Newsletter

Teacher Talk: Totem Poles

November 17, 2022

As part of a unit on the native people of North America, fifth graders learned about the role of totem poles in the history and culture of the tribes of the Northwest Coast of the U.S. and Canada. Students studied the many uses of these poles, which since the late eighteenth century, have been used for storytelling, tombstones, and family (clan) histories. The project was also an opportunity to discuss the […] Read more...

News: Geography Bee

February 15, 2021

This year for Catholic Schools’ Week, Mater Christi School decided to compete in a virtual Geography Bee challenge! MCS is no stranger to holding a National Geographic Geography Bee, as we have had one each of the last twenty-plus years. However, the National Geographic Society canceled the event this year because of COVID-19.  Mr. Brent Tremblay, our middle school social studies teacher, decided to keep the tradition going virtually. Prior […] Read more...

Newsletter Spring 2020

May 19, 2020

Mater Christi Families Emerge as Local Heroes Mater Christi families have been playing a role in the state’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic. It is no surprise based on the school’s proximity to UVM that many of our parents are first responders at UVM Medical Center and other area medical facilities. We, as a community, are so grateful to them for their service. Other Mater Christi parents have been doing […] Read more...

Newsletter Winter 2020

February 18, 2020

Student Named Top Youth Volunteer in Vermont Ashwil Bell, grade 6, was named one of Vermont’s top two youth volunteers of 2020 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism. As a State Honoree, Ashwil will receive $1,000, an engraved silver medallion and an all-expense-paid trip in early May to Washington, D.C., where she will join the top honorees from […] Read more...

News: MLK Jr. Day at MCS

January 20, 2020

On MLK, Jr. Day, Mater Christi School gathers to remember, celebrate and serve. At the morning assembly, students spoke about heroes in history, from Elie Weisel to Ruby Bridges. Members of the sixth grade challenged the school to set its moral compass according to the universal standard as cited by the Golden Rule, and interpreted in global religions. Students then set their hands to work in service of others: elementary students […] Read more...