On Saturday, a group of 25 educators from over seven states gathered together to exercise the power of collective work to see children more fully and examine school environments. The Prospect Descriptive Review Processes, which provide a unique perspective for thinking about children and their work, were used to deepen that knowledge. A fall conference […]
A New Schoolyard and a Visit from Mayor Menino
On Friday, the entire MHS community celebrated our two new outdoor play spaces. We also had a special visitor: Mayor Menino! Wearing new green MHS t-shirts, students, staff, families, and visitors sang songs and enjoyed the beautiful warm weather. Special guests from BPS and the Boston Schoolyard Initiative joined the Mayor as he cut the red […]
A Conference at Mission Hill School!
Descriptive Review: The Power of Collective Work Join us as we examine and exercise the power of collective work to see children more fully and examine school environments. The basic content of this conference is the Prospect Descriptive Processes* and the unique perspective they provide for thinking about children and their work. Saturday, November 23, […]
Graduation!
Watch a slideshow of the MHS community celebrating this year’s group of 15 graduating eighth graders. Enjoy! [portfolio_slideshow id=1103]
MHS on Roller Skates!
Last week, 200 MHS children, teachers, staff, and family members traveled by city bus to Chez Vous roller-skating rink in Dorchester. What followed was a morning full of nervous anticipation, (more than a few) falls, some tears, and a whole lot of excitement, pride, accomplishment, and joy. Enjoy the slide show! [portfolio_slideshow id=1075]
How Wonderful to Feel Appreciated!
The following is from this week’s Room 105 newsletter column: Wednesday was Teacher Appreciation Day! This is one of the only times during the year that all MHS adults stop collectively at lunchtime to sit, eat, chat and dare to relax for an hour. Families organize lunch fixings, which include main dishes, side dishes, various […]
MHS Debate Team takes First Place at Harvard Competition!
On Wednesday, May 8, 2013, 12 debate team students from Mission Hill School traveled to Harvard University to participate in the day long 2013 Debate Mate Boston competition against other Boston middle and K-8 schools. Three teams of four students each participated in three rounds of debates addressing possession of nuclear weapons, equal access for […]
A Team Effort
Check out the new article in Community Playthings about project-based learning, co-written by MHS teachers Geralyn McLaughlin (K0) and Kathy Clunis D’Andrea (K1/K2). The Project Approach: Using Schoolyard Ecology to Support Student Learning
Screen-Free Week at MHS
Join the Mission Hill Community in celebration of Screen-Free Week! From www.screenfree.org: “Screen-Free Week is an annual celebration where children, families, schools, and communities turn off screens and turn on life. Instead of relying on screens for entertainment, participants read, daydream, explore, enjoy nature, and enjoy spending time with family and friends. Screen-Free Week isn’t just […]
Farewell to Ancient Greece!
This morning, the Mission Hill School community celebrated the final days of the school-wide Ancient Greek curriculum. Families and friends gathered for a Greek-inspired potluck breakfast, which featured everything from Greek salad to honey cake and stuffed grape leaves. Harpist Mason Morton played exquisite music while children showed off art work and discussed architecture and […]