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, 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.
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 List
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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
Two Mount Madonna School (MMS) high school classmates are running a book drive as part of their Senior Capstone Project. They are accepting donations of new and used books for all ages, and in particular are interested for inclusive books reflecting the…
