Dear Principals and Directors,

As you are wrapping up parent-teacher conferences, it's an important time to reflect on the discussions and insights gained regarding your students. Please take time to consider the feedback shared by parents and how it can inform teaching practices. Collaborate with your teachers to share successful strategies and address any concerns raised during the meetings. Ultimately, these conferences provide an opportunity for growth and stronger partnerships between educators and parents, contributing to the success of our students.



Blessings,

CATHOLIC SCHOOL DIRECTORY

Thank you to the 14 schools who have completed the below Google document. This week is the last opportunity to make changes to the rough draft of the CSO Directory. Please click on your grade level directory below, locate your school, and verify the accuracy of the information.

High School/St. Joseph Academy Directory,

Elementary Schools Directory

ECC Directory

After reviewing your school's information, complete the Google doc.

NATIONAL VOCATION AWARENESS WEEK

National Vocation Awareness Week is November 5 - 11, 2023. Below is information to share with your teachers about the special week of prayer and support for all vocations recognized by the Church.

NVAW Week Prior Resource

NVAW Catholic School Resources

NCEA RISE

NCEA RISE- formerly known as the ACRE test – all our 5^th, 8^th, and 11^th graders will be taking the RISE assessment this November. The testing window is November 6^th through November 17^th. 

You need to register for the test. The website is https://ncearise.org.

Directions for the administration of the assessment can be found HERE

DISCOVER CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

Discover Catholic Schools Week is November 12-18 and Catholic Schools Week is January 28-February 3. Start planning now with the help of the NCEA Marketing Kit 2023-24.

New CSW Theme

Promoting CSW 2023-24

CHRISTMAS CARD

Calling all our student artists! It is time to submit your artwork for our Catholic Schools Office Christmas Card. All artwork needs to be received by Monday, November 13th.

Find important contest details here.

EANS IIA - APPLICATIONS DUE 11/16/2023

Nicolette will be hosting two Zooms to talk about EANS IIA:

Thursday, October 26 at 1 p.m. and

Tuesday, October 31 at 10 a.m. 

EANS IIA Zoom Link  

MO NONPUBLIC REGISTRATION REGISTRATION - DUE 11/30/2023

Please make sure you are completing your state registration. If you have any questions, please reach out to Nicolette.

ACCREDITATION VISITING TEAMS

We appreciate your help in the accreditation process this year! Each of you plays a vital role in the accreditation process for each of our schools that are being accredited this year.  As Dr. Kroh mentioned on October 17, 2023, we need everyone present for the accreditation visit you are assigned to. Please mark your calendar and plan to be there for the full two days. Day one will go until 5:30 p.m., and day two will go until 3:30 p.m. 

The Visitation Teams can be found HERE.  

THE OFFICE OF CHILD AND YOUTH PROTECTION

The Office of Child and Youth Protection is hiring and has two employment opportunities available:

Administrative Assistant - 30 hours per week/flexible schedule/$22.50 per hour

Safe Environment Program Coordinator - full-time 40 hours per week/Manages the prevention curriculum/safe environment policy and compliance efforts.

DKCSJ job opportunities

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PRAYERS

Work-Family, 

Thank you for praying for my sister-in-law, Whitney, and my brother, Steven. Whitney has improved drastically in a week's time and will make a full recovery. Many nurses and doctors have shared how surprised they are with her recovery. She has no brain damage, and while her heart does have damage, it is not life-altering. The power of prayer is beyond anything we can fathom. 

Thank you for lifting my family up in prayer. 

Amy Hogan