Author: Robyn Pearson

Habitat for Humanity and Broadcom Donate a Playhouse for School’s Youngest Students

 “I like this house,” said the small boy, his dark eyes shining as he watched teacher Nate Rockhold adjust placement of the stylish new playhouse in the school’s play yard. “I want to go inside it.” Adjustments completed, Rockhold stepped back and smiled, watching the ten or so preschool and kindergarten students as they took turns going inside, looking out the windows and opening and closing the door.

MMS High School presents Into the Woods!

Mount Madonna School High School will offer Into the Woods! on Friday and Saturday, January 28 & 29 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, January 30 at 2:00 p.m. For tickets, please call 408-847-2717.

Bridging Continents and Building Community: Student Awarded First Prize for Speech

With poise and determination, McKenzie Caborn stood at the podium, put aside her nervousness and gazed confidently at the audience of Rotary Club members. Taking a deep breath, she began reading: “On October 17, 2010, a small group of Rotarians participated in the Istanbul marathon and raised $8,000 towards Rotary International’s fight to eradicate polio.

Into the Woods

 A childless baker and his wife cannot have a child until they follow the bidding of the witch next door to get a cow as white as milk, the cape as red as blood, the hair as yellow as corn, and the slipper as pure as gold.  Good thing that they’ve got neighbors named Jack, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel and Cinderella to help them before (and after) Happily Ever After. A good time to be had by all. 

Adults $15.00 and students $10.00.

AP Environmental Science Students Assist UCSC Professor with Annual Bird Count

Mount Madonna School science teacher recently accompanied a group of high school students on a field trip to  Elkhorn Slough to participate in an annual bird count. Here is Lisa’s description of their hands-on activities:

Pathos, Drama and Outstanding Musical Numbers: “Oliver!” at MMS

MMS’ Model U.N. Club Participates in Stanford University Assembly

This is the third year that Mount Madonna School parent Sumana (Kavi, 10th, Lekha, 5th) has headed MMS’ Model United Nations club. Earlier this month the club participated in their second assembly of the school year at Stanford University.  Read more of Sumana’s update…

MMS Middle School Presents Oliver!

Mount Madonna’s Middle School presents Oliver! on Saturday, December 18th at 2:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 19th at 2:30 p.m. Preview show on Friday, December 17th at 12:00 p.m. Friends, families and the general public are welcome! Call 408-847-2717 for reservations/tickets. Download flyer (pdf).

Santa Cruz Sentinel: Bhatnagar Serves Up the Win for Mount Madonna

Santa Cruz Sentinel, 11/14/2010, “CCS Girls Volleyball: Bhatnagar serves up win for No. 2 Mount Madonna over PCS,” by Julie Jag. Read more: http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/sports/ci_16609388

MBayPreps.com: Girls Volleyball Game Stats, November 3 SCCAL Semi-Finals

MBayPreps.com: Game Stats for November 3 SCCAL Semi-Final Match. Read more: http://www.mbaypreps.com/GameSummary.aspx?i=35752