Growing Up in Santa Cruz, October 2019, Behind the Teacher’s Desk, “Lighting the Fire,” by Lisa Catterall. Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel — Socrates “I have to do what? Talk about how a living…
With auditions complete, it is appropriate to first acknowledge the great investment, risk taking, expansion, and growth for all that engaged in the process. As directors, we are moved and inspired by your efforts. Now comes the next phase, directors casting the…
8th Grade Anya JoJo Bea The Cat in the Hat Cal Yertle, the Turtle Cooper Professor de Breeze, a Hunter Emma Horton, the Elephant Erik Mr. Ned McDodd, the Mayor Erin Red Fish Ethan Conrad Cornelius O’Donald O’Dell, a Hunter Henry Onceler,…
The middle school cross country team, led by Coach Nicole Silva Culbertson, competes in the Pajaro Valley Athletic League (PVAL). Following are some results from their first two meets this past week. Wednesday, 9/25 meet at Pinto Lake: Pierce C. came in…
An overview video of our student’s Umbono Project learning journey to South Africa in June 2019. The trip included several interviews with prominent figures in South Africa such as Mamphela Ramphele, Thulani Mabaso, Pregs Govender, and Piet Meiring. Students also brought donation…
Working collaboratively, teachers Tiffany Wayne and Chrislaine Miller hosted a Model United Nations (MUN) “pre-conference workshop” for interested, local area middle and high school students at Mount Madonna School on September 14. “Hosting this first annual Saturday workshop is part of our…
Register-Pajaronian, 9/25/2019, “Local Roundup,” girls volleyball. Mount Madonna 3, San Lorenzo Valley 0: The Hawks defeated the Cougars on Tuesday in three sets, 25-11, 25-15, 25-16, in Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League play. Savannah Cambell finished with six aces, 27 assists, five digs…
Under the guidance of teacher Hilary Alvarado, Mount Madonna School sixth graders recently learned about various parts of a lab report, including hypothesis, materials, procedure, results, conclusion, and sources of error. Students applied their learning by writing and testing a hypothesis on…
Society lost a voice of integrity and distinction yesterday with the passing of journalist Cokie Roberts. MMS seniors and juniors were fortunate to interview her during their 2018 Values in World Thought learning journey to Washington, D.C.
Independent School, fall 2019, School News: Real-World Learning With Tiny Homes, “Laying the Foundation.” The tiny house movement—one with architectural and social elements, with small homes averaging 300–400 square feet—has become increasingly popular over the past few years. Mount Madonna School (CA) seventh…
