Celebration of Light raises over $3.4 million...

Good Afternoon Kristin,

Thank you to each of you for the different ways in which you supported Friday’s Celebration of Light, whether it was through sponsoring the event, purchasing a table, attending and bringing supporters to the event, or various other ways. Because of this support, Fulcrum shared on Saturday that the event raised over $3.4 million for Catholic education in the Archdiocese.

This success could not happen without you and the support of your schools and communities. I am grateful for the many ways Fulcrum contributes to advancing the mission of our Catholic schools; and that gratitude flows directly out from my gratitude for each of you who, daily, animates this mission in your respective communities alongside teams of educators who serve our 21,530 students.

Recalling yesterday’s reading from Mark’s Gospel, I am grateful to have been called to serve alongside each of you in this ministry of Catholic education.

With gratitude,

NICHOLAS FORD | Superintendent

Office for Catholic Schools | Archdiocese of Seattle

OPERATIONS CALENDAR & MONTHLY TASK LIST

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Principal Weekly Meetings

01/25/24- Dave Mayer and Kelly Surapaneni- Early Learning DOC and Fulcrum

02/01/24- SPECIAL ONE HOUR SESSION- Black History Month Reflection with Mr. Cary Dabney

Upcoming Events

January 23, 2024

CSSCC New/Aspiring Leaders Virtual Session (1pm)

January 23, 2024

How to Deliver a Great State of the School Presentation

(11:00am-11:30am)

January 25, 2024

Monthly Marketing Drop-In Collaboration Session 1-1:30pm

Topic: Marketing on a Budget

ZOOM LINK

January 31, 2024

University of Chicago Loyola Educational Leadership & Instructional Coaching Information Night.

February 1, 2024

Principal Intent Forms Due

email to pam.schwartz@seattlearch.org

February 7, 2024

Saint Martin's Virtual Educational Leadership Information Night (6pm)

MISSION & CATHOLIC IDENTITY

March 8th CIC Local Retreats

The toolkit for the March 8th CIC local retreats will be published on February 12th. Save the date for an unpacking of the toolkit at the February 15th 11:00 Zoom.

Staff Retreat Leader

Matt Barmore, former educator in the Archdiocese of Seattle, is available to lead staff retreats. Please see this post for details and possible retreat topics.

ACRE Assessment

The ACRE religion assessment window for all 5th and 8th graders in the Archdiocese of Seattle is scheduled for April 8-30 2024. Click here for directions on how to register.

WSCC Advocacy Bulletin

Please see this link for the January 19 WSCC Advocacy Bulletin.

GOVERNANCE & LEADERSHIP

Governance and Leadership Update: Week of 01/22/24

Principal and teacher intent forms, workers comp, and immunization info. Click here.

24-25 PACE Teacher Request Form

Updated link to request PACE teachers for the 24-25 school year is open. Questions, contact pace@up.edu. Deadline: Friday, February 23, 2024.

Educational Leadership Programs

Fulcrum Educational Leadership Grant opens this week. See link for more information and attend presentation at Thursday's Principal Meeting.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Early Learning Newsletter

Weekly Newsletter will cover resources, professional development, upcoming meetings and more. Read more.

GRACE Final Winter Workshop this Friday

Last chance for GRACE teacher leaders to attend our Winter Workshop on Friday, 1/26 - High School GRACE teachers encouraged to attend this one.

PD&C Day Registration OPEN!

Please register for PD&C Day 2024 today - make sure to send the registration link to your staff or register them yourself!

Annual Progress Report Due 03/01

Check your email for a communication from Amy Edwards regarding the link to your individual school's progress report.

AWSP CCDEI Prof. Development Opportunity

CCDEI from an Indigenous Pedagogical Lens. Registered attendees are eligible for three free clock hours for each session they attend. These clock hours will count towards fulfilling the equity clock hour requirement for certificate renewal.

OPERATIONAL VITALITY

SAVE THE DATE...INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY...LATINO SUMMIT

National data suggests Latinos are both the fastest growing segment of the US Catholic Church and the most underserved by Catholic schools. On April 12 & 13th, we are hosting the Latino Summit with the team at the University of Notre Dame’s Catholic School Advantage-Latino Enrollment Institute to offer schools and parishes a framework to transform practices to attract and better serve Latino families. You will learn practical tips to embrace, educate, and empower Latino children, families, and community. Registration coming soon!

Financial Results through 11/30/23

John Sullivan is asking each School for Financial Results through 11/30/23 (five specific requests). For those who have not done so, please provide your results as soon as possible.

Marketing Drop-In Collaboration Session

This is a monthly 30 minute connect point & idea exchange for your Admissions & Marketing staff. this month's topic: Marketing on a Budget.

Date: January 25th from 1-1:30pm Location: ZOOM

Advancement (Admissions & Marketing) Track of PC & D Day...

There are TWO great sessions with Dr. Rick Newberry, President of Enrollment Catalyst. Register HERE.

Session One 9-10am: 50 Enrollment and Marketing Strategies in 50 Minutes

Session Two 10:30-11:30am: "Creating a Campus Visit Experience that Converts: From Routine to Remarkable"

RESOURCES

Advancement Strategies: Top 6 Ideas for Alumni Engagement

8 Effective Retention Strategies for your School