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Last Friday, students in grades 3-8 also had the opportunity to go to Asbury Woods. They walked the trails and Mr. Cox grilled hot dogs for lunch. It was a great day! #MTA 🛝🌳🌭

Last Thursday was an unforgettable night where art gallery vibes met live tunes on stage! Arts Night, a night dedicated to celebrating MTA's performing and visual arts, showcased stunning student artwork, powerhouse MTA choirs, incredible vocal & piano solos, and an electrifying percussion ensemble!

First and Second Grade Chorus sang several classics from “The Sound of Music.” The Singing Saints performed a medley of Lin-Manuel Miranda music, while the Seventh Grade Piano Selections also crushed it on stage. The Eighth Grade Percussion Ensemble rocked their rendition of “Teacher’s Pet” from the movie School of Rock, while Third and Fourth Grade Chorale closed the night with some renditions of songs from “Annie.”

The night was also an amazing way to showcase our kids work and have our last art show in the building! All students had at one to three pieces in the show, and it could never have happened without the help of our aftercare students who helped set up and Mrs. Rodgers sixth grade students who helped with hanging, cleaning, and labeling work.

We would like to thank everyone who joined us for what was a truly incredible night! #MTA #ArtsNight 🎨🎶🥁✨

First and second grade brought Ms. Carlson along for their Asbury Woods field trip yesterday! They had a nature scavenger hunt through the trails and then enjoyed the beautiful sunny weather at the park! #MTA 🛝🌳

Last week, we celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week — but our gratitude for our incredible faculty extends far beyond just one week. Thank you for your passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to our students and school community. Every day, you inspire, encourage, and challenge our students to grow into creative, resilient, and confident individuals. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom, and we are truly grateful for all that you do. THANK YOU! 🍎🏫 #MTA #TeacherAppreciationWeek

We celebrated our weekly Mass in the beautiful Saint Peter Cathedral last week! A special thank you to Fr. Ben for celebrating with us and for welcoming two of our eighth graders to take on the important role of altar servers during Mass.

We would also like to congratulate three of our students who received their First Holy Communion last weekend! This is such a special and exciting milestone in their faith journey as they received the Body of Christ for the first time and were able to fully participate in the Eucharist during Mass. We are so proud of them and pray that God continues to guide them in their faith. #MTA #Faith ✝️

The beat was alive at WQLN on Thursday, May 6, as elementary school students from across the city turned their buckets into beats, joined the groove and let their creativity BOOM! WQLN's parking lot was transformed into an energetic outdoor drumline during the exciting Buckethead Kidz music program!

More than just a music lesson, Buckethead Kidz gives local fifth graders the chance to experience the power of rhythm firsthand. Along with receiving a free curriculum, buckets, and drumsticks, students learned the art of drumming from local musician Jim Dowds in a high-energy morning packed with music, movement, and creativity.

We proudly brought our entire fifth grade class to participate in this unforgettable experience. Students who completed the curriculum and joined in the performance included: Maliya Burrows, Bella Casto, Jordan Cook, Nyauna Cu, Carissa Duck, Gregory Evans, Arantza Flores, Eli Gonzalez, Martell Johnson, Rodney Jones, JaLayah Lucas, Zach Lyons, Shaniah Neal, Arelis Rodriguez, Aubree Ropelewski, Du'Mali Seawright, Myoni Twillie, Matteo Velasquez, and Damon Wilson. #MTA #BucketheadKidz 🎶🪣⚡🎧😎

News story: https://www.yourerie.com/video/wqln-hosts-elementary-students-for-buckethead-kids-drum-lesson/11771789/

To all the incredible moms and mother figures who inspire, support, and uplift us each day, we wish you a Mother’s Day filled with love, joy, and appreciation. Happy Mother’s Day! 💙🧡💐

Third and fourth grade celebrated the end of MAP testing with a trip to Elevate Trampoline Park! Students and teachers had so much fun jumping and flipping together! #MTA

