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Isn’t it Grand to be a Grand? A Grandparent’s Perspective on Mackintosh
The following is the text of remarks delivered by one of our Mack Littleton grandparents, Shelly Carlile, at our Grand Event last November. We thought that Shelly summed up so eloquently what our school is all about and we wanted to share her thoughtful message with a...
Mack-Boulder 5th Graders As Entrepreneurs
Two weeks ago, the halls and offices of Mackintosh Academy-Boulder were buzzing with fifth graders interviewing faculty, staff, and administrators. "What kinds of problems, large or small, do you encounter in your daily life here at school?" was the most overheard...
Mack Littleton Eighth Graders Create Unique Community Service Projects
Why wait until you’re an adult to make a difference in the world? This week, the Mack Littleton eighth grade class presented their community service projects to the entire school community. The community project is the capstone of the International Baccalaureate...
Misunderstood: Misconceptions about Gifted Children
by Kim Servia, M.A.Ed., DCSD GT Facilitator, and Parent Too often, gifted children and adolescents hear that they are “too _______." Fill in the blank with any of the following: intense, sensitive, weird, self-absorbed, hyperactive, bossy, stubborn, or lazy. Many...
Mack Littleton Receives Grant from Colorado Garden Foundation
It might be winter, but our Smart Village is still GREEN! We're excited to announce that Mack Littleton has been awarded a $4602 grant from the Colorado Garden Foundation to improve our greenhouse program! Congrats to 7/8 teacher Alison Becker Weems for spearheading...
Spelling Bees: An Untraditional Take on Tradition
By Diane Dunne, Littleton Head of School Holiday traditions such as lights, music, food, and annual gift-giving notwithstanding, our fast-paced Facebook world demands we travel light, discarding old products and pursuits to embrace the innovation and creative change...