Santa Cruz Sentinel, 4/13/2014, “MMS Host annual Summit for the Planet.” Read more: http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/News/ci_25553974/Education-digest-April-13-2014:-Gateway
KSBW.com, 4/11/2014, “Mount Madonna students say ‘Don’t be a nurdle, help the sea turtle’,” by Amy Larson. Read more: http://www.ksbw.com/news/central-california/santa-cruz/mount-madonna-students-to-litterbugs-dont-be-a-nurdle-save-the-sea-turtle/25441200
Mount Madonna School’s fledgling basketball program received a deeply-appreciated boost with the installation of a new, permanent basketball hoop near the Courtside classrooms. The new hoop – which third and fourth graders arenow enjoying each day – was made possible through the generous support of the Meltzer family (Ben, 4th). Thank You!
Congratulations to Mount Madonna School fourth grade student Addy Catterall-Pendleton, who was recognized recently for his project entered in the
The fifth grade class at Mount Madonna School (MMS) was recently awarded a Disney Friends for Change Youth Grant through
Congratulations to brothers Zach and Riley Wagner for completing the Music Teacher Association of California Certificate of Merit, with Branch Honors (levels 6 and 4, respectively). This program is a series of evaluations comprised of a written theory test, technical performance, sight reading performance and presentation of memorized music selections.
These talented young piano players have earned the honor of playing at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center on Saturday, April 6. The recital is open to the public and begins at 12:30pm. Come hear them play!
Garbed in costume-like fashions made from colorful plastic packaging, aluminum foil, assorted paper products, re-purposed fabric and more, about a
Third grade students happily planted 60 bulbs last fall with the help of parents McKenzie Keith and Dave Willoughby.
“No easy task in that hard pan soil!,” commented third grade teacher Hamsa Heinrich. It’s the second time Heinrich donated a sack full of daffodil bulbs, in hopes the flowers will eventually naturalize on the hill above the Courtside classrooms.
Recently, the students enjoyed the blooms, which are full spring glory!
Duwamish, San, Quechua, Maori, Aborigine, and Haida — these enduring, vibrant and distinct cultures from around the world will be
Colorful and oh, so delicate, Mount Madonna School third graders really enjoyed a recent hands-on chemistry lesson, that engaged them
