With a distinct body shape, large pectoral fins and knobby head, humpbacks whales have long captured people’s imagination and interest. Intelligent and vocal, each humpback population communicates in its own dialect, and males sing songs that can last for 20 minutes and…
Most everyone can enjoy a trip to the farm, especially with an enthusiastic buddy by your side! Earlier this fall, Mount Madonna School (MMS) preschool, kindergarten (Pre/K) and second grade students enjoyed a special morning together learning about organic agriculture at Live…
The Connection, 2016-17, an annual publication for families, friends and alumni of Mount Madonna School. Click on the above image to load and view the content in a ‘page-turning’ format or download the PDF.
On a recent morning a group of Mount Madonna School (MMS) teachers, students and parent chaperones gathered in Moss Landing near the mouth of the Elkhorn Slough. Following a brief orientation, the group of seniors, third and fourth graders donned life jackets…
Update, 11/1/2017: “I really enjoyed and appreciated all the effort that the students, parents and teachers put forth this year to make the art installation a success,” commented Spanish teacher Sara Sobkoviak. “Reflecting back on the creative learning process, it was not just…
What makes Mount Madonna School special: community, across-the-ages mentoring, 355-acre campus, relationships, arts, nature, hiking, small class sizes, whole-child education, children’s garden and Life Lab science, digital media projects in 5th grade and more. See all the videos in our gallery.
During the initial weeks of first grade, Cassia Laffin and her students are learning about each other and creating community in their classroom. Laffin said it is important for each child to know they can make mistakes and that they are embraced…
NewsRoomAmerica.com, 8/31/2017, “EPA Honors California Environmental Educators in Huntington Beach and San Marcos. Congratulations to Mount Madonna School’s 2015-16 fifth grade class on their national recognition! Read more
India West, 6/21/2017, “39th Annual Ramayana! Mesmerizes Audience,” by Sona Sethi. Read more
When the only original buildings on these 355 acres were the old farmhouse and a larger ranch house where the Community Building now stands, before roads and trails wound around the property, before the lake was dug and filled, the school that…
