Academics
Morgan Hill Times Student Spotlight: Lily Petersen
Morgan Hill Times, 3/14/2014, "Student of the Week: Lily Petersen."Lily Petersen, a 10th grader from Morgan Hill at Mount Madonna School, is this week's student of the week.
Banana Slugs and Rubber Boas: First Graders Share Native Animal Research
Banana slugs, opossums, rubber boas, skunks and coyotes are some of the animals that Mount Madonna School (MMS) first graders can tell you a lot about, following several weeks of semi-independent research and presentations to their classmates.
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First Day of School for New Preschool Students
Challenges, Growth and Opportunity: Nigerian Educator Visits MMS
Dr. Emmanuel Ivorgba, founder of the Creative Minds International Academy in Jos, Nigeria, recently visited Mount Madonna School (MMS) and spoke with 11th and 12th grade students. Ivorgba was in California being honored by the Dalai Lama with an Unsung Heroes of Compassion award.
First Day of School Except for New Preschool Students
Morgan Hill Times Student Spotlight: Martin Wenzel
Morgan Hill Times, 2/20/2014, "Student of the Week: Martin Wenzel."
What inspires you?
I am inspired by my teachers on a day-to-day basis. Teachers at Mount Madonna School are creative, unique and often extraordinary in their accomplishments. They show me all the ways one can make a difference in the world and each one of them has had a significant impact on the lives of those around them.
Favorite subject in school:
CPR and First Aid Certification for MS Students; Parents, Faculty and Staff Also Invited
All Middle School students will soon have the opportunity to become CPR and First Aid certified!
Training and certification will take place over two Tuesday mornings at the MMS Upper Campus: March 11 and 18, from 9:00-11:30am.
All middle school students will participate as part of their Outdoor Adventure and Life Skills class. This training and certification is also open to current MMS parents, faculty and staff for a discounted rate of $30 per person.
CPR and First Aid Certification for MS Students; Parents, Faculty and Staff Also Invited
All Middle School students will soon have the opportunity to become CPR and First Aid certified!
Training and certification will take place over two Tuesday mornings at the MMS Upper Campus: March 11 and 18, from 9:00-11:30am.
All middle school students will participate as part of their Outdoor Adventure and Life Skills class. This training and certification is also open to current MMS parents, faculty and staff for a discounted rate of $30 per person.
Any adults wishing to partcipate need to contact faculty member Matt Meachen by March 7 at matt.meachen@mountmadonna.org
Fourth Graders Share Missions Projects with Third Grade Buddies
Sharing Their Learning: On a recent day in Mount Madonna School's fourth grade classroom, students presented their Spanish Mission project and reports with third grade students.
Photos by Linda Pope