Superintendent Bulletin

Volume 8, Issue 19
May 10, 2010

SAINT ISIDORE of MADRID Confessor (†1170)

Saint Isidore the Farmer, a perennially popular Saint in Spain, was born near Madrid of very poor but very Christian parents, who early inspired in him love for God and horror of sin. His education was accomplished entirely by the Holy Spirit who taught him, without books, the science of salvation. He married a wife rich in virtue, Maria Torribia, and God blessed them with a son whom they brought up in the sentiments of their own piety. The child fell into a well, which is still shown in Madrid, and drowned; but when his parents prayed he might be returned to them, the water rose to ground level and brought up the child full of life and health. They promised then to separate, apparently out of gratitude to God, and to live in perpetual continence.

Saint Isidore was a day-laborer on a farm near Madrid, but every day found him at Mass in one of the churches of the city before he set out for his daily task. His employer desired to verify whether he was wasting time during his work, and one day saw two mysterious personages helping the holy worker to guide his plow; Isidore himself told him they were Angels. Afterwards the wealthy owner became still more convinced that piety was useful in all occupations. For not only did his worker bring back to life one of his horses, which he very much needed; when his daughter, too, died, she was resurrected by the Saint. A fountain of water that the Saint caused to surge up by striking the ground still exists.

Saint Isidore, though poor, shared all he had with the poor; and one day, when no provisions were left, his cupboard was found well furnished when still another beggar arrived. He died some time after his wife; and forty years later his remains, which had been in extremely wet ground, were found incorrupt. They were taken into the Church of Saint Andrew and reinterred there; miracles have been countless, and celestial music has often been heard at his tomb. He has protected the city of Seville, making himself visible occasionally; and the kings of Spain themselves urged his canonization, which was carried out in 1622 by Pope Gregory XV.

Source: Les Petits Bollandistes: Vies des Saints, by Msgr. Paul Guérin (Bloud et Barral: Paris, 1882), Vol.5.

Message from the Secretary for Education/Superintendent

Even as we approach the end of the school year and all the last minute details of celebrations, testing, and other end-of-year activities, our attention is drawn to issues bigger than ourselves such as immigration reform and the controversial Arizona law, and continuing concern for our families and ourselves in dealing with the economic uncertainties of our times. Now more than ever, we need to pray for each other, our nation and the world. With instant communication, we are bombarded with news of natural and man-made tragedies worldwide. As a faith-filled people we trust in the One who knows all and promises us His unconditional love and grace to see us through whatever comes our way. Included in this Bulletin is information on the Immigration Reform and some other issues as well that you may wish to share with your teachers and parents.

The Catholic Conference of Ohio E-Focus
Please click or copy the following to your browser:
http://www.ohiocathconf.org/EFocus410.htm

From the USCCB: Senators Release CIR Framework
On Thursday, April 29, Senators Charles Schumer (New York), Reid (NV), Menendez (NJ), Leahy (VT), Durbin(IL) and Feinstein (CA), all Democrats, released the Real Enforcement with Practical Answers for Immigration Reform (REPAIR) proposal, a proposed framework for CIR legislation. The proposal does not contain legislative language; rather, it outlines the Senators' substantive ideas for an eventual bill. The REPAIR proposal includes plans for border and interior enforcement, legalization, a biometric social security card, employment and family visa reforms, a new immigrant worker visa, detention reform, and other measures. The Senators hope that their proposal will serve as a starting point for discussions with potential Republican co-sponsors and supporters. President Obama released a statement praising the framework and repeating the need for immigration reform legislation. Yet, the President's desired timeline remains unclear after he suggested just days ago that CIR may need to wait, given other legislative priorities. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Jon Kyl (R-AZ) issued a statement saying that the United States must first secure the border before moving to immigration reform.

Immigration Framework Needs Work, but "Important First Step", says U.S. Bishop
Bishop John C. Wester, Chairman of the USCCB's Committee on Migration, issued a statement Friday calling the REPAIR proposal "an important first step" and urged federal officials to enact immigration reform legislation. Bishop Wester expressed concern with the level of border enforcement spending in the proposal and the lack of any foreign development measures aimed at improving Mexican and Central American economies to reduce migration pressures. He also noted USCCB opposition to permitting partners in same-sex relationships to come to the United States at the same level as traditional married couples. He urged Congress to act now to fix what he called a "badly broken system in need of immediate repair."

