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Feb. 7 and 28 Film Screenings: The Art of Thinking – What are College Entrance Exams Really Measuring?
Mount Madonna School to host public screenings of the film “The Test and The Art of Thinking” in Santa Cruz (February 7) and Morgan Hill (February 28), offering an inside look at the multibillion-dollar business of SAT/ACT Test Preparation Each year more…
In the Presence of Mighty Giants: Students Study Coastal Redwoods
Each year Mount Madonna School (MMS) faculty members create a teaching goal to guide their efforts for the coming school year. In 2017, first grade teacher Cassia Laffin focused on bringing yoga and mindfulness into her classroom. This year, she is helping…
A Collaborative Discussion: Senior Class Meets with Save Our Shores and Congressman Jimmy Panetta
Save Our Shores organized a meeting with Rep. Jimmy Panetta and Mount Madonna School‘s senior class recently. The group had a collaborative discussion about the health of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, Washington’s ocean policies, and how to successfully communicate with a wide variety…
Sea Otters, Kelp Forests and Hands-On Discovery
Last week the Mount Madonna School (MMS) fifth grade class had a learning-full day at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The Aquarium is a “jewel” of a resource, with enthusiastic, knowledgeable docents and outstanding displays, including the popular kelp forest tank and a…
Vulnerability and Fitting In: “13” the Musical Onstage – Tickets On Sale Now
Do you remember turning 13: the anticipation, angst and joy of wanting to ‘fit in’ and ‘stand out’? On January 25-27, Mount Madonna School (MMS) will present its high school production of 13, a story about growing up and finding one’s place…
Feeding Families: Second Grade Class Hosts Food Drive; Community Participation Requested
Dear Mount Madonna School Community, The second grade class is hosting their annual food drive in support of the Second Harvest Food Bank to help feed hungry families in our area during the holiday season. There are bins for food donations in…
A Celebration of Being Different: “HONK! Jr. Onstage; Tickets on Sale Now
It was lovely summer weather in the country, and the golden corn, the green oats, and the haystacks piled high on the meadows looked beautiful…In this snug retreat sat a duck on her nest, watching for her young brood to hatch. –…
Hailstones and a Growth Mindset: DaVinci Algebra Students Sample YouCubed Inspirational Math
Recently middle school students in the Mount Madonna School (MMS) DaVinci Algebra class took a break from linear functions to try three cutting-edge math workshops. Professor Jo Boaler of mathematics education at Stanford University created the curriculum, called YouCubed Inspirational Math, with…
Running in the Redwoods: Mount Madonna Hosts the First League Cross Country Meet on its Campus
The redwood forest and meadow trails around the Mount Madonna School (MMS) and Mount Madonna Center campus came alive on October 11, with a steady and rhythmic pounding of feet, as more than fifty runners from three local high schools competed in…