Joyfully Catholic

Wishing you a week full of JOY! Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta, pray for us!

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

We need your help, please complete the planning form by the close of business on Thursday, September 14.

Agenda for PD Day 2023

Principals – Plan to join in the Chat and Chew during Lunch time on September 29^th to hear from Jo Weller and her team about the success schools are having with a Math Instructional Coach and a Science Instructional Coach. More information to come next week!

ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS UPDATED

Changes have been made to the Administrative Manual for Academic Eligibility. Click here for the updated changes to participate in athletics.

PRIESTHOOD SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

Priesthood Sunday is a special day set aside to honor priesthood. The following are resources that can be used to celebrate your parish priest:

Priesthood Sunday Resources

Priesthood Sunday Bulletin Announcements

Priesthood Sunday Signs for Parishes

Prayer for Priest before Mass

APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED

Applications for the 2023 Rev. Msgr. Larry J. Droll's scholarship for Catholic Liaty is being accepted. The deadline to apply is October 16, 2023. For more information review the below documents.

Rev. Msgr. Larry J. Droll Scholarship Fund Letter

Rules of Eligibility for the Rev. Msgr. Larry J. Droll Scholarship Fund

Application for the Rev. Msgr. Larry J. Droll Scholarship

2023-2024 DATA COLLECTION

This year all staff and enrollment numbers should be as of September 15. All school reports need to be emailed to Sherri Hennen no later than September 29.

2023-24 NCEA School Datab a nk Form

School Video Explanation of Form

SCHOOL ROSTERS NEEDED

In order to make our reporting easier, please complete your school rosters which are located in your school's Google folder. All school rosters need to be completed by October 1.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

If you are looking for high-quality professional development opportunities for your staff, please consider reaching out to Jodie Maddox at 913-908-8220. Some popular topics include Differentiated Instruction for Children with ADHD, Dyslexia, and Anxiety; Effects of Too Much Passive Technology in the Classroom; and A Social Emotional Learning Survey, School Reflection and Implementation Plan. Your Title funds can be used for these PD opportunities.

What Affect is Passive Technology Time Having on Classroom Motivation and Focus

Guided Social Emotional Learning for Classroom Teachers 2023

Differentiated Instruction

PHONICS FOR READING

If you would like to participate in the pilot reading remediation program for grades 3-12 - Phonics for Reading, please use the attached assessment to determine how many books in each level you will need and email your request to Nicolette.

Phonics for Ready Placement Brochure

Please check out the information about EANS IIA. This round of funding is available to ALL private schools, EVEN if you took a PPP2 loan. Nicolette will host a Zoom meeting for our Diocesan schools next Wednesday, September 20 @ 11 a.m. Nicolette is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

SCOTT FORESMAN-ADDISON WESLEY EVERYDAY SPELLING

Bishop Hogan Catholic School is looking for Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley's Everyday Spelling Practice for Standardized Tests for grade 7. Please email Pam Brobst , if you have a copy of this test.

TIPS ZOOM TRAINING HAS BEEN CANCELED

The TIPS ZOOM training scheduled for Thursday, September 14 has been canceled. Understanding the TIPS program is important information for all Directors and Principals. We will be hosting the TIPS training during the October 17 Director and Principal meeting.

DIRECTOR AND PRINCIPAL MEETING

Please mark your calendar!

Tuesday, October 17th is our next Directors and Principals Meeting.