Pentecost

Good morning Kristin,


Thank you to each of you who made time to participate in last Thursday’s principal meeting. I left continuing to reflect on what was shared about each of the principals who will be moving into new stages and roles of their career.


As I shared on Thursday, two takeaways included the breadth of experience that this collection of principals represented, and the other element that stood out was how many have succeeded from within their own building.


We can look at the example of the earliest disciples as we approach the conclusion of the Easter season and the Feast of Pentecost to help us exemplify these characteristics. Recognizing the various ways that each of us contribute to the evangelizing mission of the Church is helpful both for meeting the needs of today, while also identifying our leaders for tomorrow.


Two final reminders: please be sure to share the information related to Archbishop Etienne’s presentation on Co-Responsibility and Collaborative Leadership with your School Boards and Commissions. It will be offered on two different evenings: Wednesday, May 15 from 7-8pm, and Monday, May 20 from 7-8pm. Spanish translation will be provided simultaneously. Please register through this link: https://archseattle.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2453/responses/new


We are in the final days of Open Enrollment Season. Please be sure that all employees take time to go in and renew the benefits (including re-enrollment in HSAs/FSAs), even if they do not anticipate making any changes. Enrollment must be complete by Wednesday, May 15, at 10pm. This last point — the time — is important to note as our Benefits Office has reported that there is considerable volume that has historically enrolled at the last hour.



With gratitude, 

NICHOLAS FORD | Superintendent

Office for Catholic Schools | Archdiocese of Seattle

 

OPERATIONS CALENDAR & MONTHLY TASK LIST

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Principal Weekly Meetings

05/16/24 - How to Handle Challenging Parents with Kristin and Jodee Blanco

05/23/24 - Spring Board for 24-25 (BLC groups, CIC, Kickoffs, Registrations) OCS Team

Upcoming Events

 
 

May 15, 2024

Covenant deadline

Deadline for issuing 24/25 teacher covenants. 




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May 15, 2024

Open enrollment deadline for benefit changes is this Wednesday. Employees participating in FSA/HSA must re-enroll annually.

 
 
 

May 16, 2024

WA Educator Networking & Job Fair hosted by Seattle University

Seattle University is hosting a networking and job fair event this Thursday from 3:00pm-5:00pm. Update Frontline and contact Kelly if you have questions.




 
 

May 17, 2024

GRACE End-of-Year Meeting (online, 1-3pm)

Please register for our final GRACE meeting of the year - principals are encouraged to join! Register today.





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August 6 or 7th, 2024

24-25 New Teacher/Staff Orientation (north and south end sessions)


 
 
 

August 15 &16, 2024

INSPIRE!!

Register here.




 
 
 
 
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MISSION & CATHOLIC IDENTITY

Archdiocesan Faith Formation Conference

Dr. Ben Akers of the Augustine Institute will be presenting "Disciples of Christ: Following in His Footsteps" on June 6th. Learn more and register here.

Diversified Learners Guidebook

Please utilize the updated DL Guidebook below as an essential toolkit to help your school serve your diversified learners.

GOVERNANCE & LEADERSHIP

Governance and Leadership Update:

This week: Answers on open enrollment questions from the principal meeting; registration link for new teacher orientation; H.R. info sessions on recruiting strategies

SU Teaching Corps Director Position

Seattle University is looking for a Director for their Seattle University Teaching Corps Program to serve our Archdiocese in 25-26

 
 

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Early Learning Newsletter - 05/13/24

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

OCS Presents: Summer PD Lunch & Learns

Online one-hour bite size (get it?) Lunch and Learn PDs for your teachers to listen and learn while they eat. Please forward information to all teachers.

Accreditation Team Interest Form

Please complete this form to indicate your interest to join in on an accreditation team for 2024-25 - please send to your teachers.


GRACE EOY Virtual Meeting May 17th 1-3pm

All Principals are encouraged to join in our last meeting of the year. Our Superintendent will be there to congratulate and support the program.

 

OPERATIONAL VITALITY

Save the Date for our now TWO DAY Advancement Event...

Where Innovation Meets Mission! Click graphic for details.

Regular School Financial Reporting

Principals should be receiving monthly financial reports. If you are not receiving monthly reports, reports are incomplete or confusing please contact John Sullivan.

Student Tuition Spreadsheet

Most Principals create a spreadsheet that maps out each Student's Tuition from Gross to Net. It incorporates each source of financial aid or discount that the Student receives. John Sullivan is asking each Principal to share this spreadsheet for 2024/2025 or how you break down the aid and discounts your students receive. Please remove the student/family names. Please call John with questions.

Reverse PACE is still open!

Do you have a teacher who wants a Master's and remain teaching full-time at your school. Contact darmody@up.edu. Info here.

2024/2025 School Budgets

Please share your 24/25 Budgets with John Sullivan. Also, Budget Enrollment, In Parish Tuition, Avg Salary Increase & Salaries to Local School District.

 

Fulcrum Foundation News

 

St. John Baptist de La Salle Educator Excellence Awards

 

Presented by Fulcrum in partnership with the Office for Catholic Schools

 

This new award will recognize eight exceptional educators in regions throughout the archdiocese. Recipients will receive a personal gift of $1000. Recognition will happen at the school-level and at Fulcrum's chairman's event on September 26, 2024 in Seattle.

 

Principals and presidents are encouraged to nominate outstanding educators in their schools by May 31, 2024. The nomination form is available here.


Questions about the La Salle Awards can be directed to Amy Hall at Fulcrum (amy.hall@fulcrumfoundation.org).