I hope everyone had an enjoyable Thanksgiving and has gotten
back in the swing of things. The
Assumption students have hit the ground running after break with reconciliation
services, preparation for finals, winter sports and state competitions, and
preparation for band and choir concerts.
Many of you may have read the article in the paper regarding
Wade King and I attending a meeting between MAC and Mississippi Valley
conference officials (Link). At the next Board meeting, we will be
spending some time discussing what has occurred with MAC conference football.
Next week I will be providing a summary of events in order to prepare you for
the discussion. If you would like to know more before then, feel free to give
me a call.
Thursday I had a chance to meet with local legislators at
the AEA. After listening to all of the speaches, it seems as though the
upcoming session will focus on mental health issues, creation of job
opportunities for the unemployed, and how to best spend the $779 million dollar
state surplus. It sounds like school start date will also be on the
agenda (as it seems to be every year).
The legislators also indicated that there seems to be a big push by some
to revisit the Core curriculum and smarter balanced assessments due to the
controversy surrounding them.
Thursday also brought our monthly K12
marketing meeting. Items discussed
included: Catholic Schools Week, promotional items, Facebook video, dodge ball
for diapers, light pole banners and cutout signs.
The Annual April Knight Christmas Luncheon was held Friday,
and as always it had record breaking attendance. Thanks to Susie Foster and
Jane Coryn for all of their hard work with the luncheon. Mrs. Murphy was this
year’s speaker, and she did a tremendous job highlighting all the spiritual,
academic, and extracurricular achievements of our students. The jazz choir
also gave a wonderful performance at this event. It is inspiring to be in
the company of so many who truly care about Assumption and the future of
Catholic education in Scott County.
Have a great weekend!
Andy
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