by Darsa Morrow | Feb 6, 2015 | Growing Learners, Littleton, News & Events, Our Students
Mackintosh-Littleton teacher Lara Pausbeck knew her first and second graders were fully engaged in their civilizations Unit of Inquiry when they opted to extend their learning on their own, outside of class time. Lara had introduced the unit by reading with her...
by Darsa Morrow | Jan 31, 2015 | Community, Littleton, News & Events, Our Students, Parent Education
“Hi! I hear you also don’t let your son play first-person shooter video games! How can we support each other?” That was my first introduction to a fellow Mack mom whose son is in my oldest son’s class. And if you picked up on the slightly desperate subtext in that...
by Darsa Morrow | Jan 22, 2015 | Keen MInds, Littleton, Littleton 7th & 8th Grade, News & Events
Imagine a detective show in which a thief steals chloroplasts from a plant cell rendering it unable to convert carbon dioxide into oxygen. When Mackintosh Littleton teacher Alison Weems challenged her middle school students to design creative presentations...
by Gia Medeiros | Jan 20, 2015 | Admissions, Community, Littleton, News & Events
Join us tomorrow @ 1:00 pm at the Carson Nature Center in Littleton for our panel discussion – “Finding the Best fit School for your Gifted Child.” Elementary school will set the foundation for your child’s education and lifelong learning. How can...
by Diane Dunne | Oct 31, 2014 | Littleton, News & Events
By Diane Dunne, Littleton Head of School On Thursday, October 23, students, parents, teachers, and invited guests all beamed with excitement as the giant ceremonial check for $95,591.75 from State Farm Youth Advisory Board was presented to Mackintosh Academy. The...
by Gia Medeiros | Oct 20, 2014 | Community, Littleton, News & Events, Uncategorized
The holiday season officially kicks off this month with the candy fest that is Halloween. How do you help your children (and yourself) stay sane and get the most out of the season? Educational consultant Mary Smid Newman, MA will offer a recipe for keeping your...