Greetings!

As July draws to a close, we are in our final preparations for what promises to be a great week at Seattle University next week. We will be on campus for Kickstart and Inspire, and our new principals will be on campus on Monday for their orientation.

We are finalizing our numbers, so if you haven’t already registered, please do so by the end of today.

New Employee Orientation

Please be sure all new employees at your schools have received the registration link for New Employee Orientation: https://mycatholicschool.org/2026/05/14/08-2026-new-employee-orientation-registration/

This training is required for all new employees and is offered in on two dates in two locations:

Tuesday, August 11 at Holy Cross Parish in Tacoma
Tuesday, August 18 at Holy Rosary Parish in Edmonds

PROMOTE: Solemnity of the Assumption at Cheney Stadium

Please include in all upcoming school family communications about the upcoming outdoor Mass at Cheney Stadium to join Archbishop Etienne, Bishop Schuster, and thousands of the faithful on August 15 as we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption.

Admission is free and all are welcome, though tickets are required. Click here to learn more and register. Here is an insert to include in any newsletter or to share with the parish bulletin.

Have a great week.

With gratitude,

NICHOLAS FORD | Superintendent

Office for Catholic Schools | Archdiocese of Seattle

OPERATIONS CALENDAR & MONTHLY TASK LIST

Click here & log into mycatholicschool.org

Principal Weekly Meetings

Taking a break until September!

Upcoming Events

July 29, 2026

New Principal/Pastor Retreat

August 3, 2026

New Principal Orientation

Seattle University - Oberto Commons

August 4, 2026

Kickstart

Seattle University - Campion Hall

August 5 & 6, 2026

INSPIRE

Seattle University - Campion Hall

August 11, 2026

New Employee Orientation 1

Holy Cross, Tacoma

August 18, 2026

New Employee Orientation 2

Holy Rosary, Edmonds

View Chancery to Parish Communications (C2P)

MISSION & CATHOLIC IDENTITY

Solemnity of the Assumption at Cheney Stadium

Please join Archbishop Etienne, Bishop Schuster, and thousands of the faithful on August 15 at Cheney Stadium in Tacoma for an outdoor Mass celebrating the Solemnity of the Assumption. Admission is free and all are welcome, though tickets are required. Click here to learn more and register.

Archdiocesan Youth Council

Incoming 10th and 12th graders are encouraged to apply for the 2026-2027 Archdiocesan Youth Council. Please click here to see a letter from Garth Pereira, Director of Youth Ministry Services, that contains the application link.

Christ in the Classroom Leadership Retreat Registration

We look forward to gathering with you at the Seabeck Conference Center from September 23-25 for our annual Christ in the Classroom Leadership Retreat. Click here to learn about the retreat and register today!

2026-2027 MDI Registration

Registration is open for the 2026-2027 Missionary Discipleship Institute program for all 7th grade religion teachers. Click here to learn more about the curriculum and register for the year of formation ahead.

GOVERNANCE & LEADERSHIP

Personnel & Policy Notes for the Week of 07/27/26

Updates this week: Multiple reminders for new hires included this week; NOTE: Date for benefit information session has changed. Also, reminder on hourly employee benefit deduction change.

Click here to read more.

Leadership Academy Registration

The Office for Catholic Schools offers a year-long BLC cohort for aspiring administrators with a mixture of in-person and virtual meetings. Framed in the 4 domains of the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools (NSBECS). For questions, please contact Kelly Surapaneni at kelly.surapaneni@seattlearch.org. Click here to register!

Calling All Assistant Principals

The Office for Catholic Schools offers year-long BLC cohort (with a mixture of in-person and online meetings) for assistant principals to develop leadership, share resources, and collaborate. For questions, please contact Kelly Surapaneni at kelly.surapaneni@seattlearch.org. See registration form to connect with the Assistant Principal Collaborative Network (APCN).

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Register GRACE Teacher Leaders for 2026-27

GRACE 2026-27 Description

Check out our website with information, schedule, and teacher registration, contract, and other resources!

Plan for NWEA MAP Testing in 2026-27

The testing schedule is listed on our website. We will also be hosting several meetings throughout the school year (both online and in person) for Data Analysts.

Curriculum Committees for 2026-27

We are meeting in person quarterly to look at Content Times and Homework; we are also resuming the AI committee. Learn more here!

Early Learning Weekly Newsletter

Important Resources and Reminders for Early Learning Programs. Click here to learn more.

SU Special Education Endorsement

For $2000 dollars, Seattle University is offering an endorsement in Special Education. For questions, contact Ted Kalmus, kalmust@seattleu.edu. Click here for more information!

OPERATIONAL VITALITY

Be Part of INSPIRE!

The best ideas are meant to be shared. INSPIRE brings together Catholic school and parish leaders from across the region to learn, collaborate, and return with practical strategies to strengthen their communities.

We hope to see every school represented. Whether you serve in leadership, admissions, marketing, advancement, the front office, parish ministry, or another vital role, you'll find sessions, conversations, and connections designed to support your mission.

Register today (we still have room for you!) and join us as we learn, grow, and inspire one another. Your school, and the families you serve, will be stronger because you came.

INSPIRE PROGRAM

INSPIRE is packed with engaging keynote speakers, outstanding presenters, and practical breakout sessions designed specifically for Catholic school and parish leaders. You'll leave with fresh ideas, proven strategies, valuable resources, and meaningful connections—all ready to put into action when you return to your community.

Click here to download this year's INSPIRE program

Questions? Contact Kristin Moore or Ellie Bailey

Staffing Changes

Please send a list of new and departing teachers with cell numbers and emails to Synthiea (synthiea.kaldi@seattlearch.org). If there is a move to the sub-pool, please include cell number and personal email.

Sub Pool - New Rate?

If you are changing the rate you pay your substitute teachers. please email that to Synthiea.

Fulcrum

News & Resources

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