Category: School & Environment

Family-Friendly Day-Tripping in Connecticut

In this blog we'll virtually visit some, but not all, of the best child-friendly places across Connecticut.

Acceptance of Others in the Classroom and Beyond

In the Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford, our commitment to integrating core values into everything we do begins with acceptance and respect.

Education Savings Accounts: When There's More Month Than Tuition Money!

Does your month or year continually exceed the resources you have available for Catholic school tuition?

4 Tips for Making this the Best Year Yet

In this blog, we’re going to give you some creative ideas on how to help your child make this the best year yet!

4 Tips for the Beginning of the New School Year

In order to help you and your family get ready for the first few weeks, we’ve compiled some tips to make sure you all transition into the school year as smoothly as possible.

It’s All Fun and Games and Faith-Filled Learning

In this blog, we’re going to give you some ideas on how to keep your little vacationers engaged and enjoying their summer break while learning more about the faith.

Schoolwork, Extracurricular Activities, and Springtime

We all understand why schoolwork is important, but sometimes it’s difficult to see the benefits of extracurricular activities.

Catholic Schools Week Collaborative Feeds the Hungry

To observe Catholic Schools Week and acknowledge the importance of Catholic Social Teaching, two New Haven Area Catholic Schools collaborated in a project to feed the hungry

Great (and Good for You) After-School Snacks

What can you do to keep your hungry student energized and happy after school, with a healthy dinner only a few hours away? Check out these delicious after-school snack suggestions!

Setting Goals for the New Academic Year

Now that your child has begun to settle into the new school year, it’s a great time to work with him or her on setting goals for the upcoming ten months — both personal and academic.

Creating a Welcoming School Atmosphere

In an article in Education World, Gary Hopkins provides great ideas for creating a welcoming school environment to attract prospective families and retain current ones. Many of these ideas could be ad

Back to School Shopping: Need Vs Want

It’s almost time to go back to school and that means it’s time to begin back-to-school shopping. Determining what your child needs versus what they actually want is the first test of the school year,

Faith-Based Schools Matter. Here’s Why

Faith-Based Schools Matter. Here’s Why by John Schoenig is the senior director of teacher formation and education policy for the University of Notre Dame's Alliance for Catholic Education.

The Nine Content Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Website

Virtual Workshops™ 2017 for Teachers and Catechists Series

Liturgy Training Publications: Virtual Workshops™ 2017 for Teachers and Catechists Series

The Celebration of Graduation

Graduation is a rite of passage, a symbolic transition in a student’s academic journey that sets him or her on the path to the next stage of life.

The Leadership Academy: A Teacher’s View

We all have a definition of a great teacher and maybe have had one in our school experience. One of our teachers, aspiring to be an administrator, writes an article that sincerely and meaningfully des

Finding the Right Summer Camp for Your Child

With summer vacation approaching, you may have started thinking about how you’re going to keep your kids busy on their multiple weeks off. Finding the right summer camp, might just be the answer.

How You Can Help Your Child Live by the Golden Rule

Whichever variation of the Golden Rule you know, it always has the same meaning: Treat others as you would like to be treated. It’s a simple rule that nearly everyone knows, but unfortunately, not eve

What You Need to Know About Kindergarten

It seems like your baby was just learning to crawl yesterday, and now it’s time to enroll him or her in kindergarten.

The Benefits of Catholic School Kindergarten

Deciding which type of school is right for your child is an extremely important responsibility that you have as parents, and you want to make the very best choice.

Budget-Friendly Kids Lunches

The schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford offer well-balanced, healthy lunches to all of our students. But sometimes, nothing beats a good homemade lunch. We've got some great suggestions for your ki

How to Get Back into the Swing of the New School Year

The new school year is upon us, and we have some great tips for getting even your most reluctant-to-let-go-of-summer student quickly back into the swing of things.

Introducing the OEEC

You may notice that something looks a little different around here. What was previously the Office of Catholic Schools is now called The Office of Education, Evangelization and Catechesis (OEEC).

How Sports Can Enhance Learning

The schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford understand that physical activity and athletic competition are keys to every student’s well-being, and we have integrated them into every one of our programs

How Fine Arts Can Benefit Your Child

One of the things that has always separated a Catholic education from a non-faith-based one is our belief in educating the mind, body, and soul.

Using Social Media Safely and Responsibly

We understand that modern technology offers our students opportunities that we could have never imagined possible. This digital world influences the way they learn, the way they communicate, and the o

Outstanding Standardized Test Scores in the Archdiocese of Hartford

Academic excellence is measured by much more than standardized test scores. However, it’s difficult to talk about the schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford without reflecting on our students’ achieve

How to Be a Superintendent’s Summa Scholar

The Superintendent’s Summa Scholar Award, embodied in an engraved medallion, recognizes high school seniors who will be graduating in the top 5% of their class based on their cumulative grade point av

Choosing the Right School in the Archdiocese of Hartford

In the public school system, zoning decides which school your child attends. On the other hand, if you send your child to a faith-based school, it is up to you to choose where she or he goes.

Catholic Schools: Who is Teaching Your Child?

Why do these requirements matter to you? Well, because the reason you send your child to Catholic school is so she or he can receive an exceptional, above-standard curriculum with an emphasis on moral

The Benefits of a Catholic School Uniform

“You are not wearing that to school!” Does this sound familiar? Getting your child up and ready for school can be challenging without having an argument over what she or he is going to wear.

Why Do Catholic Schools Teach Ethics?

Ethics. That’s a loaded word, but what does it mean? Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines ethics as “rules of behavior based on ideas about what is morally good and bad.”

Helping Your Child Transition from Public to Faith-based School

You’ve chosen the perfect school for your child’s needs and completed the enrollment process. Now comes the actual transition and the start of an exciting new adventure!

Creating a World of Good

We all have a mission in life, and that is to do our part in creating a world of good. Core values matter to us and we know they matter to you.

3 Questions to Ask Before You Enroll Your Child at School

A crucial aspect of selecting a school is to make sure the one you are choosing is best suited to your child’s individual needs.

How Catholic School Can Brighten Your Child’s Future

What is one of the most important things you can do to ensure your child’s bright future?

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