Weekly Snapshot #25 - Week of February 23, 2026
Week of February 23, 2026
That may have been the longest short week in history, but we made it. Thank you for dealing with constant schedule changes, interruptions, and me. I know it is not easy, but you make a difficult job a lot less difficult. It is a still great time to hit those priority topics. Here is the link to the Archdiocesan Curriculum for your reference: AoP Curriculum Guidelines. I am still waiting on the response to the invitation I extended to OCE. I will keep you posted.
We may be here on Monday. We may not be. There may be a foot of snow. There may not be. IF we are here, we will proceed with Monochromatic Monday. This is a dress down that the student council asked for at the start of the year. It was their idea to use it as a fundraiser for Operation Rice Bowl. That makes me exceptionally proud of the work we are doing with these children. They know what is important. Here are the colors. It was communicated to parents, and a reminder is set to go out on Sunday morning. As you know, people do not always read. For all I know, you may have already stopped reading yourself. We shall see what happens.
Pre-KA & Pre-KB - GREEN KA - ORANGE Grade 1 - YELLOW Grade 2A & 2B - PURPLE
Grade 3 - PINK Grade 4 - WHITE Grade 5 - GREY Grade 6 - BLUE Grade 7 - RED
Grade 8 - BLACK
Please remember that iPads and Chromebooks should ONLY be used for educational purposes when children are fully supervised. They are NOT permitted to be used during homeroom at arrival or dismissal, at morning recess, or at lunch recess. I know that it is easy to just give the children a device to play on when we have things to get done and need a minute in those down times, but there are a plethora of other options. They get enough screen exposure and stimulation.
Save the Date - Our Variety Show will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026 in the Gym. More details will be provided as we get closer to the date. We would love to have some extra help if you are able to assist with practices, auditions, or the show itself. Variety Show Help
Statement of Intention responses are due to the office by March 6, 2026. You can place them in my mailbox in the office or leave them on my desk. If you misplace your paper, Teri has a few extra.
Words of Wisdom for the Week
“Lent is a time of grace, a time for conversion, a time to come home to God.” - St. Maximilian Kolbe
Virtue for the Month of February: Honesty
All teachers are teachers of the faith in our school, so all teachers may send to the office at any time throughout the month names of students who are modeling the virtue of honesty. Be on the lookout for those students who tell the truth even when it is difficult or are just generally trustworthy. This one may be a challenge, but it is a short month. Our March virtue will be Mercy.
What is Happening?
Monday 2/23/26
Teachers are expected to be in their classrooms by 7:30 AM.
Duty and Classroom Supervision begins at 7:45 AM
DASD Health Screenings (see attached schedule)
FACTS Meeting @ 10:00 AM (Zoom)
Morning Duty
Car: Library/1A
Bus: Art
Lunch Duty (Recess)
Pre-K & K: Emily B./Melissa H..
Grades 1-4: Mary Ellen/Melissa N.
Grades 5-8: Sandi/Madelyn
Lunch Duty (Cafeteria)
Pre-K & K: Mary Boyce
Grades 1-4: Meghan
Grades 5-8: Kate
Dismissal Duty
Carline: Library (CFA) - Music/Tech - Honors Math
Bus Door: 8A/Art/1A
Tuesday 2/24/26
Teachers are expected to be in their classrooms by 7:30 AM.
Duty and Classroom Supervision begins at 7:45 AM.
DASD Health Screenings (see attached schedule)
Grades 4 & 5 on Field Trip
Morning Duty
Car: KA/7th
Bus: 5th
Lunch Duty (Recess)
Pre-K & K: Amy M./Emily G.
Grades 1-4: Carly/Sarah
Grades 5-8: Andrew/Jen
Lunch Duty (Cafeteria)
Pre-K & K: Emily B.
Grades 1-4: Lori
Grades 5-8: Sandi
Dismissal Duty
Carline: Music/Tech (CFA) - Honors Math - 7th
Bus Door: Art/1st/4th
Wednesday 2/25/26
Teachers are expected to be in their classrooms by 7:30 AM.
Duty and Classroom Supervision begins at 7:45 AM.
Faculty Prayer in Lobby @ 7:40 AM
Lesson Plans are due today
Morning Duty
Car: 2A/4th
Bus: Kate
Lunch Duty (Recess)
Pre-K & K: Mary Boyce/Pat
Grades 1-4: Mary Ellen/Sarah
Grades 5-8: Madelyn/Amy L.
Lunch Duty (Cafeteria)
Pre-K & K: Amy M.
Grades 1-4: Melissa N.
Grades 5-8: Maria
Dismissal Duty
Carline: PE (CFA) - 6th - 3rd
Bus Door: 8th/2B/5th
Thursday 2/26/26
Teachers are expected to be in their classrooms by 7:30 AM.
Duty and Classroom Supervision begins at 7:45 AM.
Living Stations Practice @ 1:45 PM (see attached schedule)
Morning Duty
Carline: 6th/PE
Bus: 2B
Lunch Duty (Recess)
Pre-K & K: Emily B./Melissa H.
Grades 1-4: Meghan/Erin
Grades 5-8: Madelyn/Amy L.
Lunch Duty (Cafeteria)
Pre-K & K: Amy M.
Grades 1-4: Carly
Grades 5-8: Andrew
Dismissal Duty
Carline: PE (CFA) - 4th - 5th
Bus Door: 2A/2B/3rd
Friday 2/20/26
Teachers are expected to be in their classrooms by 7:30 AM.
Duty and Classroom Supervision begins at 7:45 AM.
Living Stations Practice @ 1:45 PM (see attached schedule)
Morning Duty
Car: 8th/Music
Bus: 3rd
Lunch Duty (Recess)
Pre-K & K: Mary Boyce/Pat
Grades 1-4: Lori/Virginia
Grades 5-8: Maria/Jen
Lunch Duty (Cafeteria)
Pre-K & K: Melissa H./Emily G.
Grades 1-4: Erin
Grades 5-8: Kate
Dismissal Duty
Carline: Library (CFA) - 7th - Spanish
Bus Door: 2A/KA/6th
You may leave as soon as you are finished today!
Notes for February
2/16/26 - No School - Presidents Day
2/18/26 - Ash Wednesday Liturgy of the Word & Ashes @ 11:00 AM
2/21/26 - Family Bingo @ 5:30 PM
2/22/26 - Celebrate Catholic Schools Mass @ 11:30 AM; Open House 12:30-2:00 PM
2/23/26 - DASD Health Screenings
2/24/26 - DASD Health Screenings
Notes for March
3/02/26 - 100 Days until Graduation for Grade 8 - Ice Cream Party
3/03/26 - Mass @ 11:00 AM - Feast of St. Katharine Drexel
3/04/26 - HSA Staff Appreciation Breakfast
3/06/26 - Statement of Intention Forms due to Kate
3/10/26 - Spring Photos - Students wear Sunday Best
3/11/26 - Stations of the Cross @ 2:00 PM (Grades 3 through 8)
3/12/26 - Irish Dance Showcase @ 2:00 PM
3/13/26 - Pi Day - Details will follow
Thank you for all you do to bring light to our school community!
