MCS alumna Ami Thakrar (sister of Anjali, in BD North and Alok, in Yellow), recently took home the “Best Defense Attorney” medal at the seven-school Junior Varsity Mock Trial Tournament.  Ami is on the Dos Pueblos High School team, which captured second place in the tournament. The student litigators argued fictional cases.  Awards were presented by Superior Court Judge Brian Hill in a packed courtroom ceremony.

On February 10th, Brown Door held its annual Spelling Bee to determine who would represent our school at the County Bee.  5th grader Noah Dusette and 4th grader Emily Vesper, took first and second place respectively.  Jensen Steady and Avi Ghitterman, both 6th graders, were first and second alternates.

On February 16th, Brown Door students' weekly art lesson expanded to encompass a day at The Getty Center in Los Angeles! In keeping with Montessori's commitment to involve children in nature, they embarked on a one hour, docent-led tour titled, "Art in Nature." Getty docents masterfully guided students to look closely, and think critically about art, supported by hands-on art activities. The floating tram ride, architecture, fountains, gardens, expansive views and world class art collection made for an amazing, inspirational experience.

On Thursday, February 9th, Brown Door students attended the Santa Barbara Symphony’s “Beethoven Lives” at the Granada Theatre. Prior to the event, over 300 students from local schools submitted essays on: "If You Had The Opportunity to Meet Beethoven, What Would You Talk To Him About and Why?"