SAES NOTES - JANUARY 2021
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
Call to Prayer for the Nation

I know that we are all shocked and disgusted by the recent acts that have taken place at the Capital in Washington, DC. As educators in the Episcopal tradition, we denounce violence or any actions that fail to recognize the reality that all are created in God's image.

In light of this, who shall we be?

I commend to you today's message from the Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church.

In peace,
David+
CORONAVIRUS RESOURCE PAGE

The Coronavirus Resource Page contains a curated library of articles, advisories, and webinars to help you and your school navigate the many issues that the pandemic has presented. Recently added items include:

  • CDC Guidelines for Schools
  • Information relating to the CARES Act and the Payroll Protection Program
  • Resources from the SBA on applying for the Payroll Protection Program
  • Resources from the Enrollment Management Association
  • Distance Learning resources from the Global Online Academy

Also, Heads of School can access the password-protected Heads Discussion Board for additional support and discussion. Please contact the SAES office if you need assistance.
SAES EVENTS
Making Room for Everyone in Children's Chapel
January 15, 2021
10:00 am CST

Join us as we welcome Bill Gordh, Director of Expressive Arts, The Episcopal School in the City of New York as he uses his newly published book "Making Room for Everyone" to show how chapel can be a place where diversity and inclusion are celebrated. This webinar is great for teachers, chaplains, rectors and school heads!

Best Practices of the Admissions Office
January 19, 2021
10:00 am CST
Admissions is one of the most important aspects of school operations. Join Mary Katherine and David as they host a panel of top admissions officer in the SAES family.

Marketing for Re-Enrollment
January 28, 2021
2:00 pm CST
Re-enrollment is a critical time of the year in the life of a school. Developing an intentional and focused marketing calendar will ensure that your external and internal marketing is both cost effective and helpful in building enrollment! This webinar will focus on re-enrollment marketing strategies and best practices.

Understanding and Supporting Grieving Students
January 29, 2021
10:00 am CST
This session will focus on children’s understanding of death in various developmental stages, as well as various indicators of grief, which are expressed as a full-body experience: cognitively, emotionally, physically, socially, and spiritually. When school professionals understand common grief reactions in children, they are better equipped to offer support and identify appropriate resources. Join David and MK as they welcome Jodie Gonzalez, LCSW from Bo's Place, a Bereavement Center in Houston.

SAVE THE DATE!
David Epstein
Keynote Speaker
2021 BIENNIAL CONFERENCE
OCTOBER 21-22, 2021
THE WESTIN GALLERIA
HOUSTON, TX
David Epstein is the author of the #1 New York Times best seller Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, and of the bestseller The Sports Gene. He has master's degrees in environmental science and journalism and has worked as an investigative reporter for ProPublica and a senior writer for Sports Illustrated. His thesis explores how students prepared to be generalists as opposed to specialists are primed to excel.

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