ADSF Educators

Take a few minutes to reflect before starting your week.

Take a few moments to appreciate the outdoors. Can you share your appreciation for the love of God's creation with your students?

Learn more about the virtues HERE.

This year, the theme of Laudato Si' Week, "Seeds of Hope," calls us all to be those seeds of hope in our lives and in our world, rooted in faith and love. The theme is inspired by the Season of Creation 2024 symbol, "first fruits."

This week invites us to come together as a community to contemplate and nurture seeds of hope for our "suffering planet" (LD 2). The planet is everyone's responsibility.

Inspired by Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si', this eight-day guide seeks to motivate all people of good will to protect our Common Home through concrete actions and simple changes in the way we live. Each day a specific theme is proposed that addresses aspects of integral ecology to foster a deeper respect for creation, promote sustainable habits and deepen our commitment to a lifestyle that respects the Creator's handiwork. Each day you will find an action, ways to put it into practice, its importance and impact on our planet; as well as supporting arguments based on the magisterium of the Catholic Church and science.

Day 1 Ecological Conversion Sunday

Day 2 Sustainable Transportation Monday

Day 3 Sustainable Food Tuesday

Day 4 Renewable Energy Wednesday

Day 5 Waste Reduction Thursday

Day 6 Water Conservation Friday

Day 7 Catechesis and Integral Ecology Saturday

Day 8 Reflection and Commitment Sunday

LINK HERE

Learning Intention

Students will understand and apply the principles of Laudato Si Week, as guided by Pope Francis' encyclical, focusing on taking concrete actions to nurture and spread seeds of hope for the protection and rejuvenation of our Common Home.

Success Criteria

• I can identify and describe at least one specific action related to each daily theme that they can implement in their lives to contribute to ecological sustainability and integral ecology.
• I have written and shared a personal commitment to continue fostering sustainable habits and respect for creation beyond the event.

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Renaissance Star - End of Year Screening - May 6th - May 17th

Best Practices:

• Conduct the assessments in the first week of the window.

• Use the second week for students who were absent or students who may need to retest.

• Discuss with your students that the May assessment provides an update on how each one is learning and helps you support their learning.

• Review how to take the assessment and what to do when they finish the assessment.

• Refresh yourself on how to administer a screening.

• Review Prior to Screening - Preparation

As we hear the story of the Ascension this week, we think of Jesus going skyward. What do humans send skyward that are harmful to the environment? Balloons, for one. Every balloon released into the air deflates and comes down eventually, and then is often mistaken for food by fish, birds, farm animals, and even pets, leading to harm or even death. Vow to say “no” to giving balloons as gifts or a party decorations.

National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools