Welcome!

This year our parents were invited to list some of the things that they would like to share with new families and visitors about our school. Please take the time to read their comments. We have listed them just as they were received.

Small, protected environment for our children

Educates the child academically, spiritually, morally, socially and physically

Sense of community among the students - both in school and out

Small community helps personalize education

School community is a wonderful, caring and supportive network

Families meet families - it's easy to know your child's friends and their families

We love the family feeling of the school

New families should have no doubt that they will be welcomed with open arms, treated with kindness, respect and warmth

The opportunities to be involved in your child's education and socialization are abundant

It's not only a school - the wonderful education is just the start!

Catholic faith and values

Good religious education

LFS is a place where the concept of God and Jesus is a part of everyday discussion

The priests of the parish are a great asset to the school

Caring teachers

We are blessed to have such dedicated teachers, Sisters and priests

The teachers, staff and principal are very knowledgeable and helpful and will know your child well

Teachers are responsive to parental requests and concerns

Strong athletic program using the great field and gym

Active Fathers Club

Mothers at Prayer

Community outreach

Hot Lunch Program

Licensed After Care Program

The children all know each other even across the grade levels

The school is a great extension of the parish community

Nice assortment of after school activities

The whole family can be involved in the school in a variety of ways

Small class size

Every child is known to teachers and principal

Family involvement is encouraged and appreciated

ÀPrivate School” experience at a small fraction of the cost of private education in Metro DC

Small caring environment where the community feels like family

Strong academics - children are challenged and expectations and standards are high

Catholic values matter at LFS ~ commitment to teaching and living our faith

Little Flower manages to effectively combine a rigorous education with a loving Catholic environment

Builds children's foundation in the Catholic faith

Sports program is excellent

Many opportunities for parents to be involved from working with the children in library and playground to serving on committees and helping make decisions for the school

Kids feel safe and secure due to the fact that discipline and the enforcing of rules is extremely consistent

Children and parents are urged to help others through various service projects. The Christian emphasis on giving to those is need is really emphasized here

The children are kind to one another

LF is a nurturing environment

Strong academic program

Strong family involvement

Sense of community - for the students as well as the families

Religion is incorporated in many ways - not just one classroom subject

Fosters a love of learning

Excellent academics while having a caring environment

Teaches kids good Christian moral values

Dedicated teachers

Supportive community

Strong academic program

School community with common values and ethical principles

Strong academic program designed to prepare children for their futures

Commitment to personal, social and intellectual development

Strong sense of community at LFS

Hard working teachers that are dedicated to their student's education

Hard working parent volunteers that give a lot of their time and efforts for LFS including sports and extra curricular activities

LFS provides a strong foundation in the basics, especially Reading and Math

There is a genuine sense of community among the families and staff of LFS.

Our children are nurtured

LFS provides a wide array of after school activities on site from art, music, dancing and sports.

Classes divided for many subjects or taught by teacher and aide

Students very well prepared for High Schools they attend

Range of after school activities

Community spirit at the school

Graduates well prepared for High School

Children have a sense of belonging to the school and parish community

Teachers are terrific and dedicated

Academics are very strong

Has a very good history of graduating students excelling at the high schools, both public and private

Warm nurturing environment

Wonderful community - you make many life long friends

Dedicated teachers

Supportive community

Strong academic program

The Buddy Program at LFS for students

Strong and supportive alumni, parent groups

Our 7th grader loves her Religion notebook and everything in it

Our girls come home excited to retell the events of class challenge day in PE

Out standing teacher ~ child loves going to school

Communications between school office and parents are excellent. We are always aware of upcoming events and important information

LF is a warm and caring community

Supportive community

Committed teachers

Great Math and Language Arts Program

Faith based environment

Warm, embracing community

Excellent academic curriculum

LFS is a very well managed and organized school

Little Flower is always searching for ways to grow and improve its programs and facilities

Excellent communication between administration and home

My children are learning their faith, practicing it every day and building their foundation for whatever comes their way

Strong academic program - orderly behavior of students maximizes ideal environment for learning

Benefit of dedicated religious - Sisters of IHM

Clear expectation that religion is central to school mission

Fun, safe atmosphere - children build lasting friendships

LFS reinforces the same faith based message that we are teaching our children at home

LFS has a strong and creative curriculum

Catholic values and strong liturgical aspect - Environment is positive.

Children are happy at school

The academic program is top notch and really does prepare children for high school and beyond

The dedicated sisters and priests provide a first class Catholic education to our kids, providing us with the necessary backup we as parents need for raising them to be loving and good human beings who know right from wrong.