Author: Robyn Pearson

Summertime Play and the Phenology of Learning

Reflections from Summer
by Supriya Mary McDonald

Summertime is space for growth, renewal and adventure in my household. Having been in education now for over 36 years as an adult and 15 years as a student and daughter of a teacher, my internal time clock has always been in rhythm with the cycle of school life. Fall was the time for new beginnings, filled with excitement and curiosity; Winter, a time for study and indoor wonderings and experiments; Spring, the time for applying new knowledge, tracking progress and performance and finally Summer, the time for unscheduled play, learning and adventure. I am often surprised by the amount of growth that happens in our students over the down time of Summer. For me, summer camping, hiking and being in the outdoor environment, contains the nourishment and connection I need to broaden my perspective of the whole.

MMS Senior Performs at Local Winery

Come and here senior JonJon Blunden “Groovin’ in the Grove” – featuring rock and classic rock tunes – at Clos La Chance winery in Morgan Hill:

Thursday, August 4, 5-6pm, 21 and older.

Sunday, August 7, 1-4pm, families and children welcome!

‘Kelp the Otters’: Elementary Students Create Educational DVD to Raise Awareness About Sea Otters

‘Kelp The Otters’ is more than a clever play on words…it a plea that Mount Madonna School’s 5th grade students have taken to heart – and are encouraging the public to join in. Their goal is to educate people about the plight of the California Sea Otter, which is identified by scientists as a keystone species. Keystone species play a critical role in maintaining the healthy structure of their environment, in this case, the ocean habitat.

Santa Cruz Sentinel: Students Participate in Model United Nations at UC Davis

Santa Cruz Sentinel, 6/5/2011, “Santa Cruz locals participate in Model United Nations at UC Davis,” by Natalia Williams. Read more: http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ci_18209949?IADID=Search-www.santacruzsentinel.com-www.santacruzsentinel.com

India Abroad: 33 Years of Ramayana!

India Abroad, 6/24/2011, “Now running for 33 years, the California Ramayan,” by Ritu Jha. Read more: http://www.indiaabroad-digital.com/indiaabroad/20110624?pg=61#pg61

Santa Cruz Sentinel: Volleyball Team Shines On Court, In Classroom

Santa Cruz Sentinel, 6/11/2011, Local Roundup, “Mount Madonna volleyball team shines on court, in classroom.” Read more: http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ci_18252991

Juniors Journey to South Africa

Values in World Thought Program
Mount Madonna School
Sawubona Project
( Zulu greeting meaning “I see you” )

Santa Cruz Sentinel: Boys Volleyball: SCCAL All-League

Santa Cruz Sentinel, 6/8/2011, “All-SCCAL Boys Volleyball: Mount Madonna’s Hattis adds league MVP to trophy case,” by Ryan Moses. Read more: http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ci_18228261?IADID=Search-www.santacruzsentinel.com-www.santacruzsentinel.com

MMS Senior Graduation Invitation

Announcing the Class of 2011: Valedictorian, Co-Salutatorians and College Choices

Mount Madonna School (MMS) is pleased to announce Lily Connor as the 2011 senior class Valedictorian and PK Hattis and Soma Sharan as the 2011 Co-Salutatorians.