As the leaves begin to change and the days grow shorter, we find ourselves immersed in the beautiful season of autumn. October, a month of the Rosary, offers us the opportunity to encounter Mary and delve into the mysteries of Jesus Christ.

This month, we will explore the Catholic value of Respect for Life. This value encompasses the sacredness of life in all its forms, from conception to natural death.

Our students have made a wonderful start to the new school year. Please continue to ensure your child's regular attendance, punctuality, and adherence to the CTK uniform policy. The Fall MAP testing concludes this week, and students will transition to winter uniforms on October 15th.

We encourage families to support their children's academic endeavors by emphasizing the importance of classwork, participation, homework, and studying. The 8th Grade Class of 2025 will receive their leadership sweaters on Friday, October 4th, a symbol of their role as leaders within our community.

Hispanic Heritage Month continues through October 15th. Our school community celebrates Hispanic culture, history, and traditions, culminating in a dedicated school assembly.

The next school mass is on Tuesday, October 8th at 9:00 AM. Families are welcome to attend, and we ask that all students bring a small monetary donation to each mass. As Catholics, we are obligated to attend mass on Sundays.

Our CTK Student Council will host the annual Fall Harvest Festival on Thursday, October 10th. The Parent Volunteer Corps will meet the day before to assist with preparations. If you're interested in joining the PVC, please speak with me.

Christ the King School will be closed for Grades Kindergarten through 8th on Friday, October 11th for a teacher conference day. Pre-K will be open, along with the after-school program. We will also be closed on Monday, October 14th in observance of Columbus Day and Indigenous People's Day, and on Wednesday, October 23rd.

Pre-K Family Engagement Week runs from October 21st-25th. Grades 6-8 will have their Halloween Dance on Friday, October 25th at 7:30 PM. Students who are exhibiting substandard academic or behavioral performance will not be invited to the dance.

There will be no After-School Program on Thursday, October 31st (Halloween). All students are expected to go directly home after dismissal.

Finally, all families in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade have received access to the Educate Parent Portal. Individual login information was emailed to you, along with a user guide. Teachers will input grades into Educate within one week of the assignment's due date as they need time to grade the assignments. Please be advised that any outstanding balances on your Blackbaud account may restrict access to the portal. The first-quarter progress reports will be sent home on Wednesday, October 16th.

Thank you for your continued support of our mission at Christ the King School.

Sincerely,

 
Steven M. Iuso