Author: Jeanne Ziemba

We’re excited to recognize two shining Mosaic Owls for their outstanding achievements at the History Fair! JD Schwenger, a 6th grader here at Mosaic Digital Academy, earned recognition for his Junior Individual Documentary, excelling at History Day. Naomi‑Grace Begeansma, a 9th grader here at Mosaic Digital Academy, was recognized for her Senior Individual Documentary and has advanced to the STATE History Day competition in Tallahassee—an incredible accomplishment! Both students were recognized at the SLPS Social Studies Awards Night for their hard work, research, and presentation skills. JD and NAOMI-GRACE showed how learning, creativity, and dedication can lead to real recognition … Read More

We are thrilled to celebrate three of our incredibly talented students—Freshmen Samantha Gallagher and Annabelle Byers, along with 8th Grader Olivia Cole—who will be performing in The Nutcracker with @stlucieballet at @lyrictheatre this month. These young dancers balance the intense demands of pre-professional ballet training with strong academic performance in our virtual program, demonstrating remarkable discipline, passion, and perseverance. Their artistry on stage and excellence in the classroom truly embody what it means to Be Present, Be Powerful, Be Virtually Amazing at Mosaic Digital Academy. We are inspired by their commitment and proud to cheer them on as they take … Read More

Our 3rd–5th Grade Mosaic Owls had an unforgettable visit yesterday from the Oxbow Eco-Center, where students got up close with snakes, turtles, and other fascinating Florida wildlife! Hands-on experiences like these help students connect science to the real world—understanding how animals adapt to their habitats, how ecosystems stay in balance, and how our choices impact the environment we share. A huge thank-you to our visiting wildlife scientist from Oxbow for bringing the wonders of nature to life! Our Mosaic students are definitely inspired to protect our planet and the creatures who call it home. #MosaicOwls #LegendaryLearning #OxbowEcoCenter #STEMinAction #VirtualLearningInTheWild

We are beyond proud to celebrate Chloe Newman, a standout senior from the Class of 2025, for an incredible milestone! Chloe has successfully passed the Florida Teacher Certification Examination (FTCE)—a major professional achievement typically pursued after college. As part of the Introduction to Teaching Profession Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathway at Mosaic Digital Academy, Chloe didn’t just follow the path—she paved a new one. She is officially the first high school student at Mosaic to take and pass this rigorous exam, marking a huge step forward in her journey to becoming an educator. Chloe’s dedication, hard work, and passion … Read More

Mosaic Owls in Grades 3-5 enjoyed a GLOW party on campus with their teachers, Mrs. Schwenger and Mrs. Mimnaugh before Spring Break, celebrating their growth from the FALL PM1 to the Winter PM2 Reading & Math state assessments. We are so proud of you, Owls! Want to Grow Before PM3? Try These 3 Smart Strategies! 1. Read Every Day Even 15–20 minutes a day helps! Pick books, articles, or stories you enjoy. The more you read, the better your vocabulary and comprehension get! 2. Practice Writing Write a short journal entry, a story, or even a summary of what you … Read More

Mosaic Digital Academy K-12 is shining bright because of this GEM!! School Counselor, April Mincey’s nomination for the “Gem” award at the 2025 FLBOLD conference is a shining example of her unwavering commitment and perseverance to our virtual school students, parents and staff, and she should be highly commended. Join us as we celebrate Ms. Mincey! #GEM #virtualrockstar #schoolcounselor She is a standout nominee for her unwavering commitment to our school’s mission and vision. Her deep care for students and families ensures exceptional support, fostering a positive, inclusive learning environment where every student’s success is prioritized and nurtured. April Mincey … Read More

Treasure Coast Food Bank kicked off holiday preparations again this year by packing 15,000 holiday meal boxes. The 9th Annual Pack the House took place Oct. 20 and 21 at Treasure Coast Food Bank, with hundreds of volunteers packing around the clock and Mosaic Owls stepped up to packing, too! Along with their teacher sponsors, Jasmine Gibert and Courtney Lorange, our Mosaic Youth Advisory members and Student Council members (Middle and High School) attended the event to support this important need in our community. Well done, Mosaic Owls!

Mrs. Taufa’s Geometry Class just completed a unit of study on Transformations. They learned that a transformation is a manipulation of a geometric shape or formula that maps the shape or formula from its preimage, or original position, to its image, or after-transformation position. Mosaic Owls took this knowledge into Virtual Reality to solve a real-world problem. Our Real-World Problem: Most of us don’t think about where the food we eat actually comes from. In reality, a lot of energy is expended transporting food from farms to the restaurant where you will eat it. Explore a potential solution to this … Read More

Mosaic Digital Academy middle school students came to campus this week to learn about virtual reality. Ms. Linton and Mrs. Shovan are getting students comfortable with the new technology before diving into the mission-based lessons in Math and Science planned for this year.

Mosaic Digital Academy students in Mrs. Schwenger’s 4th-grade class and Mrs. Mimnaugh’s 5th-grade class worked collaboratively to investigate answers to scientific questions. Using the scientific method, students made predictions based on their hypotheses on the following topics: Hydroelectric Power; Mass, Force, and Motion; Sound Energy; Static Electricity; and Chemical Change. Students investigated: How does reservoir height affect hydroelectric power production? How is the motion of objects of different masses affected when the same force is applied? How do different amounts of water affect a glass’s ability to vibrate, and the pitch produced? How do objects with opposite and same charges … Read More

Mosaic Digital Academy K-5 students traveled back in time on a fun, interactive historical journey through the Oxbow Eco-center Preserve. Students experienced events from Florida’s history from both a human and wildlife perspective while learning about Florida’s abundant natural resources. A deep look at how humans have altered Florida’s watersheds gave students an opportunity to think deeply about how they can protect this fragile ecosystem they call home for the future.

To celebrate literacy at Mosaic Digital Academy, 5th-grade students in Mrs. Mimnaugh’s class put “Hats on for Reading”, while 2nd graders in Mrs. Lankow’s class dressed up as their favorite word for “Vocabulary Day”. Students also participated in read-aloud sessions and brought out the “Virtual Red Carpet”, wearing red in class to be “Well Read”. Awesome job Owls! #virtualfun #literacyweek