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Dear Families,
The first few days of school are behind us! We’re settling into a routine that brings us back to busy school days and weekends filled with places to go and things to do, all vying for our time and attention. During all the busyness of our lives, it is important to remember to carve out time to pray as a family.
Last week was a week of in-service for teachers. The week was filled with welcoming each other back and having discussions about procedures, curriculum, and goals for this year. We focused on preparing for our journey through the school year. Dr. Kathleen Cepelka, our former Superintendent of Catholic Schools, will be helping us with this journey. Last week she spoke with us about the Catholic Social Teachings, and how they impel us to view every aspect of our world through the lens of the Gospel. Dr. Cepelka will be walking the journey with the faculty this year, so that we can teach all our students to understand their responsibilities to act as disciples of Jesus Christ, within the context of contemporary social challenges. We will be working with our students to see the face of Jesus in everyone we meet, and understand what it means to build the kingdom of God. We want our students to know that the Gospel is the primary lesson that is taught and lived in our midst each day.
I could tell from the smiling faces of all the parents this week that you are happy to have your children back in school! We want you to know that as your children’s teachers we are just as happy to have them back. The building is bustling with excitement and life again. It’s good to have them “home.” We can’t wait to have our K3 children start on Tuesday.
Students in grade K5-8 will be starting MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) testing next week. The test includes math, reading and language. This electronic test is given 3 times a year. You will receive the scores electronically a few weeks after they are completed.
We also welcome John Lesniewski, a third-year seminarian from St. Francis Seminary. Along with his studies at the seminary, he will be here learning and working with the parish and school.
In speaking of the Seminary, Archbishop Listecki's Love One Another blog post this week highlights some exciting changes there.
Jr. High parents, we look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, September 6th, at 6:30pm in the school atrium. We’ll have an overview of our curriculum and procedures for grades 6-8.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please give me a call. I am happy to help.
Just a reminder, dismissal is at 11:00 tomorrow and there's no school on Monday. Enjoy the long weekend!
*If you want to change the world, go home and love your family. Mother Teresa
Blessings,
Mrs. Mary Tretow
Principal
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