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View Robert Berkman’s math exhibits on Governors Island

Posted on June 11, 2012 by mcs96

This summer, enjoy math on Governors Island with MCS’ Math Coordinator Robert Berkman! The Mobile Unit to Promote Mathematical Thinking (Mü-Math, for short), is now in residence in Building 315 on Governors Island every weekend from now until September 30th from 11:30 … Continue reading →

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Afterschool ‘All About Dogs’ class visits the vet

Posted on June 4, 2012 by mcs96

By Susan Harris Afterschool Director Students in the “All About Dogs” afterschool class are crazy about canines, and last month they visited a local veterinarian’s office. It was a high point for these children who had spent semester learning about … Continue reading →

Posted in Around NYC, Fun, In the classroom, MCS | Tagged afterschool, animal care, behavior, breeds, canine, class notes, dogs, education, field trip, grooming, In the classroom, leash, lower school, MCS, nyc, students, susan harris, vet | Leave a comment

Manhattan Country School students participate in Packer Model Congress: Fourth Year, 8 Bills, 3 Golden Gavels!

Posted on May 22, 2012 by mcs96

On Saturday, 17 students from Manhattan Country School participated in a regional Model Congress at Packer Collegiate in Brooklyn. They competed against several independent schools to support bills they’ve been working on with the guidance of 5th grade teacher Pinki … Continue reading →

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Students meet civil rights leader during activism trip

Posted on May 7, 2012 by mcs96

By Chris Guajardo MCS Specialist After meeting with New York representatives in Congress, we decided to try to meet with Congressman John Lewis of Georgia. We walked into his office and asked if we could speak with the congressman. The staffers told us … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, Events, Fun, In the classroom, MCS | Tagged Activism, civil rights, class notes, congressman, DC, dream act, education, events, field trip, history, john lewis, lobbying, manhattan country school, MCS, social justice activism, students, voto latino, washington | Leave a comment

8th grade trip to Democracy Now!

Posted on April 30, 2012 by mcs96

On Thursday, March 15th, the 8th grade woke up bright and early and traveled to 25th Street and 8th Avenue in Chelsea to watch a live taping of Democracy Now! Democracy Now! is an independent radio and television news program … Continue reading →

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8th graders participate in NYC History Day

Posted on April 25, 2012 by mcs96

By Kristen Lee Berger 7th/8th Grade History Teacher This year, 8th graders, as part of their Computer/History Seminar class participated in New York City History Day. NYC History Day is a subsidiary of National History Day, a history competition whereby: … Continue reading →

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7th graders tour greenhouse at Blenheim Hill Farm

Posted on April 19, 2012 by mcs96

By John McDaniel MCS Farm Program Director On their spring Farm trip a few 7the grade students took a field trip to Blenheim Hill Farm located near Roxbury, NY. Blenheim Hill was created to supply fresh produce, beef, pork and … Continue reading →

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7-8s attend Bomba y Plena concert

Posted on February 27, 2012 by mcs96

The following letter was composed by the 7-8s class in order to share their exciting Bomba y Plena experience with the MCS community. Dear Parents, Last month, we went to a Bomba y Plena music concert at the Julia de … Continue reading →