Santa Cruz Sentinel: Summit for the Planet Walk-a-thon
Santa Cruz Sentinel, 4/13/2014, “MMS Host annual Summit for the Planet.” Read more: http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/News/ci_25553974/Education-digest-April-13-2014:-Gateway
Elementary
KSBW.com: Mount Madonna students Say, “Don’t be a nurdle, help the sea turtle”
KSBW.com, 4/11/2014, “Mount Madonna students say ‘Don’t be a nurdle, help the sea turtle’,” by Amy Larson. Read more: http://www.ksbw.com/news/central-california/santa-cruz/mount-madonna-students-to-litterbugs-dont-be-a-nurdle-save-the-sea-turtle/25441200
New Basketball Hoop at Courtside: Thank You Meltzer Family!
Mount Madonna School’s fledgling basketball program received a deeply-appreciated boost with the installation of a new, permanent basketball hoop near the Courtside classrooms. The new hoop – which third and fourth graders arenow enjoying each day – was made possible through the generous support of the Meltzer family (Ben, 4th). Thank You!
Imagination and Creativity: Student Recognized for ‘Flying’ Car
Congratulations to Mount Madonna School fourth grade student Addy Catterall-Pendleton, who was recognized recently for his project entered in the 2014 Santa Cruz County Science Fair. For his project ‘Maglev,’ Catterall-Pendleton was recognized for his creative engineering skills with a prize to…
Fifth Grade Receives Disney Friends for Change Grant for Global Youth Service Day
The fifth grade class at Mount Madonna School (MMS) was recently awarded a Disney Friends for Change Youth Grant through Youth Service America (YSA). The grant will support the students in leading a community service project for Global Youth Service Day (GYSD),…
Musical Accomplishment: Congratulations Zach and Riley Wagner!
Congratulations to brothers Zach and Riley Wagner for completing the Music Teacher Association of California Certificate of Merit, with Branch Honors (levels 6 and 4, respectively). This program is a series of evaluations comprised of a written theory test, technical performance, sight reading performance and presentation of memorized music selections.
These talented young piano players have earned the honor of playing at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center on Saturday, April 6. The recital is open to the public and begins at 12:30pm. Come hear them play!
Feel-Good Fundraising: Summit for the Planet Walk-a-thon and Festival Offers Healthy Family Fun and Nonprofit Support
Garbed in costume-like fashions made from colorful plastic packaging, aluminum foil, assorted paper products, re-purposed fabric and more, about a dozen children, ages 7 to 17, strutted confidently across the stage during last year’s Summit for the Planet ‘Trash Fashion’ show. The…
Third Graders Enjoy Spring Blooms!
Third grade students happily planted 60 bulbs last fall with the help of parents McKenzie Keith and Dave Willoughby.
“No easy task in that hard pan soil!,” commented third grade teacher Hamsa Heinrich. It’s the second time Heinrich donated a sack full of daffodil bulbs, in hopes the flowers will eventually naturalize on the hill above the Courtside classrooms.
Recently, the students enjoyed the blooms, which are full spring glory!
Understanding, Appreciation and Respect: Students Explore Indigenous Cultures
Duwamish, San, Quechua, Maori, Aborigine, and Haida — these enduring, vibrant and distinct cultures from around the world will be spotlighted by Mount Madonna School (MMS) students in their upcoming Cultural Awareness presentations on March 27 and 28. Each year, MMS students,…
Colorful, Growing Science: Third Grade Crystal Trees
Colorful and oh, so delicate, Mount Madonna School third graders really enjoyed a recent hands-on chemistry lesson, that engaged them in growing miniature ‘crystal trees’ on their classroom tabletops. ‘They are so fragile,’ commented third grade teacher Hamsa Heinrich, ‘in addition…