New: Star Data - Reminder to Save Reports
As explained at the end of the school year, you will need to save certain Star Reports and Historical Extracts prior to the new year rollover, scheduled to take place after August 15. Once the new year rolls over, you will not be able to run certain reports for last year's data.
In case you missed the Principal PLC from the end of the year, you may still access the recording, which provides details on which reports to save.
Principal PLC Recording (passcode: =B^1mHt8)
Content
- Reports to save at the end of the year (save all data before early August when the rollover occurs in the software)
- Reports that must be printed and placed in CA60 file
- Focus Skills: Detailed information associated w/each skill for instructional planning purposes
- Star Custom: How to access a bank of questions linked to targeted standards for mini-assessments/practice
New: All Principal Meeting
Meeting Minutes and meeting materials from Thursday’s All Principal Meeting at the Seminary will be uploaded into Box by early next week. If you are unable to access Box, please email Erin McNally.
New: Roster Information for Renaissance
Schools utilizing the FACTS SIS will not need to create a manual .csv file for the Star Renaissance roster as in years past. Instead, simply follow the steps from FACTS, then skip to section “B” in the steps provided by Star to upload your roster to Renaissance.
Schools that are not currently using the FACTS SIS will need to follow all the instructions in the Star Self-Service Import document.
Update: Religion Assessment
As indicated previously, we had taken a pause from the Religion Assessment during COVID. During the pause, a Religion Assessment Review Committee was formed to edit and revise the assessment. The committee met over the course of the past year and concluded their work. As such, K-8 schools are expected to administer the Religion Assessment this school year (2022-2023) to grade 1-8 students.
Please see further detail about the Religion Assessment here.
New: Teacher PLCs
Dr. Bluestein will facilitate Teacher PLCs this year beginning in September. Six meetings are scheduled for the year and 25 SCECHs will be available for those who attend all six meetings. These meetings will not be recorded and full attendance at each meeting is necessary to earn SCECHs.
Please see the schedule below and share with teachers; the zoom link will be shared soon. All meetings will run from 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
PK-2 (Tuesdays): September 27, October 25, November 15, January 17, February 21, March 28
Grades 3-5 (Wednesdays): September 28, October 26, November 16, January 18, February 22, March 29
Grades 6-8 (Thursdays): September 29, October 27, November 17, January 19, February 23, March 30
Reminder: Department of Catholic Schools Hires New Associate Superintendent
Please join us in welcoming our newest associate superintendent, Mrs. Kimberly Vigneron. During the challenges of last year, which we navigated with God’s grace and the efforts of all our school leaders, it became apparent that there was a need for additional support. Following standard hiring practices, the Archdiocese formed an interview team that included staff from the Department of Catholic Schools, principals from our elementary and high schools, as well as a representative from the presbyterate. At the conclusion of the search process, the committee unanimously selected Kim to be the next member of our team. Her start date will be August 17. Continue reading
Reminder: FACTS—Archive Report Cards Before Aug. 12
FACTS will be removing the skill sets from all schools as this area within the report cards caused some confusion last year. If your teachers used the skill sets last year and that data was not reentered into the proper place, you will need to archive your report cards to ensure that historical data is not lost. Please follow the attached directions to archive your report cards from the 21-22 school year before Aug. 12.
Please contact Dr. Bluestein if you have any questions.
Reminder: 2022-2023 AOD Uniform PD Framework
Please see this letter from Dr. May Bluestein regarding the 2022-2023 AOD Uniform Professional Development Days. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Bluestein.
Reminder: Encounter Retreat Registration
An Encounter Retreat will be held on Thursday, August 18th at St. Fabian Catholic Church in Farmington Hills. The retreat will include 5 sessions, two meals, time for Adoration, time for Confession and spiritual growth. The retreat is offered in conjunction with AOD Catechist Certification requirements. You can register here.
Reminder: Detroit Lions Exclusive Ticket Offer
Our friends with the Detroit Lions are again offering special savings for Catholic School teachers, administrators, faculty, and staff as the Lions open the season at home vs The Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday September 11 at 1:00pm. Each ticket will include a Detroit Lions Journal.
Click here to access the offer and please feel free to share this offer with your staff. They will be able to purchase the discounted tickets directly from the link.
Reminder: 2022-2023 Administrator Calendar
Please see the Department of Catholic Schools Administrator Calendar for the 2022-2023 school year.
Reminder: Upcoming MANS PD Opportunity
School Safety
If your school needs financial assistance to enhance safety and security measures at your school, please contact the Department of Catholic Schools. As a reminder, each school should work with local law enforcement officers to ensure that adequate safety plans are in place.
Newton Applicant Tracking System Job Posting and Closing Instructions
The Applicant Tracking System job posting, and approval process instructions can be found here. Please know that is the responsibility of the school to either remove the job or to reach out to Roberta Robson, (robsonmcglone.roberta@aod.org), or Erin Taft, (taft.erin@aod.org) to request removal of the position. Unfortunately, Paycor Recruiting does not offer the option of putting an end date on the job posting so unless HR is made aware that the job has been filled and should be removed, the job will remain posted. Please see these instructions for how to close your open position in the ATS.
Federal Programs and EANS Presentations from FACTS Education Solutions
Please see resources from Dr. Susan Abelein and Jeremy Beck of FACTS Education Solutions presentations below:
Jeremy Beck’s Presentation:
Dr. Abelein’s Presentations:
Principal Performance Evaluations
The Principal Performance Evaluation template is available on Box. Please complete your self-reflection and then ask your pastor to complete his portion. Once the evaluations are completed, reviewed, and signed, please email a copy to Erin McNally.
