world day of prayer for vocations
may 11
The Vatican has set the 51st World Day of Prayer for
Vocations for May 11, the Fourth Sunday of Easter, commonly known as Good
Shepherd Sunday. The theme for this year’s celebration, which falls on Mother’s
Day this year, is “Vocations, Witness to the Truth.”
Pope Francis, in a statement for the occasion said that “No vocation is born of itself or lives for itself. A vocation flows from the heart of God and blossoms in the good soil of faithful people, in the experience of fraternal love.”
Pope Francis, in a statement for the occasion said that “No vocation is born of itself or lives for itself. A vocation flows from the heart of God and blossoms in the good soil of faithful people, in the experience of fraternal love.”
Please visit the World Day of Prayer for Vocations
website www.worlddayofprayerforvocations.com/ for
more information and to plan to make this part of your lesson plans for the Friday before or the Monday after!
Common Core State Standards FAQs
A
resource from the USCCB
Catholic
Education Office
1.
What is the
purpose of a Catholic Education?
2.
Who is responsible
for education in general and Catholic schools in particular?
3.
What role do
standards play in Catholic schools, and who is responsible for their
development?
4.
Are Catholic
schools required to use the Common Core State Standards?
5.
Why is the
principle of subsidiarity important in the discussion of standards in Catholic
schools and CCSS in particular?
Answers to the above may be found at: http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/how-we-teach/catholic-education/common-core-state-standards-faqs.cfm
*** Mrs. Goodwin is using these statements
in the Catholic Herald article as Frequently Asked Questions.
As reported by the
NCEA, “Tuition fees paid by families constitute a portion of the actual per
pupil expenses. The average per pupil tuition in parish elementary schools is
$3,880 (national average) which is approximately 66.4% of actual costs per
pupil of $5,847 880 (national average). About 93.9% of elementary schools
provide some form of tuition assistance.
The average public
school per pupil cost of $12,054, as reported by the National Center for
Education Statistics, includes both elementary and secondary schools.
Based on the public schools cost, Catholic schools
provide almost 24 billion dollars a year savings for the nation.
Annual
Statistical Report on Schools, Enrollment,
and
Staffing
Enrollment:
§ Total Catholic
school student enrollment for the current academic year is 1,974,578.
§ 1,391,793 in
elementary/middle schools; 582,785 in secondary schools
§ Student diversity:
19.8% are racial minorities, 15.0% are Hispanic/Latino and 6.4% were reported
as unknown in the racial data collection.
§ Non-Catholic
enrollment is 323,542 which is 16.4% of the total enrollment.
Schools:
§ There are 6,594
Catholic schools: 5,399 elementary; 1,195 secondary.
§ 42 new schools
opened; 133 consolidated or closed.
§ 1,986 schools have
a waiting list for admission.
§ The
student/teacher ratio is 13:1.
Professional Staff:
§ Full-time
equivalent professional staff numbered 151,351:
§ 96.8%: Laity (Lay
women: 75.1% Lay men: 21.7%)
§ 3.2%:
Religious/Clergy (Sisters: 2.2%; Brothers: 0.5%; Clergy: 0.5%)
Catholic School Trend
Data
U. S. Catholic school enrollment
reached its peak during the early 1960s when there were more than 5.2 million
students in almost thirteen thousand schools across the nation. The 1970s and
1980s saw a steep decline in both the number of schools and students. By 1990,
there were approximately 2.5 million students in 8,719 schools. From the
mid-1990s though 2000, there was a steady enrollment increase (1.3%) despite
continued closings of schools.
Between the 2004 and the 2014 school
years, 1,856 schools were reported closed or consolidated (23.2%). The number
of students declined by 578,699 (22.7%). The most seriously impacted have been
elementary schools.
"Only in Christ can men and women find answers to the ultimate questions that trouble them. Only in Christ can they fully understand their dignity as persons created and loved by God. Jesus Christ is "the only Son from the Father…full of grace and truth."
John Paul II.
World Youth Day, 1993.
Denver,
Colorado.
Kim's New Office (New Phone/Health Room)
I'm officially moved (much earlier than was expected) to my new office space! YEA! Thanks to our 8th graders for taking out the ugly counter, Dan and Lenny for painting and Theresa Bruno for making the connection for donated furniture, I now have a larger space to meet with you and parents but most importantly, we now have a Health room for students in the office. A few teachers also requested a place to have a private conversation on the phone so this space is also designed this purpose as well.
Just so we are on the same page, I am getting a blind for the window but until that point, I wanted to share with you what my "system" is for availability. If the door is open, PLEASE feel free to come in if you need me. :) If the door is closed, I am in a private meeting, on a phone call or am tied up in some other way. Please just stop back by or leave a note in my box in Dawn's office and I'll come see you ASAP.
Mrs. Schindler's Bubble Gum Machine
I have a NEW bubble gum machine in my office! If you would like to honor one of your students with a trip to Mrs. Schindler's office for a piece of bubble gum for good behavior, good grades, etc. and are good with them continuing to chew it in your class, please send them down with a note from you telling me why they are receiving this honor! Please remind them if my door is closed they will need to come back at a later time!
Mrs. Schindler's Bubble Gum Machine
I have a NEW bubble gum machine in my office! If you would like to honor one of your students with a trip to Mrs. Schindler's office for a piece of bubble gum for good behavior, good grades, etc. and are good with them continuing to chew it in your class, please send them down with a note from you telling me why they are receiving this honor! Please remind them if my door is closed they will need to come back at a later time!
Here's What Coming Up This Week and Next:
Saturday, May 3- CCCS Middle School Dance in our school cafeteria - 7-9 PM
Sunday, May 4 - Teacher Appreciation Week Begins
Monday, May 5 - Everyday Uniform for K-8
Tuesday, May 6 - PE Uniform for 6-8 Grades; Everyday Uniform for K-5; 2nd Graders to Selesian Convent for ALL DAY Retreat; NET Retreat for 5th-8th Graders
Wednesday, May 7 - Mass Uniforms (or designated clothing as noted above); May Crowning and Rosary - 8 AM ; No School Mass - Pastor's Meeting with Bishop
Thursday, May 8 - Everyday Uniform for K-8; Mother's Day Muffins with Mom in Cafeteria - 7 AM
Friday, May 9 - Spirit Day- check your planner for more info!
Spring Fling - Art and Talent Show
- 5:30PM- Doors Open to tour building-wide Art Show and HSA-sponsored Dinner served in Cafeteria
- 6:00PM - HSA General Meeting and SAC State of the School in Gym
- 6:30PM - Preschool-8th Grade Talent Show in Gym
Sunday, May 11 - Corpus Christi Colors Sunday - wear your uniform to CCCC and earn a free dress down pass; National Catholic Education Association (NCEA) Pastor Appreciation Day - please bring a card or small gift of gratitude to Father Mark and Father Joe!
May 12 - May 15 - 8th Grade Finals
Monday, May 12 - Everyday Uniform for K-8; Student Council Speeches and Elections - 1:45 in gym
Tuesday, May 13 - PE Uniform for 6-8 Grades; Everyday Uniform for K-5
Wednesday, May 14 - SAC Board Meeting - 7:45AM; Mass Uniforms for K-8; 7th and 8th Graders highlighted at LIGHT of LEADERSHIP REGULAR School Mass - 1:45 PM
May 15, 16, 20, 21 - 6/7 Grade Finals
Thursday, May 15 - Everyday Uniform for K-8; HSA Board Meeting 7:30 AM; 8th Grade Baccalaureate Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral - 6PM
Thursday, May 15 - Everyday Uniform for K-8; HSA Board Meeting 7:30 AM; 8th Grade Baccalaureate Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral - 6PM
Friday, May 16- Everyday Uniform for K-8; Dress Down Day for 8th Graders; Last Day for 8th Graders; Yearbook Signing from 1:45 PM-2:45 PM in Gym; 8th Grade Valedictorian and Salutatorian Announced at Afternoon Gathering Today
Coming Up Soon:
We wanted to get you some dates to be able to start planning for next year! We are really excited about next year! A few things you will see that may look a little different for the 2014-2015 school year are:
- We are combining our Ice Cream Social and our Back to School Night into ONE NIGHT- our goal is to get information to families BEFORE school starts so our students and families are able to hit the road running for a successful year. Please see the schedule below.
- The second piece we are implementing is assessment (testing) days. This is a very common practice in other schools and allows for students and teachers to get to know each other both personally and educationally! 6th-8th Grade students will have group testing, as noted below, but Preschool-5th Grade students will have a special one-on-one time with their teachers that parents will sign up for between August 4 and August 11. We will also have pay-based extended care available for families if needed on these assessment days.
So here is how our calendar looks for the last week of July and the first few weeks of August:
PLC Schedule and Themes for the Next Few Weeks:
- Preschool/Pre-K PLC - Tuesdays at 7:00 AM
- K/1/2 PLC - Tuesdays at 10:30 AM
- Middle School PLC - Tuesdays at 12:00
- 3/4/5 PLC - Tuesdays at 11:10 AM
- Week of May 4 - Regular PLC: Theme: Teacher Report Card Part 2; TWBAT evaluate their student's responses to their Teacher Report Card with their team
- Week of May 11 - Regular PLC - Theme: Principal / Instructional Leader Report Card; TWBAT give feedback to Instructional Coach and Principal in today's PLC.
- Week of May 18 - NO PLCs this week!
Coming Up Soon:
Monday, May 19 - St. Mary's High School Graduation - CCCS in session
Tuesday, May 20 - 8th Grade Breakfast beginning at 7:30 AM and Awards Presentation from 8-10AM in Parish Hall; 8th Grade Graduation Practice in CC Sanctuary -10-11AM; 8th Grade Graduation Mass in CC Sanctuary- 5:30PM
Wednesday, May 21- Pre-Kindergarten Graduation -10AM in Gym; Kindergarten Graduation - 11AM in Gym; Full Day of School for 1st-7th Graders; All Preschool-7th Grade Students will take things home today; Final School Mass 1-7 Graders - 1:45PM
Thursday, May 22 - CCCS Annual Field Day for 1st-7th Graders
- Parents - please plan to stay for the day or drop off and pick up at the SMHS Grace Center - 1655 Pirate Heights, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
- Lunch Sponsored by HSA-Annual Dads Cooking Lunch
Friday, May 23 - Last Day of School for 1st-7th Graders; Noon Dismissal
Monday, May 26 - Memorial Day - School Offices Closed
Tuesday, May 27-Friday, May 30 - Teacher Professional Development Days; Report Cards, ITBS Scores, School Supply List mailed out to families by end of week
Saturday, May 31-Sunday, August 2 - Building and School Offices Closed for Summer
2014-2015 School Year Dates to Put on Your Calendar Now
2014-2015 School Year Dates to Put on Your Calendar Now
We wanted to get you some dates to be able to start planning for next year! We are really excited about next year! A few things you will see that may look a little different for the 2014-2015 school year are:
- We are combining our Ice Cream Social and our Back to School Night into ONE NIGHT- our goal is to get information to families BEFORE school starts so our students and families are able to hit the road running for a successful year. Please see the schedule below.
- The second piece we are implementing is assessment (testing) days. This is a very common practice in other schools and allows for students and teachers to get to know each other both personally and educationally! 6th-8th Grade students will have group testing, as noted below, but Preschool-5th Grade students will have a special one-on-one time with their teachers that parents will sign up for between August 4 and August 11. We will also have pay-based extended care available for families if needed on these assessment days.
