Mountain Brook Elementary
MBE third graders bring animal nature walk to life
Leopard geckos, wolves, tarantulas and lemon sharks lined the third-grade hall at Mountain Brook Elementary for the inaugural Animal Nature Walk in May. Read more
Photo courtesy of Kitty Brown
“Cliques” play brings message of inclusivity to MBE
For decades, the sixth-grade play at Mountain Brook Elementary has been viewed as the pinnacle of the elementary school music education program. Read more
Photo by Sam Chandler.
Runaway success
David Malone sat in the press box at Mountain Brook High School’s football stadium and marveled at the scene before him. Read more
Photo by Sam Chandler.
Passing on a passion
On a sunny Monday evening at the beginning of April, 10 young athletes gathered in a patch of grass next to Mountain Brook Elementary. Read more
Author Kevin O’Malley headlines MBE’s annual Writers’ Festival
Mountain Brook Elementary students were treated to tongue twisters and silly rhymes as they learned about the writing process during this year’s Writers’ Festival. Read more
Submitted by Kitty Rogers Brown
Leading the way: MBE’s commitment to leadership development continues
Mountain Brook Elementary continued its focus on developing the leader within each of its students and sharing the lessons learned at MBE with others through its MBE Leadership Day and participation in the local Leader in Me Symposium. Read more
Submitted by Kitty Rogers Brown
No limits: exploring math manipulatives at MBE
Move over multiplication tables: third-graders at Mountain Brook Elementary are learning abstract mathematical concepts through hands-on exploration using math manipulatives. Read more
Submitted by Kitty Rogers Brown
Brain power: MBE spelling bee
Twenty-three fourth, fifth, and sixth grade MBE students competed to be the school’s 2018 Bee champion. Read more
MBE Knights: Leading the way
The Lancer League team, The Knights model leadership by selecting a book to share with all Mountain Brook Elementary students that aligns with the “Leader in Me” Habit of the Month. Read more
Mountain Brook Elementary named National Blue Ribbon School
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos recognized five Alabama schools on Oct. 1 as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2018. Read more
Submitted by Kitty Rogers Brown
MBE introduces newest Flag Team members
Students serving on the 2018-2019 MBE Flag Team include: Harris Burson, Kate Caine, Lily Close, Smith Cole, Mac Holley, Andrew Murphree, Wilson Patrick, Reed Warburton and Harper Zanaty. Read more
New students welcomed to MBE
Organized by MBE parent Kate Brinkley and hosted by the MBE PTO, the Newcomers Party welcomed all new MBE students in first through sixth grades. Read more
MBE PTO welcomes new officers
Mountain Brook Elementary PTO recently installed its officers for the 2018-19 school year. Read more
Submitted by Kitty Rogers Brown
MBE students hit the right note at solo and ensemble festival
Five MBE students participated in the District 4 Solo and Ensemble Festival in April at Homewood Middle School. Read more
Photo by Lexi Coon.
Council moves forward with MBE restroom
Council members also approved revisions to an ordinance regarding storm water management practices. Read more
Photo courtesy of Julie Tuck.
Virtual reality trip to Mount Everest
A recent SRO adventure involved a virtual trip to Mount Everest at Mountain Brook Elementary with Officer Richard Knecht. Read more
Submitted by Kate Mather.
MBE leadership event celebrates school successes
Twice a year Mountain Brook Elementary holds a school-wide Leadership Celebration, which is an opportunity for students to share and celebrate leadership. Read more
Submitted by Kate Mather.
Lancers on the Lawn a big success
At the beginning of April, MBE hosted Lancers on the Lawn, a picnic for families of MBE students and staff. Read more
Submitted by Kate Mather.
MBE promotes student voice with new electives program
Electives have been a powerful addition to the MBE sixth-grade curriculum this year. Read more
Photo courtesy of Kate Mather.
MBE welcomes Career Spotlight speakers
What do a local news anchor, a commercial pilot and a nationally renowned chef have in common? They’ve all been Career Spotlight speakers at Mountain Brook Elementary this year. Read more
