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“Community Powered Learning” …and [Y]our Kids

Posted on January 23, 2015 by johnkpearce

We at MV GATE are building a new model for delivering quality computer science learning to our elementary school kids. It’s happening in unique partnership with parents and schools, at zero cost to schools, right now. We call our model … Continue reading →

Posted in admin, in-school, meetings, parent-initiated, tech, Uncategorized | Tagged grade 1, grade 2, grade 3, grade 4, grade 5, grade K | Leave a comment

Homeschool Information Evening (4/28)

Posted on April 18, 2014 by MVGate

Our new friends at Marin Homeschoolers invite MVGATE families to their Second Annual Homeschool Information Evening Mon Apr 28, 6:00-9:30pm Mill Valley Golf Clubhouse, 267 Buena Vista Ave

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Hour of Code: An Amazing Night at Old Mill School

Posted on December 13, 2013 by johnkpearce

Old Mill School’s MVGATE “Hour of Code” Night was amazing! 120 Old Mill adults and kids attended (with a waiting list of dozens more), from every grade, K to 5. Attendees loved participating as families in 2-person teams, they were … Continue reading →

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Mount Diablo Tarantula Hike

Posted on October 9, 2013 by MVGate

OK, that was pretty cool: Our MV GATE Tarantula Hike was awesome — 35 people, a half dozen wild tarantulas, a memorable time for all (look at those faces!). Big thanks to Naturalist Jim Holmes & all our attendees. More … Continue reading →

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Join and Support MVGATE

Posted on September 6, 2013 by MVGate

MV GATE is Mill Valley’s district-wide parent group for gifted and talented education (GATE) and advanced learning. Parents make it go. Join and support MVGATE with your time, your money, and your voice.

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Library card earns goodies in September

Posted on September 4, 2013 by MVGate

We all know libraries make you smarter, but how smart is this? During September you can get discounts and freebies and goodies at dozens of beloved Mill Valley merchants, just by presenting your Mill Valley Library card. One more reason … Continue reading →