Testimonials
OLMC School provides a loving atmosphere
in which our children are striving spiritually,
academically, and socially. The staff is wonderful
and dedicated to our children. Education begins
in our homes and OLMC reflects the values that
we hold as a family.
Grades: 2 and 4
Our family loves OLMC School because it is
a wonderful learning environment centered on
the family and community through teamwork and
caring. By combining lessons in moral values
with education and involving the entire family,
our children learn to be good citizens, as well
as loving members of an extended Christian family.
Our children have teachers who keep them intrigued,
so they’re eager to learn and enthusiastically
return to school each day. Most importantly,
our children—both very young—already
have a knowledge of God (not an easy concept
to teach to youngsters) since His Word is integrated
throughout the school day. As members of the
parish and school, our children are receiving
the most well-rounded, comprehensive education
possible. We love OLMC!
Grades: PreK-3 and 1
From the moment we moved to Boonton from Sussex
County in 2005, OLMC has made us feel welcome.
Both parish and school opened themselves up
to our family and needs. The school has proved
a Godsend for our daughter, a bright, high-energy
but easily distracted kid. She adapted quickly
to the change in schools and genuinely loves
it.
Shortly after starting at OLMC we began finding
little “I Love OLMC” notes around the
house. Now in her second year, she remains enthusiastic
about the school. Academically, we are very
happy with the curriculum set forth by the school.
Independent of our opinion, the Terra Nova tests
show the school to be performing well above
the national average. Personally, we see it
working daily in our daughter’s test results,
attitude, and well-being.
There is a true sense of community at the school,
which is evidenced by the high parent participation.
We are comfortable knowing many of our new friends
are watching over our daughter throughout the
day. With a new baby on the way, we have no
question where he will attend school as soon
as he is old enough!
Grade: 3
OLMC is a unique school, academically-strong,
community-minded and focused on incorporating
our Christianity in daily living. The expansion
of the middle school in the past three years
has been terrific for the students, who are
transitioning to the rigors of high school.
I think it is a credit to OLMC that our enrollment
is on the rise at a time when other diocesan
schools are struggling to remain open. I credit
this to the outstanding faculty and administration,
and the family commitment that perennially supports
the school through its time, talent and treasure.
With children at so many grade levels (kindergarten,
grade 3, grade 5, grade 6, and one at Oratory
Prep having received a solid base in both academic
content and study skills at OLMC), I can attest
that soup to nuts, OLMC is a wonderful school.
Grades: Kindergarten, 3, 5, 6
We love OLMC School because:
Family atmosphere – because there are
fewer total students in each grade and in the
school, it’s easier to get to know most
of the families. Also, the teachers and staff
seem to know the families, not just the child.
When talking with other parents, we agreed that
there does not seem to be the peer pressure
you may find in larger schools. Even at the
preK level, my child is learning about religion
but in a fun and understandable way. Well-rounded
curriculum includes Spanish, music, art, and
computers from early on.
Grades: PreK-4 and 2
Our family loves OLMC because the staff takes
such personal interest in every child. Each
of my three children feels that they are a special
part of the school and that they contribute
to the school. To us, this is key to raising
adults who will be committed to making our world
a better and more peaceful place for everyone.
Grades: 4 and 5
Our family loves OLMC School because it is
our family. Our daughter graduates this year
and all of those years were rich in sharing
our lives—as community—as family.
We have made many friends mostly through our
participation in school activities, events,
or by volunteering, whom we consider family.
Many children have already graduated but they
and their families remain close to us. It is
something permanent that has been given to us
as a gift through the school. We encourage everyone
to get involved because the rewards are great.
Grade: 8
My children know that their teachers expect
a lot from them academically; and I am grateful
for the care the faculty takes for my kids’
emotional, spiritual, and social growth.
