The 2016 legislative session begins on Monday, January 11. The session is scheduled to last for 60 days, ending Thursday, March 10. Our Catholic Advocacy Day is scheduled for Monday, February 8, the beginning of the fifth week. Click here to
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Just before the Holidays, I wrote to you concerning the passage of ESSA, the Every Student Succeeds Act. ESSA is the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
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2016 - 2017 School Year Immunization Requirements
Department of Health Update
Many of you are starting to gear up for the next school year. Please find below information about school year 2016-17 immunization requirements for preschool/child care and school attendance.
Preschool and child care immunization requirements: · The new 2016-17 Vaccines Required for Child
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Fulcrum Foundation Star Grant Program Due Feb. 1 The Fulcrum Foundation's Star Grant program promotes excellence in Catholic school education by supporting a teacher's or staff person's creative project or initiative for the classroom. Grants through this program are intended for projects or initiatives that benefit multiple grade levels, have a long-term impact and foster spiritual growth.
Nomination Forms for School Board Awards We are once again accepting nominations for the Archbishop Brunett and the Sr. Mary Taylor Awards. Attached please find a nomination form. Once completed, please return by email to Janeal.grosinger@seattlearch.org. Forms are due in the OCS office by March 1, 2016.
The Sister Mary Taylor Award was established by the Archdiocesan School Board in January, 1986 to recognize distinguished service to Catholic education by teachers, staff, administrators and those who have made outstanding gifts of their time, talent and resources in the service of Catholic schools. The award is named in honor of Sister Mary Taylor, SNJM, a well-respected teacher, administrator and Assistant Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Seattle.
The Archbishop Alex J. Brunett Award was established in 2011 by the Archdiocesan School Board to recognize distinguished service to Catholic education by a pastor, priest or deacon. The award is named in honor of Archbishop Alex J. Brunett, in recognition of his support for Catholic education, during his service as Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Seattle for 13 years.