Events
Registration opens for tours and events in Ravenna on August 15, 2022.
Families are invited to experience the campus and program through two different Saturday admissions events. These events are designed to showcase our program and professional community while applicants and their families participate in activities highlighting a day in the life at MTS. Siblings are welcome to attend.
Families are not expected to attend all that is offered; please simply join whatever might be of interest and as schedules allow.
Upcoming Zoom Events for 2022-23:
Throughout the admission season we offer a variety of topic specific Zooms to share more about our community and program.
MTS Parent/Guardian Panel & Conversation for San Francisco Applicant Families
Wednesday, January 18, 2023: 12:00 - 12:45 PM
Created specifically for families living in San Francisco, join us to hear directly from a panel of current MTS San Francisco parents as they share their experiences with being a SF family at MTS. They’ll discuss everything from transportation to weekend sports & activities to the feeling of being a community within a community.
Joining 5th & 6th Grade at MTS
Thursday, January 19, 2023: Noon-12:45 pm
Wednesday, December 7, 2022: Noon-12:45 pm
Register via RavennaHear directly from current families at MTS as they share their experiences and answer questions about joining MTS in 5th and 6th grade. This Zoom is an excellent way to ask questions in breakout rooms and learn directly from families who joined MTS right before or right at the start of middle school and what they value about the program.
Past Events:
Navigating the Admission Process
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Noon - 12:45 pm
Let’s face it, the admissions process can be overwhelming at times. Join Amy Pearson, Director of Admissions, as she gives a high level view of the admission process from beginning to end. She’ll touch on how to get to know a school, how to make the most of limited time, how to prepare your child for their playdate/visit/videos, and what to share about your family in the process. With over two decades of experience in four different Bay Area admission offices, Amy takes pride in being a resource and guide for families as they navigate their journey.
Experience Arts & Movement at MTS
Saturday, November 5, 2022
9:00-11:00 am
Join for three different class mini sessions in arts, drama, music and PE. Families choose and rotate through mini class sessions highlighting our school's robust Visual Arts, Performing Arts, and Physical Education programs. Class sessions end at 10:45 am and families are invited to the playground where current families are waiting to connect and share their experiences.
Building an Inclusive Community at MTS
Monday, November 14, 2022: Noon-12:45 pm
Watch a Recording of the Zoom Event Here
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What makes MTS a community in which new students and families are not only invited, but are truly welcomed, into the school? Join Quincy Davis, Director of Equity & Inclusion, and other MTS community members as they share our community values and practices and their experiences.
Lower School Curriculum Highlights
Wednesday, November 30, 2022: 7:00-7:45 PM
Watch a Recording of the Zoom Event here
What makes the MTS lower school shine? Join Meagan Andrews, Head of Lower School, as she shares how MTS teachers inspire learners, deepen their understanding of themselves and the world around them, and help them navigate their lower school years.
Kindergarten at MTS
Wednesday, November 9: Noon-12:45 pm
Thursday, December 8: Noon-12:45 pm
Register via RavennaHear directly from current families at MTS as they share their experiences and answer questions about starting in kindergarten. This Zoom is an excellent way to ask questions in breakout rooms and learn directly from families who recently joined MTS and what they value about the program.
Experience the World of STEM at MTS
Saturday, December 3, 2022
9:00-11:00 am
Join for three different class mini sessions in science, technology, engineering, and math. Families choose and rotate through mini class sessions highlighting our K-8 STEM curriculum. Class sessions end at 10:45 am and families are invited to head to the playground where current families are waiting to connect and share their experiences.
Application Process & Tips for K & 1st Grade Applicant Families
Monday, December 5: Noon-12:45 pm
Join Amy Pearson and Tricia Garcia for an overview of the application process for kindergarten and first grade applicant families. We’ll discuss what to do, when to do it, and invite you to ask any questions on your mind. We’ll also review the applicant video process with helpful hints.
Application Process & Tips for 2nd-7th Grade Applicant Families
Wednesday, December 14, 1:00-1:45 PM
Register via RavennaJoin Amy Pearson and Tricia Garcia for an overview of the application process for 2nd-7th grade applicant families. We’ll discuss what to do, when to do it, and invite you to ask any questions on your mind.
Joining 1st-4th Grade at MTS
Tuesday, December 13, 2022: Noon-12:45 pm
Not all students start at MTS in kindergarten; each year new students enter at other grade levels. Join this Zoom to ask questions and hear directly from families that transferred into the lower school. This Zoom is an excellent way to ask questions in breakout rooms and hear directly from families who joined MTS in 1st-4th grade and what they value about the program.
The Value of an MTS Education
Tuesday, January 10, 2023: 7:00-7:45 PM
What makes an MTS education unique? What do our graduates take with them as they move onto their next adventure? Join Nick Wilsey, Head of Middle School, and recent MTS graduates as they share highlights of their MTS experience and answer your questions.