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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Ready Together: Parents (Academy)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ready-together-parents-academy--7140107</link><description><![CDATA[The move from elementary school to St. Mary's Academy is one of the real milestones in a student's formation, and parents feel it just as much as the kids do.<br /><br />Ready Together: Academy Parents is a seven-episode series built specifically for families navigating grades 6–8 at St. Mary's Academy, covering everything from summer expectations, new student orientation, the FACTS system, first-day routines and how to stay connected to your student's school life throughout the year.<br /><br />This series takes seriously that the transition to middle school is a big one, and it meets parents where they are with warmth, honesty, and practical guidance grounded in the Light of Christ mission. The goal is simple: that every Academy family walks into the school year with confidence, not questions they were afraid to ask.<br /><br />Download the companion PDF guide at lightofchristschools.org/podcasts before the school year begins.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/7140107/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Education</category><copyright>Copyright LOC Catholic Schools</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/141a6c4ad6da8446cf8e9320c7baf819.jpg</url><title>Ready Together: Parents (Academy)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ready-together-parents-academy--7140107</link></image><lastBuildDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:23:15 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>LOC Catholic Schools</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>LOC Catholic Schools</itunes:name><itunes:email>swild@lightofchristschools.org</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/141a6c4ad6da8446cf8e9320c7baf819.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>The move from elementary school to St. Mary's Academy is one of the real milestones in a student's formation, and parents feel it just as much as the kids do.

Ready Together: Academy Parents is a seven-episode series built specifically for families...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The move from elementary school to St. Mary's Academy is one of the real milestones in a student's formation, and parents feel it just as much as the kids do.<br /><br />Ready Together: Academy Parents is a seven-episode series built specifically for families navigating grades 6–8 at St. Mary's Academy, covering everything from summer expectations, new student orientation, the FACTS system, first-day routines and how to stay connected to your student's school life throughout the year.<br /><br />This series takes seriously that the transition to middle school is a big one, and it meets parents where they are with warmth, honesty, and practical guidance grounded in the Light of Christ mission. The goal is simple: that every Academy family walks into the school year with confidence, not questions they were afraid to ask.<br /><br />Download the companion PDF guide at lightofchristschools.org/podcasts before the school year begins.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Education"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>serial</itunes:type><item><title>EP 01 - What to Expect - Parents (Academy)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-01-what-to-expect-parents-academy--72742538</link><description><![CDATA[Ready Together: Academy Parents is a seven-episode podcast series from Light of Christ Catholic Schools, made for families navigating grades 6–8 at St. Mary's Academy. <br /><br />This series is honest about the fact that the jump from elementary to middle school is a real transition, and parents feel it just as much as their students do. <br /><br />Across seven episodes, Shannon and Scott walk through summer expectations, FACTS app, the first day of school, how the academy communicates with families and what re-enrollment looks like when the time comes. <br /><br />The academy is built to prepare students academically, spiritually, and socially for what comes next, and this series is built to make sure parents are just as ready as their kids. <br /><br />If you have questions after listening, Shannon is a call or email away: (701) 354-7067 or sindovina@lightofchristschools.org. <br /><br />Download the companion PDF guide at lightofchristschools.org/podcasts.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72742538</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:46:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72742538/rtpodcast_acadparents_01_summerexpectations.mp3" length="9708143" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>LOC Catholic Schools</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ready Together: Academy Parents is a seven-episode podcast series from Light of Christ Catholic Schools, made for families navigating grades 6–8 at St. Mary's Academy. 

