RECENT NEWS
MCS Students Celebrate with First-Ever Congressus Omnium Latin Showcase
Mater Christi School's K–5 Latin program reached a proud milestone last week with the inaugural Congressus Omnium, Latin for "Gathering of All." The school-wide celebration brought together students from Kindergarten through Grade 5 to showcase the Latin skills they've been building all year through songs, skits, prayers, illustrated stories, and original projects. The showcase began with a toga parade. Each grade brought something unique to the gathering. Kindergarten through Grade 2 delighted the crowd with nursery rhyme performances sung in Latin, while third graders captivated their ... read more
First Grade Writers
1B recently shared their narrative writing at a class author celebration! This gathering was a way for students to celebrate their growth, create connections from school to families, and to practice presenting their work in front of others. In first grade, students learn and practice all steps of the writing process- brainstorming, story mapping, drafting, editing, and publishing. This is a big step from kindergarten writing, and students work on the same writing piece for several weeks to build their stamina. Over the course of the year, students in 1B have been practicing using the ... read more
Fifth Grade Annual Boston Field Trip
Our fifth graders recently enjoyed an unforgettable day exploring the rich history of the American Revolution during their annual field trip to Boston and Lexington, a cherished Mater Christi School tradition that students eagerly anticipate each year. This special experience is made possible through the hard work and dedication of our fifth grade students, who proudly fundraise throughout the year by selling popcorn to help support the trip. Their efforts allow them to take learning beyond the classroom and experience history firsthand. Throughout the day, students walked through the ... read more
Author & Illustrator Virtual Visit
On April 17, 2026, Mater Christi School students in 4th and 5th grade had a very special treat: a live virtual visit with celebrated author-illustrator duo Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr! The hour-long video event gave students a behind-the-scenes look at what it's like to create award-winning books for young readers. Matthew and Robbi live and work in a converted barn on Maryland's Eastern Shore, where they raise four kids, two dogs, and a steady stream of imaginative stories. Together, they have created the beloved Cookie Chronicles middle-grade series, the Real McCoys trilogy, and ... read more
Mater Christi Students at UVM Latin Day 2026
Grade Five students and members of the Mater Christi Latin Club had an outstanding showing at this year's UVM Latin Day, taking home first-place honors in two competitions and representing our Burlington, Vermont school community with excellence. Hosted annually by the University of Vermont, Latin Day is a celebrated statewide event bringing together elementary and secondary school students from across Vermont to honor the ancient Latin language, history, and traditions. This year's theme — Heroes, Journeys, and Feats — proved to be the perfect stage for Mater Christi's talented young ... read more