June 2021

Dear CTK Parents,

June has arrived, and we are just weeks away from the start of summer! 
The fourth quarter will conclude, trophies and honors will be awarded to those who earned those achievements, and our 8^th grade students will graduate and begin a new chapter in their young lives.

The in-person Catapult Summer School program is set to begin at Christ the King on June 30^th and run until August 12^th.

You will be receiving your child’s Spring MAP scores with the 4^th quarter report card.  Overall, CTK’s scores were strong and saw much academic growth across grades K-8.  Kudos to our teachers and our students, and of course, you, the parent.  It was not an easy year, but we all worked together for your child’s academic, spiritual, and social-emotional growth, and it showed.  Like the old saying goes, “It takes a village to raise a child!"

I am pleased to announce that there will be renovations and upgrades done to our school building over the summer.  These improvements include: demolition of the church entrance pavilion, refurbishing the floors of Hennessy Hall, repainting several classrooms, installing brand new hallway ceiling tiles on all three floors, and upgrading the electrical capacity in the Pre-K classrooms.

It is very important that you book your child’s doctor appointment over the summer so that their physical is completed prior to Labor Day Weekend.  No student will be permitted to begin in September without their updated medical and immunization form.  Uniforms should also be up to date as ALL of the handbook policies will be enforced come the new school year at CTK.

Over the next several weeks and months, I will have more clarity as to what the school year’s safety plan will look like as we return to a more normal opening in September.  Please continue to be on the lookout for important e-mails and IRS alerts over the summer months.

As I conclude this letter, I think back on a momentous year that saw our entire school community pull together amidst the many trials and changes that we endured together throughout the Covid-19 crisis. Despite these challenges, our doors have remained opened since we began this journey back in September. 
There were certainly trials and hardships along the way, but the resilience, fortitude, and dedication of our students, parents, teachers, and staff have allowed us to overcome these challenges. 

As always, thank you for your continued support.  I wish you all a terrific summer.  Stay safe and healthy!

God Bless,

Steven M. Iuso
Principal