This series is honest about the fact that the jump from elementary to middle...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ready Together: Academy Parents is a seven-episode podcast series from Light of Christ Catholic Schools, made for families navigating grades 6–8 at St. Mary's Academy. <br /><br />This series is honest about the fact that the jump from elementary to middle school is a real transition, and parents feel it just as much as their students do. <br /><br />Across seven episodes, Shannon and Scott walk through summer expectations, FACTS app, the first day of school, how the academy communicates with families and what re-enrollment looks like when the time comes. <br /><br />The academy is built to prepare students academically, spiritually, and socially for what comes next, and this series is built to make sure parents are just as ready as their kids. <br /><br />If you have questions after listening, Shannon is a call or email away: (701) 354-7067 or sindovina@lightofchristschools.org. <br /><br />Download the companion PDF guide at lightofchristschools.org/podcasts.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>599</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e28b8f6fc1a0a613354be42413207f2d.jpg"/><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 02 - August - Parents (Academy)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-02-august-parents-academy--72742540</link><description><![CDATA[Ready Together: Academy Parents is a seven-episode podcast series from Light of Christ Catholic Schools, made for families navigating grades 6–8 at St. Mary's Academy. <br /><br />This series is honest about the fact that the jump from elementary to middle school is a real transition, and parents feel it just as much as their students do. <br /><br />Across seven episodes, Shannon and Scott walk through summer expectations, FACTS app, the first day of school, how the academy communicates with families and what re-enrollment looks like when the time comes. <br /><br />The academy is built to prepare students academically, spiritually, and socially for what comes next, and this series is built to make sure parents are just as ready as their kids. <br /><br />If you have questions after listening, Shannon is a call or email away: (701) 354-7067 or sindovina@lightofchristschools.org. <br /><br />Download the companion PDF guide at lightofchristschools.org/podcasts.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72742540</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:47:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72742540/rtpodcast_acadparents_02_august.mp3" length="7520955" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>LOC Catholic Schools</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ready Together: Academy Parents is a seven-episode podcast series from Light of Christ Catholic Schools, made for families navigating grades 6–8 at St. Mary's Academy. 

This series is honest about the fact that the jump from elementary to middle...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ready Together: Academy Parents is a seven-episode podcast series from Light of Christ Catholic Schools, made for families navigating grades 6–8 at St. Mary's Academy. <br /><br />This series is honest about the fact that the jump from elementary to middle school is a real transition, and parents feel it just as much as their students do. <br /><br />Across seven episodes, Shannon and Scott walk through summer expectations, FACTS app, the first day of school, how the academy communicates with families and what re-enrollment looks like when the time comes. <br /><br />The academy is built to prepare students academically, spiritually, and socially for what comes next, and this series is built to make sure parents are just as ready as their kids. <br /><br />If you have questions after listening, Shannon is a call or email away: (701) 354-7067 or sindovina@lightofchristschools.org. <br /><br />Download the companion PDF guide at lightofchristschools.org/podcasts.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>462</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e28b8f6fc1a0a613354be42413207f2d.jpg"/><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 03 - FACTS App - Parents (Academy)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-03-facts-app-parents-academy--72742543</link><description><![CDATA[Ready Together: Academy Parents is a seven-episode podcast series from Light of Christ Catholic Schools, made for families navigating grades 6–8 at St. Mary's Academy. <br /><br />This series is honest about the fact that the jump from elementary to middle school is a real transition, and parents feel it just as much as their students do. <br /><br />Across seven episodes, Shannon and Scott walk through summer expectations, FACTS app, the first day of school, how the academy communicates with families and what re-enrollment looks like when the time comes. <br /><br />The academy is built to prepare students academically, spiritually, and socially for what comes next, and this series is built to make sure parents are just as ready as their kids. <br /><br />If you have questions after listening, Shannon is a call or email away: (701) 354-7067 or sindovina@lightofchristschools.org. <br /><br />Download the companion PDF guide at lightofchristschools.org/podcasts.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72742543</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:48:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72742543/rtpodcast_acadparents_03_factsapp.mp3" length="9148909" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>LOC Catholic Schools</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ready Together: Academy Parents is a seven-episode podcast series from Light of Christ Catholic Schools, made for families navigating grades 6–8 at St. Mary's Academy. 

