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‘See the World Through a Sacramental Lens’: Bishop Conley on Education

In a lyrical and substantive pastoral letter on the nature and meaning of a Catholic education issued in early September, Bishop James Conley of Lincoln, Nebraska, reinforced — and in a way reintroduced — the need for Catholic schools to embrace the treasures of their intellectual and pedagogical inheritance.

Partnership with Archdiocese of Seattle Aims to Fill Teaching Need

Finding teachers for Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Seattle is an annual challenge but Seattle University partnered with the Ferry Family Charitable Foundation, Fulcrum Foundation and the Office for Catholic Schools to help.

A strong foundation: A number of key factors have led to enrollment increase at St. Edmond

Catholic schools around Iowa have seen an increase of over 5% compared to last year in terms of overall enrollment, the Catholic Schools Office for the Diocese of Sioux City announced recently. That includes on a local basis with St. Edmond Catholic Schools, which have seen the largest growth among the four diocesan schools at 20%. Pocahontas Catholic has also seen an increase of 8% in enrollment.

Minneapolis Archdiocese first to receive CUA’s education accreditation for its Catholic schools

Lumen Accreditation is granted by a CUA initiative called the Institute for the Transformation of Catholic Education (ITCE). The Institute chronicles on its website that in 2016, following a year-long analysis of CUA’s educational programs aimed at identifying ways of more directly supporting PK-12 Catholic education, consultants recommended the founding of an institute for the purpose of promoting authentic Catholic education.

Prout joins other RI Catholic schools, launches program for disabled

Inclusive education programs for students with intellectual disabilities are expanding across Rhode Island Catholic schools, thanks to the support of The Tom and Terri Murphy Foundation.

Philly Catholic schools (IMS) make strides in behavioral issues

A new program at Philadelphia’s Independence Mission Schools (IMS) could serve as a model for handling behavioral issues in primary school students. The Peace Corners Program, created by the non-profit organization Gabrielle’s Wings, provides conflict resolution alternatives that help students with behavioral issues.

This Catholic High School Has It All — Including a Flight Simulator

Students at Detroit Catholic Central can work towards getting a pilot’s license using all-boys school’s latest tech upgrade.

St. Mary's Academy wins $500,000 Yass Prize

St. Mary’s Academy has been named one of the finalists for the 2024 Yass Prize, in partnership with The Center for Education Reform (CER) and Forbes Media. The Yass Prize, often referred to as the “Pulitzer of Education,” recognizes educational organizations and schools that exemplify Sustainable, Transformational, Outstanding and Permissionless (STOP) education opportunities.

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Principal Monthly Tasks: November

November Faculty Prayer Service

Faculty Meeting Agenda/Note Template

Get organized with our resources for principals

Organize/Report

Review procedures for inclement weather

Plan/Prepare

Prepare Advent prayer service
Prepare Christmas Activities
Prepare teachers for Safe Environment lessons
Prepare Christmas Staff Party
Plan Christmas cards / gifts for special stakeholders
Plan Catholic Schools Week activities
Prepare renewal (re-enrollment) information for following school year
Host/Attend
- All Saints Day Mass
- Thanksgiving prayer service

Celebrate:

All Saints Day School Celebration
Observe Veterans’ Day

Repeated Monthly Tasks

Check teacher lesson plans (weekly) and regular classroom walk-throughs
IST / SIT / Child study meetings
Conduct fire and other safety drills / Record results on Drill Form
Meet with pastor(s) and Faculty
Monthly Newsletter to parents
PTA Monthly Meeting

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Sample Enrollment Management Plan and Template

Annual Fund Letter Samples

Annual Fund Letter Design Templates

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