Habitat for Humanity and Broadcom Donate a Playhouse for School’s Youngest Students
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“I like this house,” said the small boy, his dark eyes shining as he watched teacher Nate Rockhold adjust placement of the stylish new playhouse in the school’s play yard. “I want to go inside it.” Adjustments completed, Rockhold stepped back and smiled, watching the ten or so preschool and kindergarten students as they took turns going inside, looking out the windows and opening and closing the door.
Santa Cruz Sentinel: Private Schools Team Up for Film Screening
Santa Cruz Sentinel, 11/3/2010, “Private schools team up to offer free screening of ‘Race to Nowhere,” by Cathy Kelly. Read more: http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ci_16497397?IADID=Search-www.santacruzsentinel.com-www.santacruzsentinel.com
MMS Certified “GREEN”
MMS is now a certified “Green” school. We are the first in Santa Cruz Co. to have completed this arduous process.
KSBW TV 8: Students to film public service announcement for Discovery Network Channels
KSBW TV8, 10/17/2010, 6:00pm news, Mount Madonna 6th grade students prepare for videotaping a public service announcement (PSA) with a Discovery Communications film crew. Watch the broadcast at http://www.ksbw.com/video/
India Abroad: Ramayana Makes A Splash!
India Abroad, 7/2/2010, “California school showcases Ramayana, 32 years and counting,” by Shalini Kathuria Narang. Read more: http://www.indiaabroad-digital.com/indiaabroad/20100702?pg=58#pg58
Silicon India Takes Notice of MMS’ "Ramayana!"
Silicon India, 7/1/2010, “Ramayana Comes to U.S. at Mount Madonna School.” Read more: http://www.siliconindia.com/shownews/Ramayana_in_Mount_Madona_School-nid-69266.html
Book Signing: Author and Pixar Artist Sanjay Patel at "Ramayana!"
Audiences already familiar with Mount Madonna School’s unique and professional production of “Ramayana” don’t need any additional incentive to follow the show to San Jose; the music, costumes, and special effects – not to mention the 200+ young actors – keep loyal fans returning year after year.
MMS: A Green School
Mount Madonna School has been a proud member of the Green Schools Program for several years. As a Green/Waste Free School, we are constantly looking for ways to reduce the amount of trash we generate as a school and instead reuse and recycle many of the items we use on campus every day. (Did you know that Santa Cruz County generates more than one million pounds of trash everyday?)
A Parent’s Perspective of Ramayana
Sahana Lakka (SL) is the mother of three Mount Madonna School students who have performed in the Ramayana for many years – since preschool! Sahana and her family have strong ties with India and visit their family there each year.
A Student’s Perspective
My American Ramayana Experience
By Jasbir Nijor
The play is about to start, and the only thing I can think about is why the costume lady tied my bells so tight. They’re cutting off the circulation in my ankles, but the feeling of pride and honor in being one of the lucky few to wear these bells outweighs the pain.