Grades: 2 and 5
We love OLMC because of what the teachers and
staff have done for our daughter! From the moment
she entered OLMC School, we knew that we found
the right place for her. She has grown spiritually
in her Catholic faith, emotionally, academically,
and socially far beyond our expectations. The
OLMC staff and families make our school a wonderful
and safe learning environment. Our daughter
treasures her school as a very happy place and
we cherish the time that we can be involved
as volunteers there. We love having such open
lines of communication and mutual understanding
with the staff. We are very fortunate to have
such an excellent school nearby serving students
from preschool through eighth grade with children
from many faiths and towns. Our children have
made such wonderful friends at OLMC and they
will be able to grow through their years at
OLMC School. We can’t wait for our younger
daughter to start preK-3 later this year!
Grade: 1
The school truly cares about the children!
Grade: Kindergarten
Our family loves OLMC School because it continues
to instill the lifelong values that we started
at home as parents, and this will continue long
after they graduate. OLMC has enriched our family
life in so many ways. Our two children love
going to school at OLMC. They are excelling
academically, while continually learning how
to become persons of character and integrity.
The teachers are incredibly dedicated and caring,
as well as excellent role models. OLMC produces
students who are strongly dedicated to their
faith, values, and family—and my kids are
living proof of that!
Grades: 2 and 4
As a family, we could list many reasons why
we love OLMC. The academics are great. The teachers
put their heart and soul into our kids and the
administration listens to our concerns. But,
the most important reason is how our children
feel when they are here. They feel safe and
loved. They feel at home. We believe that if
they feel that way at school, they can't help
but learn and grow. Every morning, when I drop
my children at OLMC, they aren't leaving home
they are going back home.
Grade: PreK-4, 1, 4, 6
Our family loves OLMC School because our children
are learning so much more than just the “3
R’s”, and so much more than they would
in public school. In addition to the religious
education, they learn concern and compassion;
values and morals; and how much it means to
do something for others less fortunate than
themselves.
Grades: 1 and 3
Our family values our Catholic faith and puts
our faith first above all else. Catholic school
allows our children the ability to live their
faith openly, all day with others who share
their same high morals, values, and ethics while
receiving an education that is incomparable.
Grades: 1, 2, and 4
We love OLMC School because of its (O) Outstanding
academics: We feel that our school is dedicated
to teaching each child to reach their ultimate
goal in learning; (L) Learning and living Christian
values: The values that our son is learning
at OLMC will follow him through the rest of
his life in school, work, family, and marriage;
(M) Motivated for Service: The staff, students,
teachers, and parents all show such commitment
to everything they do at the school. Whether
it is a fundraiser, community service, or day-to-day,
everyone at OLMC is committed to making the
school a wonderful place; (C) Creating a compassionate
community: OLMC is not just our son’s school,
it is our second family. We know that we can
trust everyone at our school to help us through
whatever comes our way whether in school or
at home.
Grade: 1
As a mother, I can have access to open ears
with administration and teachers. I like the
family feel of a small school and the opportunities
that I have for parent participation. In the
words of my second grader, “I just like
it!”
Grade: 2
We love OLMC because it is a special place
where kids learn more than academics. More than
just a school, OLMC is a community of people
all working toward the same goal with enthusiasm.
Grades: 1, 4 and 6
As my kindergartener put it so beautifully,
“We love Our Lady of Mount Carmel School
because there are no bullies.“
Grade: Kindergarten
As a single parent, I can ask the community
of OLMC to help me when I am juggling work,
home and parenting. The people help and reach
out to support each other with no questions
asked.|
Grade: 1
Our family loves OLMC because of the intimate
setting, the good Catholic families, and the
loving and safe environment. We also love the
academic challenges and the good Catholic education
that OLMC provides!
Grade: Kindergarten
Everyone at OLMC is so nice and they make you
feel like you’re home!
Grade: PreK-4
Our family loves OLMC for many reasons. We
love it because it teaches our children about
the Lord. We love it because the teachers are
great. We love it because everyone is so nice.
We love it because it’s close to our home.
We love it because it’s a good, wholesome
environment for our kids. We love it because
we feel that our kids will have a slightly better
chance of growing up without succumbing to peer
pressure. We love it because kindergarten is
full day. We love it because they offer on-site
aftercare. We love it because they have programs
after school such as gymnastics and art. We
love it because it’s a controlled, disciplined
atmosphere. These are the reasons we love OLMC!
Grade: Kindergarten
