ABVM principal featured on WZZM 13 with back to school tips

ABVM Principal

Parents are the primary educators of their children, and Catholic schools in the Diocese of Grand Rapids are proud to partner with them in their students' education.

There are a variety of ways parents can help their students have a successful school year. WZZM 13 recently visited Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic School in Belmont to talk with Principal Domenic Franconi about a few tips. Watch the video at this link to see what he had to say.

Some tips include:

  • Reading to children every day supports their academic growth; if they're able, you can even have them read to you
  • Check the items in your child's backpack to make sure they haven't forgotten to share any important information with you and to help their organizational skills
  • Ask your child specific questions about what they learned at school during the day, and have them teach it to you
  • Discuss and model behavior that shows your child how to be a good classmate and friend

WZZM 13 also took a moment to learn about a hands-on learning project ABVM students are experiencing this year. They've built a vegetable garden, and the potatoes they grow will be used in some school lunches. Learn more in the video at this link.

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic School in Belmont serves more than 215 students in preschool through 8th grade. Learn more here.