Launch of “Called to Protect” Safe Environment Training Program

The Diocese of Cleveland announces the launch of “Called to Protect:” The most up-to-date and comprehensive safe-environment training program with content and teaching methods that use the latest research and multi-media training to ensure effectiveness. We are partnering with Praesidium, one of the national leaders in abuse risk management, to train parents, youth, young children and staff on how to prevent child sexual abuse.

The Office for the Protection of Children intends to utilize this engaging material as a supplement to the curriculum for children in the schools or parish schools of religion, and as a help especially to parents and families. We will continue to use VIRTUS with its unparalleled database management.

Please join us for a Training Session to learn how to implement “Called to Protect,” an exciting supplemental safe environment program!

Office for the Protection of Children & Youth announces:

Agenda and RSVP

“Called to Protect” Training by Praesidium

WHEN: Thursday May 27, 2010 9a – 4p, lunch provided

This training will cover curriculum for K-5, and grades 6-8

Friday May 28, 2010 9a – 12p, lunch provided for those

who want to stay

This training will cover the Parent component of program

WHERE: Center for Pastoral Leadership

28700 Euclid Ave.

Wickliffe, OH 44092

WHO: School Principals, Catechists, DREs, anyone working with children & parents.

Please RSVP to Sharon Minson by MAY 21 via e-mail, phone or fax:

sminson@dioceseofcleveland; (216) 696-6525 ext. 1157; Fax: (216) 861-3200 with the following information:

Name:

Parish/School/City:

Dates to attend:

Number attending each day:

May 27 Lunch:

May 28 Lunch:

Also from the USCCB: Students of Catholic High Schools More Likely To Graduate, Go To College, Report Finds

WASHINGTON—Students who attend Catholic high schools are more likely to graduate and attend college than students attending other schools, according to The Annual Statistical Report on Schools, Enrollment and Staffing, United States Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools 2009-2010, a report recently released by the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).

Catholic secondary schools report a graduation rate of 99.1 percent, higher than rates reported by other religious schools (97.9 percent), non-sectarian schools (95.7 percent) and public schools (73.2 percent). Students graduating from Catholic high schools are also more likely to attend four-year colleges (84.7 percent) than students graduating from other religious (63.7 percent) and non-sectarian (56.2 percent) schools. Catholic school graduates are twice as likely to attend four-year colleges as graduates of public schools (44.1 percent).

Data for this analysis was collected from several publications of the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), as well as information collected by the NCEA.

“This report illustrates the ongoing excellence of Catholic schools,” said Marie A. Powell, Executive Director of the Secretariat of Catholic Education of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). “Catholic high schools have a remarkable record of graduating their students and preparing them well for post-secondary education. Their effectiveness in educating students, even from disadvantaged backgrounds, has been cited consistently in research published over the last 25 years. The Catholic community can be very proud of their support for such schools.”
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All Principals – ODE Mandated Services Final Data Entry

A reminder to ALL principals: Please enter your final Administrative Cost Reimbursement (Mandated Services) totals onto the Ohio Department of Education Web site using your SAFE Account by Tuesday, June 15th. This process is similar to the ADM entry in October, but if you have forgotten, a step-by-step reminder of the process will be sent to all principals via email in late May. Be sure to check your LEECA email for the steps to this process.

Small Nonpublic Schools are Eligible for Health Care Credit

Any employer, including tax-exempt private school employers, who have fewer than 25 full-time equivalent employees (FTEs) with average annual wages less than $50,000 per FTE is eligible for the new credit if the employer pays at least 50 percent of the cost of health care coverage for some of its workers. For tax-exempt organizations, the credit is worth up to 25 percent of the employer’s premium costs through 2013 and up to 35 percent from 2014 onward. The maximum credit is avail- able to organizations with fewer than 10 FTEs that have average annual wages under $25,000, but lesser credits are available to organizations that employ from 10 and 24 FTEs with average wages between $25,000 and $50,000.

