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gmh Today: A Trip to Remember: Uxhumano – Journey to South Africa

gmh Today, November/Decmeber 2015, “A Trip to Remember: Uxhumano – Journey to South Africa.” Read more

The Connection, 2014-15

The Connection , 2014-15, an annual publication for families, friends and alumni of Mount Madonna School.

Current Parents: Bring a Friend to Fall Open House and Receive a Play Ticket!

At Mount Madonna School values of respect, honesty, service to others and non-violence create a vital and safe community for learning. From the wonder of preschool through the rigor of twelfth grade, these students explore their world, celebrate community and build strong identities as citizens and scholars.

Junior Robotics Team Enters Wonder League Competition

The first Mount Madonna School junior robotics team recently began preparing for the Wonder League Robotics Competition. The Mount Madonna School team is sponsored by parents and The Factory, a new lab program at Mount Madonna School for ‘makers.’ The competition is open to students age 11 and under, and requires programming robots to complete seven missions.

Edutopia: Service Learning – Growing Action from the Roots of Passion

Edutopia, 11/9/2015, “Service Learning: Growing Actions from the Roots of Passion,” by Mount Madonna School fifth grade teacher and elementary science specialist, Jessica Cambell. Read her blog.

Eggs, Chickens, Buddies and Berries: Students Experience a Working Farm

‘Wow! A new egg!’ said a wide-eyed six-year-old girl, extending her arm to show this ‘treasure.’ As students took turns wrapping their fingers around the egg’s warm brown shell, nearby classmates cuddled accommodating hens or peered through wooden pens, coming face to face with hairy goats.

Honoring Traditions: Students’ Altar Celebrates Dia de los Muertos

By Sara Sobkoviak and Jenne Wood-Taylor

Last week was a bustle of activity in the Spanish classroom, where all students grades 3 through 11, helped to create pieces for a large, group ofrenda installation honoring D’a de los Muertos .

Each Spanish class spent time learning about the cultural significance and origins of this important Latin American holiday.

Student Spotlight: Louis Marshall

Name, age, grade, city of residence

Louis Marshall, 17, Grade 12, Corralitos

What inspires you?

I am inspired by people who bring creativity, passion and curiosity into every aspect of their life and who work tirelessly to achieve their dreams.

Meeting a Moral Hero: Student Connects with Jane Goodall

Four years ago, when Mount Madonna School student Ronan Lee was in elementary school, he chose to learn about conservationist and biologist Jane Goodall for a class project on ‘moral heroes.’

The annual ‘moral heroes’ study is a special and much-anticipated part of the Mount Madonna School third grade’s curriculum. Each student selects a person whose work, actions and life inspires them to research.

Setting the Pace: Cross Country Team Runs Towards Goals

Among the dozens of high school cross country runners throughout the county who are participating in the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League (SCCAL) this season, the competition is very strong — including one nationally-ranked female athlete.

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Hawk Life

gmh Today: A Trip to Remember: Uxhumano – Journey to South Africa

The Connection, 2014-15

Current Parents: Bring a Friend to Fall Open House and Receive a Play Ticket!

Junior Robotics Team Enters Wonder League Competition

Edutopia: Service Learning – Growing Action from the Roots of Passion

Eggs, Chickens, Buddies and Berries: Students Experience a Working Farm

Honoring Traditions: Students’ Altar Celebrates Dia de los Muertos

Student Spotlight: Louis Marshall

Meeting a Moral Hero: Student Connects with Jane Goodall

Setting the Pace: Cross Country Team Runs Towards Goals

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