Monday Mission Memo
June 10, 2019
Superintendent's Update
Feast of Mary, Mother of the Church
School Leaders of the Diocese of Cleveland,
Summer is here on most every school calendar, and it arrives on the seasonal calendar soon. It is, for us in this ministry, a time for reflection, renewal, and retooling as we set the stage for success in our schools for the coming year. Whether participating in summer's many professional opportunities or taking the opportunity to catch up with old friends, or perhaps simply just enjoying the sort of quiet, peaceful moment that can feel rare during the school year, this too is part of our vocation.
I am mindful of the writing of St. Irenaeus, a bishop in the early Church whose words can be translated roughly as, “the glory of God is the human person fully alive.” Following a calling that so often demands that we pour ourselves out, it is a reminder to tend to all the facets of our lives and vocations.
We have one new announcement this week, followed by a number of reminders below. By now you have seen this year's Bishop's Convocation is scheduled for Friday, August 16, 2019, at Magnificat High School. We are delighted to announce that our keynote speaker will be veteran catechetical leader, educator, and author Dr. Carole Eipers. We look forward to seeing you all there for the opening mass, keynote and breakout business meetings!
This will be our last memo until August 5. We will use email for other updates as needed. Until then, may the fire of Pentecost continue to burn in our hearts and spirits though a blessed summer.
Yours in Christ,
Frank
STREAM Academy
The STREAM Academy, which takes place on August 7 at St. Bernadette School, provides training for schools implementing STREAM education. Most of the courses offered this year provide training for teachers who intend to teach the course to students either in a class or club situation and then have those students compete in the X-STREAM Games in the spring. Other courses are on STREAM topics of a broader nature that may appeal to any teachers and principals. All schools are welcome to participate. See course descriptions in STREAM Academy booklet below. Registration is currently available on the Digital Academy.
Better Together "Save the Date" Flyer for 2019-2020 Meetings
Please click on the flyer below for date, time and location information for the Better Together professional development meetings planned for the 2019-2020 school year. Be sure to put them in your calendar now so that you'll be able to join us and hear the important information presented as well as participate in the valuable collaborative conversations that take place at these meetings. In addition, please share this information with your school's inclusion coordinator.
CHANGE OF DATES FOR PRINCIPAL MEETINGS FOR THE 2019-20 SCHOOL YEAR:
THE OCCSA ACCREDITATION MEETINGS FOR GROUP VI AND GROUP 1 WILL BE ON FRIDAY, MAY 1ST, 2020.
EVT CHAIRPERSON TRAINING WILL BE ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15TH FROM 10 A.M. - 2 P.M. IN THE RAPPE ROOM AT THE DIOCESAN OFFICES.
As always, check the Digital Academy Event Calendar for the dates of all future events!