MBMA

Dust off your dancing shoes because MBMA’s Spring Sing 2026 is officially going disco! 🪩✨

We are thrilled to present Boogie Nights, a joyful musical showcase featuring our incredibly talented students. They have been working so hard to bring you a day full of rhythm, music, and spring celebration. 🕺💃

Check the details below so you don’t miss a single beat:
📅 Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
⏰ Times: 9:30 AM & 6:30 PM
📍 Venue: School Auditorium

Join us for unforgettable performances and community togetherness. Comment below if you're ready to boogie! 👇

Check out this amazing autobiography written entirely in cursive by one of our 9-year-old MBMA students! ✍️ From a love for soccer to adventures with a dog named Ruby, this project showcases beautiful penmanship and personal expression.

At MBMA, cursive is not a lost art—it is a vital part of our curriculum! While many traditional schools have phased it out, Montessori education values cursive because Dr. Maria Montessori recognized it as more natural and developmentally supportive than printing.

Here is why we teach cursive:

Flows Naturally: Continuous, curved motions are easier on developing fine motor skills than the rigid stop-and-start of printing.

Prevents Letter Reversals: Because letters connect, children are less likely to reverse letters like "b" and "d."

Prepared Hands: Years of pouring, spooning, using metal insets, and tracing sandpaper letters build perfect pencil control long before writing begins.

Boosts Reading & Spelling: Connected letters help children see words as complete units, supporting phonics and fluency.

Brain Development: Research shows cursive activates brain areas linked to memory and language differently than typing.

Encourages Neatness & Speed: Once mastered, cursive is faster and more fluid because the pencil stays on the paper.

Values Beauty: Montessori emphasizes purposeful work and an appreciation for elegant self-expression.

In a tech-driven world, handwriting remains an essential tool for cognitive growth. Our students learn cursive joyfully and naturally because the environment prepares them for success step-by-step! 🌟

✨ From first-day jitters to final-project pride! Join us for our End-of-Year Open House on Friday, May 15th! 🍎

We’re opening our doors to celebrate a year of incredible growth with our current families and to welcome new faces looking for their future school home.

🎨 Explore student art galleries and STEM showcases.
🗺️ Take a student-led "Day in the Life" tour.
🥤 Enjoy refreshments and meet our amazing faculty!

🗓️ When: Friday, May 15
⏰ Prospective Families: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
⏰ Current MBMA Families: 4:45 PM – 6:15 PM
📍 Where: 2640 Soderblom Ave, San Diego, CA 92122

Scan the QR code or click the link in bio to RSVP and save your spot! 📲

Whether you’ve been with us for years or are just beginning your journey, we can't wait to see you there! 💙

The Teacher + Staff Appreciation Week is coming soon, May 4-8. Join the MBMA Parent Group in thanking our teachers and staff!

☕ Monday: "Rise + Shine" Breakfast & Coffee Bar
🍿 Tuesday: "Beach Break" Bites
🎁 Wednesday: "You Are Our Sunshine" Gift Day
🌮 Thursday: "Sunsational" Fiesta Lunch
🍪 Friday: "Sweet Sunshine" Treats

To volunteer, please visit the the MBMA Parent Group website (Volunteer tab) to sign up!

Baskets & vases will be placed along the fences for each teacher and staff person. Please feel free to leave notes and gifts throughout the week to brighten their days!

Happy Earth Day! 🌎🍎

What better way to celebrate our planet than by learning about one of America’s first conservationists? Our 1st & 2nd graders are diving deep into the life of John Chapman—aka Johnny Appleseed!

From planting nurseries to teaching us how to be stewards of the land, his legacy is still growing today. Check out our amazing classroom display featuring our botany units, apple math, and creative writing!