This series is honest about the fact that the jump from elementary to middle...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ready Together: Academy Parents is a seven-episode podcast series from Light of Christ Catholic Schools, made for families navigating grades 6–8 at St. Mary's Academy. <br /><br />This series is honest about the fact that the jump from elementary to middle school is a real transition, and parents feel it just as much as their students do. <br /><br />Across seven episodes, Shannon and Scott walk through summer expectations, FACTS app, the first day of school, how the academy communicates with families and what re-enrollment looks like when the time comes. <br /><br />The academy is built to prepare students academically, spiritually, and socially for what comes next, and this series is built to make sure parents are just as ready as their kids. <br /><br />If you have questions after listening, Shannon is a call or email away: (701) 354-7067 or sindovina@lightofchristschools.org. <br /><br />Download the companion PDF guide at lightofchristschools.org/podcasts.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>564</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e28b8f6fc1a0a613354be42413207f2d.jpg"/><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 04 - First Day - Parents (Academy)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-04-first-day-parents-academy--72742546</link><description><![CDATA[Ready Together: Academy Parents is a seven-episode podcast series from Light of Christ Catholic Schools, made for families navigating grades 6–8 at St. Mary's Academy. <br /><br />This series is honest about the fact that the jump from elementary to middle school is a real transition, and parents feel it just as much as their students do. <br /><br />Across seven episodes, Shannon and Scott walk through summer expectations, FACTS app, the first day of school, how the academy communicates with families and what re-enrollment looks like when the time comes. <br /><br />The academy is built to prepare students academically, spiritually, and socially for what comes next, and this series is built to make sure parents are just as ready as their kids. <br /><br />If you have questions after listening, Shannon is a call or email away: (701) 354-7067 or sindovina@lightofchristschools.org. <br /><br />Download the companion PDF guide at lightofchristschools.org/podcasts.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72742546</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:48:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72742546/rtpodcast_acadparents_04_firstday.mp3" length="8796569" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>LOC Catholic Schools</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ready Together: Academy Parents is a seven-episode podcast series from Light of Christ Catholic Schools, made for families navigating grades 6–8 at St. Mary's Academy. 

This series is honest about the fact that the jump from elementary to middle...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ready Together: Academy Parents is a seven-episode podcast series from Light of Christ Catholic Schools, made for families navigating grades 6–8 at St. Mary's Academy. <br /><br />This series is honest about the fact that the jump from elementary to middle school is a real transition, and parents feel it just as much as their students do. <br /><br />Across seven episodes, Shannon and Scott walk through summer expectations, FACTS app, the first day of school, how the academy communicates with families and what re-enrollment looks like when the time comes. <br /><br />The academy is built to prepare students academically, spiritually, and socially for what comes next, and this series is built to make sure parents are just as ready as their kids. <br /><br />If you have questions after listening, Shannon is a call or email away: (701) 354-7067 or sindovina@lightofchristschools.org. <br /><br />Download the companion PDF guide at lightofchristschools.org/podcasts.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>542</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e28b8f6fc1a0a613354be42413207f2d.jpg"/><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 05 - Information Channels - Parents (Academy)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-05-information-channels-parents-academy--72742549</link><description><![CDATA[Ready Together: Academy Parents is a seven-episode podcast series from Light of Christ Catholic Schools, made for families navigating grades 6–8 at St. Mary's Academy. <br /><br />This series is honest about the fact that the jump from elementary to middle school is a real transition, and parents feel it just as much as their students do. <br /><br />Across seven episodes, Shannon and Scott walk through summer expectations, FACTS app, the first day of school, how the academy communicates with families and what re-enrollment looks like when the time comes. <br /><br />The academy is built to prepare students academically, spiritually, and socially for what comes next, and this series is built to make sure parents are just as ready as their kids. <br /><br />If you have questions after listening, Shannon is a call or email away: (701) 354-7067 or sindovina@lightofchristschools.org. <br /><br />Download the companion PDF guide at lightofchristschools.org/podcasts.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72742549</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:48:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72742549/rtpodcast_acadparents_05_informationchannels.mp3" length="11489074" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>LOC Catholic Schools</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ready Together: Academy Parents is a seven-episode podcast series from Light of Christ Catholic Schools, made for families navigating grades 6–8 at St. Mary's Academy. 

