Mercy Updates

Melissa and Noreen’s class enjoyed a visit from a special guest to help teach them about our Fundamental Human Needs.  Four month old, Sean Hooker, was happy to join the class and help the children learn about the spiritual and material needs of all humans, including love, food, shelter, clothing, and transportation.  According to Maria Montessori, needs fall…

What a wonderful first quarter we have had in our K-3 Religion classes! Each group began the year with our cornerstone presentation of the Good Shepherd, which explores the love that Jesus has for each of us, just as a shepherd loves his own sheep, and would lay down his life for his sheep. We’ve…

The upper elementary was excited to welcome the Playhouse in the Park to Mercy Montessori on October 9th.  They performed “High School Alien,”  a play about an alien who is a refugee from outer space.  The play’s themes included bullying, the price of trying to become a member of “the popular group,” and the meaning…

This year we wanted to help the students be more mindful in their thoughts and deeds.  To do this, Carla taught them a simple form of meditation using four pebbles.  The pebble practice was invented by Thich Nhat Hanh as a tangible way for children to focus on their breathing and connect with the world…