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 19, 2014 | Community, Growing Learners, News & Events, Older Posts, Student Work
By Leslie Leach, 2/3 Lead Teacher Boulder A big thank you to all the parents and students who made the Night of the Museum such a success! The students’ projects from Ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt and China reflected many Learner Profiles: Communicators, Open...
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...
by Gia Medeiros | Jan 18, 2014 | Admissions, Compassionate Hearts, Global Action, Growing Learners, Keen MInds, Littleton, Older Posts, Our Students, Uncategorized
By Beth Steklac, Littleton MYP Teacher and Curriculum Coordinator Myth #1: You have to be a saint to work with a middle schooler! False, it can truly be heaven on earth. Short of the transition from baby to toddler, there is no more rewarding time to be part of a...
by Gia Medeiros | Jan 18, 2014 | Community, Compassionate Hearts, Growing Learners, Older Posts, Our Students, Uncategorized
by Alex Hernandez, father of Akari and Mekhi Hernandez (3rd grade twins) “It’s like my heart is a tooth, and it’s got a cavity that can only be filled with children.” ‒ Gru, Despicable Me (2010) ‒ My kids may look like rosy-cheeked cherubs...