Welcome to our Faculty!
We are pleased to welcome back to all of our wonderful returning faculty members, with a special welcome to new faculty.
India West: Mount Madonna’s “Ramayana!” Returns to Delight Audiences
India West, 6/12/2015, “Mount Madonna’s ‘Ramayana!’ Returns to Delight Audiences,” by Naina Gupta. Photos by Preston Merchant. Read more
Ramayana 2015 Photos Available
The reviews are in and the audience says “Fabulous!” Ramayana! 2015 was amazing from top to bottom, from forest animals to guards and dancers, to demons and monkeys and all of the royalty, tribes and colorful characters, the vibrant sets, lighting, makeup, band, choir and spectacular costumes and dedicated directors, crew and volunteers! Kudos, one and all!
Ramayana 2015 Photo Book by Preston Merchant Available
Ramayana! photo books by Preston Merchant available. You can order copies of the 2015 and 2014 books for $15 each. The links for ordering will be shared with families in the June 12 eNews. Note, copies of the 2014 book can also be purchased through the school office .
Guest Photographer Robert Eliason to Photograph Ramayana Rehearsals
Please join us in welcoming Robert Eliason as a guest photographer ‘behind the scenes’ at Ramayana!Parents, students and faculty may see him at the all-school gyn rehearsal on May 30, as well the days leading up to the performances at the theater.
India West: Mount Madonna’s “Ramayana!” Returns to San Jose in June
India West, 5/15/2015, “Mount Madonna’s Ramayana! Returns to San Jose in June.” Read more
Celebrating 37 Years Onstage: MMS’ “Ramayana!”
Ramayana!, the Mount Madonna School (MMS) sword-and-sorcery epic now in its 37th year, features an original rock-n-roll score and magical characters who encounter danger and love, good versus evil, duty, heroic action and sacrifice. Performances on June 5-7 at the Mexican Heritage Theater in San Jose.
Exploration and Learning: Students Share A ‘Journey Through Africa’
‘Passengers, please direct your attention out of the plane’s right side windows,’ said enthusiastic ‘flight attendant’ and Mount Madonna School (MMS) first grade teacher Cassia Laffin to her students. ‘In the distance, reaching 19,341 feet you can see Mount Kilimanjaro! And, over there, winding for thousands of miles, the remarkable Nile River!
Trash Action: Students Cleanup Beach and Pajaro River Mouth
On Tuesday, Mount Madonna School (MMS) Pre/K, fifth and ninth grade students trekked quite far to reach the mouth of the Pajaro River. The group spent nearly two hours cleaning up along the river mouth and nearby beach, and collected 44 pounds of trash, including a tire and an old TV! MMS Rocks!
Pre/K and second grade buddies enjoy hiking forest and meadow trails around campus. Together students explore nature, learn about ecology and build friendships!
Photos by Jenni Leach
