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Alumni Spotlight:
Alexander (Sasha) Khazatsky

With the rapid growth of the robotics industry upon us, former student Alexander (Sasha) Khazatsky knew that he wanted to be involved in the field. “Machine learning is really taking off right…
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Creating Savvy Investors

In John Seifert’s 12th grade economics class students are learning very valuable skills they will take with them to college and beyond: financial literacy and responsibility. The highlight of the…
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Winter Sports
Season Wrap-Ups

Winning is important, and always a goal for our athletic teams. However, it isn’t the most important goal. Given all that Athletics has faced in the era of COVID-19, I…
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Black Lives Matter

To honor and celebrate Black History Month, the Cultural Research and Celebration Club had an open call for artwork. The submissions were to be inspired by Black Joy, Black Excellence,…
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Learning and the Brain

“Learning and the Brain” helps middle school students understand their learning disabilities and become better self advocates. Head Teacher Emma Pyle explains,“6th graders study the learning process, types of learning…
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The Math of Art/The Artistry of Math

When John Wilson introduces a new math unit to his upper school students, he likes to begin with an open-ended question. For example: What does a circle mean to you? “I…
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Alumni Spotlight:
Sara Yellen

For Sara Yellen, who attended MMFS from 1997-2003 when it was a small elementary school known as Mary McDowell Center for Learning, MMFS is a family affair. Sara is the…
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Black Joy, Every Day

On February 4, the Cultural Research and Celebration Club (CRCC) hosted a panel on Black Joy for the upper school community. 11th and 12th graders attended the live presentation while…
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Alumni Spotlight:
Eli Rosenblum-Stephens

Eli Rosenblum-Stephens (MMFS ‘16) has enjoyed woodworking ever since he was first introduced to it as a middle schooler. He took classes outside of school and even built himself a…
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