January 6, 2003

1.    UD Courses Offered Through the Diocese:
      
        Interested in Catholic School Administration? - The Diocese of Columbus is sponsoring a summer "interest" workshop.  The workshop will be held at the Josephinum (Jessing Center) in Columbus from 8:30 until 3:30 on June 12 and 13.  One semester hour of graduate credit can be earned from the University of Dayton.  (1.5 CEU credits may also be earned if the course is not taken for college credit.)
        If interested, contact Kitty Quinn at kquinn@cdeducation.org or call 614-221-5829.

        Strategies that Work will be offered on January 16, February 13, February 27, March 13 and March 27 at Saint Brigid School from 3:30 until 5:30.  Kathy O'Reilly will facilitate the one semester hour grad course.

        Current Issues in Education, a three semester hour graduate workshop which includes Pathwise Training will be offered at Bishop Ready High School beginning January 16.  Celene Seamen, principal of Bishop Ready, will act as facilitator.

        For more detailed information call Kitty Quinn at 614-221-5829 or e-mail kquinn@cdeducation.org.

2.    Masters Degree Via the Internet:  The University of Phoenix Online provides an educational framework that supports the advancement, application, and integration of relevant theory and concepts.  The degree program addresses the specific needs of educators through four specializations:  adult education and distance learning, curriculum and instruction, curriculum and technology, administration and supervision.  For more information visit the following web-site:  http://online.uphx.edu/onlinemaed or call 1-800-579-5903.

3.    Seussical at the Palace: Broadway Columbus presents  Seussical  the Musical starring Cathy Rigby.  The musical will run from January 7 through January 12 at the Palace Theater.  Beauty & the Beast will play at the Palace from January 28 through February 2. 
        Discounted tickets are available on-line at www.BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com.

4.    Weekly Religion Ideas:

        Teachers:  Do you need a refresher on Catholic basics for the classroom, home, or for your personal enrichment?  The publishers at Loyola Press have a series of books called Catholic Basics:  A Pastoral Ministry Series, which gives wonderful insight in our Catholic faith.  The eight book series covers topics such as Scripture, morality, Church history, Mary and the Saints and Christology (the study of Christ).  The series is very user friendly and consist of approximately 130 pages per book, a good weekend read. 
        Loyola Press:  Chicago 2001  1-800-621-1008  

        Classroom:  The major question that most Catholic educators ask is how do we connect the generation of our students to the Catholic Culture?  Could you use music by Matchbox 20, Sugar Ray, Goo Goo Dolls, or Ricky Martin in developing your lesson plan?  Would your students love to watch Patch Adams, Titanic or Meet Joe Black in class?  It is possible to do it all with a fabulous book by High-time*Pflaum called Jesus in Modern Media:  Reaching Teens through Film and Music.  It is a great resource for the religion courses and for prayer, but it has many possibilities.  Are you studying the Titanic in history class, how about using this book to develop a prayer or meditation to fit your course of study?  There are many ways to integrate this book into any classroom setting! 
        High-time*Pflaum:   Dayton, OH   2001 www.HiTimePflaum.com

5.    Best Teaching Practices for the Middle Grade Classroom:  Invest in a power-packed day with renowned educational presenter Rick Warmeli.  The workshop is most appropriate for teachers of grades five through nine or anyone who is passionate about success in the middle grades.  The workshop will be held in Columbus on April 8 at the Concourse Hotel & Conference Center, 4300 International Gateway, Port Columbus.  To register call 1-800-462-1478 or go online at www.SDE.com.

6.    Congratulations to
            . . . Janet Weisner and the Saint Catharine staff for having 100% compliance on the ACR audit
            . . . Mary Lang and the Saint Brendan staff for having 100% compliance on the ACR audit
            . . . Rocco Fumi and the Saint Mary Magdalene staff for having 100% on the ACR audit

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