by Darsa Morrow | Sep 26, 2017 | Community, Global Action, Growing Learners, Keen MInds, News & Events, Older Posts, Our Students, Student Work
While the Mack-Boulder Middle School has evolved and grown each year since the campus began, this fall has seen its most advanced iteration yet—physically and programmatically! Physical space – This summer, intrepid facilities manager Jaime Philp completed, with some...
by Darsa Morrow | May 30, 2015 | Community, Littleton, News & Events, Older Posts, Our Students
“We were there mostly to provide service, but I think we were the ones who benefitted the most from the experiences we had and the connections we made with the people we met at Pine Ridge.” –Mackintosh student reflection Mackintosh Academy middle-schoolers from both...
by Gia Medeiros | Jan 26, 2014 | Community, Growing Learners, Littleton, News & Events, Older Posts, Our Students, Student Work
By Beth Steklac, Littleton MYP Teacher and Curriculum Coordinator Myth #2: Middle school students are argumentative. True, but for a good reason. “The MYP (Middle Years Program) is designed to provide students with opportunities that will enable them to develop and...
by Gia Medeiros | Jan 25, 2014 | Community, Growing Learners, Littleton, Older Posts, Our Students, Student Work
By the Mackintosh Academy Middle Years Program (MYP) Faculty Did you know? Animals migrate horizontally as well as vertically Owls grow feathers to protect their talons At -40 degrees it is too cold to snow To build a fire you need tinder, kindling, wristwood, and...
by Gia Medeiros | Jan 18, 2014 | Growing Learners, Littleton, News & Events, Older Posts, Our Students, Student Work
A Note from Portia Hinshaw Hi All, Just a brief update to let you know that all is going well at Cal-Wood! As always, I am so impressed with how rewarding this experience is for our students. After a safe arrival by the Mackintosh Academy contingencies from both...