CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' WEEK

On Monday morning we kicked off Catholic School’s Week with an assembly.  I told the kids they were one of 1.8 million Catholic school elementary students in the US!  We reviewed the school’s history and the profile of a St. Clare graduate.  It was nice to have the opportunity to tell our kids with all sincerity, how good they are, how much they try to get along with one another, how studious they are, and how much of a difference they make in the lives of others by the social outreach we do at our school.  These are the things that distinguish us as a Catholic School.  When Kyle Hagmeier led us in prayer, his words were about seeking justice, and building a relationship with God that would make a difference in our world.  I’m so proud of the ministry of Catholic education.  I feel that what we accomplish on a day-to-day basis is helping to draw our students closer to God in a very contemporary way.  When we pray….”thy Kingdom come, thy will be done,” our students are learning how to make this happen in their environment.  I really get excited when I think of the long term impact these kids will have on our world.  We start with an ideal, which IS the Gospel.  When kids understand and practice what it means, we get a little closer to the meaning of the mission.  When they interpret when best to apply the Gospel and take risks to seek justice, and impart kindness and compassion, we have truly built the Kingdom.  Please join me, our teachers and students in celebrating Catholic education, especially at St. Clare School!

LAKE ST. CLARE!

As you could see when you arrived on Monday, there was a lake in the parking lot!  We thought we would stock it with trout and teach fly fishing as an elective!  The plumber came yesterday and cleaned out the drain.  Hopefully, this will hold before we set another record for rainfall in Portland.  If and when this should happen again, we ask that cars park on the other side of the parking lot until we can get a plumber out to fix it.  Thank you.

ACCREDITATION UPDATE: 2006-2008

We are about to begin the self-study leading to the on-site visit by the National Association of Accredited Schools.  As you know, we were accredited in 2001-2002 with a six year term.  This year we will be updating information that explains how we have addressed each of the recommendations given to us at the last accreditation.  Also, before the end of the year, we will ask you to complete a survey indicating your satisfaction with our overall program.  From your comments we will create new goals, and consider your perspective as a vital part of the self-study.  Next year, the faculty will begin writing the actual self-study document.  The parish, SAC, other councils, teachers, students, alumni and administration will be consulted throughout the year.  This is just a heads-up for what lies ahead!

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