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Mack Alums Make Epic Hike from Littleton to Snowmass
By Sam Pausback, Mackintosh Academy Class of 2017 (Note: Sam and all of the other students mentioned are Mackintosh Academy alums from 2017-2020.) When I was in 7th grade I had a rather silly ambition; I wanted to hike from the front door of my house in Littleton to...
Compassionate Hearts: Imagine Stories and Social-Emotional Learning
By Lillian Henricks, PsyD. As we re-group for another year of learning together, I want to introduce you to a tool that some teachers are using with classes for Social Emotional Learning this year. The tool is a story-writing process called The Imagine Project in...
8 Sustainability Tips for Staying Green in the Time of COVID-19
By Alison Weems, Mackintosh Academy Sustainability Coordinator COVID-19 has changed our daily behaviors in numerous ways: We wear masks and wash our hands more frequently than ever. We maintain physical distance in public places and limit our social opportunities. Our...
PreKindergarten Teacher Ashley Logan is a Master of her Craft!
This summer, Mackintosh Academy Littleton PreKindergarten Lead Teacher Ashley Logan completed her Masters degree in Learning, Developmental, and Family Sciences with an Early Childhood Education concentration. We interviewed Ashley about her masters project, teaching...
Graduation Thoughts from our Mackalaureate
Honoring our Students at Graduation At Mackintosh Academy, our graduation ceremony traditionally involves the entire school. PreK students escort the eighth grade graduates into the building to the tune of "Pomp and Circumstance." All students from each class perform...
Anchors Away! Tips for Practicing Compassion in Parenting
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...