Catholic Schools: The Cornerstone for Development

Liz Deegan reflects on her family's Catholic school expeirence ... specifically at St. Matthew Elementary. 

Our time at St. Matthew School and Parish provided the roots for our family to grow. Through the years, we have taken advantage of everything St. Matthew's has to offer. Our kids have made life-long friends, and Pete and I have taken turns serving on various committees and boards while our kids were part of the inaugural Early Childhood Center (ECC) class. St. Matthew's ensured that our kids have grown in their faith, served their community, and received a strong academic foundation. As our older children transitioned into middle school and high school, we were able to look back and realize that their time at St. Matthew provided the cornerstone for their development.

St. Matthew's is a diverse and welcoming school and community. Families and faculty aren't flashy, but rather gritty and resourceful. The staff is incredible, knowledgeable, driven, creative, and committed to finding new ways for every child to succeed. Mrs. Conlon is an incredibly strong leader, as she is as effective as she is efficient. Additionally, the ECC on campus adds another unique layer to the community. As infants, our twins were cared for by their eventual 3rd Grade teacher! When you join St. Matt's, you are automatically a part of a greater Jaguar family. 

We wanted a place where our kids could learn about their faith and also practice it. St. Matthew's is committed to exposing students to age-appropriate service organizations and projects throughout the community. Jesus' teachings become more real with every trip to Manor Care, donation to Waypoint, or a monster-hand that is sold. We wanted our children to have a strong academic foundation ... beyond just the content. We also wanted them to develop resiliency, become creative thinkers, learn discipline, and problem solve independently.  

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