Yesterday, we celebrated vocations! Students and faculty were able to dress in spirit wear or as their favorite saint! Students also got to enjoy a fun game of KaHoot in the cafeteria! #MTA #CSW2023
Yesterday, we celebrated our community for the first day of Catholic Schools Week! Members of the local community came come in to play board games and dodgeball with our students! The students really enjoyed seeing the fun side of these community members and getting to know the personal side of them! #MTA #CommunityDay
We "heart" art at MTA!! Kindergarten, first and second grade were busy at work creating heart themed artworks inspired by artists like Jim Dine, Jenn Stark and JGoldcrown last week! Student learned different techniques of mark making and observed the different art styles of each artist. We LOVE seeing the creativity and uniqueness of every piece that these young artists bring to Miss. Nordlund's art room. #CreateAnyway ♥
Middle school science classes were busy dissecting crayfish Friday. Students were tasked with locating the intestine, heart and brain. #MTA #Science 🦞
Second grade was “shaping” up their understanding of geometrical attributes with Mrs. Barger’s hands-on math lesson. Students gained a better understanding of how to describe a shape by the number of sides/vertices it has through making Play-Doh models. #MTA #Math 🔶🟦🟠
Today, we celebrate and honor the life & legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. Let us commit to leading by his example of leadership and love!
"Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase." - Martin Luther King, Jr. #MLKDay
Yesterday, MTA turned into Whoville for Grinch Day! Students enjoyed a fun-filled day that included activities, snacks and watching "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" #MTA #GrinchDay 🟢 ♥
Kindergarten’s elf Tinsel hid Polar Express tickets and candy canes for them this morning!! He left Mrs. Vella a voicemail telling them to use flashlights to find the goodies, so they didn't wake the adults. Tinsel and Olaf were playing with the Polar Express train and left them the book to read too!! They found everything! #MTA #HolidayFun 🚂
We would like to send a special thank you to Northwest Savings Bank for their gift to our school through the Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) Program! Anita Kuchcinski, SVP, Erie Commercial Market Executive and Commercial Team Lead, and Katie Ruffa, SVP, Commercial Banking Relationship Manager, stopped by earlier this month to present the check to Principal Jason Ladouceur and President Kevin Smith. We are very appreciative of your support through this program! #MTA #EITC
The nighttime showing of our holiday concert, “Winter Wonderland,” took place last evening. Third and fourth grade kicked it off with their set, including a cool rendition of “Cold Snap.” The fifth grade Ukulele Ensemble hit the stage with some fun tunes, including the classic “Mele Kalikimaka.” The Singing Saints graced attendees with a classic rendition of the “Christmas Pops Trio.” The sixth grade Boomwhacker Crew brought a unique vibe to some Christmas classics, including the “Nutcracker March.” The seventh and eighth grade Jingle Jam Ensembles closed out the night with a bang with their bucket drum Trans-Siberian Orchestra mashup. Guests were also treated to a hot cocoa bar, Christmas movie and door-decorating contest! #MTA #WinterWonderland ❄🎅🤶🎄⛄
Part one of our holiday concert, “Winter Wonderland,” took place yesterday! Our kindergarten, first and second graders put on amazing show! Kindergarten and first grade kicked off the afternoon with their set, including the “Blitzen Boogie.” Second grade closed with their set and a joyful interpretation of “Feliz Navidad!” Students showed off their amazing voices and dance moves! Tonight, our nighttime showing features our third through eighth graders. Performances begin at 6:30 p.m. and there will also be a door decorating contest and Christmas movie. We hope to see you there! #MTA #WinterWonderland #HolidayFun ⛄🎄🤶🎅❄
Today, kindergarten had to save Astro Nova from Planet Orange. You see, her partner left her behind and the aliens began to attack her and she began to turn orange! If they didn't work together quickly, Astro Nova would be gone to Plant Orange forever!
They first became astronauts and found their partners, binding them together. They worked together with their legs tied together to make sure they don’t lose each other!
They went through seven different tasks leading them to the combination to unlock the bags that held the special tools to save Astro Nova! However, they had to watch out for the aliens that would freeze them and keep them from solving the puzzles!
They had to count, sort, classify and build with objects! They worked together and saved Astro Nova, unlocking oranges and cheese poofs! #MTA #Learning #Fun 🚀🌌
Earlier this week, first grade spent time learning about Thanksgiving. They read books about the first Thanksgiving and how we have formed our own traditions since then. They spent the day exploring centers, including making necklaces and building turkeys from different materials. Their favorite activity was pretending to be pilgrims by dying socks from the dyes of red cabbage and spinach! #MTA #ThanksgivingFun 🦃
The turkey once again paid a visit to MTA today as we get ready for Thanksgiving! Kindergarten read "How to Catch a Turkey" before embarking on a turkey feather scavenger hunt! The scavenger hunt led them to the gym where they had to take part in an obstacle course. There, they were tasked with completing the course and catching the turkey! Little did they know, the turkey brought her friend too! So, they caught both! #MTA #ThanksgivingFun 🦃
Second grade enjoyed a non-traditional “Classgiving Feast” on Friday to celebrate learning about the first Thanksgiving. They enjoyed many different treats donated by their parents and listened to a wonderful story about kindness and friendship as they shared time and food with their classmates. #MTA #Classgiving 🦃
Second, third and fourth grade took a trip to Penn State Behrend’s Yahn Planetarium today to learn about our solar system, planets and constellations! Students had a chance to explore different space themed activities and watched a video about our solar system. #MTA #FieldTripFun 🌎🚀🌌
We are coming down to the wire! Please join Mother Teresa Academy for our annual Giving Day. All gifts made today, November 16, will be matched. Double your impact by making your gift through the link below.
“It’s not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving.” – Mother Teresa
All dollars donated on Giving Day will be matched! Visit www.mtasaints.com/give to partner with us today! #MTAGivingDay
Ms. Rohm's sixth and seventh grade English classes attended "The Lightening Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical" today at the Erie Playhouse. The musical was performed by the Erie Playhouse Youtheatre! Students have read the book in class and were able to compare the musical to the novel! #MTA ⚡
In art last week, Kindergarten learned about who veterans are, what Veterans Day is and why we celebrate it. Students learned about the symbolism of our American flag and created their own using mixed media! Students got to work their finger muscles to rip paper and showed off their stamping skills to make their stars! We love seeing how each student's work is unique and so creative! Thank you to all veterans who have served and are still serving. #CreateAnyway #ThankYouVeterans
We are grateful for the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve to protect our country. Today, and every day, we thank you for your service. #MTA #SaluteToService #VeteransDay
