Time to start training

Get ready folks--you have about two months to start putting some miles on your bikes and hitting the hills in preparation for the Stowe Road Rally on Sunday, September 4th. The Road Rally is an annual fundraiser for MMWA and loads of fun for cycling enthusiasts. We offer three stunning cycling options in the Stowe region of varying mileages, as well as aid stations, van support for Notch riders, and a hearty post-race meal. Oh and a tech shirt too! Check out last year's event pics to see just how much fun can be had:

By the way if you want one of those super awesome MMSC cycling kits, you can buy them at Edgewise.

Save the date: September 4th Stowe Road Rally!

Happy Summer and so much more

Hi friends of MMWA,
The blog is back in action!! I apologize for the absence but summer vacation is in full swing and things have relaxed around the Academy. We have great news to report: the new boiler is IN! We are so happy to have an energy-efficient furnace in the building and recognize the huge improvements it will make in terms of energy conservation and energy bills.
Even though the halls of MMWA are silent and empty, we will continue to post updates and news here so keep checking from time and time and reach out to us if you have any questions.
Best,
Cassie and the MMWA crew

The art of the mask

The end of the academic year at MMWA concluded with some incredible projects. Because we get to teach one-on-one and are given a great amount of flexibility in designing our curricula/schedules, we have the advantage of creativity and freedom with our students. Plainly put, if we get the work done than we get to have fun. Our students can help push the studies in directions based on their own interests, so it's extremely rewarding as a teacher to have such involvement with our students. We really get to know them and do our best to tailor the studies to their learning styles, ideas, strengths, etc. Spanish teacher Christine Colangeli recently put this theory into practice with her Spanish 2 and 3 students. As they were are extremely artistic and love creative projects, they made clay masks based on ancient Inca motifs. Here are some photographs of the beautiful masks. Que bueno!

Alita (L) and Sloane (R) with their masks.

Cochran's

Here are a few shots from the Cochran's race last week. Due to almost all of the students being gone for the race, it was incredibly quiet around MMWA. Meanwhile, they got to enjoy a beautiful day on the slopes. Senior Jordan Leach took these photos and I hope you enjoy. These photos remind me to get outside, do what I love, laugh with my friends, and soak up the sunshine when it finally comes out in Vermont. Life is good.

Snow Forts 2011

Talk about dedication.
A handful of students spent last weekend building a spectacular snow fort. They planned, plotted, shoveled, dug, hauled, and built bricks.
Big snow banks = big snow forts.

As you will see, these are seriously awesome! Note the craftsmanship and the "throne" at the top of the mound for the king of the MMWA winter kingdom.

Even though signs of spring and warm weather are welcome around here, we're all sad to see the snow forts melt away.

Tie-Dye Night

The boarding students recently got to put some pizazz into plain old white t-shirts. For MMWA tie-dye night, they experimented with various bright colors and patterns. The result? Some wild and colorful t-shirts being worn around school these days. Here are a few pics for your viewing pleasure, taken by dorm parent Colleen Pruss.