An Important Piece of the Puzzle
his past weekend, 42 of our St. Michael’s School students received the Holy Eucharist for the first time. The children, ranging in age from second…
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Are you smarter than a fifth grader, Part II
Early in my educational career, aspiring teachers were told that students were “a blank slate” or “an empty vessel” and it was up to us…
Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?
It’s hard to believe we are in the final few months of the school year. After Easter vacation, our students have their eyes focused on…
We are a Resurrection People
his is Holy Week, the most sacred week in the liturgical year. It is a time when we reflect on Christ’s triumphant entrance into Jerusalem…
The Gift of Enough
Three years ago this month, our lives were turned upside down. We hunkered down in our homes to stop a menacing pandemic in its tracks.…
Survey Says?
The top three responses in the Parent Survey Data were Academic Rigor and Expectations, Dedicated Staff who are Mission Driven, and Faith and Catholic Identity.
Inspired by Great Models and Mentors
Over the course of our school’s 59 year history, our students have been blessed to be taught, mentored, and guided by amazing priests who have…
The Best Part About Learning
At the end of the year, I ask our graduates to write down some of their favorite memories from their years at St. Michael’s School…
Make This “The Best Lent Ever”
The three constructs of Lent are prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. In recent years, I have begun to appreciate the Lenten season much more and actually…
Celebrating Love and Kindness
Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, which finds its roots in ancient Christian tradition. Not much is known about St. Valentine. One legend identifies a priest who…