faculty had a fun family day at The Greenville Drive stadium Sunday, August 24. FOA families participated in a parade around the field, the “Field of Dreams” run with the Players, and games between innings. Everyone had tons of fun and showed lots of school spirit! It was wonderful […]
International Tea Celebrates Diversity and Builds Community
Please join us on Tuesday, September 9 from 8:30am -10:00am for an International Tea. We look forward to officially welcoming our new international families and celebrating the unique diversity of our school. This event creates both a social and networking opportunity for our new families to help them feel connected to the Greenville community. Members […]
Splash Party Provided Perfect Kick Off for the New School Year
The Five Oaks Annual Fund would like to thank all of the families who were able to attend the Splash Party at Discovery Island Waterpark. This was the perfect way to celebrate a new school year by allowing our new families to make connections within our community as well as providing a fun atmosphere for […]
FOA Accredited by SCISA
Five Oaks academy (FOA) is the first Montessori school in the state to received both the Independent School Accreditation and a Montessori Accreditation from the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA). Kathleen Trewhella-Grant, Executive Director of FOA, was presented with an award of accreditation from Lyndi Bonnette, SCISA’s Activities Director, on May 2. FOA is […]
International Solar Energy Artist Visits FOA
Alexander Dang, a scientist and artist from Brussels, visited the Elementary and Middle School programs on Monday, March 31 to raise awareness of the potential of environmental friendly technologies and sustainable development. Alexander studied Engineering in Paris and decided to couple his scientific background with his love of art. His desire to raise awareness world […]
