New photos of the lambs born at MCS Farm! May 17, 2013 “The lambs were born during lambing season at the Manhattan Country School Farm. We had our first set of twins and had eight more since. Totals: Two sets of triplets, one set of twins, and two... animals, catskills, farm, husbandry, lambs, manhattan country school, nyc, progressive education, roxbury, sustainability
Lower School SingAlong this Wednesday, May 22 May 17, 2013 The annual SingAlong showcases the joyful music-making of our youngest students. Get ready for international freedom songs and dances, rounds, and lyrics that dovetail with Lower School curriculum.... curriculum, lower school, manhattan country school, Music, music room, nyc, progressive education, susan harris
You're Invited: Super Sustainable Kids Craft Market on May 21 May 15, 2013 5-6s and 6-7s students with their SSK teacher Alexandra Reitzes. Tuesday, May 21st, 8:30 - 9:15 a.m. in the Courtyard One section of Super Sustainable Kids - the MCS Afterschool class... afterschool, crafts, handmade, learning, manhattan country school, nyc, parent, progressive education, students, sustainable, sustainable kids
8th graders build clothing boxes at MCS Farm for class gift May 15, 2013 By Ginny ScheerMCS Farm Director Here are photos showing eighth graders painting one of the clothing boxes they have sponsored as their class gift. It is especially meaningful because the... building, class gift, class of 2013, ginny scheer, manhattan country school farm, students, woodwork
Highlights: Grandparents & Special Friends Day 2013 May 14, 2013 By Michele SolaDirector I never have more fun than showing off the school; but second best is visiting other schools. A couple of weeks ago, I visited a school where Matty Drucker, one of our... community, education, family, grandparents, manhattan country school, nyc, progressive, special friends, students, tradition
Author/Illustrator Ed Young visits MCS on Ezra Jack Keats Day May 13, 2013 By Jay FungMCS Librarian “Play is timeless.” These words from Ed Young, Caldecott award-winning author and illustrator, set the tone for his visit on Ezra Jack Keats Day on April 24... artist, assembly, author, books, ed young, ezra jack keats, illustrator, manhattan country school, nyc, progressive education, students
Civil Rights Museum on display in sixth grade May 13, 2013 By Karen Zaidberg6th Grade Teacher On May 8th, sixth graders hosted a “Civil Rights Museum” in their classroom. The event commemorated the conclusion of their civil rights... civil rights movement, exhibits, karen zaidberg, manhattan country school, museum, nyc, progressive education, sixth graders, students
You're invited: MCS students host screening, discussion to reduce plastic bag waste May 09, 2013 Activism, ban the bag, manhattan country school, nyc, progressive education, reduce, screening, students, waste
Hurricane Sandy relief drive at MCS May 09, 2013 Please share a little of what you already have but aren’t using anymore! MCS parent Carrie Bromleigh has partnered with Rockaway Free Flea Market to organize a drive for selected... Activism, carrie bromleigh, community, hurricane sandy, manhattan country school, parents, relief drive, volunteer
Message from Michele: Thank You for supporting Big Night Out 2013! May 07, 2013 By Michèle SoláDirector I have received many, many e-mails of affection and admiration for Manhattan Country School since the music died down on Big Night Out! Many compliments are... Big Night Out, education, event, farm staff, fundraising, honorees, manhattan country school, MCS Farm, progressive education, students, sustainability
