Sixth Grade’s Integrated Study of Ancient Egypt
The sixth graders have completed their integrated study of the history and culture of ancient Egypt,
The sixth graders have completed their integrated study of the history and culture of ancient Egypt,
This week, middle school students were introduced to a new curriculum in media literacy. MMS combined elements of curricula from The Representation Project, Common Sense Media, and Photovoice in a focused learning experience of how to create and evaluate media appropriate for 11-14 year olds.
‘ It does not require many words to speak the truth .’
The middle school was honored by a second guest teacher for the middle school master class series in dance. I Gede Oka Artha Negara (also known as ‘Oka’) brought costumes and music to share Balinese dance with our students. I’ve included his biography below. Balinese dance is an impactful and disciplined style of dance that includes gorgeous costume work. Saki, the middle school dance teacher, invited and arranged Oka’s visit.
Santa Cruz Sentinel, 12/10/2015, “Mount Madonna students stand up for snowy plovers,” by Donna Jones. Photos by Shmuel Thaler. Read the story
Each day, as I approach the mountain, there is a moment where I look up and I am struck by the beauty and majesty that will envelop my child during his school day and I become inspired.
I am inspired by the students.
I am inspired by the exceptional faculty.
I am inspired by the families that greet me.

Mount Madonna School (MMS) is pleased to announce that senior Julia Gratton has been named a Commended Student in the
Santa Cruz Sentinel, 11/30/2015, “2015 All-SCCAL girls volleyball.”