Office for Schools
Diocese of San Diego ~ December 2016
A Christmas Poem
Love came, held safely within a gentle womb
All the truth, majesty, and creativity of a living God
Poured into a tiny heart
Making a quiet entrance in a dark and uninviting shack
Just one star shone anew as a handful of people were brought
Led by angelic voices, and open hearts
A young mother
A faith-filled father
Men of wisdom who searched for truth
And a group of humble herdsmen
They came to bow before a new life
And acknowledge that the rescuer had arrived
That the Word of God had come alive
And that the extraordinary transformation of heaven and earth
Had begun
(Poem by Julie Palmer, c. 2011)
Did You Know...
- We are announcing our 1st Annual Diocese of San Diego Leadership Awards! Please see the information below and complete nominations by February 28, 2017.
- The schools with the highest percentage of ticket sales for the Catholic Schools' Night at the Gulls (see flyer below to buy tickets) will have students invited to participate in a high-five tunnel. One lucky student will ride the zamboni during intermission.
- Our next Learning Support Meeting (see flyer below and RSVP) will be held on January 18. Beth Foraker, the founder of the National Catholic Board on Full Inclusion, will be presenting to our teachers and administrators!
- The OFS has established its First Annual CSW 5th Grade Essay Contest in partnership with the Serra Club. Please see the details below. All essays are due by January 20.
Professional Learning
Math Articulation ~ High Schools & Elementary Schools Invited
Learning Support Meeting
Professional Learning Portal
Celebrating Our Catholic Schools
View School Tweets from November
Sharing Best Practices Across the Diocese
Several teachers from local Catholic schools observed Sofia Caine from OLSH as she modeled effective mathematical practices in her classroom. Many teachers have been working with Instructional Coach, Mary Cordeiro, to share best practices.
1st Annual Diocesan Awards
OFS First Annual 5th Grade Essay Contest!
Other Important News
2017 Catholic Schools Week
January 29-February 4, 2017
Daily Themes for 2016
Saturday, February 4 ~ Celebrating Families ~ Catholic Schools' Night at the San Diego Gulls
The schools with the highest percentage of ticket sales will win game opportunities!
Save the Date!
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
WCEA Website
The mission of WCEA is to promote quality Catholic education for students in our member elementary and secondary schools through an accrediting process that assures the primacy of faith formation and educational excellence.
NCEA Website
Rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) is a professional membership organization that provides leadership, direction, and service to fulfill the evangelizing, catechizing, and teaching mission of the Church.
OFS Google Drive
Shared Office for Schools Google Drive
Links to Previous OFS Newsletters
Contact Information
Email: ahodges@sdcatholic.org
Website: http://www.sdcatholic.org
Location: 3888 Paducah Drive, San Diego, CA, United States
Phone: 858-490-8240
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sdcatholicschools/
Twitter: @DioceseSDschool