What better way to kick-off Catholic Schools Week than to celebrate the cultural heritage of our students, faculty, and staff.
Faculty Friday Mrs. MaryEllen Ryan: A True Lifelong Learner
For Mount Alvernia Academy First, Second & Third Grade Teacher, Mrs. MaryEllen Ryan, learning is truly a lifelong passion. “I love school!” She laughed. “I could be a student forever. There is just something about it — learning new things, setting goals, and then achieving them. I just love being part of a school community.”…
All Saints’ Day at MAA
It’s All Saints Day at MAA and that means some pretty incredible individuals visited campus today.
MAA Alumnus Returns to Lend a Helping Hand
For former MAA student, Matthew Barron, MAA has always been a special place. What stands out most from his time here is the community, one he values to this day.
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…
MAA’s Mr. Christopher Doyle Discusses His Latest Novel and Why He Writes
Mount Alvernia Academy (MAA) Fourth Grade teacher, Christopher Doyle, will be at MAA’s book fair on Tuesday and Thursday from 11:00 – 11:30 am, selling and signing copies of his latest children’s novel, The Enchantment of Jack Horner.
Another Fun Year Ahead For MAA’s Band
MAA is lucky to partner with Paul Effman Music to teach our students to play everything from the clarinet to the saxophone and now, for the first time, the violin. Walk MAA’s halls on any given Monday and you will hear the sound of 60 plus elementary school children trying to tune their instruments. It…
Student Council Gets October Calendar Sale Rolling
Student Council Officers embrace MAA’s spirit of service for fall calendar sale
Faculty Friday: Mrs. Anne Marie Kelley
All of us here at MAA are so lucky to have Mrs. Kelley as a partner and cornerstone of our community as we continue to strive to live out our school’s mission, to live not just for ourselves but for others.
St. Francis of Assisi Feast Day Mass
Today is the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Our students, faculty, staff, and family members came together this morning to celebrate the founder of the Franciscans and the patron saints of our school, St. Francis and St. Clare. Student Council members assisted Father Baldovin, S.J. during the Liturgy doing readings, prayers, and singing. …
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