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Year After Year: Celebrating Annual Traditions at LCA

October 31, 2024

At Lakewood Catholic Academy, our cherished traditions aim to connect students, parents, grandparents, and alumni alike. These annual events give our LCA families things to look forward to each year, and most importantly, create bonds between all age groups on...

Growth in Every Chapter: The Personal & Academic Benefits of Reading

October 17, 2024

Reading is so much more than just an academic exercise; it’s a dynamic journey that expands students’ minds. Similar to travel, reading opens our hearts to new perspectives and exciting experiences, fostering empathy, understanding, and curiosity. And...

Adventure Awaits: Exploring the Benefits of Student Travel at LCA

October 3, 2024

At Lakewood Catholic Academy, travel is an invaluable part of our students’ education. As our middle school Saints prepare for exciting upcoming trips to New York City, Atlanta, GA, Montgomery, AL, and the eighth grade class trip to Washington, D.C. in the...

A Reflection on the First 20 Years of LCA

September 19, 2024

As Lakewood Catholic Academy celebrates its 20th Anniversary during the 2024-25 school year, we asked Founding Principal, Maureen Arbeznik, to provide a reflection on the formation of LCA and its evolution over the past 20 years. Maureen will share more of her...

Test Prep with Heart: Nurturing Growth Beyond Scores

September 5, 2024

Written by Eileen McGuire, Dean of LCA’s International Baccalaureate Program. It is that time of year again! Computer carts will be scattered around the building, peppermints will be passed around, and rooms and hallways will be extra quiet. Standardized...

Snuggles, Pep Talks and Love Notes…

August 14, 2024

Snuggles, pep talks and love notes: 10 ways to calm your kid’s back-to-school jitters by Becky Harlan, NPR – Life Kit August 12, 2024 New teachers, classmates, routines and expectations — a new school year almost always means change for both kids and...

Screen-Free and Budget-Friendly Activities for Kids

February 14, 2024

These days, the most popular gift ideas for kids are tablets, smartphones, and portable gaming systems. And while these tech-friendly toys can be educational and fun, many parents are looking for ways to help their kids cut down on screen time. When looking for...

Expanding Horizons: The Power of a Global Education

January 8, 2024

In 2024, we can connect with people across the globe with the click of a button. This increased connection will present amazing opportunities as students develop into young adults, and it is our duty as educators to incorporate international thinking into our...

People Smarts: How to Raise Emotionally Intelligent Children

October 27, 2023

People Smarts: How to Raise Emotionally Intelligent Children Technical skills and book smarts are key elements to raising well-rounded children, but they aren’t the only indicators of long-term success. According to Harvard Business School, 71% of employers...

Cead Mile Failte: A Hundred Thousand Welcomes

October 15, 2023

This past week, Mr. Sinchak and I attended the IB World Conference in Dublin, Ireland. The opportunity to connect with IB educators from around the world in my ancestral home was more incredible than I could have ever imagined, and journeying with the world’s...