Notice of Proposed Rule that May Affect Schools

Secondly, the ODE has forwarded an announcement to the Education lobbyists about the FCC's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would prohibit all non-emergency calls to wireless phones using pre-recorded messages or equipment that is capable of storing numbers for automatically dialing, without prior written consent. This would mean that all school systems in Ohio (and the rest of the US) would have to reach out to parents to find out if the number that the parents provided was a wireless number and, if so, gain parent written permission. This would impact notices about grade cards, parent-teacher meetings, and any similar, non-emergency announcements.

Spotlight on St. Christopher School in Rocky River

This article appeared in the State Superintendent, Deborah S. Delisle’s April 26 th edition of EdConnection that goes to superintendents in every district in Ohio.

“St. Christopher’s elementary students have focused on families in need at home and abroad during several service projects this year. First and second-grader students made 45 “no-sew” blankets for families in the community, which were delivered by students from Cleveland Central Catholic High School. In addition, the second-grade students brought in gently used accelerated reading books from home. After writing letters describing themselves and why they enjoyed the books, the students donated the texts to other elementary students at nearby schools. The St. Christopher students also earned money to buy 36 books in Spanish to send to children in El Salvador. Congratulations to the young student who gave of their time and talent to others!”

Congratulations for showcasing your school, Joyce Needham and St. Christopher School!

Saint Anthony of Padua School, Parma, Wins National FBI-SOS Internet Challenge

A group of 176 students from Saint Anthony of Padua School in Parma, Ohio scored the highest in the nation on the March edition of the FBI-SOS (Safe Online Surfing) Internet Challenge, an Internet safety program backed by Nova Southeastern University (NSU) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

These students clicked their way to first place by studying Internet safety information on prescreened Web sites and performing the best on the FBI-SOS post-quiz under the direction of Jennifer Petras, their technology teacher. As FBI-SOS Internet Challenge champions, students receive the FBI-SOS National Trophy and a visit from the FBI. The official award ceremony took place at 1:00pm on May 7th at Saint Anthony of Padua School, located at 6800 State Road, Parma, OH, 44134. A representative from the Ohio Attorney General’s office also attended the ceremony to congratulate students, in addition, Parma Mayor Dean DePiero, Cuyahoga County

Prosecutor Bill Mason, and Dolores Bruno, Curriculum Integration Specialist from the Office of Catholic Education.

The FBI-SOS Internet Challenge is administered at NSU's Fischler School of Education and Human Services and is designed to provide middle school students with knowledge about how to avoid dangerous situations on the Internet, specifically Internet predators. The monthly program is free and available to middle schools nationwide.

Congratulations to Jennifer Petras and Saint Anthony of Padua School!

St. Hilary Student Wins State Geography Bee
(Taken from the West Side Leader, April 15, 2010)

Seventh grader Evan Nichols won the Ohio Bee that took place at The Ohio State University’s Mansfield Campus on April 9, 2010. “Evan bested a field of 100 contestants. He received $100, the National Geographic Collegiate Atlas of the World and an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., for the national finals at the National Geographic Society headquarters May 25-26.” Evan has a chance at the first prize of a $25,000 college scholarship and lifetime membership in the National Geographic Society. The prize also includes travel with one parent/guardian all expenses paid to the Galapagos Islands. Alex Trebek moderates the Bee. It will air nationally on May 26 on the National Geographic Channel. Finals will be broadcast on PBS at a later date.

Best of luck to Evan!

St. Rocco School Seeking Violins
Sister Judith is interested in securing violins to initiate a program at St. Rocco School. If you have this instrument at your school and it is no longer in use, AND you would like to give it a new home, please call Sister Judith at 216-961-8557.

WWC: What Works Clearinghouse: A Central And Trusted Source of Scientific Evidence for What Works in Education

What Works Clearinghouse launches a new Topic Area with the release of a WWC Intervention Report on Dialogic Reading (Apr 27)
Early Childhood Education for Children with Disabilities is the newest topic area from the WWC. See how the WWC rated the research on "Dialogic Reading," an interactive reading practice designed to enhance language and literacy skills. » more info

What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) Reviews Research on Saxon Math (Apr 20)
Read the What Works Clearinghouse updated report on "Saxon Math", a textbook series covering mathematical concepts for grades K-12. » more info

New Quick Review by the What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) Examines Study of Harlem's Promise Academy Charter Middle School (Mar 30)
Read WWC's latest quick review on a study that measured the academic achievement of students offered enrollment in the Harlem Children's Zone's Promise Academy. » more info

