Mercy Updates

Pinwheels for Peace Planted at Mercy Montessori

September 24, 2014

Mercy Montessori students celebrated Mercy Day and the International Day of Peace on September 24th by displaying 300 hand-crafted pinwheels in the school’s front yard.   Each student, from the preschool through the 8th grade, created a unique pinwheel with his or her messages for world peace and personal peace inscribed on the inside.  The goal…

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Two Students Selected as Honor Campers

September 17, 2014

Mercy Montessori 6th grade students, Margie Fronduti and Eliza Lucas were the recipients of the prestigious Honor Camper Award at the YMCA’s Camp Ernst. Just two percent of the nearly 3,000 attendees receive the Honor Camper designation.   Margie and Eliza were nominated by and voted upon by camp counselors for displaying the characteristics of honesty,…

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Alumnus Profile: Nick Kolentse

September 16, 2014

Nick has been following his passion for teaching with his wife, Jessica.   Their careers have taken them to South Korea, Myanmar, and most recently, Colombia.   Together, with their young son, Theodore, the Kolentse Family has been sharing their gifts and talents with people across the globe.   Mercy Graduation Year: 8th Grade Class of 1999…

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36th Annual Mercy Metric Fun For All!

September 9, 2014

More than 160 racers laced up their shoes and hit the pavement at the 36th Annual Mercy Metric.  Men, women, and children traversed the 5K and 10K courses at Lunken Playfield all in support of extra-curricular athletics at Mercy Montessori. Thanks to the efforts of the Athletic Boosters, over $2,500 was raised for our student…

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Happy Birthday Maria Montessori!

September 9, 2014

On August 31st, Melissa and Noreen’s class celebrated the 144th birthday of Maria Montessori.   The class learned about her life, work, and enjoyed cupcakes together.    They even learned to say ‘Happy Birthday’ in Italian.  It was fun to kick of the school year by celebrating this educational pioneer and founder of the Montessori…

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Alumna Profile: Emily Throckmorton

September 9, 2014

Emily Throckmorton, a 2010 graduate of Mercy Montessori was recently featured in Soapbox Media as one of Impact 100’s youngest members!  At age 18, she has already accomplished much and is giving generously to our community.   Click here to read the Soapbox Article. Mercy Graduation Year: 2010 High School: Saint Ursula Academy College: Purdue University What…

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