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| View in browser Thursday, August 4, 2022       Faith Feature In the latest episode of his podcast, Eyes on Jesus, Archbishop Vigneron discusses the recently-launched National Eucharistic Revival and how, as Catholics, we can help ourselves and others foster a renewed devotion to Jesus in the Eucharist. Listen now at unleashthegospel.org or in your favorite podcast app.        New and Updated Announcements New: 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   Deadline Approaching: 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. With this in mind, please submit the most current enrollment numbers for students who will be taking the assessment (grades 1-8) using this form, by Friday, August 5.   Please see further details about the Religion Assessment here.   New: 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: All Principal Meeting The first All Principal Meeting of the new school year will be held on Thursday, August 11 at the Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit. The meeting is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing you   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 The MANS Education Conference and Expo November 2-4, 2022 in Lansing  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:  Archdiocese of Detroit Federal Title Presentation Dr. Abelein’s Presentations: Archdiocese of Detroit Title + EANS Presentation PD Planning TEMPLATE  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.         Announcements from Prior Editions of School Mail Nominate a Principal or Teacher for a Social Media Spotlight Marking the Twentieth Anniversary of the Dallas Charter Catholic Schools Week Art Contest Winners Reminder: Please check the AOD Jobs Board to ensure that all postings for your school are current. Email hr@aod.org to remove old job postings.        Resources Mental Health Effects of the Pandemic Recordings Available: March 14 Uniform Professional Development Day From Vic Michaels: COVID-19 Guidance and Protocols  FACTS Report Card Training & Written Instructions Let's Get Social! SoulCore Recordings Resources to Aid Parishes and Schools Prepare for the Supreme Court Decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization       Events August 11: All Principal Meeting August 14: Teen Summer Mass Series at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral September 1: Religious Assessment Training for Principals and Teachers September 8: New Principal Academy September 15: Principal Meeting and PLC September 19: Archbishop's Catechetical Day September 23-24: Engaging the Young Church Conference October 6: New Principal Academy October 13: Principal Zoom Meeting October 17: Professional Development Day October 22: Prep Bowl November 2-4: MANS Education Conference and Expo November 3-4: MANS Teacher Conference November 10: Principal Meeting and PLC December 15: Principal Zoom Meeting January 12, 2023: Principal Zoom Meeting January 19, 2023: New Principal Academy January 29–February 4, 2023: Catholic Schools Week February 2, 2023: Catholic Schools Week Mass February 9, 2023: Principal Meeting and PLC March 2, 2023: New Principal Academy March 9, 2023: Principal Zoom Meeting March 13, 2023: Professional Development Day March 23–24, 2023: Administrator Retreat May 4, 2023: New Principal Academy May 11, 2023: Principal Zoom Meeting June 5, 2023: Catholic School Award Banquet June 8, 2023: Principal Zoom Meeting June 15, 2023: End of Year Principal Gathering       From Our Partners Notre Dame – “Into Life” Series Detroit Priestly Vocations Seminarian Profiles Counseling and Mental Health Resources from Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan From NCEA: Free Educator Access to Hallow App for Mental & Spiritual Health       School Mail Archive View prior editions of School Mail here.   Archdiocese of Detroit, 12 State St, Detroit, Michigan 48226, United States, 313-237-5800 Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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