Smiling, Song-filled Children: Winter Concert Shines Bright
At the annual Winter Concert on December 16, students preschool to fifth grade demonstrated creative self-expression through the arts. Students created visual art work such as paintings, drawings, wooden holiday houses, […]
Why It Matters: Understanding Annual Giving
Recently in my home there have been many discussions about everyone pitching in to help with the chores. The conversation with my daughters, Sophia (5th) and Alyssa (7th), usually start something like, “I […]
Dream Weavers: Pre/K Students Contribute to Community Art Piece
Creativity with textile arts is a hallmark of Isa Stead, Mount Madonna School (MMS) parent, elementary science lab assistant and first grade dance teacher. In addition to sewing, dyeing fabric, […]
Laptop Learning: Students Benefit from Use of Portable Computers
The three pillars of Mount Madonna School (MMS), academic excellence, creative self-expression and positive character development are fully visible in the fourth grade. From math games to research, to reading, […]
MMS Parent Named Pajaro Valley “Outstanding Educator”
Congratulations to Ariel Benson, Mount Madonna School parent and Pajaro Valley School District (PVSD) teacher, for being recognized as “Outstanding Educator of the Month” for PVSD. Benson, who was nominated […]
Materials Needed: Students Take Positive Action to Improve the Environment
Effort Provides Chance to Win Part of $500,000 in Grants and Scholarships Since 2006, students and teachers have been making a difference in the eco-health of our planet through the […]
Moral Heroes Living Museum on December 13
Second and third grade students recently made bottle doll representations of their “moral heroes” in preparation for the class’ Moral Hero Living Museum on Tuesday, Dec. 13 in the afternoon. Come […]
Engineering for Motion: Students Design “Newton Vehicles”
The three Laws of Motion formalized in the late 1600s by Sir Isaac Newton have intrigued scientists and curious students for centuries, and were the inspiration for a recent Mount […]
The Role of Character Projects
To truly embody a character asks the actor to see and experience the world from that character’s perspective. Discovering our connection to character takes detective work, personal reflection and mainly, […]
Theatrical Masks and Temple Gates: Story of a Master Craftsman
Born into a family of Japanese wood craftsmen, Hideta Kitazawa first started carving when he was five years old. As he grew, he kept at it, learning the techniques and […]
