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PA Grant Report:
Generating Access to
“Own Voices” Texts

marcovescio February 4, 2022 No Comments

By Middle School Head Teachers Margot Stein and Nicole Watson As educators who possess multiple identities and perspectives, we know that our students also fall along this spectrum—whether those identities…

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MMFS Faculty in the News: Ciro Scala

marcovescio January 21, 2022 No Comments

MMFS faculty member Ciro Scala was recently profiled in The New York Times! Click here to read about his inspiring personal and academic journey: from graduating high school in 1959 to earning a master’s degree in…

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Alumni Spotlight:
Lucy Silvestri

marcovescio December 3, 2021 No Comments

As a lifelong lover of horses, Lucy Silvestri knew exactly what she wanted to do when she graduated high school. After an introduction to equine therapy at SUNY Cobleskill, she…

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Incorporating Social Emotional Learning in
Music Ensembles

marcovescio December 3, 2021 No Comments

By John Grimsley, Middle School Music and Drama Teacher Last year presented our community with a lot of challenges that required us to be flexible, understanding, and patient. While dealing…

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Alumni Spotlight:
Amarna Williams

marcovescio November 5, 2021 No Comments

Amarna Williams (MMFS ’14) has the dual distinction of being a member of the first MMFS graduating class, after joining the MMFS community as one of the first 9th graders in…

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PA Grant Report:
Creating New Curriculum to Foster Inclusive Classrooms

marcovescio November 5, 2021 No Comments

by Emma Jaye Shoots, Lower School Teacher My deepest thanks to the MMFS Parents Association for providing me with the opportunity to pursue professional development and create new curriculum for…

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2021 Varsity Soccer
Season Wrap-Up

marcovescio November 5, 2021 No Comments

by Coach Andrew and Coach Justin The 2021 MMFS varsity soccer team came out with a lot of enthusiasm to get back out on the field and compete together as…

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2021 Varsity Volleyball Season Wrap-Up

marcovescio November 5, 2021 No Comments

by Coach Soo and Coach Amin After more than a year without school athletics due to COVID-19, it was clear that many of our students really wanted to get back…

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2021 Varsity Cross Country Season Wrap-Up

marcovescio November 5, 2021 No Comments

By Coach John Michel and Coach John Stimson After more than a year without school sports, the MMFS Lightning Runners were eager to get back outdoors and…run! This season’s cross…

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The Counseling Team
is Here for You

marcovescio October 15, 2021 No Comments

The counseling team started this year with a mix of emotions. There is a sense of pride in the resilience demonstrated by the students, who are visibly relieved to be…

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