Djembe, Dance and Song: Students Learn from Senegalese Artists
While her husband M’bor beat an energetic rhythm on his Senegalese d’jembe drum, Oumou Faye, garbed in colorful clothing from her west African homeland, wasted no time in arranging a group of Mount Madonna School (MMS) middle school students in rows to teach them lyrics and a series of choreographed movements for the KouKou dance.gmh Today: A Trip to Remember: Uxhumano – Journey to South Africa
gmh Today, November/Decmeber 2015, “A Trip to Remember: Uxhumano – Journey to South Africa.” Read more
The Connection, 2014-15
The Connection , 2014-15, an annual publication for families, friends and alumni of Mount Madonna School.
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.Edutopia: Service Learning – Growing Action from the Roots of Passion
Edutopia, 11/9/2015, “Service Learning: Growing Actions from the Roots of Passion,” by Mount Madonna School fifth grade teacher and elementary science specialist, Jessica Cambell. Read her blog.
Honoring Traditions: Students’ Altar Celebrates Dia de los Muertos
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 .HS PA: “Once Upon a Mattress” Cast List Reflections
Congratulations to all for your engagement in the audition process, and for your trusting those in the room to be positive witness to your experimentation and discovery. Now the directors have the difficult job of assigning the roles. We’re aiming to post the cast list by Saturday, 10/ 17, 9:00 am. Check out the costume designs for your characters also posted. You’ll find the link at the bottom of the cast list.
“Once Upon a Mattress” Cast Announcement!
Congratulations to All!
Student actors: after checking the Cast List , refer to the Costume Descriptions to see images and individual character descriptions that will be needed for gathering your costume(s). Enjoy the adventure!
**Please note, the Madrigal Choir does not require an additional costume!
“Mulan Jr.” Cast Announcment; Tickets on Sale Now!
Tickets are on sale now: $10 for students 18 and under, $15 for adults. Call the school office or stop by to purchase. Last day to reserve and pay is Wed, Dec 9, end of day.
Congratulations to all!
Student Spotlight: Miles Wayne
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