Weekly Snapshot #1 - Week of September 7, 2026
Week of September 7, 2026
It’s here. The moment we’ve been waiting for (or wishing would never arrive) is here. School is officially starting! I am thrilled to have all of you with me on this journey that we share. There will be bumps along the road. You will have hard days. You will have days that make you smile. You will have days that make you glad you are here (and days you wish you were anywhere else but here). We are a team. The love that we show one another is the model for our students. Keep that in mind and you will remain focused on our goal.
If you need a magnetic strip for your door, please let me know. Doors should be locked at all times. The magnetic strip allows students to enter and exit the room freely. We will begin drills later this month after iReady testing has been completed.
We will be using new morning prayers and afternoon prayers this year. These prayers come from the list of Required Prayers by Grade Level: Required Prayers. There is a sheet in your blue folder that has all of the prayers. I am attaching a file that has a link to a Google Slides presentation that has each of the new prayers: Prayers. I would recommend pulling that up as we get started each day. The children will be learning the long form of the Act of Contrition that the Office of Catechetical Formation would like all students to know. They will not need to know that for this week’s confessions.
Words of Wisdom for the Week
“"Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier." - St. Teresa of Calcutta
Virtue for the Month of September: Charity
Our theme this year is “Let us love one another for love comes from God.” This ties in with the Archdiocesan dedication to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Virtues in Practice curriculum was developed by the Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia. The green folder that religion teachers received on our organizational day contains the curriculum for your grade level. I ask that you weave these virtues into your lessons. I am attaching the overview of the curriculum here as well so that all teachers know our focus for each month. We are in the year of Charity. It is our hope that the students will recognize those who shine the light of virtue as they strive to be witnesses of God’s love. Any teacher may nominate any student for our virtue wall of fame in the main lobby. Here is the program: Virtues Program
What is Happening?
Tuesday 9/8/26
Upper Uwchlan PD will be passing out pencil cases during arrival today.
Teachers are expected to be in their classrooms by 7:30 AM.
Duty and Classroom Supervision begins at 7:45 AM.
Today is the birthday of the Blessed Mother.
There are no specials today. You should be working with your homeroom students all day. Upper grades may switch in the afternoon.
Grades 1-4 Meeting in Cafeteria @ 10:30 AM; Grades 5-8 Meeting in Cafeteria @ 11:15 AM
Dismissal Practice in Gym @ 1:30 PM; Please have homerooms sit in the assigned spaces labeled on the gym floor to begin.
Morning Duty
Car: Emily B./Andrew
Bus: Sarah
Hall: Louise/Amy M.
Lunch Duty (Recess)
Pre-K & K: Amy M./Pat
Grades 1-4: Carly/Sarah
Grades 5-8: Sandi/Jen
Lunch Duty (Cafeteria)
Pre-K & K: Emily B.
Grades 1-4: Lori
Grades 5-8: Maria
Dismissal Duty
Carline: Music/Tech (CFA) - 5th - 3B
Bus Door: Art/1st Crowd Control: Andrew
CARES Line: Jen
Wednesday 9/9/26
Teachers are expected to be in their classrooms by 7:30 AM.
Duty and Classroom Supervision begins at 7:45 AM.
Pre-K & Kindergarten Orientation today; Full day for Grades 1-8
Specials will take classes today to set expectations
Faith Time will begin on Monday
Kate - SPAT Meeting @ 2:00 PM (Zoom)
Review format for Reconciliation with students today in Grades 3 through 8.
Morning Duty
Car: Meghan/Jen
Bus: Madelyn
Hall: Mary Boyce/Amy L.
Lunch Duty (Recess)
Pre-K & K: Mary Boyce/Emily G.
Grades 1-4: Mary Ellen/Lori
Grades 5-8: Andrew/Amy L.
Lunch Duty (Cafeteria)
Pre-K & K: Amy M.
Grades 1-4: Melissa N.
Grades 5-8: Madelyn
Dismissal Duty
Carline: Library (CFA) - 6th - 4th
Bus Door: 8th/Art Crowd Control: Sandi
CARES Line: Madelyn
Thursday 9/10/26
Teachers are expected to be in their classrooms by 7:30 AM.
