With all of the violence in today’s schools and the nonstop media coverage that follows, it’s only reasonable to expect that your child might have questions. If your preschool-aged child comes to you with questions or concerns about violence in schools, it’s best to handle it as simply and as matter-of-fact as possible. Here are...Read More

Toys are an important part of your preschooler’s learning and development, but not all toys are created equal. If you truly want to foster a lifetime love of learning, then you will need to choose toys that spark your child’s imagination and give him or her the opportunity to be creative. Here are five of...Read More

  Special Visit to Marytown 2nd Grade had their annual retreat at Marytown. This is a beloved tradition that prepares the children well for the Sacrament of Holy Communion, which many students will be receiving in April and May for the first time. This retreat reinforces all they have learned about the parts of the Mass...Read More

Extensive research has revealed that Pre-K and Pre-School children can lose up to 22% of what they have learned during the year over the summer vacation period, especially if they are not continually stimulated during this time. As a result, it is strongly recommended that you start planning now to ensure that your child continues...Read More

RED RIOT 2 – Celebrating 8th Grade Girl’s Basketball and Parents The 7th grade class was successful in providing another fun filled Red Riot event for the Girl’s basketball team. They provided food, flowers, halftime games, fun and A LOT of gratitude. The girls team also defeated St. Joseph that night.  Go Seraphim!  Read More

Second grade is having an exciting year. In math we are learning multiplication, division and fractions. Even more exciting, in handwriting we are now learning how to write in cursive! We are not too young to learn using technology. As a special treat, the eighth graders came to our class to show us how to...Read More

I am currently a Freshman at Northridge Preparatory in Niles, IL and a 2017 alum of East Lake Academy. The advanced curriculum along with the support and guidance of East Lake Academy teachers has played a big role in helping me to balance academics, extra-curriculars and social activities in high school. For three semesters at Northridge Prep, I made the Dean’s...Read More

One of the most beloved 8th grade traditions is a springtime luncheon at Tacos El Norte in Libertyville. This month the students had the opportunity to use their Spanish in a real live way while enjoying a meal together.  Senora Barrera commented on the event, “It was such a joy for me to see the...Read More

New school uniforms, backpacks, friends, teachers and classrooms can make starting Pre-School an exciting time for most children. Although you may have ensured that your child has all of the books, stationery and other items they need to ensure a successful school day, you may still be concerned about providing them with the best possible...Read More

Although several children are able to thrive in a public schooling environment, many others simply cannot cope in settings where there are extremely high teacher to student ratios. This has resulted in a large number of parents choosing to place their Pre-K children into smaller private schools such as East Lake Academy. Obtain Top Quality...Read More