Fifth Grade Presents to Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council
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“The students’ presentation to members of the Council went really well,” commented fifth grade teacher and project co-leader Jessica Cambell.
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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
December 2014 Alumni Luncheon
At the December Alumni & Senior Luncheon, MMS was grateful to welcome a great gathering of alumni from across the ages. Thanks to all who were able to come and share MMS and Ramayana memories, and also make contributions to the discussion around senior year at MMS.
— Photos by Devin Kumar ’06
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Learning and Teaching: First Graders Share Native Animal Research
Mount Madonna School (MMS) first graders can tell you a lot about some of the animals native to Santa Cruz County, including wild turkeys, barn owls and rattlesnakes, following several weeks of research and presentations to their peers, parents and teachers.
Photos by Cassia Laffin and Leigh Ann Clifton
Cultivating a Culture of Kindness: Faculty Spotlight on Jenni Leach
My religion is very simple; my religion is kindness — His Holiness, the XIV Dalai Lama This statement by the
Ocean of Stars: MMS Fifth Grader Enters Artwork in Competition
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In a statement that accompanied her work for the contest, Simone shared:
‘ The Ocean of Stars is made of a paper sky and a painted ocean with sparkly stars and shells washed up from the sea.
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Snapshots of Second Grade Learning: Oceanography, Engineering and Baby Pigs
See education through our students’ eyes!
Snapshots of Second Grade Learning:
Students recently spent the day at the Monterey Bay Aquarium learning about oceanography and conservation.
Featured Video: Educating Hearts & Minds, Mount Madonna School’s Elementary Grades
See the world through our teachers’ eyes:
Mount Madonna School (MMS) elementary faculty share insight about what makes the MMS elementary program unique and outstanding..
Mount Madonna Fifth Grader Competes in Divisional Climbing Competition
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Winter Concert Videos and Photos Available!
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MMS parent Michael Don Carlos is makng his concert videos available for download. The link to his album* is: http://vimeo.com/album/2611641