*We are please to share another family story. Guest blogger Patrick Flanery
Our son, Jack (age 7), has just completed his first year at Madonna
School. He went to OPS for kindergarten and was required to switch schools for
first grade to attend an ACP classroom at another school. Upon finding an ACP
classroom, we learned that particular classroom would be moved to yet another
school the following year.
We knew at some point we wanted to send Jack to Madonna and agreed it
was probably in his best interest to make the move for first grade in order to
eliminate all of the transitions. Not only do we have a more stable situation
for Jack, but also a loving and caring environment with Christian values. Jack’s
two older sisters have the benefit of receiving Catholic education and now Jack
will be able to have the same benefit.
Jack loves coming to school every day, and we enjoy bringing him to
school and starting our day by interacting with the other wonderful students in
the gym each morning.
This year Jack was
the youngest student at Madonna, and it was great to see the older kids take
Jack under their wings.
After attending the music programs at Madonna, we were
struck by the true love among the students and how happy they are for each
other after they perform, cheering and giving high fives all around! It just
warms your heart. Jack is a musical person and gravitates towards all things
that make music or sound. Music therapy has found ways to work on all areas of
need in creative ways that Jack is willing to participate – whether it was
writing skills, balancing skills, counting, speech, etc. The music therapy room
has done great things with Jack this year and is just one of the examples of
how the staff develops innovative ways to teach each individual.
We have discovered
the Madonna School community of faculty, staff and other parents are dedicated
to the school, its mission and sharing information to assist other parents in
navigating through the various challenges we face not only at school but in all
areas of our lives. The recent completion of the transition wing and the ground
breaking for the north wing are not only exciting but are also great signs of
commitment to the future of the school and related programs.
We are excited
about Jack’s future at Madonna School!
Patrick Flanery (c) 2014
Hay everyone I am doing just fine. You do know me but I am keeping my name on the down low sorry coach V I don't want everyone to know who I am. How is Kim Subzject. and the others doing. Talk later.
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