ALWAYS....REACHING HIGHER
From the Superintendent...
Greetings!

This Tuesday, at the 11:00 a.m. Zoom Principal Meeting, we host a required training on your role as a mandated reporter for all school leaders. This training, while you may believe you understand this requirement, will give us important updates and reminders regarding the importance of our roles in protecting those in our care. At least one person from your school must be in attendance. Allow 45 minutes for this training. Register here

Many thanks to Justyna, Dave and Lisa for their efforts to provide a wonderful day of learning this Friday, February 11, designed for our teachers and leaders in our Catholic schools.  It will be a terrific day!

We, in the OCS, continue to keep you and your communities in our prayers.

Kristin and the OCS team

KRISTIN DIXON |  Superintendent
Office for Catholic Schools | Archdiocese of Seattle

Principal
Morning Meetings
Feb. 8 - 11 am - Required Meeting - Mandated Reporter for the School
Marshall Memo #921 – Building Students' Media and News Literacy
Feb. 9 - 11 am - Open Mic
Feb. 10 - 11 am - Renewing Teacher Covenants - policy/protocol what are the deadlines to meet
Marshall Memo #921 – REthinking our College-Prep Emphasis
CALENDAR EVENTS
FEBRUARY
ACTION ITEMS (click links for more information)

Mandatory Training for School Leadership
Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 11 AM. Mandatory review session regarding your role as a mandated reporter. Will Crowley, Archdiocesan legal counsel and Denise Aubuchon, Interim Chancery Human Resource Officer (CHRO), will join us for this important session. Please allow 45 minutes.

Gift of a Mental Health Day
A gift from Archbishop for your your amazing service to the Church. All Teachers and Staff in our Seattle Archdiocese Schools will receive an additional Holiday on 3/11/22 as a special gift from Archbishop Etienne. This Mental Health Day should be coded as a holiday in Paycom. The attached letter from the Archbishop expresses his gratitude and suggests some resources that are available.
The Racial Justice - Cultural Diversity work continues!
Resources for responding to Racism
Racial Justice Workshop with Fr. Dan Horan, OFM
Our partners at IPJC welcome all educators to this 4 hour workshop - clock hours provided.
Catholic Lifesavers Corps applications are being accepted now!
This training allows student leaders to be suicide prevention helpers for their peers.
WSCC Advocacy Bulletin Update for 1/28/22
The WSCC is keeping us informed of Legislative opportunities to participate in this week.
Governance & Leadership
Schwartz Newsletter
The link will take you to the new landing page which will house the regular communications from Pam Schwartz.
Aspiring Leaders & Educational Leadership Updates
Educational Leadership application are fast approaching.See link for our partner program open houses/contact information and Fulcrum Educational Leadership Grant Program.
Updated - Free Office Furniture from Fulcrum
Contact Savannah Hawk, savannah.hawk@fulcrumfoundation.org with any questions.
Academic Excellence
Early Learning Newsletter - February 7, 2022
Weekly Newsletter will cover resources, professional development, new health department info and more.
High School Newsletter - February 2022
This issue discusses Black History Month, research behind early start times in high schools, and provides some PD opportunities catering for Catholic high schools.
Complete the Progress Report Template by March 1st
All schools are required to complete both sections of the new progress report - these align to the NSBECS and are for both WCEA and non-WCEA accredited schools.
Operational Vitality
2022-2023 Academic Calendar Template
The academic calendar for 2022-2023 school year now available. Your school academic calendar is due to OCS on March 1, 2022. If you have questions, please contact janeal.grosinger@seattlearch.org.
Mid-Year School Financial Report
Please send your YTD 12/31/21 Financial results and Budget for the 2021/2022 School year to John Sullivan at john.sullivan@seattlearch.org
Paycom Updates 2/4/22
Benefits and Payroll teams are working diligently to get W-2's out. This bulletin outlines the status of that effort.
Chancery Paycom Updates
Weekly Paycom Updates have been posted on the Archdiocesan Website since 12/17/21 and are available here.
PACE Teacher Request Link for the 2022-2023 School Year
PACE will be making their teacher placements soon. See the link for Teacher Request Form. Contact kelly.surapaneni@seattlearch.org with questions.
Building Diversity and Inclusion Grants Program is Open
Contact Susan.ocoma@fuclrumfoundation.org with any questions
Fulcrum Educational Leadership Grant is now Open
Apply by March 30th. Contact Kelly Surapaneni, kelly.surapaneni@seattlearch.org with any questions.
School Partnership Grant is Open
Contact Susan.ocoma@fuclrumfoundation.org with any questions. See 1/25 Folder on Trello for details.
O'Dea and St Paul Parish Field Partnership
Parish Property to Become Future Playfield
710 Ninth Ave., Seattle, WA 98104