First and second grade visited the Historical Institute of Culture & the African American Experience (HICAAE) today. HICAAE is a Legacy Museum dedicated to empowering the community with knowledge and resilience through immersive exhibits, local art, and historical storytelling. As you can see, they soaked in every minute of this experience! #MTA

Eighth grade enjoyed a trip to our nation’s capital last week! On day one, they had a guided tour of the U.S. Capitol and ate at the historic Ben’s Chili Bowl in downtown. On day two, they toured the National African American Museum of History and Culture, Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. After taking in these educational experiences, they went and had some fun at Dave & Buster’s. Our Saints had a great time in Washington, D.C.! #MTA

Sixth grade completed their unit on the causes of the Civil War, with attention to President Abraham Lincoln and Harriet Beecher Stowe. Today, they were visited by historical re-enactors portraying those historic figures. They were able to visit our school to address themes and topics befitting of the occasion. Students from third and grade also had the opportunity to visit and listen to the presentation. We want to send a special thank you to the Jefferson Educational Society for this opportunity! #MTA #History

Second grade celebrated Earth Day last week by bringing the Lorax to life! Ms. Fuhrman had an interactive read aloud to learn about the importance of taking care of the earth. They learned why trees are important to our earth and talked about things we can do to help keep our planet clean! #MTA #EarthDay 🌎

Today, Kelly Roland from Erie News Now visited first and second grade to celebrate Earth Day! They discussed the weather, how to keep our Earth clean, and how to become a meteorologist. #MTA #EarthDay 🌎☀️

Happy Earth Day! Seventh grade science students spent part of the day today cleaning up our playground and preparing it for spring! #MTA #EarthDay 🌎

Get ready for an unforgettable night where art gallery vibes meet live tunes on stage! Please mark your calendars for our Arts Night, a night dedicated to celebrating MTA's performing and visual arts. This event will showcase stunning student artwork, powerhouse MTA choirs, incredible vocal & piano solos, and an electrifying percussion ensemble! Details are below, and we hope to see you there! #MTA #ArtsNight 🎨🎶🥁✨

📅: Thursday, May 14
🕝: Doors open at 4:45 p.m./concert starts at 5:00 p.m.
📍: MTA Cafeteria / First Floor, 160 W. 11th St, Erie 16501

Eighth grade participated in a religious retreat on Friday led by Fr. Mike DeMartinis. During the retreat, students had the opportunity to learn about how special they are in God’s eyes through activities, stories, and prayer. It was a meaningful day for the students to spend time together at Prep alongside some of the Prep students, enjoying a chance to step away from their usual routine to reflect on friendship and faith.

To continue the spirit of the retreat after returning, they also participated in a service project by creating “survival kits” for teachers. This gave them the opportunity to put their faith into action through service, extending the lessons of the retreat beyond the day itself. #MTA #Faith ✝️

Middle school students experienced room transformations in math class to review for MAP testing!

🩺 On Tuesday, students “scrubbed” in. They turned into surgeons to perform eight “surgeries” following the order of operations.

🚔 On Wednesday, students turned into detectives! Each class reviewed a variety of math skills while working through the clues to solve the murder mystery.

🌟 What used to be one of the most anticipated days of the school year, “Glow Day,” turned into two exciting days on Thursday and Friday! Instead of the usual routine, students walked into a transformed classroom filled with neon colors and glowing decorations that instantly made learning feel different. Review activities were designed as fun, interactive stations where students collaborated, challenged themselves, and reinforced key skills. By stretching the celebration over two days, students had more time to review, were engaged, and enjoyed prepping for the MAP test! #MTA #MathFun

The “S.A.I.N.T. of the Month” program is a way to acknowledge and celebrate individual achievement. It helps create a school culture that values academic success, as well as elevates awareness of student contributions to the learning environment. We are very proud of the students chosen for the month of March! #MTA #Family 🔵🟠⚪