WWC Rates Study of Reading and Math Software Products (Mar 23)
This study examined the effects of six reading and four mathematics software products on student achievement. » more info

What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) Reviews Article on Reward Systems and Group Learning (Mar 23)
This study examined the effects of different reward systems used in group learning situations on the math skills of African-American and white students. » more info

Women and Spirit Exhibit

About student field trips –
All mornings are booked in May. There are openings at noon and on into the afternoon. More slots, both morning and afternoon available in June, (and more in August when school resumes), but please act quickly to schedule. Maltz phone number: 216-593-0575

Upcoming Events at the Maltz Museum

PANEL DISCUSSION:

RECLAIMING HOLOCAUST ART: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE

Tuesday, May 11, 7pm

$10/$8 members

A fascinating and informative look at an important story that continues to unfold-securing the return of works of art looted by the Nazis from Jewish families. Join a panel of distinguished experts: Professor Patty Gerstenblith, Distinguished Research Professor of Law at DePaul University (Chicago); Steven Litt, Art and Architecture Critic for The Plain Dealer; and Howard Spiegler, Esq., plaintiffs' counsel in some of the most high- profile reparations cases worldwide. Moderated by Professor Brian Glassman, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. Sponsored in part by Weston Hurd LLP and The Jewish Community Federation of Cleveland.

BACKSTAGE PASS:

WOMEN & SPIRIT

Thursday, June 3, 3pm

Free with Museum admission-Reservations are required

Enjoy a guided tour of the Maltz Museum special exhibition Women & Spirit: Catholic Sisters in America where you'll learn the inspiring stories of pioneering women who established schools, hospitals and other institutions and who continue to work for peace and social justice. Your tour is followed by a special "insider's look" at the exhibition with Maltz Executive Director Judi Feniger and Curator Amber Anderson.

FILM:

PRAYING IN HER OWN VOICE (60 minutes)

Wednesday, June 9, 7pm

$10/$8 members

This powerful film documents the courageous struggle of the "Women at the Wall" movement. For the past decade they have challenged the government of Israel and the entire Jewish world by focusing on the Wailing Wall-the holiest site for Jews where women are not allowed to gather and pray. The film raises many provocative questions about the battle of the sexes within the religious Jewish world. Shulamit Magnus, Associate Professor of Jewish Studies at Oberlin College leads a post-viewing discussion.

PANEL DISCUSSION:

RECLAIMING HOLOCAUST ART: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE

Tuesday, May 11, 7pm

$10/$8 members

BACKSTAGE PASS:

WOMEN & SPIRIT

Thursday, June 3, 3pm

Free with Museum admission-Reservations are required

FILM:

PRAYING IN HER OWN VOICE (60 minutes)

Wednesday, June 9, 7pm

$10/$8 members

GUEST LECTURE:

A QUESTION OF HABIT:

THE CURIOUS IMAGE OF NUNS IN POPULAR CULTURE

Wednesday, June 23, 7pm

$15/$12 members

Dr. Bren Ortega Murphy, Associate Professor of Communications at Loyola University, Chicago, examines the wide variety of visual images of Catholic nuns and sisters used in contemporary U.S. popular culture. Dr. Murphy, who has been frequently interviewed on National Public Radio about topics of gender and women's studies, contrasts these images with the real lives of historical and contemporary religious women. Co-sponsored by Notre Dame College.

Protecting God’s Children (Repeated from April 26 th Bulletin)
Internet Crimes Against Children Presentation for All Counties
Paul Marnecheck from the Ohio Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC), a division of the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office, will be contacting all schools in Cuyahoga County to provide resources for children for their protection while using the Internet. Information will come through the mail. ICAC will also present to any school requesting information. The presentation is excellent. Some of you may have had Jeff Stutzman’s presentation on Internet safety. This presentation, however, is much different and uses real crimes perpetrated on actual children. It discusses the involvement of the child the perpetrator and how the crimes were resolved. It advises children what to do and how to handle actual solicitations online. For Cuyahoga County schools, you will need to call Paul Marnecheck to schedule a presentation for children, faculty and staff. The number to call is 216-698-2499. Other counties have similar outreach programs on the same topic. The contact information listed below was given to the OCE by Paul and lists whom to contact to schedule a similar presentation for schools outside Cuyahoga County.

