Merchantville School launched our "Lunch Buddies" program this week. Students from the elementary school were paired with Jr High students to eat lunch and converse. The older students take pride in being models for the younger students. This program will rotate students and mentors on a weekly basis. School-based “Bigs” meet with a child or “Little” at their elementary school during their lunch hour. We ask “Bigs” to meet with their “Little” once a week, during the school year for at least two semesters. The meetings only take place on school grounds. Matches will play games, talk, enjoy sports or crafts 1:1 or occasionally, work on homework!
St. Peter School
Originally founded in 1927, St. Peter School is the premier Catholic elementary school in the Merchantville (NJ) area. We focus on three core areas consistent with the mission of the school, which is to teach, model, and nurture Gospel values in the Catholic tradition:
- To educate our children within the Catholic tradition in a manner faithful to the magisterium of the Roman Catholic Church
- To build a culture of academic excellence for our students
- To build and instill a culture of virtue in our students
Learn more about our school at www.stpeterschool.org. St. Peter School, 51 W Maple Ave, Merchantville, New Jersey. (856) 665-5879
MES PTA streamlines communication with Konstella
School is almost here and through Konstella, the Merchantville PTA wants to make sure you are set to have all the information you need at your fingertips! One of the first quick and easy things you can do is to assign your child/children to their appropriate homerooms. To do so, click on your name at the top left of the screen, click on "your children", click on "join classroom", and find your child's homeroom teacher from the list. Joining a classroom is super important to stay informed of upcoming events - sometimes specific to your class or grade.
Also, if you know of any families who are new to the school or families who may not yet be signed up for Konstella, please encourage them to log in and request to join! Or you can send their name and e-mail address to Marisa Tkachuk at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and they will receive an invitation.
Students Research Local WW1 Vets
PRESS - Merchantville students research 135 local World War I vets - When the national American Legion was born nearly 100 years ago following World War I, the borough was one of the first to establish a post. In 1919, the 15 local legion founders named Post 68 after Frederick W. Grigg, one of Merchantville's native sons who died in combat in France....
The Montessori Seeds of Education
The Montessori Seeds of Education was founded on September 2, 2014. It is a is a non-profit 501(c)3 private school in Merchantville, NJ offering authentic Montessori programs for families with children ages 18mo-15 yrs old. Our mission is to create a mindful, collaborative, and authentic Montessori experience for families.
Montessori Seeds of Education’s vision is about empowering children to sow their individual seeds (innate talents or abilities) in order to reap the benefits for their future.
Our vision will be fulfilled by:
- Maintaining our AMI recognition
- Providing a curriculum aligned with AMI guidelines for children 18 mo - 15yr
- Offering educational opportunities for families through staff presentations, Collaboration Nights, and guest speakers
- Developing a high school program in coordination with local universities, museums, and other resources
- Creating opportunities for an international, multicultural experience where children from other countries can attend our school
- Building a network of multiple schools throughout the world with feeder high schools in major metropolitan areas
- Collaboration with local Universities/Colleges to create an undergraduate program for future AMI Montessori Teachers
SPS Cross Country team begins practicing
Join our XC team this fall. Registration is open to all students in grades 3-8 who attend St. Peter School or St. Peter School C.C.D. Our first practice is Monday, August 28th at 6 p.m. at Pennypacker Park on Park Boulevard (Cherry Hill) by the softball field. Parents interested in running with the team are more than welcome to join us.
Catholic Schools week events abound
A highlight for staff in the Office of Catholic Schools is taking part in the events and activities in our schools across the diocese. The week was an affirmation of our work and the work of our schools to be “communities of faith, knowledge and service.” At Saint Peter's in Merchantville, third graders and seniors competed in a spirited times table challenge. They played multiplication and division bingo with the seniors, too. Young and old were helping to keep each other’s minds sharp. Bishop Sullivan led a prayer service and the school choir sang at Sacred Heart School in Camden. Camden City Mayor Dana Redd and Msgr. Michael Doyle, who has dedicated his life to the school and kids in Camden, attended the event. http://bit.ly/2ke2Ggn