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It's Manual Monday!

Inclusion can lift all students academically, emotionally, and spiritually. When Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of St. Louis create truly inclusive classrooms, all students benefit. Diverse learning environments teach empathy, collaboration, and patience while maintaining academic excellence.

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Last week, we celebrated the Feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and our Partner School Sacred Heart Catholic School in Valley Park.

Sacred Heart Valley Park is "Rooted in Faith. Growing in Knowledge. Inspired for Life." They nurture the whole child, spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, and physically, empowering students from Kindergarten through 8th grade to become faithful, curious, and compassionate leaders.

Thank you to all of the Sacred Heart Valley Park parents, faculty, staff, and educators who make Catholic inclusive education a reality!

Learn more about our Partner Schools here: https://www.one-classroom.com/partner-schools

To implement best practices in inclusive Catholic education, you have to learn from the best minds in the business.

That’s exactly what Catholic school leaders from across the Archdiocese of St. Louis did during One Classroom’s two-day Summer Leader Academy in early June.

This included several members from the Office of Catholic Education and Formation for the Archdiocese of St. Louis, Webster University, and Saint Louis University’s Herrmann Center for Innovative Catholic Education, all integral partners in One Classroom’s mission.

We wanted to give a special thank you to Dr. Anthony Van Gessel, Maureen Lovette, Dr. Michael Boyle, Kimberly Huelsing, Kyle Van Frank, Colleen Mooney, and Dr. Stephanie Mahfood (all pictured below) for your continued support of One Classroom and inclusive Catholic education!

Learn more about our incredible speakers and professional development opportunities here: https://www.one-classroom.com/stories

Meet our Co-Founder & Chairman of the Board, Tony Armitage! Tony’s true passion lies in supporting families and schools to fully include children with IDD. This passion, inspired by his son Christopher, is what led him to co-found One Classroom with his wife, LeeAnn, 10 years ago.

We are so grateful for his leadership that has helped shape inclusive Catholic education in the Archdiocese of St. Louis - and beyond!

Learn more about our dedicated team here: https://www.one-classroom.com/team

Happy Feast of St. Anthony of Padua!

An incredible preacher, educator, and priest, St. Anthony converted many souls through his words and witness to the Word of God. Today we look to St. Anthony as patron for lost things, the sick, pregnant women, and teachers, especially of the theology.

St. Anthony, please inspire couples pregnant with a child with intellectual and developmental disabilities to choose life and to know of the profound love and comfort of the one, true God.

And, St. Anthony, please give us and all educators the words to preach the necessity of inclusion in our Catholic schools and the ability to approach every student with reverence and love.

St. Anthony, pray for us!

Tomorrow we celebrate the Feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and our Partner School Sacred Heart Catholic School in Florissant.

Sacred Heart Catholic School exists to provide a quality, faith-centered Catholic education in a safe, loving, and welcoming environment. They seek "God in the Truth, Beauty and Goodness of His Creation" while enriching the lives of students and supporting parents as their first teachers.

Thank you to all of the Sacred Heart Florissant parents, faculty, staff, and educators who make Catholic inclusive education a reality!
Learn more about our Partner Schools here: https://www.one-classroom.com/partner-schools

This year, One Classroom instituted three new awards to honor and celebrate meritorious contributions to the work of inclusive Catholic education in the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

The past May Kristina Cyr was presented with the One Classroom Educator of the Year Award. This award honors a teacher, paraprofessional, or other member of a One Classroom partner school's faculty/staff who goes above and beyond to ensure students with disabilities and learning differences experience meaningful inclusion. Mrs. Cyr, is a talented paraprofessional at St. Paul Catholic School in St. Paul known for consistently going above and beyond, exhibiting an unparalleled devotion to her students. Mrs. Cyr educates with compassion, commitment, and a servant’s heart. Thank you, Mrs. Cyr for all your hard work ensuring inclusion for all!

Read more about her incredible work here:https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6830c28c6c14af711ed6cc40/t/6a0b363892a8a775dc29be66/1779119672311/Kristina+Cyr+Honored+as+One+Classroom+Educator+of+the+Year.pdf

As we approach One Classroom's 10th anniversary, we are excited to share our annual Impact Report! The 2025 Impact Report covers everything that makes inclusive Catholic education a reality in the Archdiocese of St. Louis - thanks to supporters like you!

Check it out here: https://www.one-classroom.com/impact-reports

The National Catholic Education Association (NCEA) recently published a book entitled, Dearest Leader: Letters for Catholic Leaders, and features our very own Colleen Mooney!

Read her full letter here:https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6830c28c6c14af711ed6cc40/t/69f2838e9c749207bfacdd6a/1777501070554/One+Classroom%E2%80%99s+Colleen+Mooney+Featured+in+NCEA+Publication.pdf

Happy Feast of St. Justin Martyr! Today we celebrate our Partner School St. Justin Martyr Catholic School in St. Louis.

St. Justin Martyr Catholic School is committed to faith development and academic excellence through Catholic education. Inspired by the Franciscan Charism, students are "formed with the support of a loving family, informed through innovative education practices, and transformed by the power of faith."

Thank you to all of the St. Justin Martyr parents, faculty, staff, and educators who make Catholic inclusive education a reality!

Learn more about our Partner Schools here: https://www.one-classroom.com/partner-schools