ADSF Educators

"We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us."

2 Corinthians 5:20

You are God's good and faithful servant bringing the love of Christ to His people. Celebrate and rejoice in your call to share the love of Christ and bring your students to Him.

DEFINITION OF PATRIOTISM

Paying due honor and respect to one's country, with a willingness to serve

Dear Jesus, please bless my country and all those who work hard to lead it. May You always be King of this land. May You be glorified through its government and laws. Give me a heart of service.

• Showing respect for your country's flag: saying the Pledge of Allegiance

• I pledge allegiance to the flag...

World Drawing God Day, inspired by the book by Karen Keifer, is a wonderful way to encourage students to see God all around them.

Where do you see GOD?

What does GOD look like to you?

This resource guide has a variety of ideas for additional extensions for students in all grades.

To learn more, visit https://www.drawing-god.com

Thank you to Epiphany School who shared their pictures with us and you can see below.

Fourth graders can get into 19 state parks for FREE. A California State Park Adventure Pass helps them do just that. Parents of fourth grade students can sign up for the pass on behalf of their student. For more information, please see here.

Applications are now available for the annual FACTS award that recognizes excellence in the classroom by honoring 5 outstanding teachers for their innovation, creativity and commitment to the students they serve. Winners will receive $5,000 among other awards! See details here.

NCEA has a longstanding tradition of honoring and recognizing excellence and distinguished service in Catholic school education. We are happy to announce the sixth annual Lead. Learn. Proclaim. Awards that recognize outstanding efforts, contributions, and achievements on behalf of Catholic school education.

The NCEA 2023-2024 Lead. Learn. Proclaim. Awards nominations are open for exceptional school administrators (principals, presidents and heads of school), school boards, pastors, teachers, staff and diocesan leaders who are currently employed and have served in Catholic education for at least five years. Nominations will be accepted through December 8, 2023.

NCEA Presidents Award

Lead.Learn. Proclaim. Award - 2023 Winners (one of our own - Jenifer Spinale SVDP)

Youth Virtues, Valor and Vision Award

Congratulations and thanks to Megan Kimble (St. Finn Barr School Principal) and Katie Kiss (St. Viator School Principal (Las Vegas), former St. Paul Principal) for their presentation this weekend at the Archdiocese of San Francisco Faith Formation Conference! We are grateful for your work and sharing a session on this important topic - Inclusive Catholic Environments, Serving Students with Disabilities and Learning Differences.

Please join us in praying for our fall visit schools, that they are blessed with the grace to showcase the excellence of their school and that the visiting committee affirms their hard work.

Our Lady of the Visitation School, November 6-8 (SE Protocol)

St. Isabella School, November 13-15 (SE Protocol)

St. John School, November 14-16 (ISL Protocol)

Veterans Day Art Room

Veteran's Day

November Calendar - Something to celebrate each day!

You know what works in the classroom using technology and we need you to share that information with your colleagues. Please sign up to be a presenter for the Technology Symposium in February. Please sign up today to share and support Technology in the Archdiocese of San Francisco.

SIGN UP HERE!

Please see the full summary of the Educator Pathway #1 by clicking this link. Your feedback is important and know that all comments are read, thank you!

In the summary you will find graphs for each question and each pathway. Please take a moment to review this information. Thank you!

Presenters have been emailed their data and as always appreciate your thoughtful and constructive feedback.

Educator Pathway Padlet Boards (click here to access boards)

2023-24 Registration is OPEN! ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM

REGISTRATION PRICES FOR TEAMS/PODs:
Oct 7 – Nov 3 —— Regular registration $300 Team / $200 POD

Watch a short video from the Diocese of Sacramento HERE to see the magic of AJHD!

Please read this article to better understand the impact of AJHD on your school and students!

November is Native American Heritage Month. One of the most precious gifts which Native Americans have given to our country is their deep respect for God’s creation. They remind us that nature is a gift from God to be treasured and protected. As Chief Seattle said in his eloquent address to the U.S. Congress in 1854, “Every part of this soil is sacred in the estimation of my people. Every hillside, every valley, every plain and grove, has been hallowed by some sad or happy event in days long vanished.” Your challenge this week is to choose one action you can do to protect our planet. It might involve better recycling, or deciding not to drink bottled water. It might be taking a bus or walking instead of using your car for a quick trip to the store. Reduce your carbon footprint while honoring our Native American brothers and sisters this month. At the end of the week, make a commitment to protecting the environment by taking the St. Francis Pledge (CatholicClimateCovenant.org).

As winter approaches and heating bills creep higher, remember what Pope Francis wrote in Laudato Si’: “A person who could afford to spend and consume more but regularly uses less heating and wears warmer clothes, shows the kind of convictions and attitudes which help to protect the environment.” The next time you think of turning up the heat, put on another layer of clothes or cuddle up with a blanket instead.

National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools