LORD, who may abide in your tent?* Who may dwell on your holy mountain?
Whoever walks without blame, doing what is right, speaking truth from the heart; Who does not slander with his tongue, does no harm to a friend, never defames a neighbor ~ Psalm 15
August 29, 2021
Dear Cardinal Newman Families,
Our community shared an excellent first week of school. We closed on Friday with a House Retreat, giving members of these eight households a chance to get to know and appreciate one another, while developing a sense of comradery. It is now time for week two as we jump into September!
MAP Testing
In the days ahead we will begin MAP testing for grades seven through ten. Please make sure your child is well rested and ready to give his or her best.
September 1st – Mass of the Cross and Back to School Night
On Wednesday, September 1st, we will celebrate the Mass of the Cross as a school. That same evening, we will hold our Back-to-School Night. Parents may register as early as 5:30 PM. Please wear a mask. Parking will be available in the Gym lot, the Performing Arts Center lot (Student Lot), and along the front of the school. You may use any of these entrances. Your child’s schedule will be sent home to at 9:00 AM on September 1st via email. The General Assembly will be held in the Main Gym at 6:00 PM. You will then follow your child’s schedule for periods one through eight. I ask that only one parent per child attend so that we might best maintain social distancing. A schedule for the evening can be found at the link below.
There will be a special meeting for senior parents regarding KAIROS held in the Performing Arts Center at the end of the evening. All senior parents are asked to attend. This will end by 8:30 PM.
Today’s Mass readings remind us that what is in our heart truly matters. Our good acts are rooted in the understanding and intentions formed there, and without a proper disposition of the heart we cannot truly act in a way that is good. We are about the work of forming hearts here at Cardinal Newman. As you meet our excellent faculty on Wednesday evening, I believe you will see that purpose in them and their ability to truly ‘form hearts’, which is priceless for our children.
Enjoy the rest of your evening. Please do not hesitate to reach out for questions, concerns, or to share a story about your children and their experiences. Please keep all those who are ill, those who suffer due to political turmoil, or those who are impacted by hardship in your prayers. I look forward to seeing you on Wednesday.
Christs Peace,
