This year, Mount Alvernia Academy held its first STEM Fun Fair. The new format proved to be a dynamic, cooperative learning experience for MAA’s fourth and fifth grade as well as a fun event for the younger students who came to listen to the presentations. Many of the activities for the STEM Fun Fair were…
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Celebrating the Life of Mrs. Pamela Quinn
Today, our community celebrated the life of our beloved art teacher, Mrs. Pamela Quinn, who passed away earlier this year. New friends and old gathered for a celebration of life to remember her love for teaching and how she generously shared her gifts with others. Mrs. Quinn was truly a remarkable teacher. The MAA community…
Christmas Concert Brings Joy and Love!
We had yet another wonderful Christmas Concert yesterday! Families, faculty, and staff gathered to watch our children perform the nativity story and sing some beautiful Christmas songs. This event would not have been possible without our dedicated volunteers and talented faculty who have been working tirelessly for over two months to prepare our students for…
MAA Christmas Festival and Breakfast with Santa a Big Successes!
What fun! MAA kicked off the Christmas season this weekend with our annual Christmas Festival and Breakfast with Santa. Students, faculty, staff, and families gathered in the Dorothy McCormick Gymnasium on Friday for a fantastic afternoon of games, raffles, and fun. Students could choose from a myriad of activities staffed by MAA parents. It was…
Supporting Your Child’s Emotional Well-Being
By Jennifer Dirga (MAA School Counselor) What is emotional well being and how do you nurture social and emotional competencies with your child? The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning defines social and emotional learning as, “the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to…
Why I Give: Partners in Education
By Katherine Conway Our family’s connection to Mount Alvernia Academy (MAA) began in 1993 when I entered Fourth Grade. Of all my school years, my time spent at MAA was by far my favorite. I have so many wonderful memories of my time as a student here. The sense of community was unparalleled as was…
MAA Parent & Patriots QB Mr. Brian Hoyer Visits Campus
Mount Alvernia Academy students were treated to an inspiring talk yesterday morning by MAA parent and Patriots quarterback, Mr. Brian Hoyer. Amid a sea of red, white, and blue Patriots gear, Mr. Hoyer spoke to our students about what it is like to be an NFL player and the value of hard work. A product…
MAA Celebrates First International Day & Night
What better way to kick-off Catholic Schools Week than to celebrate the cultural heritage of our students, faculty, and staff.
All Saints’ Day at MAA
It’s All Saints Day at MAA and that means some pretty incredible individuals visited campus today.
Ms. Kayser’s Book Fair Recommendations
The Scholastic Book Fair is here! Not only are the children excited, but so is Ms. Kayser! Here are three book choices that she thinks students will enjoy: The Three Little Superpigs, a picture book written and illustrated by Claire Evans Have you ever wondered what happens after a story ends? The Three Little Superpigs…
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