For the first half of 5th grade (August through December 1989), I attended Saint Lambert's Elementary, a Catholic school located in Skokie, Illinois. It hosted students between 1st and 8th grade. Even though it was a change from public school, I enjoyed my time attending a parochial school because I was able to get an education and learn more about my Catholic faith. My 5th grade teacher was Mrs. Gaynor. Even before attending Saint Lambert Elementary, I had a connection to the Parish because I was Baptized there and also attended CCD and made my First Communion there. St Lambert Elementary opened its doors to students in the Fall of 1954. Unfortunately, due to falling enrollment, it was forced to close in June 2003. Despite the school closure, St Lambert remains and active Catholic church in Skokie. The building housing the former St Lambert Elementary still stands and is rented out to other organizations. I only attended St Lambert Elementary for four months, returning back to public school when my family moved to Morton Grove.