One of the topics first grade wanted to learn about was worms! So, last week they researched them. They learned about the different body parts, that they have hair, can make cocoons, and their importance to the Earth. On Friday, they got to touch worms and watch how they move. Although many friends were hesitant to touch worms at first, they were sad to let them go! #MTA 🪱
Kindergarten kicked off their “Backwards Bootcamp” last Thursday with a trip to the zoo for “Z” day! They had their own education class learning all about animal adaptations! They saw a lion's skull, orangutan skull and hand skeleton, porcupine quill, owl feather and even pet a bearded dragon! They enjoyed a lovely lunch at the picnic tables and loved seeing all the animals. They then came back to school and learned about zebras and ate Zebra Cakes! #MTA #BackwardsBootcamp 🦍🦏🦁🦉🦎
It was butterfly release day earlier this week at MTA. Unfortunately, Mother Nature was not agreeing with our butterfly release day on Monday, so we improvised and let them loose in our heated greenhouse! #MTA #ButterflyRelease 🦋
Fourth grade learned about figurative language last week in reading class! They had the chance to use the outdoor classroom to write sentences about nature that use alliteration, personification, onomatopoeia, and many more types of figurative language! The sunny day and warm breeze were a perfect spark for their creativity. #MTA #FigurativeLanguage 📝
Kindergarten learned about Earth Day on Friday and why it is so important to keep it clean! They made hats and then went outside to pick up trash around our school! What a great way to not only help our school, but Earth! #MTA #EarthDay 🌎
Tomorrow is Earth Day! Our middle school science students were busy pulling weeds and making bird seed cookies today. #MTA #EarthDay 🌎🐦
After learning about hermit crab diet, habitat, needs, and proper care, first grade finally got their hermit crabs! The kids helped creating a good environment for the hermit crabs to quickly get accustomed to. We haven’t decided on names yet but, we have come up with lots of ideas like Mr. Shy Guy, Pointy, Hoppy and Greeny! #FirstGrade #HermitCrabs
From all of us at Mother Teresa Academy, we would like to wish everyone a happy and blessed Easter! #HappyEaster 🐰🐣
It's happening! This week our eighth graders started tracing out their class mural and put the first paint on the wall! Our mural program is something that our students get to look forward to taking part in as a special eighth grade project with Ms. Nordlund. This year's design was inspired by many of the things this class enjoys drawing and painting in art class: sunsets, clouds, flowers, and all things Erie, PA! We are so excited to see these students move forward with the painting progress when they return from break! #MTA #Art 🌻🌞☁
It was a beautiful day to be on the playground yesterday! Eight grade and their kindergarten buddies spent some fun time together. Our eighth graders were awesome role models and had a blast playing with their little kindergarten buddies! #MTA
Third and fourth grade had the chance to visit the Prep Jazz Band today! They were able to listen to some songs and ask questions about instruments! #MTA 🎺🎷🎹🎸
Garden Club was busy yesterday in the greenhouse getting a jump on spring. They were planting beans, zucchini and lettuce. They were also planting day lilies and marigolds to spruce up the grounds! #MTA #GardenClub 🥬🌼
Second grade had a wonderful day celebrating St. Patrick's Day last Friday! They created "Pot of Gold" personality art and completed a STEM Activity where they designed rainbows using fruit loops, pipe cleaners and play doh. #MTA 🍀🌈
The silly leprechaun tricked kindergarten again! He trashed their room with streamers and rainbows and shamrocks! The hallways were streamed! Even Papaya, the class guinea pig, was green! We think he tried to pignap him! But, he also made a special visit to Mrs. Noble’s house this morning to drop off green donuts for the class! They were so good! #MTA #StPatricksDay 🍀
Kindergarten read “How to Catch a Leprechaun” today! It challenged them to be the kid that creates the trap that catches the leprechaun. So, they accepted the challenge and created their own traps! #MTA #HowtoCatchaLeprechaun 🍀🌈
Yesterday, we celebrated Pi Day! Students read the story Sir Cumference and the Dragon of Pi, measuring the circumference and diameter of objects to calculate pi, and creating Pi skylines! Students enjoyed JJ’s Bakery pies donated by JTM Foods! #PiDay 🥧
Today, kindergarten listened to the story “The Leprechaun Who Lost His Rainbow!” The leprechaun’s name was Roy G. Biv, which they found out was a secret message reminding them the order of the colors in the rainbow! They then created rainbow chains and made sure to practice their counting! #MTA 🌈
Yesterday, first grade used macaroni as commas! Ms. Szoszorek has been teaching them how to use commas when listing things and writing dates. Everyone was very excited to see how macaroni can be used other than making mac and cheese! #MTA
ATHLETICS NEWS! We are currently looking for a track coach. If you are interested, please contact Dan Ek, Athletic Director, at dan.ek@cathedralprep.com. Also, it’s the last call for anyone interested in playing soccer! If you would like to play, please sign up in the main office #GoSaints 👟⚽
We love reading at MTA! Our kindergarteners received a big surprise yesterday. Third grade took some time to read to their kindergarten buddies! #MTA #ReadingFun 📚
