Monthly Archives: August 2011

Highlights from the 2010-2011 school year at MCS

Posted on August 22, 2011 by

Learning to make pizza and playing outdoors at the MCS Farm, attending Big Night Out!, cutting wood in Shop class, a class trip to Philadelphia, giving speeches during the MLK March, making new friends and exploring Central Park are just … Continue reading →

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Highlights: 7-8-9s’ first trip to MCS Farm

Posted on August 15, 2011 by

View a photo slideshow of the 7-8-9s first trip to the MCS Farm in Roxbury, N.Y. and click here to read Aimee’s update about their experiences in this new environment.

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Students sing, share culture at La Tertulia

Posted on August 8, 2011 by

“Tertulia” is a Spanish word for “gathering.” At Manhattan Country School, tertulias are held during the year for various groups of students (primarily in the Lower School) and occasionally parents are invited. These events provide an opportunity for students to … Continue reading →

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Highlights: Sixth grade trip to MCS Farm

Posted on August 1, 2011 by

On May 31, Sue King, Cynthia Rogers and the sixth grade class visited Manhattan Country School’s 180-acre farm in Roxbury, N.Y. Students made pizza in the outdoor wood-burning oven, frolicked in the streams, held a mock wedding and did schoolwork. It … Continue reading →

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