So here is how our calendar looks for the last week of July and the first few weeks of August:
Monday, July 28 - Dennis Uniform Sale in Gym - 3:30-6:30 PM
Monday, August 4 - School Offices Open for 2014-2015 School Year, Teacher Workday
Tuesday, August 5 - Teacher Workday
Wednesday, August 6 - Teacher Professional Development Day at Corpus Christi
Thursday, August 7 - Teacher Professional Development Day at Corpus Christi
Friday, August 8 - Teacher Professional Development Day at Ave Maria Catholic School
Monday, August 4 - School Offices Open for 2014-2015 School Year, Teacher Workday
Tuesday, August 5 - Teacher Workday
Wednesday, August 6 - Teacher Professional Development Day at Corpus Christi
Thursday, August 7 - Teacher Professional Development Day at Corpus Christi
Friday, August 8 - Teacher Professional Development Day at Ave Maria Catholic School
Monday, August 11- Ice Cream Social & MANDATORY Parent Orientation Night
- 5:00-6:30 PM- Ice Cream Sponsored by HSA in Gym
- 5:15-6:15 PM
- 6:45-7:15 PM- 6-8th Grade Parent Orientation in Cafeteria
- 6:45-7:45 PM - New Parent Orientation for all Preschool-Elementary Students with Administrative Staff - Procedures, Teacher Ease Training, etc. in Computer Lab
- 7:15-7:45 PM- 6th Grade Question/Answer Session in Mrs. Bruno's Room with all middle school teachers
- 5:00-6:30 PM- Ice Cream Sponsored by HSA in Gym
- 5:15-6:15 PM
- Preschool-Elementary Classroom Parent Orientation, School Supply Drop Off and Assessment Sign-Up Time - teacher presents at 5:15 and then repeats again at 5:45
- Student Council Led Tours - starting at front door every 15 minutes
- Middle School Locker Set-Up Time and School Supply Drop Off
- Teacher Ease Refresher Drop-In Time with Mr. Smith in Computer Lab
- 6:45-7:15 PM- 6-8th Grade Parent Orientation in Cafeteria
- 6:45-7:45 PM - New Parent Orientation for all Preschool-Elementary Students with Administrative Staff - Procedures, Teacher Ease Training, etc. in Computer Lab
- 7:15-7:45 PM- 6th Grade Question/Answer Session in Mrs. Bruno's Room with all middle school teachers
Wednesday, August 13
- First Day of School (Student Orientation) for 1st-8th Grade - 7:40AM - Noon
- AM Open House for Preschool, 1/2 Day Pre-K, Jr.K and Kindergarten
- PM MANDATORY Individual Assessments for Preschool- 5th Graders- parents sign up for one assessment period for today, Thursday or Friday
- PM MANDATORY 7/8 Grade Group Testing from 12:00-2:00 or 2:00-4:00 - parents sign up for one assessment period today
- Fee Based Extended Care Available for Preschool-5th Graders Today from Noon-4:00 PM - please sign up at the front office by August 11
Thursday, August 14
- Full Day of School for 6th-8th Graders only
- MANDATORY Individual Testing Day for Preschool-5th Graders-parents sign up for only one testing period
- Fee Based Extended Care Available for Preschool-5th Graders Today from 7:45-2:45 PM - please sign up at the front office by August 11
Friday, August 15
- Full Day of School for 6th-8th Graders only
- 6th Grade Assessments while at school today
- MANDATORY Individual Testing Day for Preschool-5th Graders-parents sign up for only one testing period
- Fee Based Extended Care Available for Preschool-5th Graders Today from 7:45-2:45 PM -- please sign up at the front office by August 11
Monday, August 18- First REGULAR Full Day for ALL Preschool-8th Graders
HAVE A BLESSED WEEK!
HAVE A BLESSED WEEK!
