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

“We have seen incredible things today.” The onlookers in today’s Gospel witnessed Christ’s healing powers as he directed a man who was paralyzed to rise and walk. The season of Advent highlights our opportunities of encounter with the Lord.

Contrasted against the prophets of the Old Testament who yearned for the Messiah and prophesied his coming, how blessed are we who have the experience of receiving him in the Eucharist and knowing him in the people we serve. I take this for granted at times. The readings in this season of Advent remind us that there were generations who did not have this experience and who, nevertheless, kept the faith in anticipation of the anointed one’s arrival.

Let us continue to be seized with astonishment and struck with awe as we witness the miracles that surround us, both big and small, preparing for the birth of our Lord.

Faithfully, 
Nicholas 

NICHOLAS FORD |  Superintendent
Office for Catholic Schools | Archdiocese of Seattle

Principal
Morning Meetings
12/6 Principal Morning Meeting 10:00 AM (note new time for this meeting)
Frank Donaldson - Strategic Advancement Planning

12/8 Principal Morning Meeting 11:00 AM
eWalk - Teacher Evaluations and utilizing online platform with the new protocol
ACTION ITEMS (clickable links below)
CALENDAR EVENTS
DECEMBER
(Click links next to dates for more information)

12/5 Antisemitism Training for Catholic Schools - leaders send this opportunity to your teachers; virtual training through the Holocaust Center of Seattle. Leaders are welcome to join. Free for Archdiocese of Seattle educators and leaders. 3:00 PM
12/7 New Principal Academy Zoom Meeting 11:00 AM
12/13 Executive Principal Meeting - online - 9:00 AM
12/13 High School Leaders Meeting - at the Chancery - 12:30 PM
12/22 All Chancery Offices Closed for Christmas Holiday
12/23 All Chancery Offices Closed for Christmas Holiday
12/26 All Chancery Offices Closed for Christmas Holiday
12/27 All Chancery Offices Closed for Christmas Holiday
Hallow App
As a reminder, the team at Hallow is providing the principals in the Archdiocese of Seattle with a subscription to the Hallow app from now through Advent. You are invited to use the prayers, meditations, and audio resources on the app to guide your Advent journeys. The app is also an excellent resource for morning staff prayer, prayer at faculty meetings, and for classroom prayers (there are after-recess meditations!). You are encouraged to explore all aspects of the app during Advent. Access instructions are linked below.
Weekly Advent Reflections
The Archdiocese of Seattle has created a series of weekly reflections to help prepare our hearts for the ultimate gift of Jesus Christ. Please use this link to access the reflections and the additional Advent resources at the bottom of the page.
Governance & Leadership
Schwartz Newsletter - December 5, 2022
Included this week: Important H.R./Payroll Information, Safety/Emergency Resources & P.D., other general announcements.
Educational Leadership Program
Are you interested in administration? Click here for information on our Educational Leadership partner degree programs. Some degree programs have an early 2023 deadline.
Academic Excellence
Early Learning Newsletter - December 5, 2022
Weekly Newsletter will cover resources, professional development, upcoming meetings and more!
Annual Progress Report 2022-23 Information
All Catholic schools are required to complete the annual progress report; schools in WCEA must complete all sections. Schools in different accreditation systems must complete the Catholic identity portion of the progress report.
Operational Vitality
Make sure the Timesheets of your Sub-Pool Teachers are being Approved!
Please make sure the timesheets of those Sub-Pool Substitute Teachers' that work for your school are addressed and approved timely (at least twice a month) by you or your primary payroll processor. Their Pay Periods are the 1rst to the 15th (paid the 25th) and 16th to the end of the month (paid the following 10th). If you do not address these, they will be charged by default to your School. Thirteen Schools have 39 Sub Pool timesheet days unapproved for the 11/16 to 11/15 Substitute Pay Period as of 12/4/22.
Learn how to Build an Advancement Team
Frank Donaldson, President of the Institute for School & Parish Development will be guiding us through this process in TWO session to learn how to build a strategic plan for Advancement.
Gonzage "Seattle Trek Career Fair" - Thursday, January 12th
If you are interested in attending, please contact Kelly.surapaneni@seattlearch.org
TAP Application Window for 2023-2024 is now Open
Applications (and all supporting documentation like tax forms) are due by no later than January 6, 2023 to be considered for Fulcrum funding.
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