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  • The Science and Art of Language Arts

    Posted January 24, 2012

    At MPFS, Language Arts is at the core of learning, essential to the ways in which students communicate deep thoughts, strong feelings, important ideas, vivid imaginations, and their inquisitiveness about the world.

  • Art: The Creative Process

    Posted December 13, 2011

    Critical thinking, persistence, self-reflection, close observation, and decision making… reasoning, envisioning, empathy, getting away from stereo types and preconceived ideas… understanding history and developing an awareness of other cultures… innovation, research, and writing. Wait a minute! Wasn’t this blog post about Art at MPFS? You bet it is!

  • Gym: More than Physical Education

    Posted November 22, 2011

    How Coach Jim's Gym class gets kids on the road to a healthy life...

  • It's a Math, Math, Math, Math World!

    Posted October 31, 2011

    How does MPFS develop mathematical thinking skills in Pre, Lower and Middle School?

  • A New School Year... A New Direction for Partnering with Parents

    Posted September 20, 2011

    Teacher Earl starts us off this year with a Back-to-School to school message…

  • Summertime... When the Livin' Is Easy...

    Posted May 24, 2011

    We picked the brains of a few faculty and staff members to bring you some ideas for reading and fun this summer:

  • Having Fun…Without a Screen in Front of You!

    Posted April 11, 2011

    Last month's post focused on the importance of play in the lives of our children. This month, Screen-Free Week affords an opportunity to get to work on playing!

  • Play Makes All the Difference in the World...

    Posted March 15, 2011

    How can play be a part of changing the world for the better?

  • Creating Motivated Readers

    Posted February 22, 2011

    Reading is a critical life skill that underpins learning in all subjects. T. Shirley, our Reading and Language Arts Coordinator, shares her perspective on ways to instill a love of reading in your children.

  • Reaching Outside Ourselves and Our School With a Purpose

    Posted January 18, 2011

    Service goes hand and hand with learning at MPFS...