MACSC Newsletter
Serving parish, diocesan, and independent Catholic schools in the (arch)dioceses of Baltimore, Washington, Arlington, Richmond, Wheeling-Charleston, and Wilmington.
- Baltimore- "Where We Have Been Where We Intend to Go" 2008 - 2013 Strategic Plan available on their website.
- Washington - Archdiocese saw great response to pilot Tuition Assistance Opportunity Fund
- Arlington- Sister Bernadette McManigal, B.V.M., is named Interim Superintendent of Schools. Check out all the school news in their E-ducator newsletter
- Richmond - New Office of Catholic Education formed.
- Wheeling-Charleston- Diocesan Teacher's In-service in Morgantown, WV on October 10th for all teachers.
- Wilmington - Toward a Healthy Future: Diocese sets yearly standards for Catholic elementary schools.
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Read about the recent activities and projects of the Mid-Atlantic Catholic Schools Consortium staff and member dioceses:
Greetings from the Executive Director- New Board Member
- Consortium Updates
- Grant Opportunities
- ThinkQuest Competition
- Feastday of Saint Francis of Assisi
Dear Friends of the Mid-Atlantic Catholic Schools Consortium,
It is a pleasure to write to you again on behalf of the Mid-Atlantic Catholic Schools Consortium and to ask for your continued support of our Catholic schools.
America’s Catholic schools began in the Mid-Atlantic region and their contributions to our church, states, region and nation are immeasurable. But now, more than ever, our Catholic schools require the support of the entire Catholic community.
In this month’s newsletter we are pleased to share the statement released by the Maryland-serving bishops, "An Outstanding Apostolate of Hope: Maryland's Catholic Schools," that outlines the indispensable role Catholic schools play in the life of the Church and the state and invites Catholics to consider how they might help sustain this worthy work. I hope that you will also read “Catholic Education: Looking to the Future with Confidence,” a pastoral letter written by Washington Archbishop Donald W. Wuerl to the clergy, religious and laity of the Archdiocese of Washington. Both of these documents provide clear statements about the essential role of Catholic schools and ways that each of us can support Catholic education. We will continue to share other important documents with you in future newsletters.
October is a very busy month for our students, teachers and administrators. Our students are well into the routine of the school year and each of our dioceses is holding professional development institutes or meetings for their teachers and administrators. These meetings reflect our shared commitment to ongoing professional development for faculty and staff and academic excellence and faith formation for all of our students. Our newsletter includes updates from each of the (arch)dioceses on professional development and other activities.
The inaugural session of the Consortium’s Pastor and Principal Institute begins on October 14 and we ask for your prayers for the success of the Institute and for each of the participants.
In closing, as we celebrate the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, may we all be called to be instruments of peace.
Thank you for your continued support and interest. Every best wish.
Mary Ellen Hrutka, PhD
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For all our news and programs, check out the MACSC website.
Congratulations to our Blue Ribbon School Winners
Congratulations to the Catholic Schools in the Mid-Atlantic Catholic Schools Consortium selected as 2008 No Child Left Behind - Blue Ribbon Schools.
St. John the Evangelist (Archdiocese of Baltimore)
Little Flower School (Archdiocese of Washington)
School of the Nativity (Diocese of Arlington)
Blessed Sacrament School (Diocese of Arlington)
St. John Academy (Diocese of Arlington)
Holy Spirit School (Diocese of Arlington)
Learn more about these schools, the Blue Ribbon program, and how to apply for 2009
Welcome to Arlington's New Interim Superintendent
The Consortium is delighted to welcome share Sister Bernadette McManigal, B.V.M, interim superintendent in the Diocese of Arlington, to the Mid-Atlantic Catholic Schools Consortium. We wish her every blessing as she assumes this important role.
Read more about the her new appointment...
The Consortium welcomes a new member to the Board of Directors, William Black, Senior Vice President and Senior Partner at Fleishman-Hillard in Washington, D.C. Mr. Black is a skilled government and political affairs professional with 20 years experience. We will look forward to his guideance and input to the Board to help the Consortium meets its objectives.
Learn more about Mr. Black and all our Board members.
Annual Report
The Consortium's first Annual Report is being printed. If you would like to receive a copy, please contact midatlanticcsc@gmail.com with your mailing address. We look forward to sharing our progress and goals with you.
Marketing Retreat
Representatives from five of the Consortium's (arch)dioceses came together in September to collaborate on ways to promote our Catholic schools. They have begun the process to identify a consortium-wide marketing campaign. Stay tune for more details.
Pastor and Principal Leadership Institute
This month 24 teams of pastors and principals from all six
(arch)dioceses will meet for the first session of this new leadership initiative. Please pray for their success in identifying new ways to lead excellent Catholic schools, and for the success of our Institute.
Through the MACSC partnership with US Communities and Office Depot you can have access to great discounts on products and services.
5% Back to Schools- Did you know that purchases made by your parents, teachers and school supporters can earn 5% back to your school for free supplies! Make sure your students and their families have your 5% Back To School's ID number every time they shop at Office Depot. Call or visit your local store for details and to get started.
Don’t have your US Communities or Office Depot account login? Email midatlanticcsc@gmail.com
Want an account? Schools, parish offices and other non-profits in the six Mid-Atlantic dioceses are eligible to join under the Consortium. Email midatlanticcsc@gmail.com
Get your Back to School orders into Office Depot.
Airborne Teacher Trust Fund
Elementary and middle school teachers can submit proposals for arts and music programs.
Award Range: $200 - $10,000
Deadline: October 31, 2008
To apply: http://www.airbornetrust.com/
Check out additional grant and financial resources on the MACSC website.
Picturing America
Reminder - deadline is October 31st to apply for the Picturing America program from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Learn more about the program and how to apply.
Student teams (ages 9-19) can create an educational website and win laptops, digital cameras, or a trip to the awards event at the annual ThinkQuest Live conference. Students can develop team work, technology, and critical thinking skills.
Learn more at www.thinkquest.org
Feast Day of Saint Francis of Assisi
In honor of his feast day on October 4th, we offer a prayer of St. Francis of Assisi.
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
and where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled as to console;
to be understood as to understand;
to be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive;
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen