Mother Teresa Academy
Monthly Newsletter
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MTA Covid-19 Update (From February 22, 2021)
Dear Prep/Villa/MTA family,
I hope all is well and healthy with you and your family. Great News! As of this moment, we do not have a single active Covid-19 case at any of our campuses. Those campuses account for over 1,000 people, and for the first week in a long time, we can mark it Zero! Below is the latest update:
- Prep Campus: 0 active cases and 3 in quarantine due to close contact
- Villa Campus: 0 active cases and 2 in quarantine due to close contact
- MTA Campus: 0 active cases and 1 in quarantine due to close contact
Let’s all stay vigilant and keep these numbers down while continuing to pray for an end to the pandemic.
Peace and Prayers,
Chris Hagerty ‘75
President
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Ash Wednesday Kicks Off Lent
The Season of Lent has begun! We celebrated our weekly mass this morning in observance of Ash Wednesday. Fr. Jason Feigh led mass earlier this morning. The ashes come from blessed palms from Palm Sunday of the previous year to symbolize penance and repentance. This year, instead of having the ashes placed on your forehead, the ashes were sprinkled on top of the head. Lent is a time of fasting and abstinence, especially for Catholics. Many people will undertake various practices, prayers and disciplines during Lent in order to grow in holiness. May everyone have a blessed Lenten season!
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JOB OPPORTUNITY!!
Job: Elementary Classroom Teacher (Long-Term Substitute - 3rd Grade)
Mother Teresa Academy is looking for someone with a passion for elementary education, a desire to embrace the mission of our school, working hand in hand with young students from a variety of social, economic, and faith backgrounds.
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Important Reminder Regarding School Events!!
Mother Teresa Academy Families,
I hope this message finds you healthy and surrounded by those you love. I want to take a moment to remind all of you that we’re still navigating a pandemic, COVID-19, and due to these circumstances we are continuing with every effort to keep our community as healthy and safe as possible. As a school, we are committed to follow all directives mandated by The Pennsylvania Department of Education and The Department of Health, specifically concerning our athletic programs.
As much as I would love to cheer our Saints to victory with all of you, currently this is not a possibility for everyone. The purpose of this email is to remind all families and community members that we have a limit for the amount of fans that can attend each event/game. This is not only a school effort but a Diocesan and State-wide effort as well. That being said, THERE IS ONLY ONE PERSON PER PLAYER AT EACH EVENT/GAME - NO EXCEPTIONS. Please understand that if you are asked to leave the space/Gym etc., it is not personal but rather an effort to comply with guidelines that keep us safe and allow us to continue to participate in extra-curricular activities.
In order to attend games/events, parents or guardians need to present a ticket at the door, be on the official Diocesan list (one attendee per player), and follow all COVID-19 procedures (i.e. thermal scanner). Please make sure you are communicating attendee information with our Athletic Department (Dan.ek@prep-villa.com) or our main office. Also know that we will not be able to open the door for other family members/friends who come in during the middle of a game. Thank you for your flexibility and understanding regarding these safety measures.
*That being said, let’s continue to positively cheer on our Saints as they march to victory.
Thank you and have a blessed day.
#MTAStrong
Mr. Jason E. Ladouceur, M.Ed.
Principal
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Join the MTA Family!!
Have friends or family interested in Mother Teresa Academy? There is still time to apply for the 2021-2022 school year! Click the button below to apply today and become a member of our Saints family!!
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Need help? Don't know where to turn? Just dial United Way's 211 helpline. A trained operator will connect you with information about financial assistance, counseling, food/clothing/shelter, health services, substance abuse and much more! It's always free and confidential. You can also text your zip code to 898-211 to be helped by 211.
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IMPORTANT DATES:
Below are some important dates for upcoming MTA Events. Please continue to follow our social media updates and visit our websites for additional information.
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Friday, March 12th - Early Dismissal (12:30 p.m.)
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Friday, March 19th & Saturday, March 20th - Virtual Legacy Gala
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Thursday, March 25th - End of the 3rd Quarter
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What's To Love About MTA?
“Last year at the beginning of the school year, my daughter struggled with reading tremendously. With the work from her teachers, she went up three reading levels and grew much more confident. I honestly believe the smaller classroom size and support from the school allowed her to succeed much more than the public school would have. This is why I appreciate the school and the opportunity to be apart of the very first year and continued growth of the school.”
- Lark Hardman, Parent
Student Testimonials:
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Connect With Us!
Follow us on our social media pages for all the up to date news, events and activities going on at Mother Teresa Academy! You can also visit our website at www.mtasaints.com.
- Facebook - Mother Teresa Academy
- Twitter - MTASaints
- Instagram - mtasaints
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How Can You Support Our Mission? |
MTA provides access to quality education for City of Erie children, and that changes lives. Here's how you can help!
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Get Inspired: Meet some of our students and learn the impact quality K-8 Catholic education can make.
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Donate: By helping provide critical support, you can make a difference in the life of these students.
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Tax Credit: PA Tax Credit programs make it easy for businesses to invest in our city's future --- and receive up to 90% of their donation back.
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Volunteer: MTA's staff works with volunteers throughout the school year to deliver programs for our students. You can help!
Interested in supporting our mission? Please contact Mrs. Lauren Varner, Director of Advancement, at (814) 453-7737 Ext. 2245 or lauren.varner@prep-villa.com to learn more.
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Mother Teresa Academy | 160 W 11th St. Erie, PA 16501 | (814) 455-0580 | www.mtasaints.com |
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