Lake
Scott Stranahan in the Sheriffs Office
(440) 350-5533
Cuyahoga
Paul Marnecheck-216-698-2499
Geauga
Lt. Scott Niehus in the sheriff’s office
(440) 286-4031
Lorain
Capt. John Reiber-Lorain County Sheriffs Office
(440) 329-3793
Summit
County Prosecutor Sherri Bevan - Walsh
(330) 643-2800
Ashland
Lt. Scott Smart-Sheriffs Office
(419) 289-8362
Wayne
Jennifer Reynolds-County Prosecutors Office
(330) 287-5671
Medina
Det. Todd Hicks-Sheriffs Office
(330) 725-9116

"Leadership for New Ways of Learning" Symposium, June 24-26, 2010

Boston CollegeandDiocese of Dubuque

SPICE (Selected Programs for Improving Catholic Education)

This symposium is part of the ongoing effort to identify and disseminate effective ways of addressing current challenges in Catholic education through the Selected Programs for Improving Catholic Education (SPICE) network. SPICE is sponsored jointly by NCEA and Boston College.

Leaders who have found success in changing their educational community because of the power of their program or programs will share their successful strategies with conference participants. Renowned speakers will bring the latest data, theory, and methods.

Being leaders of institutions with a core mission of building the Kingdom of God through education calls each leader to examine his or her ability to incorporate and master the art and science of leadership in a changing environment.

How do I build a learning community of educators who will embrace their call as Catholic/Christian role models for their students?
Who will use the scientific discoveries of the mind for curriculum and instruction?
Who will offer opportunities for their students to explore and apply their world of technology to their work?
Who will be challenged to serve their community and make the world with which God graced us a better place?

Two sites will be offered. Some presentations and panels will be at the BostonCollege site, as in the past, and some will be at a second site set up in the Diocese of Dubuque diocesan center for participants from the Midwest who prefer not to travel to Boston. The two sites will be connected through distance-learning technology, and SPICE leaders will be present to facilitate the event at both sites.

Details and registration forms are posted on the SPICE Web page (link below).

www.ncea.org/services/SPICE.asp < http://www.ncea.org/services/SPICE.asp>

Title II-A Funds <http://www.ncea.org/services/SPICE_TitleIIA.asp> may be available.

Teacher-led Credit Flex Initiatives Using Technology

Monday, May 17, 2 to 3 p.m. – Teachers are seeing opportunities to serve students differently with credit flexibility and are initiating pilot practices in their schools, some of which are featured on the new ODE case study Web page. Educators from two of the case studies – Delaware Area Career Center and New Boston Local Schools – will describe how they are using technology as part of blended instruction. Mary Beth Freeman, superintendent, Tamara Hall, director of secondary operations, and Kelly Kohl, architecture teacher, will represent the Delaware Area Career Center. Mike Staggs, superintendent, and Beth Smith, Glenwood High language arts teacher, will describe New Boston’s efforts.

To register for the sessions, click here < http://www.education.ohio.gov/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEDetail.aspx?page=3&TopicRelationID=1864&ContentID=82749> or search keywords: credit flexibility conference from any ODE Web page. You may access recordings of past credit flexibility Web conferences on this same Web page. For more resources, click here < http://www.education.ohio.gov/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEPrimary.aspx?page=2&TopicID=1864&TopicRelationID=1864> .

SAMHSA Grant Applications for Classroom Behavior Program Due May 20

The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has released a request for applications (RFA) for the grant program titled Implementing Evidence-Based Prevention Practices in Schools. The program’s purpose is to prevent aggressive, disruptive behavior among primary-grade children and avoid later antisocial behavior and illicit drug use. Grantees will implement an evidence-based practice in schools titled TheGood Behavior Game, a classroom-management strategy that helps children learn how to work together. The program has proven effective in decreasing disruptive classroom behaviors and facilitating positive learning environments. All local educational agencies are eligible to apply. Districts are encouraged to consider applying and connecting the initiative to their Family and Civic Engagement work. Grant activities can further partnerships between districts and their Family and Children First councils. Applications are due May 20. For more information about the RFA, click here < http://www.samhsa.gov/Grants/2010/SM-10-017.aspx>.

