Middle School

Each of Us Plays a Role

Soon you will be receiving our Annual Giving 2015/16 campaign information in the mail outlining the need for each of us to be participate in Annual Giving.

Annual Giving campaigns at independent schools provide families with a tax-deductible way to help us meet the school years operating costs. Our students directly benefit from every dollar we earn.

Our current tuition rates fall short approximately $2,500 per student, averaged throughout the grades.

Current Parents: Bring a Friend to Fall Open House and Receive a Play Ticket!

At Mount Madonna School (MMS) values of respect, honesty, service to others and non-violence create a vital and safe community for learning. From the wonder of preschool through the rigor of twelfth grade, these students explore their world, celebrate community and build strong identities as citizens and scholars.
 

Junior Robotics Team Enters Wonder League Competition

The first Mount Madonna School (MMS) junior robotics team recently began preparing for the Wonder League Robotics Competition. The MMS team is sponsored by parents and The Factory, a new lab program at MMS for ‘makers.’ The competition is open to students age 11 and under, and requires programming robots to complete seven missions.
 

Honoring Traditions: Students’ Altar Celebrates Dia de los Muertos

By Sara Sobkoviak and Jenne Wood-Taylor
 
Last week was a bustle of activity in the Spanish classroom, where all students grades 3 through 11, helped to create pieces for a large, group ofrenda installation honoring D’a de los Muertos .
 
Each Spanish class spent time learning about the cultural significance and origins of this important Latin American holiday.

Drive for Schools 2015

Drive for Schools Thank You!

We are sending out a sincere “Thank You” to everyone who participated in this year’s Drive for Schools campaign. Our ticket sales raised a total of $15,598! While nobody in our community won the car, three MMS families won prizes! Many of our students did an outstanding job of selling tickets.

We want to celebrate everyone’s hard work, collaborative spirit and success as classes. This type of community effort greatly benefits our school as a whole.

Our top ticket sellers this year were:

  • Sera, PreK
  • Sophia, PreK
  • Giavanna, Kinder
  • Harrison, 1st grade
  • Eduardo, 2nd grade
  • Shirin, 3rd grade
  • Bridget, 4th grade
  • Paris, 4th grade
  • Taylor, 5th grade
  • Riley M, 7th grade
  • Phoebe, 10th grade

We want to thank everyone for helping our children to feel empowered and enthused in support of their school. All of the money earned from such events goes right back into our 2015-16 operations and program.