WELCOME TO OUR LADY OF FATIMA PARISH SCHOOL!
Located in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle, Our Lady of Fatima Parish School offers Preschool through 8th Grade students the opportunity to grow academically and spiritually in a supportive, caring community and a safe environment.
We provide a rigorous curriculum, excellent teachers, robust technology, Spanish, art, music, physical education, and an Extended Care program for Preschool through 3rd Grade students.
While Catholicism is our foundation, families of all faiths are welcome to apply.
DISCOVER WHAT OLF HAS TO OFFER
Commitment to Excellence
Our Lady of Fatima is committed to educating the whole child through a range of academic, spiritual, extracurricular, and athletic opportunities. Catholic teachings and principles are evident throughout the school. We use sound assessment processes, such as MAP testing for grades…
Faith-Filled Education
- Values (community, love, faith stewardship, joy)
- Spiritual growth
- Character building
- Community engagement
- Cultural appreciation
Dedicated Staff
- Highly qualified teachers with specialized training in Catholic education.
- Committed staff members dedicated to fostering a nurturing and supportive learning environment.
- Individualized attention to students’ academic and spiritual development.
- Focus on instilling moral values and promoting character development in students.
OLF AT A GLANCE
Explore Our School
Early Learning
Preschool – Pre-Kindergarten
Our Early Learning Program focuses on
- Child Centered Play Based Learning
- Developmentally Appropriate-emphasizing “just right” expectations
- Practicing Social Skills and strengthening foundation for lifelong learning
- Growing in love and kindness more like Jesus everyday
Early Elementary
Kindergarten – 2nd Grade
- Foundational skills in reading, math and writing
- Hands on and engaging activities across the curriculum enhancing rudimentary skills
- Social and emotional learning fostering the skills to learn independently
Intermediate Elementary
3rd – 5th Grade
- Utilizing the C.I.A. (Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Leadership System)
- Growth mindset
- Perseverance
- Critical thinking
- Numerical literacy
- TCI Social Studies – community building, US geography, statehood, and history
- Writing- persuasive and debate, research-based writing and information
Middle School
6th – 8th Grade
Our middle school curriculum is tailored to challenge students and offers core subjects such as:
- Mathematics
- Science
- Religion
- Social Studies
- Language Arts
In addition to a rigorous academic program, students have opportunities for enriched learning experiences, such as independent research projects, interdisciplinary studies, and participation in science fairs and the R.E.A.C.H. project (respecting ethnic and cultural heritage). The curriculum continues to prioritize moral and ethical development, with an emphasis on critical thinking, leadership skills, and service to others rooted in Catholic teachings.
News & Events
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Ted and Anne McDowall Scholarship Fund
GIVING NEVER FELT SO GOOD! Thank you so much for choosing to donate to the Ted and Anne McDowall Our Lady of Fatima Parish School Scholarship Fund. Your generosity will…
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Yesterday, our 8th, 4th and kindergarten students teamed up for a fall themed buddy project! Our Falcons enjoyed spending time together, getting creative and celebrating the season with their buddies. We love seeing our students connect across grade levels and learn from one another.
Preschool spent part of their morning checking out the playground refresh!
Yesterday, our kindergarteners enjoyed beautiful weather for their field trip to @swanstrailfarms! From picking pumpkins and racing down slides to petting goats and exploring all the farm had to offer, a perfect fall day. A big thank you to our wonderful parent chaperones for joining the adventure!
Thank you so much to one of our Fatima families, the Howards, for treating our staff to delicious @toppotdoughnuts
Crab, community and a whole lot of fun! The Annual Knights of Columbus Crab Feed was a SOLD OUT success on Saturday!
Our Knights were hard at work starting at 8am, cleaning and cooking crab so everyone could enjoy a delicious feast that evening. Talk about dedication to the cause!
One of the best parts of the night was hearing from former students who received Knights of Columbus high school scholarships and sharing just how much those scholarships meant to them. Thanks to everyone’s generosity, the Knights will once again be able to award scholarships to a few of our 8th graders this year!
A few highlights? One of our Fatima first graders was on a roll, winning multiple raffle prizes! And one St. Anne’s dad even won a Fatima swag bag!
A huge THANK YOU to our middle school students who volunteered as servers and helped make the evening a success. One of our amazing servers even volunteered on her BIRTHDAY! Her dedication earned her a piece of cake and a special rendition of “Happy Birthday” from the event attendees!
A big thank you to our Knights of Columbus and everyone who came out to support this wonderful tradition!
Our Grand Falcon Network held its very first meeting earlier this week! We’re excited to bring together OLF grandparents and grandfriends to connect, celebrate our school community and help keep the Falcon legacy strong. Welcome to the flock!
First grade came out on top! Our fantastic first graders were the highest fundraising class at our recent Fun Run and today they got to enjoy their well deserved prize, a @dicksdrivein lunch! Congratulations to our first graders and a huge thank you to all the families who helped make this year’s Fun Run such a success!
Some climbing action on the climbing wall in 4th grade and 2nd grade PE today!
Last week, our 7th graders visited St. James Cathedral for an Immersion Service experience, bringing donations, making sandwiches and helping provide meals for those in need. We are proud of our Falcons for showing compassion, giving back to the community and learning the importance of helping others!
Pre-k discovered a beautiful spider web and made wonderful observations inside and outside their windows!
