Testimonials


"There is nothing that you want more for your child than to be connected with and understood.  A small welcoming community with personal attention and teachers who teach the whole child is what brought us here and keeps us here.  Teachers know their students and move them forward on the educational & spiritual continuum with care.  At St. Michael's you are not a number, you are not a test score, you are not lost....you are found.  If you are accelerated you will accelerate more.  If you need to catch up in something you will catch up. If you are somewhere in between you will keep moving ahead.    As a parent you can relax that your questions will be answered, your journey as a parent will not be alone, and your most precious gift will be well care for. Childhood is short, why not celebrate it with the most care, the most attention, and the most warmth you can find.And I mean every word..."  (St. Michael's parent)




   

"I send in a kid to school that is confident that his world isn't going to be turned upside down while there = he is secure.  When he leaves at the end of the day, he is CALM AND COLLECTED.  He isn't frazzled or stressed out.  This is huge for my son because he was always a bit shy on the coping mechanisms and he isn't forced to constantly call on those mechanisms, he can just relax and learn. Another thing is that he feels secure in being himself.  He knows he doesn't have to try to be like anyone else to fit in. Uniqueness is a gift which is recognized at St. Michael's, not frowned upon. He feels like he can reach his potential and that his teachers will recognize where and when he needs attention.  He is never left to sit and wait, or be bored and unchallenged.  That is mostly due to great teachers and to small class size. Also, the Steps to Respect program seems really good.  My son has the understanding that respect is for self and for people of all ages.
(St. Michael's Parent)



"I am so well prepared for high school!  I'm in advanced classes and I love that!" 
(Former student)



"One of the best decisions I feel I have made as a parent was sending my children to SMLS.The teachers are phenomenal!  Everything from the Veteran's Day Program to School Plays will knock your socks off!  The education my children received was above and beyond.  I love the fact that everything is handled by administration and teachers in a "down to earth" common-sense approach.  Children thrive at this school!"
(former SMLS Parent)



"St. Michael's offers a warm and compassionate feel the second you walk into the school.  The brightly painted walls adorned with children's art projects make for good energy as well.  Smaller class sizes allow for individualized attention where teachers can really get to know each and every student."  (former SMLS Parent)




"As a parent, I most appreciate the fantastic teaching and office staff.  Any communication has been exceptionally timely, professional, and friendly."

"I love that St. Michael's offers extra learning opportunities such as after school clubs and morning latchkey.  I also appreciate that parents are very welcome to volunteer in many capacities, but are not pressured to do so in any way if they are unable or choose not to.  The teachers and staff know every child of every grade by name, as well as their parents.  Everyone is treated with kindness and respect."
(former SMLS Parent)



"One of the most important lessons taught was when a close friend of ours died of cancer. Our daughter wasn't afraid of talking about death and what happens after we die because of the religious lessons and prayers taught to her at St. Michael's School.  It made it easier for all of us. Our daughter actually helped us by sharing her newly developed spirituality.  Imagine...our 5-year-old centering our family by bringing prayer into our home.  How precious is that?  She has already learned so much from St. Michael's and she is just starting her education!"   (SMLS Parent)



"Our daughter was at daycare and a little boy was being mean by calling her names one day when she was 4!  She told him that he needed to learn the Golden Rule and she explained to him how he was to treat other people.  That made me proud for so many reasons - for one, she stood up for herself (good self esteem) and then teaching others the way we are supposed to treat others - priceless!  The boy, also age 4, felt so bad he apologized to her and said he didn't realize he had hurt her feelings with his words."

"Interaction with parents at school is great!  I feel that our assistance in helping with school fundraisers like Bingo, the Bake Sale, or activities like the Carnival and Family Dance makes our daughter feel proud of our family contribution and we just enjoy it!"  (SMLS Parent)



"I had no idea what a gift my parents had given me in Catholic education until I was out of Catholic Schools.  It truly is a wonderful gift from parents to their children."
(SMLS graduate)



"What I like most about St. Michael's is the welcoming atmosphere, from the teachers to the very involved parents.  This unconditional acceptance is for the whole person, not for performance, and has given much confidence to our children.  Over the last few years, they have thrived and grown in ways that I cannot imagine would have been possible elsewhere."

"These kids have become interested in so many questions about life and have found that prayer is a possibility in all circumstances.  They have discovered their school to be a safe place to launch out to discover themselves and the world.  Our boy could barely manage a group setting in preschool, but now has come a long way in learning self-control taking pride in his abilities and applying himself to all his studies.  Our girl has been learning to negotiate social life and has been exposed to enough to occupy a quite lively mind.  They love their music program and participating in after school activities.  Our three0year-old cant wait to go to preschool every day, and he brings home songs and stories."
(SMLS grandparent)



"I think it is great how you guys know the names of the parents along with all the children.  I'm guessing you've had to put some work into memorizing everyone!  It shows how much you care!"  (SMLS parent)



"Every hope we had for our children's elementary education has been met.  They have excelled at a challenging curriculum, developed socially, emotionally, and spiritually into strong and independent people who live lives of integrity, and fostered and maintained deep friendships.  SMLS and its community has been the best possible partner to help us raise our children."
(Parent of 4 SMLS graduates)


"My granddaughter just graduated from high school.  She applied to Augsburg College and received a four-year scholarship.  Both my granddaughter and I feel that it is because of the great start she got at St. Michael's School.  We are forever grateful for her time there!" 
(former SMLS grandparent)

 

"All our kids' talents were developed so thoroughly at St. Michael's.  We will always be grateful for the wonderful staff.  What fun years they were!"

 

(Parent of 4 SMLS graduates, now all grown)