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
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.
