Principals and Directors,

As we approach the September 3rd feast day of St. Gregory the Great, the patron saint of educators and students, let us reflect on his profound influence in shaping Catholic education. St. Gregory's commitment to knowledge, humility, and pastoral care serves as a guiding light for us all. Through St. Gregory's intercession, may we continue to strive for excellence in both education and spiritual growth. St. Gregory the Great, pray for us.

Joyfully,

ENROLLMENT NUMBERS FOR SEPTEMBER 1ST

Please complete the enrollment form due by Monday, September 4. Bishop Johnston and the Catholic Schools Office use these numbers throughout the year.

TESTING REMINDERS

Iowa Flex Benchmarks

Iowa Flex Reading and Math Testing Window – is open from August 28 through September 8. The tests have been assigned to all the grades/buildings. Your test coordinator needs to set up the Proctoring for each class to take the test. Please make sure your test coordinator names the test with the Teacher’s last name and grade level, then Reading or Math – ex: Hopson3rdMath or Hopson3rdReading

Please inform the teachers what test is assigned to them by name!

For more information on the remainder of the Iowa Flex Benchmarks, Iowa Assessment Testing, and ACRE Testing windows by clicking here .

SCHOOL SAFETY REIMBURSEMENT GRANT PROGRAM

The grant applications are now open, with separate applications for LEAs and nonpublic schools. Completed applications are due on September 8, 2023. Award notifications will be made on or about September 29, 2023. The School Safety Grant program guidance document provides detailed information. For more information click here.

CSO 2023-2024 DIRECTORY

Please complete this form, by Sunday, September 10. If you don't have a staff member for a specified position, note N/A on the form. We appreciate your help in getting our directory published.

2023-2024 KCSJ CATHOLIC SCHOOL YEAR AT A GLANCE

Updated Year at a Glance calendar. Please note the only changes were deleting the IOWA Flex training in Sept and January.

Convocation 2023

Did you or members of your staff miss Convocation?

Click the pictures below for video highlights from the day!

Bishop Johnston's Convocation

Homily

Dr. Karen Kroh's Superintendent's Welcome

Fr. Tony's

Keynote

OFFICE OF CHILD AND YOUTH PROTECTION UPDATES/REMINDERS

The updated Circle of Grace Curriculum can be found at www.kcsjocyp.org

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OCYP Reports

Staff Compliance Report is due October 1, 2023.
School Safety Compliance Form.
Circle of Grace Training Report is due March 1, 2024
Elementary Form and High School Form.

Bishop Johnston's September Prayer Intention:

That individuals, institutions, and nations will exercise wise stewardship of God's gift of creation, care for the environment, and responsible use of resources in accordance with Christian principles.

Do you have prayer intentions that you would like our school communities to lift up? Complete this form to submit them for future Wednesday WOWs!