This series is honest about the fact that the jump from elementary to middle...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ready Together: Academy Parents is a seven-episode podcast series from Light of Christ Catholic Schools, made for families navigating grades 6–8 at St. Mary's Academy. <br /><br />This series is honest about the fact that the jump from elementary to middle school is a real transition, and parents feel it just as much as their students do. <br /><br />Across seven episodes, Shannon and Scott walk through summer expectations, FACTS app, the first day of school, how the academy communicates with families and what re-enrollment looks like when the time comes. <br /><br />The academy is built to prepare students academically, spiritually, and socially for what comes next, and this series is built to make sure parents are just as ready as their kids. <br /><br />If you have questions after listening, Shannon is a call or email away: (701) 354-7067 or sindovina@lightofchristschools.org. <br /><br />Download the companion PDF guide at lightofchristschools.org/podcasts.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>710</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e28b8f6fc1a0a613354be42413207f2d.jpg"/><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 06 - Misc. Questions - Parents (Academy)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-06-misc-questions-parents-academy--72742552</link><description><![CDATA[Ready Together: Academy Parents is a seven-episode podcast series from Light of Christ Catholic Schools, made for families navigating grades 6–8 at St. Mary's Academy. <br /><br />This series is honest about the fact that the jump from elementary to middle school is a real transition, and parents feel it just as much as their students do. <br /><br />Across seven episodes, Shannon and Scott walk through summer expectations, FACTS app, the first day of school, how the academy communicates with families and what re-enrollment looks like when the time comes. <br /><br />The academy is built to prepare students academically, spiritually, and socially for what comes next, and this series is built to make sure parents are just as ready as their kids. <br /><br />If you have questions after listening, Shannon is a call or email away: (701) 354-7067 or sindovina@lightofchristschools.org. <br /><br />Download the companion PDF guide at lightofchristschools.org/podcasts.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72742552</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:49:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72742552/rtpodcast_acadparents_06_miscquestions.mp3" length="13122452" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>LOC Catholic Schools</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ready Together: Academy Parents is a seven-episode podcast series from Light of Christ Catholic Schools, made for families navigating grades 6–8 at St. Mary's Academy. 

This series is honest about the fact that the jump from elementary to middle...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ready Together: Academy Parents is a seven-episode podcast series from Light of Christ Catholic Schools, made for families navigating grades 6–8 at St. Mary's Academy. <br /><br />This series is honest about the fact that the jump from elementary to middle school is a real transition, and parents feel it just as much as their students do. <br /><br />Across seven episodes, Shannon and Scott walk through summer expectations, FACTS app, the first day of school, how the academy communicates with families and what re-enrollment looks like when the time comes. <br /><br />The academy is built to prepare students academically, spiritually, and socially for what comes next, and this series is built to make sure parents are just as ready as their kids. <br /><br />If you have questions after listening, Shannon is a call or email away: (701) 354-7067 or sindovina@lightofchristschools.org. <br /><br />Download the companion PDF guide at lightofchristschools.org/podcasts.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>812</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e28b8f6fc1a0a613354be42413207f2d.jpg"/><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 07 - November Re-Enrollment - Parents (Academy)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-07-november-re-enrollment-parents-academy--72742555</link><description><![CDATA[Ready Together: Academy Parents is a seven-episode podcast series from Light of Christ Catholic Schools, made for families navigating grades 6–8 at St. Mary's Academy. <br /><br />This series is honest about the fact that the jump from elementary to middle school is a real transition, and parents feel it just as much as their students do. <br /><br />Across seven episodes, Shannon and Scott walk through summer expectations, FACTS app, the first day of school, how the academy communicates with families and what re-enrollment looks like when the time comes. <br /><br />The academy is built to prepare students academically, spiritually, and socially for what comes next, and this series is built to make sure parents are just as ready as their kids. <br /><br />If you have questions after listening, Shannon is a call or email away: (701) 354-7067 or sindovina@lightofchristschools.org. <br /><br />Download the companion PDF guide at lightofchristschools.org/podcasts.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72742555</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:50:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72742555/rtpodcast_acadparents_07_reenrollment.mp3" length="5261065" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>LOC Catholic Schools</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ready Together: Academy Parents is a seven-episode podcast series from Light of Christ Catholic Schools, made for families navigating grades 6–8 at St. Mary's Academy. 

This series is honest about the fact that the jump from elementary to middle...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ready Together: Academy Parents is a seven-episode podcast series from Light of Christ Catholic Schools, made for families navigating grades 6–8 at St. Mary's Academy. <br /><br />This series is honest about the fact that the jump from elementary to middle school is a real transition, and parents feel it just as much as their students do. <br /><br />Across seven episodes, Shannon and Scott walk through summer expectations, FACTS app, the first day of school, how the academy communicates with families and what re-enrollment looks like when the time comes. <br /><br />The academy is built to prepare students academically, spiritually, and socially for what comes next, and this series is built to make sure parents are just as ready as their kids. <br /><br />If you have questions after listening, Shannon is a call or email away: (701) 354-7067 or sindovina@lightofchristschools.org. <br /><br />Download the companion PDF guide at lightofchristschools.org/podcasts.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>321</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e28b8f6fc1a0a613354be42413207f2d.jpg"/><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
