We’ve arrived and have settled into the month of May. In the teacher and parent world, it is a month that feels like a never-ending list of projects, parties, end of the year recitals, plays, award ceremonies, sports banquets and countdown to lazy summer days, sprint. Right? But, in the midst of chaos, moments of beauty are found. Our very own, Janet Parrish wrote a…
Researching a school for your child can be very exciting, as well as an overwhelming time for your family. Our Admissions Director Nena Martinez put together a few tips on what to consider during your school search. Talk to your friends and relatives, to your dentist or doctor, that mom at the park, and anyone…
Contributed by Grace Dennig, 8th Grade A visit from “The Enlightened Warrior” on January 27, 2018, started the new year off with a bang! Listening to Dr. Myron Rolle at Holy Comforter was incredibly inspiring. Dr. Rolle is only 31 years old; still, he is an accomplished athlete, a doctor and he established a foundation.…
“Good morning, sunshine!” You are awakened from your cozy bed by your mom or dad’s warm, smiling face. Today is not a “stay home” day, but a school day – hooray! Hurry up and get dressed, brush your teeth and jump in the car. Oops! Run back inside and get your backpack. Buckle up and…
Contributed by Beth McCann and Jenna Long, Guidance Counselors “Failures are the finger posts on the road to achievement.” -C.S. Lewis In the precious years of young childhood, we often shelter our children from things we consider “bad.” In many arenas of the big world, this can serve our children well. However, there are times that…
Contributed by Holli Scharinger, HCES Technology Coordinator Just when you’ve gotten the hang of Facebook, your kids have moved on to the latest and greatest social media app(s). Keeping up with your kids on social media can be a lot like taking a drink of water from a fire hydrant. It’s all just too much…
If someone asked you what your core values are, you would probably be able to identify them fairly easily. However, if someone asked you why those values are important to you and how they were instilled within you throughout your life, you may have to think about it for a bit. For the 2nd year,…
Contributed by Lisa Butera, Middle School Guidance Counselor As hurricane Irma approaches, we are all making preparations to stay safe and take care of our loved ones. This time brings anxiety and uncertainty to all of us, including the youngest members of our family. It’s hard to escape the reality of the situation when it’s…
Contributed by Lisa Butera, Middle School Guidance Counselor I don’t know if you will find a ton of people who will say this, but I love 8th graders! I truly do. And I loved today. Why? Because I got to meet with our new 8th grade class for one of my most favorite TARGET classes…
What have we been up to all summer? We asked several members of our administration team to give a sneak peek at a typical summer around campus. We began the summer with an admin retreat and team building on the race tracks and the weeks following just flew by. From vacations to summer camp to…
