India Post: 43rd Annual Musical "Ramayana!" Returns to Stage, June 9-12
India Post, May 12, 2022, “43rd Annual Musical “Ramayana!” Returns to Stage, June 9-12“
Pre/K
43rd Annual Musical "Ramayana!" Returns to the Stage June 9-12
Join Hanuman, the monkeys, Prince Rama and Prince Lakshmana, as they journey to Lanka in their quest to rescue Princess Sita in the 43rd Mount Madonna School (MMS) “Ramayana!”, a musical theater production adapted for modern audiences and replete with lively action,…
Patch.com: Earth Day Celebrations Last Through the Weekend in Watsonville
Patch.com, 4/19/2022, “Earth Day Celebrations Last Through the Weekend in Watsonville.” An event Saturday (Summit for the Planet) includes a hike, eco-carnival with wildlife, solar car races and a lot more.
2022-23 School Days Calendar
Please find our newly minted school days calendar so you can begin planning for next year. The calendar will be posted to the parent portal (Hawks Login) and our online website calendar will be updated as well. 2022-23 School Days Calendar.
April 23: Summit for the Planet Family Redwood Hike and Earth Day Festival
For the 16th annual Summit for the Planet, everyone is welcome to check out the wildlife and family-friendly activities on Saturday, April 23 from 9:00am to 1:30pm at Mount Madonna School. This FREE public event begins with a 5K family hike through…
"Ramayana!" Cast List 2022
Congratulations, students, on your roles! Onward to the 43rd annual “Ramayana!” Twelfth Grade Addy King Ravana Alyssa Princess Sita Ben Prince Rama Benn Publicity/Marketing Assistant, Follow Spot Operator Blythe Queen Kaikeyi, Angad Grace Queen Mandodari Jimmy King Dasharatha, Hanuman Kayla Goddess Parvati…
Fifth Grade’s Sea Lion Environmental Project
Each year, the Mount Madonna School (MMS) fifth grade class engages in a year-long, cross-curricular study focused on an environmental topic selected by the students. For 2021-22, students voted to focus on sea lions to raise public awareness and reduce the existential…
Roots and Wings by Lisa Catterall
By Lisa Catterall Children make your life important. — Erma Bombeck I’m staring at a dresser covered with dirty glasses. They have rings of dried and yellowed milk, encrusted smoothie droplets, and they are sitting on top of a stack of plates,…
Growing Up in Santa Cruz: “The World is Knocking” by Lisa Catterall
Growing Up in Santa Cruz, February 2022, Teacher’s Desk, “The World is Knocking” by Lisa Catterall. He who has a why to live can bear almost any how. – Friedrich Nietzsche This week I had the pleasure of teaching in a true…
Mindfulness in Early Education by Jasmine Star Horan
It is my conviction that there is no way to peace — peace is the way. — Thich Nhat Hanh Children are naturally more present than grown-ups. They are honest, in the moment, yet often are a bit “wound up.” Practicing mindfulness with…