Upper Uwchlan PD will be passing out pencil cases during Kindergarten arrival today.
Duty and Classroom Supervision begins at 7:45 AM.
Sacrament of Penance @ 1:15 PM in Church (Grades 3-8); Please be in Church by 1:05 PM
Rehearsal for Mass @ 2:00 PM for Grades 1-8; Seating chart will be in your mailboxes.
Dismissal Practice for Kindergarten @ 12:30 PM in Gym
Schedule for Thursday Schedule
Morning Duty
Carline: Maria/Amy L.
Bus: Lori
Hall: Sandi/Emily G.
Lunch Duty (Recess)
Pre-K & K: Emily B./Melissa H.
Grades 1-4: Meghan/Jacqui
Grades 5-8: Maria/Amy L.
Lunch Duty (Cafeteria)
Pre-K & K: Mary Boyce
Grades 1-4: Carly
Grades 5-8: Andrew
Dismissal Duty
Carline: PE (CFA) - 5th - 3A
Bus Door: 3B/6th Crowd Control: Emily B.
CARES Line: Carly
Friday 9/11/26
Teachers are expected to be in their classrooms by 7:30 AM.
Duty and Classroom Supervision begins at 7:45 AM.
Teachers are encouraged but not required to prepare age-appropriate lessons for the 25th anniversary of 9/11
Teacher Information Forms & Staff Emergency Forms are due today.
Responsible Use Form & Faculty Handbook Forms must be turned into the office by today.
Do not make yourself crazy with planning today due to Mass & the Walk-a-Thon
Opening Mass @ 11:00 AM Schedule
You may leave as soon as you are finished with any dismissal duties today.
Morning Duty
Car: Sandi/Louise
Bus: Melissa
Hall: Mary Ellen/Amy L.
Lunch Duty (Recess)
Pre-K & K: Mary Boyce/Melissa H.
Grades 1-4: Kate/Mary Ellen
Grades 5-8: Kate/Virginia
Lunch Duty (Cafeteria)
Pre-K & K: Pat/Emily G.
Grades 1-4: Jacqui
Grades 5-8: Sandi
Dismissal Duty
Carline: Music/Tech (CFA) - PE - 4th
Bus Door: 3A/2nd Crowd Control: Andrew
CARES Line: Emily B.
Notes for September
9/8/26 - Finance Council @ 7:00 PM
9/9/26 - Back-to-School Night @ 6:00 PM (Pre-K through Grade 4)
9/11/26 - Online Math Assessment Registration Due
9/11/26 - Walk-a-Thon @ 1:00 PM
9/11/26 - Staff Emergency Form Due Form
9/11/26 - Teacher Information Form Due Form
9/14/26 - C.A.R.E.S. Begins/PREP Begins
9/14/26 - iReady Testing Begins (Grades 1 through 8)
9/16/26 - Back-to-School Night @ 6:00 PM (Grades 5 through 8)
9/17/26 - Farm Explorers for Grade 3 ONLY (Grade 3A @ 10:30 & Grade 3B @ 11:15)
9/17/26 - Grade 8 Parent Meeting @ 6:30 PM (ZOOM)
9/18/26 - Student Council Speeches @ 8:15 AM in Social Hall (Grades 4 through 8 ONLY)
9/21/26 - iReady Testing Begins (Kindergarten ONLY)
9/21/26 - Universal Principals Meeting @ 9:30 AM (ZOOM)
9/21/26 - Pretzels & Hot Lunch Begin
9/22/26 - Space Station Conservation Assembly @ 9:00 AM in Gym (Grades K through 4)
9/23/26 - High School Placement Test for Grade 8 @ 8:15 AM
9/23/26 - New Parent Social @ 6:00 PM in Social Hall
9/24/26 - Villa Maria Academy Visit @ 12:05 PM in Library (Girls in Grades 6 through 8)
9/25/26 - Teacher Goal Form Due Form
9/30/26 - Bishop Shanahan Visit @ 9:00 AM
Thank you for all you do to bring love to our school community!
