by kristi | May 27, 2020 | Compassionate Hearts, Core Values, News & Events, Parent Education
By Lillian Henricks, PsyD, Mackintosh School Counselor As we separate for summer vacation let us all continue to fly the flag of compassion. There were so many lovely demonstrations of compassion in the sixth graders’ service component of the Exhibition. Continuing...
by kristi | May 13, 2020 | Compassionate Hearts, News & Events, Parent Education
By Lillian Henricks, Psy.D., Mackintosh Academy School Counselor The degree to which we can be compassionate toward self and others undoubtedly connects to the degree to which we can be calm. In flight, fight or freeze mode we cannot attend to our needs and feelings...
by kristi | Apr 29, 2020 | Community, International Baccalaureate, Littleton, News, News & Events, Parent Education
Our Visual Arts Teacher, Christy Allen, shared her thoughts on art – why we do it, what is is, and how we might consider practicing art even in these challenging times. Here is the second in the series, with some of Christy’s insights on how to silence the...
by kristi | Apr 15, 2020 | Community, International Baccalaureate, Littleton, News, News & Events, Parent Education
That thought-provoking headline comes from our Visual Arts Teacher, Christy Allen, who shared her thoughts on art – why we do it, what is is, and how we might consider practicing art even in these challenging times. Here are her insights. Stay tuned for Part...
by kristi | Apr 7, 2020 | Fourth Grade, Keen MInds, LIttleton 3rd & 4th Grade, News & Events, Our Students, Third Grade
How’s home learning going for your family? Our third and fourth graders are now a week into our MackFLEX learning program, and they have some tips for kids and parents alike to create a great home workspace. Check out this slideshow for their advice. Some of our...
by kristi | Mar 24, 2020 | Growing Learners, Littleton, News, News & Events, Our Students
When Social Distancing is “Normal Life” Selah C. is an eleven-year-old former Mackintosh Academy student who was born with a condition that puts her at higher risk for respiratory illnesses. Recently she shared her tips on social distancing from the point...