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Explore New Worlds Through Reading
Last week, schools in our country celebrated Read Across America Week, which recognizes the legacy of Dr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel),

Kathleen Mock
Mar 112 min read


Carne Levare
In these final days of Ordinary Time, as we prepare for 40 days of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, we take time to enjoy and be thankful fo

Kathleen Mock
Mar 32 min read


Growth through Examination
Anyone who has had the privilege of being taught in a Jesuit institution is likely familiar with a form of prayer known as the Examen.

Kathleen Mock
Feb 102 min read


The Best Laid Plans
Anyone with small children can probably recall being told something along these lines: ”Enjoy your time with them now because they grow up s

Kathleen Mock
Feb 33 min read


Pilgrims of Hope
Happy Catholic Schools Week! Since 1974, when the National Catholic Education Association (NCEA) and the United States Conference of Catholi

Kathleen Mock
Jan 272 min read


God Does Not Abandon Us
The Third Grade Expert Expo has been a wonderful tradition at St. Michael’s School for the past several years.

Kathleen Mock
Jan 132 min read


A Year of Hope
Happy New Year! Every new year provides us with an opportunity for a fresh start. We reflect on where we have been, look forward to where we

Kathleen Mock
Jan 72 min read


Store Up for Yourselves Treasures in Heaven
The Baby Boomer generation (to which I belong), is notorious for having amassed large collections of “stuff.” From dishes and glassware, to

Kathleen Mock
Dec 16, 20242 min read


Go Team Heaven!
In the readings for the second Sunday of Advent, we were introduced to John the Baptist.

Kathleen Mock
Dec 9, 20242 min read


The Greatest of These is Love
Yesterday marked the start of Advent and the beginning of the new liturgical year. No doubt many of us spent the weekend preparing our homes

Kathleen Mock
Dec 2, 20242 min read


Guided by Faith
Each week, we focus on one of the Schoolwide Learning Expectations (SLEs) by explaining its meaning and providing students with examples of

Kathleen Mock
Nov 18, 20242 min read


A People's Democracy
Voters across the country will make their voices heard as they choose who will represent them at the national, state, and local level.

Kathleen Mock
Nov 4, 20242 min read


Saints in the Making
While some Catholics regard Halloween as a pagan holiday, it is actually part of the triduum of feast days celebrating the afterlife.

Kathleen Mock
Oct 28, 20242 min read


A Most Powerful Devotion
October is the Month of the Rosary, a time when we increase our efforts to pray this beautiful series of prayers, rooted in Catholic traditi

Kathleen Mock
Oct 14, 20242 min read


Live By Faith, Not By Fear
October is Safety Preparedness Month, and this is the time when we review and improve our policies and procedures to better ensure the safet

Kathleen Mock
Oct 7, 20243 min read


Angels Among Us
Becoming independent is an important goal to which students should aspire.

Kathleen Mock
Sep 29, 20242 min read


Growing into Greatness
Many years ago, I read a story that, at the time, I thought was quite meaningful. I believe it still holds great relevance today.

Kathleen Mock
Sep 23, 20242 min read


Developing Emotional Intelligence
In addition to wanting their children to be happy and healthy, most parents want their children to receive an excellent education.

Kathleen Mock
Sep 16, 20242 min read


Start the Day With Prayer
The three pillars of a St. Michael’s School education are FAITH, KNOWLEDGE, and CHARACTER. Each week, teachers and staff will focus on one o

Kathleen Mock
Sep 9, 20242 min read


I'm So Blessed
Greetings to everyone on the start of another great school year, and a very warm welcome to all of our new students and families! We pray th

Kathleen Mock
Aug 25, 20242 min read
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