Joyfully Catholic

Dear Principals and Directors,

As we enter October, the month of devotion to our Mother Mary, let us reflect on the light of her unwavering faith and maternal love. Mary's humility and willingness to embrace God's plan serve as a profound example for us all. Just as she nurtured and cared for Jesus, may we, as Catholic educators, nurture the hearts and minds of our students with love, compassion, and the teachings of Christ. Let this month remind us of the importance of instilling in our students a deep sense of devotion to Mary and the values of faith, hope, and love that she embodies.

May Our Mother Mary's intercession continue to guide us in our mission to educate and inspire the next generation.

In faith and devotion

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY SURVEY

We need your feedback in planning the 2024 Professional Development Day. Please complete and share the Survey Monkey link with your staff.

POTENTIAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL ADVANCEMENT CONFERENCE

The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas is considering hosting a School Advancement Conference in the Summer of 2024.

Tentatively, this would be a two-day conference in Kansas City. Day 1 would focus on enrollment management and marketing (keynote with breakout sessions on topics like high school retention, grade school retention, recruitment, micro marketing, engaging the Hispanic community, etc). Day 2 would focus on development, including a keynote and breakout sessions on enhancing a signature event, engaging stakeholders, embarking on campaigns, building strong boards, grant proposal writing, endowments, and so forth.

Ultimately, the interest in the conference will determine the next steps, and the number of speakers. If you are interested in this potential opportunity, please consider completing this survey https://forms.gle/ZQbg31RarViW5jVJA.