Back-to-School Night

Good afternoon everyone.  I have gone through all Back-to-School presentations and they look good.  Remember, the focus is not on curriculum, but on what we are trying to accomplish here.  I like how some teachers left in their curriculum slides (it is good information), but put them at the end so they can be covered if there's time.  Let's make Tuesday night about helping parents to see that their role is to....

Be true to your school now (rah rah rah rah, sis boom rah)

And let your colors fly (rah rah rah rah, sis boom rah)

Be true to your school

And also to help them understand that our goal is NOT to make their child another Brick in the Wall, but to help them become the unique person God meant them to be as we guide them towards their full potential. 

While there does not need to be a special slide for it, please take a moment after you pray to talk about the fact that we are all here for the children.  Everything we do is in their best interest, and that we want to work together as partners.  Tell the parents to talk to you or me when there is confusion or they are upset, not in the parking lot or at a party.  That does not solve anything.  We want to have open communication so we can work together. 

There is one thing that was missing from all the presentations and I would like all the teachers to add this.  Talk about:

• Tithing envelopes (they can be used at any church the child attends)
• Uniform Sunday / Free Dress Monday
• The expectation that children are going to Mass and how this is incorporated into the Religion curriculum

Also remember, we do not ask parents for any donations unless you have cleared it with me.  The only thing you may as for without permission is recycle objects (milk containers, egg cartons, etc).  We do not ask for money, snack donations, toys, books, etc. unless you talk to me first.  

Now for some good news.  We will NOT have a faculty meeting on Tuesday so teachers can prepare for Back-to-School night.  Please do not give homework to students in elementary grades and very little if any in middle school so parents can attend without worrying about homework.  

I will be at a principal's meeting on Wednesday at the Pastoral Center but can be reached by text or email.  

What's working and what's not update.  While someone was here to fix the fobs on Thursday, I don't believe they are working yet.  I will get an update on that.  PikMyKid should be fixed now and we will have regular carline tomorrow.  

Finally, remember to have patience and treat everyone with kindness.  

Thank you and have a wonderful week!