Mid-Month Notes - August 2022


"My sheep hear my voice;
I know them, and they follow me."
~ John 10:27
Supervision of Principals Form Updated 
Here is the updated list of who from the CSO will be evaluating each Principal/Director.  
1st Year Principals Zoom Meeting: August 23, 2022 - 9-11 am  
Topic: New Principals Meeting
Time: Aug 23, 2022 09:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 835 8903 9813
Passcode: 984234
New Report Card Training Session: August 30, 2022 at 10:00 am
Topic: New Report Card Meeting
Time: Aug 30, 2022 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 825 1479 8044
Passcode: 148120
Accreditation Update
HERE is the list of who will go through Accreditation each year. ALL schools can make sure their personnel files are up to date and have items in the correct order. Click HERE for the list of items needed in files.  
Faculty Faith Formation
Remember this year we are asking each member of your faculty to complete 2 courses in the Franciscan at Home program. One course each semester. Each course has 6-9 lessons/videos to it, so it will take several weeks to complete the course. You have the right to decide if your faculty will all do the same course or you can allow your faculty to decide which course they want to take. HERE are the directions to get signed up with Franciscan at Home.  
Circle of Grace lessons
The Circle of Grace lessons are the lessons we use with our students. There is a lesson for each grade level. Click HERE for the login information to see the Circle of Grade lessons.  
Iowa Flex
HERE are directions on how to get your students uploaded into the program for our first round of Benchmarking! HERE is the Data manager STAFF roster template and HERE is the Data Manager Student template. 
Mandated Reporter Update
As we head into another school year, it’s important to remember that teachers and professionals working with children are mandated by law to report suspected child abuse and/or neglect to the Missouri Department of Social Services Children’s Division.
Any suspected child abuse or neglect must be reported directly to the Children’s Division. If you suspect child abuse or neglect, you are encouraged to err on the side of caution and make a report. If you’re not sure if you should make a report– do! Children’s Division employees review each report and are trained to determine the most appropriate way to respond.
 Making a Report
If the child you are concerned about is in danger within the next 24 hours of sexual abuse, severe physical abuse or neglect, is suicidal, or is living in an active meth lab, please call 911 and then report the incident to the Online System for Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting (OSCR) or by calling the Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline at 1-800-392-3738.
It’s important to note that online reports are constantly reviewed. Making a report online:
  • Keeps the Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline open for additional calls
  • Helps you avoid wait time on the hotline
  • Offers a convenient, flexible option to report
  • Allows you to report no matter where you are
  • Fulfills your legal requirement to make a report
  • Allows you to save up to 5 reports for 72 hours
 NOTE: When making a report online, it’s best to collect all of the information you will need before you start your report because the online reporting system automatically time out after 15 minutes of inactivity.
 Creating Your Account
To learn how to report online or how to create your account, visit our Mandated Reporters page online: dss.mo.gov/cd/keeping-kids-safe/mandated-reporters.htm. Creating an account today means you will always be ready to make report when needed and reporting will be quick and easy.
If you have already created an account but your credentials have changed, please go into your account profile and make any necessary changes. Our team members are unable to update your profile information. 
If you need additional assistance or would like help setting up an account, contact the Children’s Division at (573) 751-3448.
Thank you for your commitment to keeping children safe.
Social Media Resources for Parents
Snapchat has introduced parental controls. This is good news for any parents considering allowing their child to have snapchat as the new school year begins:
 
This article provides parents with 4 tools for success with helping their kids use social media:
Eucharistic Congress
Now is the time to register, invite and pray for the success of the 4th Annual In His Real Presence Eucharistic Congress!
We are one month away!!!!
 
REGISTER:
·       Eucharistic Congress DAYTIME PROGRAM - $15, lunch included
·       Eucharistic Congress YOUTH NIGHT – FREE, dinner included
 
·        Eucharistic Congress homepage w/ details
INVITE:
·       Please contact your family, friends, parishioners, and others you know to register for the Eucharistic Congress today!
·       Please forward the attached Daytime & Youth Night Flyers:.
o  Daytime Program will be packed with great speakers, Eucharistic Adoration with Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr., a great lunch, and more.
o  Youth Night will be packed with 4 Youth Witness Speakers, a Eucharistic Procession, Eucharistic Adoration & Music, free dinner, and more.
PRAY:
·       Pray more hearts will be drawn to spend time with Our Eucharistic Lord.
·       Pray for an increase in Eucharistic Adorers in our parishes.
·       Pray for an expansion of open Eucharistic Adoration hours in our parishes, ultimately Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration.
·       Pray for our speakers, volunteers, organizers, attendees, and everyone to be uplifted, fortified, and on fire for Our Eucharistic Lord.
·       Pray for the success of the Eucharistic Congress, an outpouring of graces upon our diocese, and an increase in Eucharistic Adorers.
 
As you can see, a lot of wonderful opportunities to draw closer to Our Eucharistic Lord. We thank you for your prayers, support, and help getting the word out!
In His Most Sacred Heart,
Lorie Sage
Manager, Office of Divine Worship
20 W Ninth Street
Kansas City, Mo. 64105
Phone: 816-714-2324 dd
Upcoming Events
Event
Date/Time
Location
New Principal Meeting

New Grade Card Training

CSLT Meeting
August 23 - 9:00 am

August 30 - 10:00 am

September 1 - 1:00 pm
Zoom

Zoom

TBD
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