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From The Principal's Desk: Resources for Families

Dr. Paula Valenti is pleased to share two articles she recently received from Dr. Patricia McCormack, which provide insight into the middle school years: The Thinking 'Tween and The Moral 'Tween. Dr. Patricia McCormack, a former Catholic school teacher and catechist, is a formation education consultant, author of several books as well as the Parent Partnership Handbook feature of Today’s Catholic Teacher, and director of IHM Formative Support for Parents and Teachers in Arlington, VA. She speaks and writes frequently on topics of child formation. She may be reached via email at DrPatMcCormack@aol.com. If you have difficulty accessing the articles via the link, or would like to discuss them further with Dr. Valenti, please call 201-261-2388.

Test Preparation and Academic Support Website

Please visit https://www.testingmom.com for resources to help prepare your child for school standardized tests. TestingMom.com was founded by Karen Quinn and Michael McCurdy, and offers test prep and a full array of top premium educational websites as part of a membership package. Some resources are also able to be utilized free of charge.

Free Virtual Archdiocesan Catholic Bible Conference: Biblical Wisdom for Family Life

The free and virtual Archdiocesan Catholic Bible Conference, Biblical Wisdom for Family Life, will take place on Saturday, April 24, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The presenter is Mark Hart; this event is being hosted by the Catechetical Office, Office for Evangelization, and the Office for Family Life Ministry. Registration is required. Any questions, please email Steven Serafin (evangelization@rcan.org), the Family Life Office (familylife@rcan.org), or the Catechetical Office (Catechetical.Office@rcan.org).