ODE to Co-host National Conference for Elementary School Principals Elementary school principals, superintendents, curriculum directors and other early-learning leaders are encouraged to register for the conference titled Ready Schools: Your Leadership in Systems that Help Young Learners to Thrive. The event, which is the second annual National Conference for Elementary School Principals, is co-sponsored by ODE and the Massachusetts-based Community Advocates for Young Learners (CAYL) Institute. Sessions will focus on how schools can serve children of diverse cultures, linguistic abilities and learning experiences. The conference will offer talks by national experts and feature Ohio’s Ready Schools Initiative, with principals of Ohio Ready Schools leading selected breakout sessions. This initiative focuses on helping schools get the conditions right so that entering kindergarten students will succeed. An early care and education facility visit also is on the agenda. Click here < http://www.cayl.org/PrincipalConference2010> to visit the CAYL Institute Web site and access a conference brochure and registration options. Payment is due by June 8 for individuals or groups using purchase orders.

Licensure Requirements Include Background Checks (repeated)

Effective January 1, 2010, to comply with HB 1, the ODE requires initial applicants for any license or permit that it issues to complete both an Ohio criminal background check and an FBI criminal background check, conducted by the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCII). These checks need to be less than 365 days old to be considered valid for licensing purposes.

Educators who are renewing a license or permit and have lived continuously in the state of Ohio for the previous five years, and have a BCI background check on file with ODE, will need to complete only an FBI criminal background check once every five years. Educators who have not lived continuously in the state for the past five years will need to complete both a BCI and FBI background check. Educators with multiple licenses only need to submit the required background checks when they are applying for the renewal of the license or permit that is of the longest duration. Educators who hold a permanent certificate are still required to submit the required background checks once every five years. Permanent certificate holders who have lived continuously in Ohio for those five years, however, will only need to submit FBI background checks.

Additional information on teacher licensure and background checks and a Frequently Asked Questions document can be found from the ODE Home page, www.education.ohio.gov, Keyword: FBI BCI.

Diocesan Tuition Assistance

Round 2

Please remind parents who plan to apply for DTA that the next deadline is June 1, 2010.

NFL Athletes Available to Help Spur Summer School Students to Achieve

Let NFL athletes turn your summer school program into Super Bowl excitement and motivation for your student’s transition into the upcoming school year.The result is an improved self-confidence and attitude toward learning. Highly qualified and motivating NFL athletes will make summer school have a lifelong lasting impression on your students.It will be filled with fun, laughter and student participation. Each student will receive an autographed football card from the athlete.Call today to schedule an athlete for your summer school program.

Click HERE for a sneak preview of the Winners Program. <http://www.keithdavis.org/about.html>
Toby Bostic
School Assembly coordinatorWinners, Inc – a 501 (c3) organization214.462.0258

Attention Principals

The Cleveland Clinic Office of Civic Education Initiatives cordially invites you to celebrate the Art of Wellness at the 2010 Exhibition Opening of EXPLORERS, Thursday, May 20, 2010 at The Great Lakes Science Center, 601 Erieside Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. The program begins at 6 pm followed by a reception from 6:30–8 pm. Light refreshments will be served. Business attire is requested. Complimentary Science Center admission and parking are provided. Please RSVP online by May 13, 2010 to: www.clevelandclinic.org/EXPLORERSrsvp.

All-City Arts Festival at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame + Museum

“Rock Your World”

May 15, 2010, 9am–4pm

For more information call: 216.574.4326 or visit www.cmsd-artseducation.com

United Nations Orientation Workshop for Educators

This workshop is sponsored by Partnership for Global Justice. It will take place in New York City from June 22-24, 2010. It is a basic UN information and global issues update designed for teachers. It includes ideas on classroom use of UN resources, a UN Tour and a visit to the U.S. Delegation. For pricing and housing options, visit www.partnershipforglobaljustice.com.

Change of Web Site

The Web site for the Society for the Prevention of Violence has been changed from:

http//www.spvmail.home.att.net to:

http//www.spvmail2010.com. All lower case…May be case sensitive.

Please continue to pray for our priests during this Month of May dedicated to Mary, Mother of God. Pray especially for our newly ordained priests this May.