Changes and Challenges: Middle School ‘Voices’ Onstage
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“Okay, let’s be honest. We’re in middle school, so we’re not adults and we’re not little kids either. By term, we’re somewhere in between. That can be annoying.”
“I’m in no hurry to grow up. Seeing adults all stressed out is no big temptation to join your team. I’m fine to skateboard around…play video games, hang out with friends, and stay out of trouble.”
Santa Cruz Sentinel, Education Digest: 3rd Grade Activities; and Compassionate 2nd Graders
Santa Cruz Sentinel, 12/25/2011, Education Digest, “Dolls and scones mark the holidays” and “Students rally to help needy.” Read more: http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ci_19617236?IADID=Search-www.santacruzsentinel.com-www.santacruzsentinel.com
Facebook, Paul Myrvold’s Review of “13” the Musical
Out & About magazine, 12/19/2011, “13 at Mount Madonna High School” by Paul Myrvold. Read more on Facebook.
Cornhusk Dolls and Baked Treats: Third Grade Enrichment
The large metallic mixing bowl on the table gleams, reflecting the arms and faces of the children around it. These children are third graders at Mount Madonna School, and with their hands covered in flour, they laugh and talk while mixing together dough for apple scones. The scones will later be baked and enjoyed by the students as part of their holiday celebration. Once the dough is finished and hands are washed clean, the children move on to making dolls.
Preschooler’s Kindness Helps Shelter Animals
Mount Madonna preschool student Kinsey Don Carlos was recently featured in “Companion,” the Santa Cruz SPCA’s winter 2011 newsletter, for her efforts to help local shelter animals.
Fourth Graders Build Holiday Houses
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Project incorporates lesson on electricity and decorations for Winter Concert
Santa Cruz Sentinel, Education Digest: Middle Schoolers Share Holiday Cheer, and ’13’ the Musical
Santa Cruz Sentinel, 12/11/2012, Education Digest, “Students spread cheer to Morgan Hill seniors” and “Students gear up for ’13’ musical.” Read more: Education Digest
Students Share ‘Holiday Cheer’ and Carols
“Bravo! Bravo!” said the smiling older gentleman, as he stood and clapped for the assembled students as they finished each song. The students – approximately 45 middle schoolers from Mount Madonna School (MMS) – visited the Senior Center in Morgan Hill on December 1, to spread a little cheer and sing some well-known holiday carols.
Santa Cruz Sentinel, Education Digest: Campus Tour and “13” the Musical
Santa Cruz Sentinel, 12/4/2011, Education Digest, “Mount Madonna Campus Tour” and “13 the Musical”. Read more: http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ci_19467857?IADID=Search-www.santacruzsentinel.com-www.santacruzsentinel.com
Santa Cruz Sentinel, Education Digest: “13” the Musical at MMS
Santa Cruz Sentinel, 11/27/2011, Education Digest, “Students gear up for musical 13“. Read more: http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ci_19420083?IADID=Search-www.santacruzsentinel.com-www.santacruzsentinel.com
