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Shaping Lives, Inspiring Hearts

Our Lady of Fatima is a Catholic school in Lakewood, Colorado educating students from Preschool through 8th grade. Read stories of this incredible community from parents, teachers and students. To schedule a tour or request more information, click the button below.

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The learning specialist and teachers at Fatima picked up early on that our son has some struggles with writing. Instead of assuming it was a passing phase, the specialist and ...

Rebecca Deck

Parent | K, 3rd Grade, 6th Grade - Donnie, Odin & Pearl

The learning specialist and teachers at Fatima picked up early on that our son has some struggles with writing. Instead of assuming it was a passing phase, the specialist and teacher met with our family and helped us collaborate with other specialists to address the issues. They were very helpful in communicating with us regarding his progress and implementing a plan for him. It was something that they caught early on and if he had been in an over crowded class they may have not picked up on. We are very grateful to have teachers that care so much!

Rebecca Deck

Parent | K, 3rd Grade, 6th Grade - Donnie, Odin & Pearl

Yes. I struggle with math a lot and the first quarter I wasn’t happy with my math grade. I was very frustrated. When I told Ms.Chambers...

Collins Berumen

Student | 4th Grade

Yes. I struggle with math a lot and the first quarter I wasn’t happy with my math grade. I was very frustrated. When I told Ms.Chambers about my feelings, she helped me and we worked through problems together. She made me feel important and smart. The second quarter I got a much better grade! Ms. Chambers really helped me understand math better and have more confidence.

Collins Berumen

Student | 4th Grade

One of my favorite things about teaching is that I love to watch the excitement that my students show in an everyday activity. My young students are excited to learn. ...

Mary Leintz

Teacher | 2nd Grade

One of my favorite things about teaching is that I love to watch the excitement that my students show in an everyday activity. My young students are excited to learn. I like knowing that my students will learn something new every day, and they come into the room with the expectation that we will learn something new.

Mary Leintz

Teacher | 2nd Grade

We chose to send our daughter to Fatima for many reasons including the positive experience I had attending the school. We also love how close the school is to our ...

KD Nowicki

Parent | Jillian - Pre-K

We chose to send our daughter to Fatima for many reasons including the positive experience I had attending the school. We also love how close the school is to our house, the small class sizes, the close knit community and the truly dedicated teachers. In addition we are grateful she gets to go to a Catholic school. The cost was also very competitive for preschool and pre-K!

KD Nowicki

Parent | Jillian - Pre-K

My son's teacher and the special ed teacher are helping us put together a presentation for his class explaining his disability. As an autistic kid who likes all the cards ...

Rebecca Sopkin

Parent | Max - 5th Grade

My son's teacher and the special ed teacher are helping us put together a presentation for his class explaining his disability. As an autistic kid who likes all the cards on the table he loves this idea

Rebecca Sopkin

Parent | Max - 5th Grade

Our decision to send our children to Fatima have been reaffirmed by the quality teaching staff, the sense of community, and our first child's academic/social growth in Pre-K. As ...

Pat Bair

Parent | Hazel - PreK

Our decision to send our children to Fatima have been reaffirmed by the quality teaching staff, the sense of community, and our first child's academic/social growth in Pre-K. As a first-year family, these are aspects for which we didn't quite know what to expect. We are happy to see our child thriving and plan to send our second child to Fatima as well.

Pat Bair

Parent | Hazel - PreK

The curriculum and growth that we have seen in our son has been incredible for Preschool. It makes us feel so much more confident that when he goes to Kindergarten ...

Kimberly Bayle

Parent | Emile - PreK

The curriculum and growth that we have seen in our son has been incredible for Preschool. It makes us feel so much more confident that when he goes to Kindergarten he will be more than prepared.

Kimberly Bayle

Parent | Emile - PreK

Something really special about Fatima is how Principal Taylor knows every kids name. Even when I had just started at Fatima, Ms. Taylor knew my name and...

Haley Hess

Student | 6th Grade

Something really special about Fatima is how Principal Taylor knows every kids name. Even when I had just started at Fatima, Ms. Taylor knew my name and would say “hi” to me whenever she saw me in the halls.

Haley Hess

Student | 6th Grade

I love that I can connect with other Catholic students. Fatima is a loving environment. The teachers understand us on a much deeper level because of our faith. I feel ...

Olivia Hamilton

Student | 8th Grade

I love that I can connect with other Catholic students. Fatima is a loving environment. The teachers understand us on a much deeper level because of our faith. I feel I am getting a strong education and I feel confident I will be ready for high school.

Olivia Hamilton

Student | 8th Grade

I like playing on our playgrounds with my friends and learning more about Jesus.

Ryland Martinez

Student | 2nd Grade

I like playing on our playgrounds with my friends and learning more about Jesus.

Ryland Martinez

Student | 2nd Grade

I love the tight-knit community at Our Lady of Fatima. I think it is easy to find a sense of belonging here whether you are a student, parent, or teacher.

Robyn O'Toole

Teacher | 5th Grade

I love the tight-knit community at Our Lady of Fatima. I think it is easy to find a sense of belonging here whether you are a student, parent, or teacher.

Robyn O'Toole

Teacher | 5th Grade

In the Fall of 2020, Principal Taylor called me in a panic after there was an unplanned teacher vacancy in Kindergarten. As a planner, this would typically...

Andrea Aquino

Teacher | Middle School

In the Fall of 2020, Principal Taylor called me in a panic after there was an unplanned teacher vacancy in Kindergarten. As a planner, this would typically be something I would have to think about and lose sleep over, but the confidence and faith Lisa had in me, gave me no choice but to say “yes” on the spot. The families and staff here embraced me and treated me as if I had always been a part of this community and faculty. I was given the opportunity to regain my confidence as a teacher again. I knew after this experience, this place was special. The belief in my ability and confidence by my co-workers here, made that happen. I would not be in the position I am in today without the support and encouragement from my fellow teachers and from Lisa. She has given me professional and spiritual guidance like no other and I know this is why God brought our family to this school. Everything about this school embodies the mission wholeheartedly, it is “Made for Greatness”.

Andrea Aquino

Teacher | Middle School

I like when we have assemblies for different activities that our school gets to do, like our sports pep rallies and fundraisers. It's fun to get our school together when ...

Cruz Jackson

Student | 5th Grade

I like when we have assemblies for different activities that our school gets to do, like our sports pep rallies and fundraisers. It's fun to get our school together when we are all working toward a common goal!

Cruz Jackson

Student | 5th Grade

I feel special when I get to read at Mass, lead a rosary for our school, and be a big buddy to one of the younger students!

Mazie Jackson

Student | 7th Grade

I feel special when I get to read at Mass, lead a rosary for our school, and be a big buddy to one of the younger students!

Mazie Jackson

Student | 7th Grade

The Our Lady of Fatima community holds a special place in my heart. Those who make up the community strongly believe in a common goal for our youth –...

Lisa Taylor

Principal

The Our Lady of Fatima community holds a special place in my heart. Those who make up the community strongly believe in a common goal for our youth – that of spiritually and intellectually preparing Catholic leaders. The very core of our school is built upon the goal of academic excellence with Catholic vision. The faculty, staff, and I share in this vision of providing a learning environment where children can thrive, feel comfortable taking risks, and ultimately get to heaven. The success of our school is only possible through the dedication of our parish and school parents who are investing in a Catholic education. I am amazed at the generosity of this community. I started my career as a third-grade teacher at Fatima and I couldn’t believe I was blessed to be at such an amazing school that was so supported by the community. I still feel that way 34 years later.

Lisa Taylor

Principal

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