Category Archives: arts
Pixar Private Tour 3/6
It’s exciting enough sneaking into the movie theater — how about sneaking into the movie studio? Pixar is the hottest animation studio on Earth — Toy Story, The Incredibles, Ratatouille, the latest Oscar-winner Brave, on and on. And they don’t … Continue reading
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Tagged grade 5, grade 6, grade 7, grade 8
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The MVGATE Guide to Summer Enrichments
On this sunny February day it’s hard to imagine that summer break is still four months away, but it is… And it’s not too early to plan a summer full of enrichment activities for your academically gifted or creatively talented … Continue reading
Pizza and Pages Middle School Book Club (4/23)
Pizza and Pages Middle School Book Club Grades 6-8 – Advance registration required Tuesday April 23, 2013 from 6:30-7:30pm Mill Valley Public Library, 375 Throckmorton Avenue The next meeting of the mighty “Pizza and Pages Book Club” will be Tuesday … Continue reading
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Tagged grade 6, grade 7, grade 8
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Super Saturdays at Dominican University start Feb 2
UPDATE: Dominican University had to cancel Super Saturdays for Feb-Mar 2013 because of low enrollment. :-( But they’ll try again to offer Super Saturdays this Fall and Winter, and the regular Summer Odyssey program (July 15-26) will proceed as scheduled. … Continue reading
Pizza and Pages Middle School Book Club (1/29)
Pizza and Pages Middle School Book Club Grades 6-8 – Advance registration required Tuesday January 29, 2013 from 6:30-7:30pm Mill Valley Public Library, 375 Throckmorton Avenue The next meeting of the mighty “Pizza and Pages Book Club” will be Tuesday … Continue reading
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Tagged grade 6, grade 7, grade 8
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14th Annual Click-Off Photography Competition (Nov 1-12)
Attention creatively talented kids: The Mill Valley Art Commission presents the 14th Annual Click-Off Competition, November 1-12, 2012 Each year during the autumn season, photographers of all ages and skill levels capture images unique to Mill Valley and each photographer’s … Continue reading
Greek Drama Day at Stanford University 9/30
UPDATE: STANFORD IS SOLD OUT OF TICKETS. On Sunday 9/30, MVGATE will lead a day of Greek Drama at Stanford University. Our group will meet for an optional Mediterranean lunch in Palo Alto, then watch “The Wanderings of Odysseus,” an … Continue reading
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Tagged grade 3, grade 4, grade 5, grade 6, grade 7, grade 8
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Middle School Book Club Returns at MV Public Library 11/6
Good news: the middle school book club for which we lobbied the MV Public Library proved a great success in its summer pilot and will return this fall. To join in, just register, read the book selection & give it … Continue reading
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Tagged grade 6, grade 7, grade 8
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Middle School Summer Book Club at MV Public Library
Bruce Berrol (EM-5) and Elizabeth Leane (OM-5) have lobbied the Mill Valley Public Library to pilot a Middle School Summer Book Club — a first-ever for our kids! To join in, just register, read the book selection & give it a … Continue reading
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Tagged grade 6, grade 7, grade 8
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Post-Mythology Treasure Hunt Survey
To the twelve families whose children attended the Mythology Treasure Hunt at the Legion of Honor, how would you grade the event? (Poll responses are completely anonymous.) What worked well? What didn’t? Please leave your comments or suggestions to improve … Continue reading
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