-
How Your Kids' Team Sports Foster Leadership
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." - Martin Luther King Jr.
In a world that often emphasizes individual achievement, team sports shine as beacons of collective growth and character development. At Pinecrest Academy, we recognize that the values instilled through participation in team sports—discipline, persistence, teamwork, humility, and diligence—are not just game-day skills, but lifelong virtues that shape future leaders. Let's explore how lessons learned on the field translate into success in life's greater arena.
Read More
-
Five Benefits of Learning Cursive Writing in School
Many of us can recall growing up hearing the mantra in school of the importance of the three R’s: Reading, wRiting and aRithmetic.”
Read More
-
Helping Your Child with Time Management and Study Skills
Have you finished your homework? No? What did you do with all of that time you had since school ended?
Read More
-
How to Foster the Important Virtue of Humility
"The three most important virtues are humility, humility, and humility." - Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
In a world that often celebrates self-promotion and self-importance, the virtue of humility shines as a beacon of light and grace. Humility is an important virtue to foster on the journey towards holiness. In this article, we will explore the essence of humility, drawing inspiration from biblical examples and practical ways to incorporate this virtue into our lives.
Read More
-
It’s Not About the Uniform
For the last 21 years, my husband Mike and I have invested in the mission of Pinecrest Academy. We came to the private PreK3-12 Catholic school because we wanted our children to experience their Catholic identity all day long. We saw the wearing of a school uniform as a valuable asset in helping our children master very important skills and virtues. In the modern language of education, their “soft skills” were being tested. So, maybe, just maybe, it isn’t ALL about the uniform?
Read More
