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Complex Issues and Global Resolutions: Students Participate in Stanford Model U.N.

The 6th year of the Model United Nations (MUN) club at Mount Madonna School got underway recently with an assembly at Stanford University. Ten Mount Madonna School high school students participated in the event held November 15-17. The participating students were: Preethi Balagani, 12th; Alyssa Feskanin, Chris Colip, Lena Wiley, Lexi Julien, Renata Massion, Tobin Mitchell and Zoe Kelly, 11th; Sophia Saavedra, 10th; Isabella Bettencourt, 9th, along with honorary member Lekha Duvvoori.

Butterflies and Exploring Migration Second Graders Visit Wilder Ranch and Natural Bridges State Parks

On December 2, the second grade class visited two local state park ‘treasures,’ Wilder Ranch and Natural Bridges. Students were able to see the monarch butterflies clustered in Eucalyptus branches; and explored the grounds of a 19th century dairy ranch. Second grade teacher Jenni Leach shares some highlights of this day of learning:

Helping Hands: Mount Madonna School Students and Alumni Organize ‘Work Party’ for a Beloved Teacher

On Friday, November 29, a small group of Mount Madonna School students and alumni gathered at the home of friend

Wildlife Safety at Mount Madonna

The Mount Madonna property and its environment is the habitat for many kinds of wildlife, including deer, turkeys, snakes and mountain lions, all of which have been sighted on our land.

Please review the following guidelines when walking or hiking away from the buildings.

Volleyball Victory: Undefeated Gold Team Wins SVAL!

Congratulations to the middle school girls Gold team — which has won the 2013 Silicon Valley Athletic League (SVAL) championship

California Coastal Art & Poetry Contest

Calling all California students!

You are invited to enter the California Coastal Art & Poetry Contest! Let our coast and ocean inspire you! Win great prizes! Have your work featured online and exhibited throughout California!

Simulating History: WWl Trench Warfare Lesson

Garbed in loose-fitting, camouflage print jackets, t-shirts and jeans, their long hair bound in tight braids, two eleventh grade girls

Magic, Mayhem and Flying Carpet Rides: ‘Aladdin Jr.’ Onstage

Hop onto a camel or the nearest flying carpet, and let the Mount Madonna School middle school production of Disney’s Aladdin Jr. carry you to Agrabah, the City of Enchantment. Join Princess Jasmine as she resists efforts to marry her to a visiting prince, and follow along with the street savvy Aladdin as he tries to stay one step ahead of the Sultan’s guards.