At Creative Montessori Academy, a culture of community and care takes center stage, and nothing embodies that spirit more than the Care Closet. Created by Oak Room kindergarten students last year and their teacher Mrs. Anna Szczepaniak, the Care Closet…
CMA Awarded Recognition Award
We are proud to share that Creative Montessori Academy has been awarded the School Data Utilization Award for Reading and Behavior for the 2023-2024 school year! The Michigan Department of Education has established a process to recognize schools that show…
Prep for Success with CMA
Summer at CMA is flying by! We have been keeping busy with preparations for the fall, and are looking forward to welcoming everyone back to school for another great school year. While we are excited to return to learning together, we…
Beating The Summer Slide
June means the start of a full and lively summer at Creative Montessori Academy. In anticipation of this time of rest and exploration, we also recognize the importance of keeping students engaged during the months away from school. Learning loss…
Advocating For Our Students In Lansing
Ms. Loger & Mrs. Defenthaler spent the day on the Capital lawn in Lansing, celebrating Charter at the Capitol for National Charter Schools week! Free. Public. Open to All. – was the resounding message from this year’s Charter Day at…
Washington D.C. Field Trip for Middle School Students
Some of our middle school students had the opportunity to travel to Washington D.C., this year for their annual field trip. The trip provided students with a firsthand look at the workings of the federal government and an appreciation for…
Learning about Outer Space
The Oak Room spent a day in outer space! They learned about constellations and satellites and made models with pretzel sticks and cheese. They got to try astronaut food-fruits, moon cheese, freeze-dried Skittles and more! In addition to snacking on…
Our Class Pet Diamond
Meet Diamond, the Diamond Room’s class pet. Class pets provide valuable opportunities for students to learn about responsibility, empathy, and the natural world, enhancing their educational experience and fostering a sense of community in the classroom. Ms. McMillan says, “I…









