by kristi | Oct 5, 2016 | Core Values, Global Action, Littleton, News & Events
We are excited to announce that Mackintosh Littleton received a Bronze Achievement Award today from the Colorado Environmental Leadership Program. This award recognizes our environmental initiatives including the solar panels, glass recycling and Terracycling...
by kristi | Sep 16, 2016 | Compassionate Hearts, Core Values, Global Action, Growing Learners, Littleton, News & Events, Our Students, Our Team
Anyone who thinks the current generation of children are apathetic and uninvolved needs to hear about all of these award winners and take heart that our world will be trusted to caring and capable hands. ~ Joe Pausback How does it feel, as a teacher, when your...
by kristi | Sep 16, 2016 | Compassionate Hearts, Core Values, Global Action, Littleton, Our Students, Summer
While many kids spend summer taking a much-deserved break, immersing themselves in swimming and reading and Pokemon Go, some Mackintosh Littleton students found the time to give back to the larger community. Here are some highlights that students shared with us about...
by Samara Rasmussen | Jun 7, 2016 | Admissions, Core Values, Littleton, News & Events, Our Students
The 2015-2016 school year has ended – what a year we had! Our 97 solar panels soaked up the sun and saved our school in excess of $3000 in energy costs. Per the Solar Scholars stipulation, that money is to be used to support new students who might not...
by Samara Rasmussen | May 23, 2016 | Core Values, Global Action, Littleton, LIttleton 1st & 2nd Grade, Our Students, Student Work
Following up on our last post about our 1/2 class and their environmental activism, Mackintosh Littleton students have created a plan to recycle, reuse, and reduce school supplies at Mack next fall. Students are asking families and friends to donate leftover school...
by Beth Steklac | Feb 17, 2015 | Admissions, Community, Compassionate Hearts, Core Values, Global Action, Littleton, News & Events, Our Students, Our Team
Nearly ten years go, Mackintosh Academy’s leadership recognized the power of the the International Baccalaureate Program for the gifted child. The IB Primary Years Program (PYP) and Middle Years Program (MYP) provide the gifted child with a context for learning...