The Cult of Homework
By Joe Pinsker, The Atlantic (from March 28, 2019)
America has long had a fickle relationship with homework. A century or so ago, progressive reformers argued that it made kids unduly stressed, which later led in some cases to district-level bans on it for all grades under seventh. This anti-homework sentiment faded, though, amid mid-century fears that the U.S. was falling behind the Soviet Union (which led to more homework), only to resurface in the 1960s and '70s, when a more open culture came to see homework as stifling play and creativity (which led to less). But this didn't last either: In the '80s, government researchers blamed America's schools for its economic troubles and recommended ramping homework up once more.
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Join us April 27, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency Downtown. For ALL event details and information click HERE

Proceeds from this event will go towards the schools General Endowment. The Manzano Day School General Endowment benefits every family at the school.
Endowment funds are held in trust and restricted in perpetuity. 

Tickets & Table Purchases

 Purchase your Tickets and Tables HERE

If you cannot attend but would like to make a lasting donation to the school's General Endowment and see our future prosper, please click HERE

 For any questions about the GALA or how you can get involved, please contact Jason Cloyes at jcloyes@manzanodayschool.org or 505-243-6659 ext. 204. 

Ringing of the Bell/Welcome Back Coffee
Wednesday, August 14

First Day of School
Thursday, August 15

Rosh Hashanah
School Closed
Monday, September 30

Yom Kippur
School Closed
Wednesday, October 9

Fall Break
Thursday, October 10 and Friday, October 11

Thanksgiving Holiday
Wednesday, November 27 - Friday, November 29

Winter Break
Monday, December 23 - January 6 
Classes Resume: Tuesday, January 7

Spring Break
Friday, March 27 - Friday, April 3
Classes Resume: Monday, April 6

Good Friday
School Closed
Friday, April 10

Last Day of School
Wednesday, May 20

Spring cleaning and would like to get rid of some gently used books?

Beginning Monday, April 15 through Wednesday, April 24, MDSPA will have two donation wagons for those who would like to donate books for our *Used Book Sale scheduled Friday, May 3. The wagons will be located by the carpool lane and inside the Lomas gate, near the Prek/K area.

*A portion of the remaining unsold books will be donated to the Horizons Program. 

Click here to register now! 

Are you looking for a safe, fun, and healthy environment for your child during the summer? We have a solution for you: The Extended Day SUMMER Childcare Program! When school is out for the summer and parents are at work, children need a safe place to participate in structured activities with their friends and supportive adults. The Extended Day SUMMER Childcare Program will be held in the Growney Assembly Center (G.A.C.) on the Manzano Day School campus.

The Extended Day SUMMER Childcare Program is for families who need quality childcare for their child when school is not in session. This childcare service provides a safe, supervised environment for children to play organized games and activities, do arts and crafts projects, meet new friends, and, most importantly, have fun! Children will be supervised by caring, supportive staff with experience working with children.

Click here to register now.

Fenton Ranch Summer Camp registration is open!

We are looking forward to another summer of fun, click here to register your student today.

Summer camps are open to current MDS students and middle school alumni.

If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Kichler at skichler@manzanodayschool.org.

Happy Trails!

Did you know a tan is actually a sign of skin damage? There is no “healthy” tan. The sun can damage the skin and cause sun spots, wrinkles, and skin cancer. Researchers agree that there are 6 ways to reduce the risk of skin damage and cancer.

1.     Wear sunscreen or sun block anytime you are outside.  Apply a generous amount 20 minutes prior to sun exposure to ensure effective protection.  Most dermatologists recommend using sunscreen with an SPF (sun protection factor) of 15 or higher.  Be sure to reapply every 2 hours.  Manzano Day School provides sunscreen for all students to reapply, especially in the afternoon. 

2.     Avoid the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  The sun’s ultraviolet rays are the strongest at this time.  If you need to be outside in the sun, use sunscreen and other protective measures.  For example, along with sunscreen:

a.     Wear a hat.  The most protective hat shades your face, neck, ears and has a wide brim, like a cowboy hat.  If you wear a baseball cap, apply sunscreen to your neck and ears. Students are encouraged to wear hats while outside.

b.     Wear protective clothing that covers arms, legs and trunk.  A cotton shirt has an SPF of 7; a cotton/polyester T-shirt as an SPF of 15; a polyester/lycra surf shirt has an SPF of 35; and a denim shirt has an SPF of 95-100.

c.     Wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.  Both rays are known to cause damage to the cornea and lens of the human eye.

Other long term prevention and like style measures which can reduce the risk of skin cancer include:

3.     Check your skin every month.  Look for new growths or changing areas.  Ask someone to check areas you can not see, like your back.  Look for changes in color, thickness, size, texture, or border shape of all moles, freckles, and birthmarks.  Any area that continues to itch, hurt, crust, scab, bleed or that does not heal, should be seen by a physician.  If you have a history of skin cancer, see your doctor regularly.   

4.     Do not smoke.  Smoking doubles your risk of developing skin cancer.

5.     Avoid tanning beds.  Tanning beds are UVA radiation which causes premature aging, eye damage, wrinkles, and skin that sags, is discolored and blotchy.  It also impairs the immune system.  Long term users have an eight fold greater chance of developing melanoma later in life.

6.     Eat a low fat diet.  Fat increases your risk of all types of cancers

Remember to take care of your skin, so that it can take care of you!